Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) A new report published by the World Economic Forum highlights the nation’s promotion of natural and cultural resources and commitment to sustainability and tourism. Though it’s been a bumpy four years for the travel industry, international tourist arrivals are finally set to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024. But continued global...
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Pretty English market town has the UK’s best food
A charming market town in Shropshire has some of the best food in the UK, according to a survey from Which? Travel. The team asked more than 9,000 people to rate their favourite inland towns and villages’ food and drink offerings. Ludlow, a historic market town in Shropshire, came out on top with the nation’s...
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Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse
Getty Images People are using the drugs to lose a few pounds to get ready for the beach this summer, Prof Powis said NHS England’s medical director says he is alarmed by reports that people are using weight-loss drugs as “a quick fix” to lose a few pounds and get “beach-body ready” this summer. Professor...
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UK’s best pubs to watch Euro 2024 games this summer
Euro 2024 is set to kick off on June 14 with Scotland playing Germany in the first game of the tournament while England will play their first match on June 16. Fans can catch all the action at home on BBC and ITV but if you’re looking to watch the games with a little more...
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Nigel Farage: Objects thrown at Reform leader while campaigning
Objects thrown at Nigel Farage on open-top bus Nigel Farage appears to have had objects thrown at him while on the campaign trail in South Yorkshire. The Reform UK leader posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, which appeared to show objects being thrown at him while he was on top of a bus in...
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How to avoid Airbnb scams, according to travel expert
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email With more than 7.7 million active listings, Airbnb offers a vast amount of choice for travellers looking to book accommodation. But if you want to guarantee that the booking you make is a genuine one, a...
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£2 bus man starts journey around England and Wales
A man who uses the government’s £2 bus fare scheme to travel hundreds of miles across the country has set off on his latest adventure. Andrew Cowell is travelling by buses alone around the coast of England and Wales. His trip will take 13 days, using a total of 84 service buses and one ferry....
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Appeal for help to find missing boy, 14, who ‘frequently travels to West Midlands’
Emanuiel Tanasache was last seen at an address in the Jarrom Street area of Leicester at around 8am on Monday, May 27. Police say a number of enquiries have been undertaken to find him but it is believed he may have left Leicestershire and travelled elsewhere in the country. The 14-year-old has links to the...
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Lake District tops UK’s most instagrammable national parks
A recent study conducted by travel deal experts at Tripplo has crowned the Lake District as the most Instagram-worthy national park in the UK. This comprehensive analysis examined all 15 recognised national parks across the UK, tallying the number of times each location was tagged in public posts on Instagram. The Lake District National...
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One of the UK’s best walks promises ‘stunning sea views’
Spanning 60 miles along the Suffolk Coast is the Suffolk Coast Path, looking out to incredible vistas of the North Sea’s rolling tides. The path is perfect for walks this summer, whether you’re an avid hiker or prefer moderate walks, and as such has been recommended as one of the best hikes in the UK...
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UK’s best city for food has incredible restaurants and it’s not London
Love eating out or trying a new restaurant? You’re in luck as the expert team at Time Out have named the world’s best destinations for food. While no British cities made the top 10, a UK city landed just outside the top 10 in place 11. Britons might be surprised to learn it wasn’t London....
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Pretty city named one of the UK’s best is just 9 miles from ancient attraction
Salisbury has been ranked as one of the best small UK cities for a short break. According to Which? Travel, who asked 4,000 holidaymakers to rank their experiences across the UK, the small medieval town offers a historic escape in the southern English county of Wiltshire. With housing averaging at about £98 per night, the...