British holidaymakers gamble on Greece for trips abroad after Spain quarantine

Tourists ditch Ibiza for Corfu: British holidaymakers gamble on Greece for trips abroad after Spain quarantine was enforced – despite rising Covid cases Brits desperate for a break have set their sights on destinations in Greece  Corfu, Santorini and Crete have all skyrocketed in popularity in the last week Previously the most sought after destinations … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Travel firms take off as Britons book trips to the Med

MARKET REPORT: Travel firms take off as Britons ignore the quarantine threat and book last minute trips to the Med By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:37 BST, 4 August 2020 | Updated: 23:20 BST, 4 August 2020 Travel company shares took off after a buoyant update from budget airline easyJet. Demand for … Read more

UK passengers who booked Spanish island trips won’t be refunded

Furious travellers are demanding a refund on their flights to Spanish islands because airlines only have to reimburse planned trips to the mainland. Britons called for Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and BA to return the cost of their future holidays to hotspots such as Ibiza, Majorca and Gran Canaria. The Foreign Office is currently advising people against … Read more

UK holidaymakers cancel trips to Spain amid quarantine fears

British holidaymakers are cancelling their trips to Spain amid fears they will be forced to go into a 14-day quarantine when they return to the UK. Sun-seekers fear the UK government may scrap its air bridge agreement with Spain amid growing concerns of a second spike. Such a move would leave holidaymakers out in Spain … Read more

Spending data suggests trips to the pub still lagged pre-lockdown averages

Consumers in England put their hands in their pockets over the weekend as spending on pubs and hairdressers came roaring back on Super Saturday – but spending is nowhere near normal levels. Despite scenes of packed crowds outside bars, clubs and pubs in Soho in London, data from banks and payment processors reveals spending in … Read more

Tips on rebooking Jet2 flights, travel insurance refunds and paying off outstanding costs for trips

Rebooking Jet2 flights, travel insurance refunds and paying off outstanding costs for trips are the hot coronavirus topics tackled by the Holiday Guru this week By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:10 BST, 19 June 2020 | Updated: 10:10 BST, 19 June 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions travel conundrums. … Read more

Charming new book celebrates the history of traditional seaside trips in Britain 

We’re all going on a summer holiday! Charming new book presents a series of heartwarming snaps to celebrate the history of traditional seaside trips in Britain Kathryn Ferry explores the history of seaside objects in a charming new tome  Among the photos is a family of middle-aged ladies and gents on an outing  The craze … Read more

RAF jumbo jet gets paint job in red, white and blue for Prime Minister to use on trips abroad 

Boris Johnson flies the flag: RAF jumbo jet gets patriotic paint job in red, white and blue for Prime Minister to use on trips abroad The grey Voyager is being painted the colours of the Union Jack in Cambridge  Cost of repainting the plane is expected to be in the tens of thousands of pounds … Read more

The holiday guru has advice on train trips in India and solo package holidays to San Sebastian

Are there any ‘excellent’ train trips around India and what’s the best package tour to San Sebastian for a solo traveller? The holiday guru solves tourism queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:24 BST, 2 August 2019 | Updated: 08:14 BST, 6 August 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. … Read more

Holiday firms demand cash for trips that look set to be cancelled

Anxious holidaymakers are being ‘bullied’ into handing over thousands of pounds for trips that are unlikely to go ahead. Countless holidays have been cancelled since the Foreign Office advised against all but essential travel in March.  With no end date in sight, and the Government now looking to enforce a 14-day quarantine period for travellers … Read more