Contrary to commonly held belief and years of stereotype, Ibiza is a fantastic place for families. In general, the Spanish are more patient and welcoming of children in restaurants – […]
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Grounded: The questions Heathrow must answer over fire shutdown
The decision to close Heathrow – Europe’s busiest airport – on Friday triggered many miserable outcomes after a fire at an electricity substation nearby. The first inevitable consequence: more than […]
Family’s surprise cruise trip ruined when staff mistakenly bar teen from boarding
A family is reeling after planning a surprise Royal Caribbean cruise for their kids — and then their teen was denied boarding due to a mistake from staff members. Shannon […]
Mother furious as United Airlines try to remove son’s ventilator before take-off
A woman said she had been left “humiliated” by United Airlines after flight crew members tried to get her to remove her son’s ventilator ahead of takeoff. Melissa Sotomayor posted […]
Millions of tourists flock to it every year – how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?
Rome’s Trevi Fountain is arguably the world’s most famous fountain. A historical and cultural icon, the monument has featured in everything from Fellini’s La Dolce Vita to Netflix’s Emily in […]
Three ways to experience Finland as its named the happiest place in the world
It is official: the United Nations World Happiness Report has once again declared Finland to be the happiest country in the world. The Scandinavian country has now topped the list […]
Pretty village overrun by tourists weighs ban on coaches
With its picturesque stone buildings, slow-moving river and welcoming pub, the charming village of Bibury is a well-known destination in the Cotswolds. It is the home to just 700 people […]
Under-fire Heathrow boss insists decision to shut airport ‘wasn’t difficult’
A quarter-million passengers who were due to fly to, from or via Heathrow on Friday and over the weekend saw their travel plans wrecked. They now want answers about why, […]
How one of Britain’s ‘worst seaside resorts’ is reinventing itself
A Welsh town once ranked among the worst seaside destinations in the UK is set to be transformed thanks to a huge levelling-up investment. The seaside town Rhyl, found on […]
Power play: how the Heathrow shutdown hit passengers at home and away
Each of the quarter-million passengers whose travel plans were wrecked by the sudden closure of Heathrow airport on Friday simply wanted to reach the destination on their ticket. There was […]