travel_news

Tourists reveal the things that surprised them the most when visiting the US 

by

‘Why is the water in the toilet bowl right up near the seat?’ Tourists reveal the things that surprised them the most when visiting the U.S One said they were shocked by items costing more than their tag due to tax  Another can’t understand the popularity of ‘putting ice into every single drink’  Non-detachable shower … Read more

Fascinating pictures show Delta’ Air Line’s transformation over 10 decades

by

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is worth $37billion (£28billion) and flies to 370 destinations on six continents with state-of-the-art aircraft. Truly, it’s a titan of aviation. But it started life as a crop-dusting outfit in 1924. And when it expanded to passenger transportation it used planes that could only hit 90mph, with the wind behind them. … Read more

Aer Lingus introduces a new fare that guarantees the middle seat will be left EMPTY

by

Fed up with mid-flight battles for the armrest? Airline introduces a new fare that guarantees the middle seat will be left EMPTY Aer Lingus is offering a new ‘premium travel experience’ ‘AerSpace’ fare on short-haul flights It will be available from September 1 with prices for the fare currently up to €190 (£165) euros one way  … Read more

Spice up your flight! Jet2.com becomes the first UK airline to serve Nando’s snacks onboard 

by

Spice up your flight! Jet2.com becomes the first UK airline to serve Nando’s snacks onboard The Leeds-based airline will be introducing ‘Nando’s Peri–Peri Flight Bites’  The products include a dip, drizzle and dunk ‘Nando’s Box’ Customers can also ‘take their taste buds on a trip with Half-popped Corn’  By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: … Read more

London’s most famous landmarks from 10 Downing St to Big Ben with their exteriors peeled away

by

It’s London as you’ve never seen it before. That is unless you have X-ray vision. These fascinating illustrations peel back the exteriors of some of the capital’s most instantly recognisable buildings to reveal a fascinating cross-section of the interior. The buildings featured include the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and a little known prison, … Read more

The world’s best water parks revealed, from Orlando to Dubai

by

Pack your swimsuit and your sense of adventure because water parks are not just for children.  Some of the world’s best combine white-knuckle, adrenaline-filled rides with relaxing activities for those not so keen to make a splash. BEST IN THE WORLD: Aquatica, Florida The Taumata Racer in Orlando. For fun as a group, grab a mat … Read more

Fascinating vintage images of 1950s Paris by Allan Hailstone from Notre-Dame to the Champs-Élysées

by

It’s Paris – but probably not as you know it. These amazing vintage images, taken in the 1950s, show the streets of the French capital before they became packed with tourists waving selfie sticks and ‘influencers’ posing for Instagram. They were taken by photographer Allan Hailstone in the 1950s over the course of two short … Read more

From the Antarctic to Rwanda: Honeymoons that will make the start of marriage a real adventure 

by

Now this is how to kick-start a marriage. Forget a bland spa hotel by a big golf course, plump instead for something with the distinct whiff of adventure about it.  From an icebreaker odyssey in the Antarctic via the Falkland Islands to tracking gorillas in Rwanda, these are honeymoons with a pleasing difference.  Feeling hot … Read more