Category: Travel

Center Parcs is not somewhere I’ve ever been and I have to be honest it was my wife that dragged me there – I’d always assumed it wasn’t for me. Aside from the terrible Americanised name (a personal pet peeve), I had visions of Center Parcs being a sort of fake forest theme park with cabins, a sort of pretend nature theme park. But actually, I was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised by Center Parcs – and I would go back again having had my first taste, with three key things in mind for next time. I booked four nights ... Read more

A once thriving port town which was on a par with the hustle and bustle of London now lies beneath the waves of the north sea off the coast of east England. This village is known as Britain’s answer to the lost city of Atlantis, a mythical city that some say exists fathoms deep in the ocean. Dunwich in Suffolk was once a thriving mediaeval port and the capital of East Anglia. However, years of storms and coastal erosion led the entire city to fall into the ocean and be forgotten beneath the water. Research has been completed with sonar ... Read more

Writer Amy headed to the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean, where the beaches could rival the ones found in the Caribbean (Image: GETTY) Found in the heart of the Mediterranean you’ll find the island of Sardinia, offering Britons the perfect beach escape to rival the Caribbean. With coastlines lanked by miles of rugged rock and enviable white-sand beaches, writer Amy Jones detailed her recent trip to the island, reported MirrorOnline. Here is how Amy’s adventure went… “Nestled off the west coast of mainland  Italy, Sardinia is famed for its dazzling white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, not to ... Read more

There’s nothing like the feeling when you’re about to jet off on holiday. We all look forward to having the sun on our skin, a cocktail in hand and being able to relax by the pool for days on end. But that hasn’t been the reality for tourists travelling to Turkey in September. According to marmarislovers, on TikTok, Marmaris has been hit with a lot of train this month. Brits travelling to the holiday hotspot in hope of topping up their tans, have been left gutted by the rain and storms. In a viral video, the content creator wrote: “Heavy ... Read more

The Scottish Hebrides are famed for some beautiful spots but only one village can boast whale and dolphin watching.  Tobermory is a small town on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Hebrides. It is perhaps most known for appearing in the CBeebies children’s programme Balamory. However this little port town, with its brightly coloured buildings framing the horseshoe bay, is also famous for its stunning wildlife. Every day, boats leave from the town taking tourists to see minke whales, harbour porpoises, a range of dolphins (bottlenose, common and striped) and seals on trips lasting between one hour and seven ... Read more

Belgium is a country favoured by many thanks in part to its infusion of medieval heritage with a modern vibe. Bruges is the city most flock to but for those looking to beat the crowds while still experiencing the magic that is Belgium, Ghent could be your next port of call. The region is packed with architectural marvels, historical sights and a bustling arts scene all adorned with cobblestone streets perfect for strolls and cycling. Ghent was featured in a list by Which on the top 16 European city-break destinations that can be easily reached by train. The lesser-known Belgium ... Read more

This converted railway carriage offers the perfect digital detox  (Image: Portia Jones) I needed a break, a proper one. After a washout summer full of deadlines and boring life admin, I dreamed of escaping the endless buzz of notifications, emails, and my phone’s constant pinging. I wanted somewhere off-grid, remote enough to make me feel like I was the only person for miles, but also comfortable enough to hunker down for a long weekend. After searching high and low for a cosy escape on my fave staycation site, Weekend Candy, I found Llantony Castaway, nestled (yes, I know, but it ... Read more

The stunning white sands and bright blue waters of Sardinia (Image: Getty) It’s the Mediterranean island with the perfect blend of hot weather, amazing food, rich history, city life and beautiful beaches. But it’s not even in the top 10 islands most visited by British tourists, which is dominated by the likes of Tenerife, Majorca and Lanzarote in Spain, as well as Santorini, Corfu and Rhodes in Greece. However, manoy of those in the know would say that this Mediterranean paradise island beats them all hands down. And one of its major selling points is the staggering number of beautiful ... Read more

Residents of Mallorca have been voicing their frustrations about the negative impact of tourism on their daily lives. Spain has seen a surge in anti-tourism protests recently, both on the mainland and the Balearic Islands, as locals express their anger over property developers buying up homes for the tourism sector, causing rents to skyrocket. However, it’s not just the rising rent prices that are causing discontent. Over the past few weeks, residents have taken to the r/Mallorca forum on Reddit to air their grievances. One resident disclosed they were considering selling their flat because “it has become a hellhole to ... Read more

Luxembourg City, one of the least visited yet most densely populated capitals in Europe, offers a unique experience compared to its bustling counterparts like Rome, London and Paris. These major cities attract tens of millions of visitors each year, while Luxembourg City sees around one million tourists annually. Nestled between France, Belgium and Germany, this western European capital provides a stark contrast to the fast-paced, towering metropolises of the continent. While it’s challenging to confirm if Luxembourg City is indeed the least visited capital in Europe – with Sarajevo, Vilnius and Tbilisi also contenders – it does hold the title ... Read more