All news on the topic: Holidays

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Exactly what went wrong at airports as tourists face days of holiday disruption
The Mirror analyses the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) fault as Mark Harper, Secretary of State for Transport, warns Brits they'll be facing delays to and from UK airports for days
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Airline to offer 'adult-only' zones where children are banned for extra fee
Turkish-Dutch operators Corendon Airlines will charge around £38 to sit in special 'Adult Only' zones on flights, for those who want to avoid being near children
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Chaos for Brits as travel chaos leaves thousands sleeping in airports stranded
Yesterday, the UK's air traffic control system lost the ability to automatically process flight paths, sparking widespread travel chaos affecting hundreds of thousands of people
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Mum 'left with nothing' as holiday she'd planned for months cancelled at airport
Anna MacDonald, 45 from near Lincoln, had spent months planning her getaway to Spain with her two kids, just to become the latest victims of the air traffic control chaos, having their entire holiday cancelled
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Girl, 5, sleeping on inflatable on airport floor as chaos leaves family stranded
Steph Wagstaff, from Pontypridd, Wales, was one of hundreds of thousands of people who were caught up in the chaos triggered by air traffic control problems yesterday
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Locals in pretty seaside town driven potty as tourists mispronounce its name
Teignmouth, with its golden beaches and historic architecture, is a magnet for visitors but the quaint seaside town's name is frequently mispronounced by tourists
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30-day warning for British holidaymakers hoping to travel to Europe for holidays
If tourists fail to provide additional info or attend an interview with Spanish or Greek authorities, they could be barred from entering the two popular British holiday hotspots
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Every UK airport affected by massive air traffic control failure - see full list
The UK's air space has been plunged into turmoil after NATS was forced to severely limit planes both coming in and taking off, affecting hundreds of thousands of people
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UK air travel chaos as major traffic control failure impacts hundreds of flights
The UK's air travel was plunged into chaos after a 'major failure' in air traffic control led to flights in and out of the country being delayed with hundreds of thousands of people stranded abroad on unable to get away
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Woman given ibuprofen after breaking back on holiday left with £30k medical bill
Amie Coltman suffered serious injuries in a tuk-tuk crash in Nicaragua and, though this is a common mode of transport in the country, her insurance company wouldn't pay out
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UK's best bus route named - and it ends at 'absolutely breathtaking' destination
One of the most scenic towns in the UK is Whitby, the Yorkshire seaside getaway with beautiful scenery and the historical ruins of Whitby Abbey. It is also the final destination in what was voted the “Most Scenic Bus Route” in the UK.
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UK's best seaside towns mapped as Brits try to cash in on last days of summer
Britain has some glorious seaside locations that offers amazing holidays all summer alongside a change of scenery, fresh air and glorious beaches - these are some of the best ones
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Seaside town that was once a booming hub now sadly dubbed 'Costa del Dole'
Rhyl in Denbighshire, north east Wales, has been ranked one the worst seaside towns in the UK and was summed up as having: “no past, no arts or entertainment, no fun”
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UK seaside towns hike car parking charges - see how much your favourite one is
Tourists in Newquay, Cornwall, have to fork out up to £35 to park their car each day, new statistics show as Brits dash on getaways this August Bank Holiday weekend
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Holiday hack that gets you 49 days off in 2024 - using just 19 days annual leave
Before you plan your holidays for next year follow this trick. You can transform your 21 days of annual leave into 49 days of holiday and time away from work.
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UK town slammed as 'chav paradise' with 'air of grubbiness' by angry tourists
A popular English seaside town has received some stick on Tripadvisor, due to litter, a lack of accessible toilets and a "general air or grubbiness". But not everyone is disdainful of the seafront holiday spot
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Loch Ness Monster 'caught on camera' ahead of largest hunt for beast in 50 years
Another sighting has been made of Nessie, and has been registered on the Official Register of Loch Ness Sightings. It comes just as the largest hunt in 50 years for the elusive beast gets underway
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Family arrive in Spain for first holiday in 11 years to find villa didn't exist
Neil Bray and his family fell victim to a fake villa scam about a place in Alicante, and the dad is now warning other holidaymakers to take care when booking their breaks
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Getting a good night's sleep is the top thing that helps Brits feel good
Other things that help lift people's moods include summer and sunny skies, booking a holiday, and receiving a compliment or praise, according to the research
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Woman fumes as pal treats her like 'maid' on holiday - and touches her food
The mum's relaxing holiday soon took a turn for the worse when her friend issued a series of demands, as if she expected the holidaymaker to wait on her hand and foot
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Two-thirds of Brits wish they were braver when it comes to trying new things
The top spontaneous things people believe everyone should try including booking a last-minute weekend away, and going on a road trip, the research found
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Family's TUI trip 'completely ruined' as mum ends up on drip in Egypt hospital
Clare and Robert Green shelled out £1,700 per person to stay at the luxury resort in Egypt with Clare's three kids and her parents, but all were struck down with a nasty bug
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Autopsy report released after Obama's personal chef found dead in river
Tafari Campbell, 45, worked as the Obamas' personal chef at their Martha's Vineyard property when he vanished while paddleboarding in the waters of Edgartown Great Pond
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'I've been to 44 countries in a year - I never spend more than £150 on a trip'
Madeline Jaye from Sheffield, England has been to countries including Saudi Arabia, India, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Singapore and Indonesia during a year of travelling
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Nearly one in five Brits consider UK staycation next year - to avoid disruptions
It comes as seven in ten holidaymakers have faced a flight delay or cancellation in the last 12 months - and nearly two-thirds of those did not receive any compensation