Holidays & Travel

Sitting on the dock of the lake: First look at luxury Devon lake pods

Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa , a stunning 80-acre holiday destination set to be one of the most desirable leisure locations in the UK, has today released new imagery and details about its luxury ‘lake pods’ which are now available to book from April 2022.

The brand-new lake pods are...

New bus service being launched to connect with Okehampton rail services

A new bus service is being launched by Devon County Council to coincide with the re-opening of the railway line to Okehampton. From Saturday 20 November, Service 118 will link Tavistock to Okehampton, via Mary Tavy and Lydford, to provide an integrated connection to the rail services between Okehampton and Exeter during the day. As the 118 runs hourly and the rail service approximately every...

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Independent spa beats big chains as most Googled in UK

A spa in Berkshire has beaten big chains like Champneys and Bannatyne as the most searched for spa retreat in the UK.

The research, conducted by price comparison website Find A Cheap Flight , found that Nirvana Spa was searched for nearly twice as many times in a month than the Bannatyne Spa chain, and nearly three-and-a-half times more than Champneys.

The Nirvana Spa in Wokingham,...

Parks act to help families beat threat of 2022 holiday famine

One of Britain's largest holiday park groups, Park Holidays UK, says that almost 50% of its bookings are now for 2022 holidays – an unprecedented figure for this time of year.

They say the surge, which usually begins in December, could mean families struggling to get the holidays they want next year if they don't stake an early claim.

Now, in a move to try and ensure customers...

New Data Reveals Devon As One Of The Top 10 Places For a Sporty Staycation

With gym closures, working from home, and limits on outdoor time over the last year, it’s no wonder people are eager to get on a sporty getaway and shun the sedentary lifestyle.

New data sourced by Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays has found the top places across the UK for a sporty staycation. Looking at everything from the amount of cycle routes, beaches to surf on, and rivers to raft on,...

9 unusual places you must visit in the UK

The United Kingdom is nestled by some of the most unusual and quirky tourist attractions, many of which you probably had no idea existed. From the infamous to the insane, we've selected some of the strangest and most unusual locations. These 9 quirky places to visit in the UK are sure to excite you.

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Key information for travellers to Laos

Durng the pandemic everything around us has changed in terms of travel with certain restrictions for some countries to protect their citizens to help prevent the disease spreading.

Many countries rely on tourism for their economic structure and stability. Tourism is a dominant income base for many countries. Such countries have reopened to tourists, having taken many precautions. One...

Can I travel to Hawaii now?

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted a lot of businesses but it’s also hit the tourism sector as well. Travellers have been experiencing issues due to the restrictions imposed by many governments. So what is the situation with Hawaii?

Before getting to know what is a B1/B2 US Visa you must first be aware of the restrictions associated with travelling there at the moment. So we...

5 Tips for choosing the best hotel for you

1. Ratings

You need to strike a balance between a hotel that’s perfect for your needs and choosing one with the highest star rating, if possible.

For instance, if you are going on a business trip and don’t plan to spend a lot of time in your room, you may decide that 2-star accommodation is fine, while families traveling together typically require a central location and more...

Drake Circus welcomes new travel agency to Plymouth city centre

A leading UK travel agency, Barrhead Travel, has opened its doors on the Plymouth high street. The move marks the resumption of the agency’s expansion project, made possible by returning confidence in the travel sector alongside growing demand for the services of a travel agent – and Plymouth is first on the list.

The brand-new store is located at Drake Circus shopping centre by the...

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Do I need an ETIAS in 2022?

Traveling was always a popular hobby, but now the world is adopting new travelling functionality, especially in Europe.

In this article we will look at ETIAS - will you need ETIAS when travelling to Europe in 2022? And if you do, what is the updated Schengen country list?

Briefings on ETIAS?

It is a hot topic throughout Europe, will you need an ETIAS to travel in...

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