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Hotel secrets: Never use this unlikely germ-ridden item in your hotel room for vile reason“I worked as a housekeeper and you’d be surprised how often people puke in the ice bucket.“The first time it happened I asked my supervisor what I should do with it, thinking that they must run it through a dishwasher or something at least.“She told me just to … [Read more...] about Hotel secrets: Never use this unlikely germ-ridden item in your hotel room for vile reason

TUI holidays: TUI issue major update for Spain and Portugal holidays as trips cancelledAndrew Flintham, Managing Director of TUI UK and Ireland commented: “Our customer feedback is clear, they still want to travel abroad this summer, with over 70 percent of customers with cancelled holidays moving to another destination over the same period or in … [Read more...] about TUI holidays: TUI issue major update for Spain and Portugal holidays as trips cancelled

Portugal holidays: Portugal reveals steps holidaymakers must take to travel to destinationFace masks are also a must on public transport.Travellers risk a fine between €120 (£108) - €350 (£316) if they fail to comply.As of August 1, wearing a mask in public at all times is compulsory on the island of Madeira as per an announcement delivered by the … [Read more...] about Portugal holidays: Portugal reveals steps holidaymakers must take to travel to destination

Flights: Virgin Galactic unveils supersonic jet which can fly to New York in two hoursFlights to long-haul destinations could soon no longer take up most of the day. Virgin Galactic has unveiled plans for its new supersonic jet that can travel all the way across the world from London to Sydney in just five hours. The Virgin Group British … [Read more...] about Flights: Virgin Galactic unveils supersonic jet which can fly to New York in two hours

Pound to euro exchange rate ‘rangebound’ as GBP struggles - should you buy travel money? Looking further ahead, attention is likely to focus on the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy meeting on Thursday.George Vessey, Currency Strategist at Western Union, commended on the impending decision: “Although no changes to policy are expected to be … [Read more...] about Pound to euro exchange rate ‘rangebound’ as GBP struggles – should you buy travel money?

Google Maps: Terrifying ‘alien abduction’ spotted in back gardenThe user who stumbled upon the scene replied: “Ohh that makes sense about the reflection there’s a conservatory there, I’ve never seen anything like it on google maps before, thanks.”Sometimes when viewing somewhere in satellite mode, Google can often face trouble.It appears that it … [Read more...] about Google Maps: Terrifying ‘alien abduction’ spotted in back garden

Hand luggage secrets: Sneaky trick to beat airline weight restrictions on planesHand luggage is a great way to save time and space when it comes to travelling. Some airlines even allow you to have a small case onboard which means you can save extra space in your checked luggage bag. However airlines like Ryanair and easyJet often have a strict … [Read more...] about Hand luggage secrets: Sneaky trick to beat airline weight restrictions on planes

Queen Elizabeth must always follow this rule when leaving aircraft or risk embarrassmentQueen Elizabeth, 94, and the wider Royal Family are subject to etiquette rules that might seem bizarre to the ordinary person. However, for the royals, these protocols are vital in maintaining their public appearance.Not only are protocols in place here in the … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth must always follow this rule when leaving aircraft or risk embarrassment

Cruise: Jane McDonald reveals unlikely part of cruising that ‘always’ gets her ‘excited'As part of her latest cruising adventure, singing starlet Jane McDonald climbed aboard a luxury river cruise sailing its way down the Mekong River. Once she stepped aboard and was shown to her stylish sleeping quarters the celebrity cruiser made a surprising … [Read more...] about Cruise: Jane McDonald reveals unlikely part of cruising that ‘always’ gets her ‘excited’

TUI flights: Passengers must remember this crucial new rule before heading to the airportTUI has resumed flights and holidays to a select group of destinations based on current government advice. However, in order to keep staff and holiday makers safe, the travel provider has also set out some important new rules passengers must follow.Travellers … [Read more...] about TUI flights: Passengers must remember this crucial new rule before heading to the airport