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Travel chaos: UK 'worst affected' says Simon Calder Discover the best holidays and latest news with our FREE email SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info New research on tourism management has found that dementia patients c ould benefit from travel . The study found there could be significant cognitive benefits. Related articles Airport chaos: All countries reporting major delays and queues What to do if your person next to you is taking up space on a flight The study authors noted that travel stimulates thoughts and knowledge which may help dementia patients. It also puts people in a new environment and encourages social interaction which can stimulate brain function. Travel also regularly … [Read more...] about Travel and holidays could help dementia patients – ‘sense of freedom’

Manchester Airport managing director Chris Woodroofe (Image: Manchester Evening News) Discover the best holidays and latest news with our FREE email SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester Airport passengers look set to be asked to arrive three hours before their flight for the rest of the summer, according to the hub’s new boss. Managing director Chris Woodroofe told the Manchester Evening News that customers had suffered a ‘poor’ experience and admitted lengthy peak-time queues would continue over the coming months - but promised to ‘get passengers on their way’ as they head through the holiday season. Related articles Tourist claims he was victim of 'racial triaging' at airport security Paul O'Grady 'ready to … [Read more...] about Manchester Airport’s new boss breaks silence over recent travel chaos

Fourth of July is approaching, and the American Automobile Association is predicting high travel volume. AAA's 2022 Independence Day Travel Forecast predicts travel numbers just shy of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. AAA reports that around 49.7 million people in the U.S., including around 2.7 million New Englanders , are expected to travel 50 or more miles from their homes from June 30 - July 4. With an increase of over 1.4 million travelers this year, AAA anticipates this Fourth of July to be the second busiest since 2000. “The volume of travelers we expect to see over Independence Day is a definite sign that summer travel is kicking into high gear,” Lloyd Albert, senior vice president of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Northeast said in “Your AAA Magazine Today”. Despite gas prices in CT averaging about $4.814 a gallon, AAA reports that car travel will set a new record, with an estimated 42 million travers on the road. Out of New England's anticipated 2.7 million … [Read more...] about 4th of July travel predicted to be second busiest since 2000, AAA report predicts

GRANT Shapps has unveiled his cunning plan to solve the air travel crisis — holding weekly meetings. While passengers were hit with hundreds of flight cancellations and mountains of missing luggage, the Transport Secretary outlined a 22-point plan. His limp reaction includes lots of measures most travellers would expect to be happening already — like planning for the summer rush. They include setting up a Strategic Risk Group, a Summer Resilience Group and a Ministerial Border Group to talk about getting things moving. Mr Shapps said: “There is absolutely no excuse for further widespread disruption.” But opposition MPs blasted the poor response and demanded the PM himself intervene. Read More on Grant Shapps o-kay BBC Breakfast fans praise Jon Kay as he hammers Grant Shapps over Boris party picture MORE TO COME Easter warning - Grant Shapps says weekend will be WORSE at ports & airports … [Read more...] about Grant Shapps to hold weekly MEETINGS in limp plan to solve air travel crisis amid hundreds of cancelled flights

Paris Fury addresses 'racism' towards the Gypsy community Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The caravans relocated and travellers started a fire near the entrance to Llanwern High School in Newport, Gwent. Neighbours have claimed one schoolgirl, who was terrified of dogs, was chased by an animal from the site. Related articles Where is the safest place in the UK during nuclear war? Top 20 areas Brexit Britain on brink of new trade victory, hints Jacinda Ardern One mum, who didn't want to be identified, said: "My son goes to school there and they sent the children home early on Tuesday. "On his way to school that day … [Read more...] about ‘Worried he’ll be hurt’ Woman says son is terrified on school walk due to traveller site

A MUM has claimed her son is terrified to go to school after travellers pitched up outside the gates. The group parked up their caravans and started a FIRE yards away from entrance to the 900-pupil school. Kids from Llanwern High School, in Newport , Gwent, had to leave early through the back gate - and are now scared to go back in. Neighbours claim one schoolgirl, who was terrified of dogs, was chased by a pooch from the temporary traveller-site. One mum said: "My son goes to school there and they sent the children home early on Tuesday. "On his way to school that day he said some boys were starting trouble with the travellers and he was worried he would be hurt. Read more UK news TRUE COLOURS Moment teen SNAPS with foul-mouthed tirade after lies about Logan's murder CHILD KILLER Haunting moment teen, 14, dances with Logan just months before killing him "He didn’t go to school on Wednesday but he … [Read more...] about My son is terrified to go to school after travellers pitched up outside – a girl was chased by a dog, she was petrified

Brits heading to Barcelona face being slapped with a big fine if they break new rules introduced today. From Friday it is illegal to light up on any of the beaches in the historic Spanish cities. Puffing on a cigarette will see you landed with a 30 euro (£25 fine) if you are caught. READ MORE: 'I avoided beaches because my body wasn't perfect – but now I proudly wear bikinis' The move follows a pilot programme last year, which massively reduced the rubbish caused by cigarettes including butts being left on the beach. The city's website explains: "This ban is based on environmental protection and the right of citizens to enjoy a clean public space, free of smoke & cigarette butts.” Although Barcelona is the first city in the country to ban smoking on beaches outright, individual spots across Spain have long forbidden the practice. Three beaches in Majorca - Santa Ponsa, La Romana (Paguera) and Carregador (Palmanova) - have a smoking ban already. Anyone … [Read more...] about Spain bans smoking on beaches for holidaymakers with risk of £1,700 penalty fine

La Tanya Eiland is from Compton, Calif. and has a passion for wine. So when she moved to Atlanta in 2013, she asked locals the question she always asks when she travels anywhere new: “Where is wine country?” In Atlanta, the most common answer was “north.” About 90 miles north of Atlanta, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Dahlonega has a dozen wine tasting rooms and eight wineries. Nearby communities, including Helen, Cleveland and Sautee Nacoochee, are also home to several establishments that offer local, regional and international wines. In total, North Georgia has more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms in a region that is becoming an increasingly popular destination for day trips and weekends away. Georgia actually has a long history with vineyards. The state was reportedly the sixth-largest wine grape producer in the United States before Georgia Prohibition came into effect in 1907. When Prohibition ended, Georgia’s wine industry … [Read more...] about Wine Country Is in North Georgia

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A MUM has revealed how she nabbed a bargain Haven holiday for the whole family for just £6.80pp a night. Mum Jodie Chilcott-Jones shared on a Facebook money saving group how she found the cheap deal. The bargain was found when booking a holiday for next May, for which she paid just £109 for the entire family to stay for four nights. This works out to just £6.80 per person, a night. She wrote: " Haven have some great savings on atm! Just booked 4 nights away for £109 in may next year ( 2 adults and 2 children)." She then showed a four-person caravan - some with sea views - starting from just £79 a night for four nights next May. Read more travel stories HAVENLY Haven have midweek breaks this autumn from just £49 for 4 nights DIP DIP HOORAY Haven's best indoor and outdoor swimming pools - from £4pp a NIGHT However, she opted for the Haven breaks which include access to the swimming pool, entertainment and … [Read more...] about Mum reveals how to get a bargain Haven family holiday for just £6.80 each a night – and people are stunned