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King Charles to be a travelling monarch says Arbiter 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 British tourists with holidays booked to Turkey and Greece have been warned about high temperatures. Last weekend, temperatures in Antalya in Turkey were over 40 degrees. Related articles Cruise guests share how to get invited to the captain’s table The UK’s best beaches for autumn are perfect for staycations Turkish meteorologist, Yaser Turker, said the country had seen its hottest day in October since 1930. He said: “Antalya experienced a historical day in terms of temperature. Antalya Airport experienced the hottest October day since 1930, due to the blow-drying of the hot air coming from Africa and … [Read more...] about October holiday travel warning for Greece and Turkey as temperature soars

The Passport Office has warned Brits to ensure they leave at least 10 weeks for their applications to be processed before going on holiday. Enormous wait times post-pandemic meant that many people did not receive their passports in time for booked trips. Meanwhile, some fell foul of travel rules and were turned away at the airport as their passport did not fit the criteria for travelling to certain EU countries. READ MORE: Holiday warning for Brits who have a red passport - how to check it's still valid Panicking holidaymakers have been left worried that they won’t receive their documents back before their planned trips. But, an online tool may be able to quell any fears as it gives a more accurate prediction for how long passports will take in real time. Passportwaitingtime.co.uk uses crowd sourced data to predict the average passport waiting time in the UK at the time of submission. The website states its methodology uses its own website data as well as Twitter … [Read more...] about How long does it take to get a passport – travel tool gives Brits real-time wait times

AN AUSTRALIAN travel expert has shut down a myth surrounding the middle seat on a plane. While the middle seat is the worst for comfort, legend has it it's the one that is most likely to get you an upgrade as cabin crew will feel sorry for you. However, Angus Kidman, travel expert at comparison site Finder , said it is “absolutely not true” — well, not for Aussie airlines anyway. Mr Kidman told news.com.au: “ Upgrades go to the highest-tier frequent flyer members — and there’s often a queue of them who have applied prior to the flight,” “If you’re just a regular passenger, there’s no chance you’re getting upgraded.” Mr Kidman’s comments come after Travel company Stasher claimed middle seat passengers were more likely to get a free upgrade. Read More On Flight Behaviour SNOOZE YOU LOSE I'm a flight attendant - you should never sleep early on a flight CLOSE CALL I’m a dad - how to make sure you always sit next to … [Read more...] about The plane seat that won’t get a free upgrade – despite what travel experts say

Plenty of Brits are cutting back on luxuries during the cost-of-living crisis as prices go up and wages don’t rise to meet them. One of the biggest costs facing families is the price of an annual holiday as many struggle to fit a break into their budget. But, there are things you can do to slash the cost of a trip away – and experts are sharing their knowledge so you can get away for a few days for less. READ MORE: Get 10 days off in a row over Christmas using just three days of annual leave Holiday tip sharing company Travel Lens have worked out the five best ways to keep trips away as reasonable as possible, and it's not all about finding the best holiday deals. Currently, the average cost for a family of four to enjoy a two-week holiday abroad can cost over £4,000 - but the good news is that there are easy ways to go lower. And, while we all know that going away out of school holidays can be miles cheaper it’s simply not doable for families with kids in … [Read more...] about Travel experts’ tips to keep family holidays cheap – even during school holidays

Shanghai: IKEA locked down after positive Covid case 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 Travellers were left stranded after a Covid lockdown was enforced at the Xishuangbanna airport in the Chinese province of Yunnan on Wednesday. Sixty-one reports of Covid were reported in the area and China faced a total of 273 new cases of the virus as of Wednesday morning. Related articles 'While Ukraine drains West’s resources China eyes strike on Taiwan' Putin 'losing support' of China as Beijing shuns 'weak' Russia In video footage, officers armed with machine guns can be seen pushing back crowds while people yell and film the event on their phones. One person whose flight was grounded wrote on the Chinese … [Read more...] about ‘Speechless’: Travellers confront officers after China continues strict Covid lockdowns

Conspiracy nutters reckon they have finally got proof that time travel exists after they spotted a bloke scrolling “an iPhone ” in a painting of 17 th Century America. The piece of art, produced in 1937, shows a colonial scene in which English fur trader William Pynchon barters with Native Americans. But eagle-eyed theorists were quick to point out an odd part of the painting that shows one man staring down at a mystery object. READ MORE: 'Time traveller’ claims people will be chosen at random to visit the future They claimed he was holding it in a remarkably similar way to how people today scroll through their smartphones with one hand. The historical mural has not been touched since it was painted over 80 years ago and the artist, Umberto Romano, died in 1982 – meaning there was no way he could have heard of an iPhone, which was first released in 2017. However, despite the conspiracy clan jumping on the painting as definitive proof of multi-dimensional … [Read more...] about Bonkers conspiracy theorists say one detail in 1937 painting finally proves time travel

A TRAVELLER has revealed how she fits a month's worth of luggage in her carry-on bag, including clothes, toiletries and electronic devices. Packing expert Beccapacks regularly shares videos on Tiktok offering advice to others looking to make the most of their baggage allowance. In one of her most recent videos, she showed how she was able to travel around Europe for a month, without taking any check-in luggage. Becca used an expandable backpack, which fits most airlines' cabin baggage allowances , with a packing cube holding her clothes in the main compartment. A lot of travellers swear by packing cubes as a means to getting the most out of bag space, with clothes neatly rolled inside. While Becca's cube was unlikely to have enough space for a month's worth of clothing , it would have held enough for a few outfits to be rotated while others were being washed. Read More on Packing Hacks PACK LIGHTER I'm a flight attendant - my … [Read more...] about Traveller reveals how she fits a month’s worth of luggage into one carry-on bag

THOUSANDS of important travel documents are due to expire this year - and it could end up costing Brits money while on holiday. More than five million European Health Insurance Cards (Ehics) are set to expire this year, with 635,000 of them running out between October 1 and December 31. Once they have expired, Brits will need to apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (Ghic), with the Ehics no longer available post Brexit. The Ghics are free of charge and allow holders to receive medical treatment abroad in certain countries, either for free or at a reduced cost. Without one, any travellers who become ill while abroad will have to pay full price for their treatment, if it is not covered by an insurance package. The countries covered by the Ghic card include EU member states and Switzerland. Read More on Travel Advice WORLD OF PAIN Fans face pre-travel tests & vaccine passports to enter SHOPS in Qatar PASS … [Read more...] about Brit warning as important travel documents are set to expire this year – and it could end up costing you money

October 06, 2022 - 11:57 BST Thinking of going to rocksresort in Laax Switzerland? Here's where to stay in Switzerland’s sustainable Laax, where to eat, spa visit, best cuisine, and what to do; from staying at RocksResort, stargazing on the UNESCO World Heritage Site to eating traditional cuisine. Switzerland is, arguably, best known for its many ski resorts, but there is more to the European country than the winter sport, including its pledge to be completely carbon neutral and self-sufficient by 2030. After just a few days in Laax , which is in the Graubünden region, it’s safe to say my stereotype of the country has been flipped on it’s head, as it is a must visit destination to have on your travel bucket list all year round, and I can see why many flock there for a healthier work/life balance. From where to stay, how to get there, and what to do for every type of holidaygoer; from families, to solo travellers, couples and … [Read more...] about RocksResort Laax Switzerland: Where to stay, spa, eat & what to do in Laax

A fifth of over-60s are considering going travelling for an extended amount of time in what is being described as the rise of 'the golden gap year'. A poll of 1,500 Britons reveals the ultimate experiences those who have retired want to take including a trip to the Northern Lights (55 per cent), walking through New Zealand 's countryside (33 per cent) and eating pasta on the Amalfi Coast (31 per cent). Adventurous older people also want to enjoy a rum on the beach in the Caribbean (26 per cent), go island hopping in Greece (27 per cent) and enjoy the best burger New York has to offer (14 per cent). More than a third are throwing caution to the wind and planning to book the trip of a lifetime, according to the research. A poll of 1,500 Britons reveals the ultimate experiences those who have retired want to take including a trip to the Northern Lights (55 per cent), walking through New Zealand's countryside (33 per cent) and eating pasta on the Amalfi Coast (31 per … [Read more...] about Rise of the golden gap year among the newly retired as a fifth of over-60s eye extended period of travelling