EasyJet is the UK’s biggest airline, carrying almost 89 million passengers in 2018. In 2004, the company removed seat-back pockets from its aircraft fleets in a bid to slash turnaround times at airports. Less time spent cleaning between flights meant the pilots could get the planes back in the skies again and keep costs down and […]
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Flights from Gatwick have been suspended due to an issue with air traffic control. There are flight delays, but how do you know if your travel plans are delayed? The airport tweeted: “Due to an air traffic control systems issue in Gatwick’s control tower, flights are currently suspended. “We are […]
The pound to euro exchange rate “dipped” over the course of Wednesday due to political uncertainties weighing heavily on GBP. The pound’s “subdued” action came after sterling slumped to a six month low this week. Policy stimulus from the minutes of the European Central Banks’s (ECB) June policy meeting could […]
Eatokyo Restaurant Eatokyo have recently opened their second restaurant in Talbot Street, situated just a couple of minutes walk from the “Monument of Light” in Dublin’s city centre. Eatoyko use locally sourced Irish beef, chicken, fresh fish and seafood carefully prepared daily by their expert Chef. You’ll find a tasty […]
There’s a life-size bronze statue, created by artist Seward Johnson, standing outside The Sofia Hotel. The artwork, entitled “That-a-Way”, is that of an elegant yet relaxed man, dressed in a casual suit who is holding out a gesturing hand pointing the way to the hotel reception. This pretty much sums up the style […]
It’s all about the brew in San Diego and there are around 120 breweries serving hoppy West Coast-style IPAs. So, hop over to Ballast Point and try their Havanero Sculpin – careful though as the Habanero chillies crank up the heat. Or for something salty yet fruity you could head to Point Loma […]
Liege – ‘Bueren en fleurs’ – Coteaux de la Citadelle An hour out of the main hub of Belgium’s capital Brussels, and you are in the stunning countryside of Wallonia. It’s a region rich in architecture, history and patriotic people and offers two interesting cities. Two contrasting places, the citadel […]
Taj Mahal Hotel (c) QuartierLatin1968 “Very good price, very good price”, the bright-eyed boy in the yellow t-shirt poked his head through the car window. He spoke quickly, offering up Lord Shiva statuettes that dangled around his neck, arms and even from his fingertips. “Just 200 rupees, just 200 rupees”. […]
The beautiful Baroque city of Salzburg is forever associated with the epic film Sound of Music, but its history goes back long before the Von Trapp family. It’s the centre of the “Salzkammergut”, literally the land of salt, since the glistening white stuff has been mined here since 800BC. In […]
A HUGE congratulations to Gillian McDonald from Tyne & Wear, who has been selected as the winner of our holiday photo competition to win a Panasonic LUMIX TZ95 compact camera worth £400. The winning photo: The Taj Mahal (c) Gillian McDonald We had more than 500 photo submissions. Here’s why […]
It is only 26 miles that separates Blighty from its Gallic neighbour. That means you can bundle your family into your car and hop on a ferry at Dover or catch the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and within 90 minutes you can hop off at Calais. Drive a little further and […]
Would you like to feel the sand between your toes but don’t have time to get to the seaside? No worries, you can still have instant gratification because this summer, London has 7 amazing urban beaches where you can enjoy that seaside vibe. There’s bound to be one near you. […]
What is Love Trails? Love Trails is a totally unique style of festival : it is a music festival and it offers daily organised runs through the stunning Welsh countryside. Located at Weobley Castle estate, just a mile from the coast, festival goers can explore the Gower Peninsula on runs […]