Village or town? With a population of around 1,900, Salcombe is on the borderline, and it’s also at the edge of total meltdown. It is the nature of seaports – this was once a fishing, shipbuilding and pirating spot – that they end at the sea. And, as Salcome is estuarial, every car that comes...
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Holiday park voted worst in the UK as Pontins, Butlins and Center Parcs rated
One holiday park chain has found itself at the bottom of the holiday park league, being crowned Britain’s worst following a survey of thousands of people. Visitors rated the chain poorly across various aspects such as customer service, accommodation, cleanliness, facilities, activities, and value for money. Some resorts of the once popular UK holiday park,...
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Minister Joly to travel to the United Kingdom
July 8, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit London, United Kingdom, from July 7 to 8, 2024. In London, Minister Joly will meet with the Right Honourable David Lammy, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and...
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On a literary pilgrimage in the U.K.? Check out these bookshops
For many, a trip to the U.K. includes some sort of literary pilgrimage. Mine was a few days spent in Bath, which played home to Jane Austen for a number of years and inspired multiple of her books. Over the span of two months, I was sucked into bookstores across the island in search of...
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Prime Minister’s remarks at Downing Street: 6 July 2024
Thank you all for coming. Yesterday the work of change began… And as the dust settles on Thursday’s result, what is becoming clear for, I think, all to see is the mood of the nation, of the country… What is expected of us and the mandate that we have to deliver change… It’s a mandate...
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The UK used to be a European tourism hot spot. Here’s how it all went wrong | CNN
CNN — It’s hardly a great tourism slogan. “Britain is grinding to a halt” was the verdict of the UK’s Labour Party on the country they hoped to govern, as they were setting out their case for election in June. On July 4, they won by a landslide, promising change. As residents wonder what to...
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Labour Party wins United Kingdom Election Projecting Hope To Boost Travel Economy And Tourism Industry with Visa Free Access – Travel And Tour World
Home » Travel News Pick » Labour Party wins United Kingdom Election Projecting Hope To Boost Travel Economy And Tourism Industry with Visa Free Access Saturday, July 6, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes The U.K.’s opposition Labour Party has secured a substantial parliamentary majority in the general election, ending the Conservative Party’s 14-year tenure. Early...
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The pretty little seaside town so posh it’s nicknamed ‘Chelsea-on-Sea’
This quaint Suffolk village is renowned for its exclusive vibe, boasting a high street that’s almost entirely populated by independent shops and cafes. Often referred to as Chelsea-on-Sea, this picturesque town is the ideal destination for those seeking unique shopping experiences and cosy cafes, all set against the backdrop of a stunning beach and striking...
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Sicily on red alert as Mount Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt
Warnings are in place as both Etna and Stromboli volcanoes have become dangerously active. ADVERTISEMENT Travellers using Catania airport – one the main international gateways to Sicily – faced severe delays today thanks to Mount Etna’s latest eruption. The active volcano, Europe’s highest, has seen significantly increased activity over the past week. Stromboli, on the...
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One Flight Every 9.5 Minutes: U.K. to U.S. Travel Reaches All-Time High
Skift Take It might be Independence Day, but the sky-high ties between the two countries have never been stronger. Gordon Smith As the United States celebrates July 4 and the Declaration of Independence from British colonial rule, there are signs that the two nations have never been closer. New data shows that the number of...
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UK: FlixBus Partners with Ashcrofts Mini Travel
FlixBus has announced a new partnership with Cheshire-based travel operator, Ashcrofts Mini Travel. The company, which was established in 2006, is set to begin operation under the FlixBus banner from 1 August ahead of the operator’s busy summer months. In 2020, Ashcrofts acquired Memory Lane Holidays & Travel, offering coach holidays across Britain and Europe...
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United Kingdom Can Face Heavy Travel Chaos as 480,000 People Attending Silverstone British Grand Prix – Travel And Tour World
Home » TRAVEL ALERT » United Kingdom Can Face Heavy Travel Chaos as 480,000 People Attending Silverstone British Grand Prix Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes With the British Grand Prix set to attract approximately 480,000 visitors to Silverstone this weekend, National Highways in United-Kingdom has issued vital travel advice to ensure a...