Not one for the photo books! Tourists share their worst ever holiday pictures

Not one for the family album! Tourists share their worst holiday photos ruined by bad weather, poor framing and fingers on the lens Online gallery shows the worst ever holiday snaps from people around the world They include photographs of beautiful landmarks being ruined by poor weather One person captured the Leaning Tower Of Pisa … Read more

From cycling in Amalfi to a marathon next to Victoria Falls: How you can get fit – even on holiday

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week, he shows how you can get fit – even on holiday. Booking a sporty summer holiday is a great way to keep New Year fitness goals in reach … Read more

Holiday problems unpacked: Refunds, vouchers and booking ahead 

For anyone with imminent travel plans, the implications are bleak, writes Tom Chesshyre We’ve had a record number of enquiries from readers this week — hardly surprising given how coronavirus has turned the travel world upside down. With the Government advising against all non-essential overseas trips until April 16 (a period that could be extended) … Read more

Workers who have not taken a holiday will be able to carry it over into the next 2 years 

Workers who have not taken a holiday because of coronavirus will be able to carry it over into the next two years By A Daily Mail Reporter Published: 01:07 GMT, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 01:10 GMT, 28 March 2020 Workers who have not taken a holiday because of the crisis will be able to … Read more

Parent fines for taking children on holiday during school time shot up by almost 30% last year

Parent fines for taking children on holiday during school time shot up by almost 30% last year, figures reveal Number of parents fined for taking children away during term time rises by 28% A total of 333,400 fines were issued in the 2018-19 academic year The vast majority were handed out because of unauthorised holidays   … Read more

Pensioner, 72, ‘drowned himself at holiday park after testing positive for coronavirus’ 

Pensioner, 72, found dead in holiday park pond ‘drowned himself after testing positive for coronavirus’ Body found today at Three Ponds Holiday Park, South Heighton, East Sussex Man named locally as Colin first travelled to the site a month ago, locals say It comes just hours after another body was found in the River Thames … Read more

Battle to get your holiday cash back as travel shuts down

Holidaymakers face losing thousands of pounds as travel companies become overwhelmed by the effects of the coronavirus crisis.  Travellers fighting for refunds are being met with a chaotic response from airlines, hotels and tour operators.  Many are being told they won’t get their money back, despite airlines cancelling flights and Government advice against all non-essential … Read more

Rightmove faces backlash from estate agents over fees holiday as UK property market grinds to a halt

Rightmove is facing a backlash from estate agents who claim it is not doing enough to help them throughout the coronavirus crisis which is seeing them lose business amid plummeting home viewings and sales. The property listing website has offered estate agents a 75 per cent discount for the next four months as the housing … Read more

Tourists are warned to stay away from UK holiday destinations and beaches

Britons across the UK today flocked to beaches up and down the country to take a stroll with their loved ones for Mother’s Day, despite social distancing advice from the government due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many headed to the beaches and parks this morning and enjoyed the balmy spring weather after the government forced … Read more