Holidaymaker, 34, wins court battle against travel giant Lufthansa

A furious holidaymaker who had to pay almost £1,000 extra because an airline spelled his wife’s name wrong on her Christmas holiday plane ticket has won his money back after taking them on in court. Maxime Audet had to stump up for a new ticket after realising at the last minute that his wife Veronique’s … Read more

Mystery surrounds last moments of 6ft 8in British holidaymaker

The parents of a 6ft 8in British holidaymaker who was found dead on a luggage trolley in Cancun are desperate for answers after the circumstances remain unclear. Dean Wright, 33, from Westerhope, Newcastle, was found dead on a luggage trolley inside the TUI-operated Hotel Riu Cancun he was staying at last December. Guests described how they … Read more

Holidaymaker caught trying to bring stun guns, CS gas canisters and batons into UK

Holidaymaker caught trying to bring high voltage stun guns, CS gas canisters and extendable batons into UK said they were for pranks with friends Gary Wilson from Gateshead was returning from a break in Bulgaria with his wife The 51-year-old was stopped by customs officers at Newcastle Airport last June Given suspended prison sentence as … Read more

British holidaymaker fighting for life after he was shot in the face in Marbella

British holidaymaker is fighting for life in hospital after he was shot in the face in Costa del Sol resort of Marbella Five people, also believed to be British, have been arrested after the attack The victim was shot at least once in the face during a fight on Saturday night He is said to … Read more

British holidaymaker, 33, fights for life on ventilator in Greek hospital

A British holidaymaker is fighting for his life on a ventilator in Greece after contracting acute pancreatitis at his sister’s dream destination wedding.  Peter O’Malley, 33, from Leeds, flew to sunny Rhodes to attend the wedding of his NHS nurse sister Steph Burton, 26 – after her June nuptials were cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. But, … Read more

Holidaymaker wins £29,000 payout from TUI over violent tummy bug he caught

Holidaymaker Peter Griffiths, 58, (pictured) who lost 1.5 stone after contracting a violent stomach bug at a luxury five-star hotel has won £29,000 compensation from TUI A holidaymaker who lost 1.5 stone after contracting a violent stomach bug at a luxury five-star hotel has won £29,000 compensation from TUI. Peter Griffiths, 58, was staying at … Read more

Holidaymaker gives a £750 caravan bought on Facebook Marketplace a modern makeover for under £200

A savvy holidaymaker has told how she managed to snap up a bargain caravan for £750 and set about transforming it herself – all for just £198.   Vicky Hibberd, 25, from Stoke on Trent, told how she bought the vehicle on Facebook Marketplace and gave it a new lease life using Frenchic paint and accessories … Read more