Drunk Arab prince threatened with Taser on BA flight
Filed under: Travel News BA An Arab prince was thrown off a British Airways flight by police armed with 50,000 volt Taser guns after he stormed the flight deck and refused to return to his seat. The...
View ArticleBritish man rescued by lifeguards after trying to swim to America
Filed under: Travel News PA Yesterday, Olympic fever inspired one London man to try to swim across the Atlantic to America, from a beach in Biarritz. But despite his insistence that he was up to the...
View ArticleHolidaymaker fined for trying to abandon dog at UK beach
Filed under: Travel News Stock photo, Essex beach: Rex A female holidaymaker has been fined after attempting to abandon her own dog during a trip to the north Essex coast. The woman, who was staying at...
View ArticleRyanair plans planes with wider doors to speed up boarding
Filed under: Travel News PA Over the years, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has come up with many a plan to ensure the airline's profits are always rising. The latest idea? Planes with extra-wide doors to...
View ArticleAmy Childs shows off newly-boosted bikini body in Barcelona
Filed under: Travel News Splash Amy Childs has jetted off on holiday to Barcelona with her Ken-lookalike boyfriend, David Peters. And Amy's newly-enhanced cleavage (she recently went from a 32C to a...
View ArticleBeyoncé and Jay-Z rent Hamptons holiday home for £250k a month
Filed under: Travel News Beyoncé and Jay-Z are showing off their true superstar credentials by holidaying in a Hamptons mansion - at a cost of £250,000 for one month. The couple are splashing out the...
View ArticleGerman tourist 'tout' arrested with £23k worth of Olympics tickets
Filed under: Travel News Wolfgang Menzel was arrested at the Olympics opening ceremony: PA A German tourist tout has been arrested in London with Olympics tickets worth more than £23,000. Wolfgang...
View ArticleWould you pay more for a child-free flight?
Filed under: Family holidays Rex A new survey has revealed that one in three Brits would pay more for a child-free flight. The news comes just as the the school holiday is in full swing - and delivers...
View ArticleHow to camp and have fun too
Filed under: Family holidays A lighter wallet is no obstacle to a brighter summer this year (although we can't say the same for the weather!). Check out our top tips for camping and make sure your...
View ArticleOne in ten cruisers drop their phones overboard
Filed under: Cruises PA If you've ever accidently dropped your mobile phone or MP3 player overboard while on a cruise, you're not alone, as new research has found that one in ten cruisers dropped...
View ArticleSwimmers disturbed as elephant takes a drink from their pool
Filed under: Travel News Youtube Swimming in a private pool in the African bush is surely one of life's dream moments - so the last thing you'd want is to be disturbed by an unwelcome visitor. But it...
View ArticleTraditional books replaced by e-readers on holidays
Filed under: Travel News Getty When it comes to holiday reading British tourists are swapping actual books for e-reader devices, a new survey has found. A poll by online travel agent sunshine.co.uk...
View ArticleNo chair hogging! Cruise firm bans passengers from 'saving' sun loungers
Filed under: Cruises Cruise stock image. PA A cruise company is stopping passengers from hogging sun loungers by banning the practice of laying towels out on the chairs to secure the spots for later....
View ArticleSunbathers in Paris face jail for showing private parts
Filed under: Travel News Paris Plage, River Seine. PA Sunbathers in Paris could face a 38-euro fine or jail for stripping off and revealing too much in the city. According to the Daily Mail, the French...
View ArticleRyanair's O'Leary gets biggest bonus ever after profits soar
Filed under: Travel News PA Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is taking home a big pay package after his budget airline made record profits last year. According to the Scotsman, the outspoken chief...
View ArticleWhy you must get a good night's sleep after getting holiday jabs
Filed under: Travel News PA Getting a decent night's sleep after your holiday vaccinations could affect whether they work or not, according to a report in the Daily Mail. While researching how our...
View ArticleTravellers warned of websites selling fake airline tickets
Filed under: Travel News Rex Travellers are being warned about websites selling fake airline tickets after more than 150 incidents were reported since January. According to Action Fraud, the reporting...
View ArticleLeave the kids at home! Top hotels for grown-ups
Filed under: World travel Not all hotels are perfect for families - and jolly good job too. Serious relaxation, beautiful views and gourmet food are just about the last thing kids want on holiday - so...
View ArticleIs India's ban on tiger tourism a good thing?
Filed under: Travel News Alamy The Supreme Court of India has placed a ban on tiger tourism, closing the country's tiger parks indefinitely as they investigate a claim that ecotourism is having a...
View ArticleQantas customer is put on hold for 15 HOURS
Filed under: Travel News PA What's the longest you've been put on hold? We bet it's not 15 hours like one customer who called airline Qantas to confirm the travel details of his trip. Australian...
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