All news on the topic: Holidays

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Three things that make the perfect seaside town and doesn't include the beach
Travel writer Madeleine Bunting explained that seaside towns must have the smell of fried food in the air but also feature fresh air. She said Blackpool is among her favourite spots
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Eerie wreck of abandoned cruise ship lies just yards from a tourist beach
The wreck is now a tourist hotspot
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Family 'living a nightmare' when two-year-old falls ill on holiday in Portugal
Parents Paul and Sarah Jones from Wales are by their son Theo's bedside after he suddenly fell seriously ill with a suspected brain condition after a holiday to Portugal turned to a nightmare
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Top 10 city break destinations Brits want to visit - Venice tops the list
Reykjavik and Barcelona also rank highly for short European breaks - with almost half of Brits trying not to look too much like tourists while travelling
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Last call for Wowcher Mystery Holiday deals to long haul hot spots
Lucky passengers could be jetting off to dream destinations including Dubai, Las Vegas and The Maldives
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'I quit my job five years ago to travel the world - I have no plans to stop'
One woman quit her job five years ago and never looked back - now she's found a way to fund her travels and has already ticked off 23 countries
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'I jetted on holiday and left husband at home - he's livid but I don't care'
A woman has revealed she jetted off on holiday for a solo trip after her husband's inaction messed up their travel plans - people have applauded her for leaving her partner at home
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Nearly 40% of UK adults ditched holidays abroad this year due to cost of living
Nearly half of Brits say they decided not to go on holidays abroad this summer due to feeling the effects of the cost of living - with some saying they've had to stay home more
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Aer Lingus flight unexpectedly forced to land in UK after passenger emergency
An Aer Lingus flight was forced to divert to Cardiff Airport after a passenger suffered a medical emergency, with the plane flying from Bilbao and heading for Dublin
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Bankrupt Katie Price facing 'secret bank account' probe after lavish spending
Katie has failed to keep up with her monthly repayments to clear her debts, but last year she went on 14 holidays, and has already enjoyed several luxury trips this year
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Woman praised for going on holiday without 'lazy' husband to teach him a lesson
He couldn't believe she went without him
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World's 'most overcrowded' holiday spot has three tourists to every resident
The world's most overcrowded holiday destination has around three tourists to every local - and some of its towns are trying to put off visitors
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Brits warned of little-known passport rule that could mean you're sent home
Brits planning holidays to Spain, Italy, France, Greece, the USA and more hotspots this October half term have been warned to take note of a little-known passport rule that could stop you from going abroad
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Brits spend £350 on average while waiting in airports - not just on duty free
A poll of more than 2,000 British plane users admitted to spending around £50 each time they visit an airport, with the average frequent flyer wracking up more than £330 in the course of a year
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Quirky B&B welcomes first guests after travel blunders competition
Amanda Willis from Exeter, Devon, and Alexandra Gossage from Taunton, Somerset, both won stays in the B&Burrow after sharing their biggest holiday mishaps
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Brit estate agent struck down with horror auto-immune disease after Bali holiday
A Cheshire man contracted a rare auto-immune disease after returning from his dream holiday in Bali. After he lost his sight, was unable to walk and was put in a coma, he was flown back to the UK and now looks to make a recovery.
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Inside the 'retro' seaside town named one of the UK's coolest places to live
If you love your traditional seaside towns, then look no further - Broadstairs is now officially 'cool' and you won't struggle for something to do if you fancy a Kent coast trip
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TUI issues update for Brits as 'adverse weather' hits holiday hotspots in Europe
TUI has issued an update for Brits with holidays and flights booked in the coming weeks as parts of Europe have been hit by heatwaves, flooding and severe weather
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Beautiful UK town untouched for centuries has stunning scenery and top tearoom
Bradford-on-Avon, which is in Wiltshire, is comprised of historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants, and is a popular spot for tourists looking for a relaxing getaway
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Holiday from hell as luxury cruiser runs aground and Covid outbreak sparks chaos
The ship was stationery for four days after it run aground with three people self isolating with coronavirus
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Full list of holiday hotspots with tourist taxes and fees from Spain to Italy
Cities in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the UK all levy tourists tax on visitors, with the amount and the way to fees are charged varying massively from place to place
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Ex-CIA and FBI agent always attaches AirTags to kids - and says you should too
A former CIA and FBI agent reveals the top safety tips she always follows when travelling abroad and in the hope she can help keep other people away from danger
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Flight attendant warns you should never take your shoes off on a plane
You might think you're innocently making yourself comfortable during your flight, but actually there's a gross reason why you should keep your shoes on your feet, according to an expert
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Woman feared she would die as freak cyclone battered hotel during holiday
Lizzie Spencer and her mother stayed at Princess Resort Hotel on the Greek island of Skiathos when the weather phenomenon became so vicious her accommodation was evacuated
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'Tonsillitis' teen's room left untouched and mum sleeps in her bed
Leah Rogers, 17, died after coming down with what she thought was tonsillitis just days after returning from a holiday to Majorca, with her family keeping her bedroom unchanged