When Ayesha Vardag wed her second husband Stephen Bence in a lavish ceremony at Winchester Cathedral in 2014, their first act as a married couple was to cut their wedding cake. ‘It had three tiers — chocolate for part of it, lemon for part of it, all covered with white icing decorated with roses lovingly … Read more
The must-haves for modern buyers used to be trendy home cinemas and gadget-laden kitchens. But, since coronavirus struck, just one thing tops the list — a garden. An overwhelming 81 per cent of estate agents questioned by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors say homes with gardens or balconies will be in greater demand over … Read more
‘My kind of therapy!’ Pip Edwards shows off her tiny waist in sheer lace ensemble valued at $1980 as she enjoys post-lockdown shopping trip at luxury boutique By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:59 BST, 14 June 2020 | Updated: 14:00 BST, 14 June 2020 Pip Edwards headed out for some shopping on … Read more
Sun-seekers headed to parks and beaches today as temperatures soared to nearly 80F as coronavirus lockdown restrictions continued to be eased. A steady stream of day-trippers arriving at Bournemouth beach built up to a flood by the afternoon, with pictures showing thousands of people on the sand. Botany Bay in Margate was also busy by … Read more
Titans that came up trumps in a crisis: Travel firms to trust for your post-lockdown holiday Trailfinders tops the list for service and strong finances, writes Neil Simpson Kuoni is singled out by researchers at Which? for a fair-play refund policy Smaller firms such as Inn Travel and Leger Holidays have also won praise By … Read more
Once lockdown lifts, one of the treats many will have on the top of their wishlist is to head out to their local eatery for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many will look to head to a buffet when they are back in operation – perhaps for a Chinese or Indian feast, a roast or a … Read more
The right to roam is sorely missed. Travel has had to be put on hold. But nothing has been harder to live without than our nearest and dearest. We’ve phoned, Skyped, FaceTimed and Zoomed — yet all of us are dreaming of days beyond the lockdown, when grandparents can see their grandchildren and families can … Read more
It’s time you got ready for lift-off: How to prepare for a post-lockdown break with this four-step checklist Check the expiry date on your passport and European Health Insurance Card Be wary about letting travel insurance lapse or you could face a high renewal fee If you plan to rent a car when abroad, check … Read more
Deep-cleaned rooms, no football tournaments and buffets ‘reduced to a minimum’: Tui reveals its 10-point plan for post-lockdown holidays The plan says that restaurants will have fewer tables but longer opening hours Guests will also be encouraged to check into their hotel room via their phones Food and drinks will be served to guests by … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon will today pile pressure on the UK government to set out a plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown as the Scottish First Minister publishes her own strategy for getting back to normal. The Scottish government will publish a paper later today containing guidelines which Ms Sturgeon hopes will help chart a way forward … Read more