Category: Travel

Brit Lyndsay Johnson was gobsmacked when she woke up to the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls from her hotel room, having not realised its grandeur upon arrival the night before. Lyndsay, who recently embarked on a holiday across the US and Canada, had planned an overnight stay at the iconic falls, famed for their majestic views. She never anticipated that her hotel room would offer such an incredible view, especially considering the price she paid. The thrifty traveller snagged the room for a mere £220 ($287), a steal for such a prime location. “When I arrived at the hotel it ... Read more

Residents of Mallorca have been voicing their frustrations about the negative impact of tourism on their daily lives. Spain has seen a surge in anti-tourism protests recently, both on the mainland and the Balearic Islands, as locals express their anger over property developers buying up homes for the tourism sector, causing rents to skyrocket. However, it’s not just the rising rent prices that are causing discontent. Over the past few weeks, residents have taken to the r/Mallorca forum on Reddit to air their grievances. One resident disclosed they were considering selling their flat because “it has become a hellhole to ... Read more

In stark contrast to the dwindling high streets found up and down the country, one town in Essex is thriving with its bustling twice-weekly markets and an “incredibly attractive” high street that has caught the attention of property experts. Saffron Walden, hailed as one of Britain’s top 32 high streets by estate agents, boasts a historic charm that sets it apart. Bruce King from Cheffins estate agents praised the area, saying: “The historic market town of Saffron Walden has an incredibly attractive high street with independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, all nestled amongst quaint historic property.” The town’s Tuesday market ... Read more

For many people planning a holiday using trains, Europe is the obvious destination. A lot of young people will have used Interail or (for Americans) Eurail passes to skip across the continent in a flurry of cathedrals, museums and occasionally blurry railway station cafes.  Those moving at a slower pace may have taken time to appreciate some of the continent’s more scenic routes, such as the journey from Oslo to Bergen or any number of journeys in the Swiss Alps. Others may have travelled further afield, to experience the bullet trains of Japan or the Amtrak network in the USA.  ... Read more

Montenegro is not often the first country that springs to mind when planning a European trip – but this beautiful country, with its stunning nature and dramatic mountain ranges, will not disappoint.  I visited two popular towns – Budva and Kotor – during my visit and found Kotor to be the most enchanting. Located on a beautiful bay on the coast of Montenegro, Kotor is a city steeped in tradition and history and borded by the Adriatic Sea – one of the cleanest and clearest in the world.  The Bay of Kotor, which is extremely rich in marine life, also ... Read more

Although summer is ending it is almost autumn, meaning it will soon be a time for Halloween, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than visiting one of the most beautiful villages in the UK that is also rumoured to be haunted.  Cawdor is a quiet village is located in the Scottish Highlands in Narin, Scotland, and is famous for being mentioned in Shakespeare’s tragic play Macbeth and for its 14th-century castle, which is said to be haunted by a ghost called the Blue Lady.  This mysterious castle is said to have been founded around a massive holly ... Read more

As Britons prepare to move into autumn, sunseekers can start booking their next trips, and many holiday companies are offering deals to save on bookings. Sandals offer luxury holidays across a wide range of Caribbean destinations, including Jamaica, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Bahamas, Antigua, Granada and Curaçao. The holiday provider has just launched its autumn sale, which includes all 17 Sandals resorts and three Beaches resorts. To help jetsetters experience a slice of paradise for less, the sale saves £100 per booking on holidays of seven to nine nights with code ‘AUTUMN100’ or £150 off per booking on stays of 10 nights ... Read more

The staycation became extremely popular in Covid times when international travel was ground to a halt. Post-pandemic, some Britons are still keen on spending their summers in the UK to keep things easy, accessible and relatively inexpensive. Mercedes Zach, travel expert at Asaptickets, part of Trevolution Group, spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about why a staycation is perfect for the summer holidays, plus the best place to head this year. She told Express.co.uk: “Summer season might be coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of time to go on that well-deserved vacation, even if it’s just for a couple of ... Read more

Like most members of the Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II travelled the world throughout her lifetime and even lived abroad for a short period in the 1940s. The late queen uprooted her life with her husband Prince Philip in the early days of their marriage to spend a somewhat carefree two years in Malta. Renowned for its remote location in the Mediterranean Sea, the now Independent island country is the largest of its kind on the Maltese archipelago. Joined by Gozo and Comino, the unique location boasts expansive beaches, panoramic coastal views and an impressive 7000 years of history. While ... Read more

A tourist has described Amsterdam as “so crowded” they “could barely walk” on the city’s pavements. The Dutch capital is one of Europe’s leading city break destinations and receives about 18 million tourists a year. The tourist ‘cleogray’ wrote on Reddit: “The last time I was in Amsterdam it was so crowded I could barely walk on the pavement. “To be fair it was August. But I was really astounded by the sheer amount of people on the streets. “I saw a local trying to make her way back from the grocery store with her shipping and she had to ... Read more