It appears the majority of Britain plans to holiday at home this summer, if the latest booking statistics are anything to go by. Inspired by the current heatwave, coronavirus lockdown easing and not fancying their chances of getting away abroad by plane, thousands have scrambled to book trips in the great outdoors this week. Staycation … Read more
Pub owners have warned customers to only turn up if they have pre-booked a table as bosses prepare to reopen after being shut for more than three months. Customers are expected to be allowed back into pubs from July 4 as they are allowed to open again after shutting on March 20 just before lockdown … Read more
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, April and May 2021 have become the most popular months for Britons to book overseas package holidays for. That’s according to UK data gathered over the past month by TravelSupermarket, which revealed that the most booked destination is Paphos in Cyprus, followed by the Costa Blanca then Orlando. … Read more
English day trippers caught making non-essential trips over the Welsh border during lockdown have been fined, a police chief said today, as restrictions have sparked a surge in staycation bookings at campsites. Superintendent Clark Jones-John of Dyfed Powys Police said a number of cars heading to the Brecon Beacons, a popular camping destination, had been … Read more
Bookings are now open for Virgin Voyages’ first ever cruise, with Scarlet Lady. The liner will embark on its inaugural season on April 1, 2020, setting sail from PortMiami to various Caribbean islands and returning on October 25. Virgin says the ship will offer a ‘cheeky and cheerful’ approach to service, with passengers able to … Read more
Ryanair expects number of passengers it flies to halve this year and is braced for first quarter losses of £180m By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:11 BST, 18 May 2020 | Updated: 22:11 BST, 18 May 2020 Ryanair expects the number of passengers it flies will halve this year and is braced … Read more
From claiming refunds for Airbnb and British Airways bookings to quarantine rules when travelling to Europe: The Holiday Guru solves travel queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 16:54 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 16:56 BST, 14 May 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week, the issues tackled … Read more
Good news FINALLY arrives for the travel industry: Flight bookings to the UK for January 2021 up 229% and to Spain they’re up 171% Even Italy is showing an upward trend for January of next year Analysts say travellers are showing signs of confidence for end of the year, too Travellers from Asia are more … Read more
When Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary, advised against all non-essential travel overseas for a period of 30 days on Wednesday, it finally struck home: it’s time to give up thinking about travelling abroad at all for a while. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to plan the perfect trip you’ve always dreamed of. These … Read more