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Cyprus to Lebanon ferry link starts on 9 June

Lebanon’s first scheduled ferry connection in decades is expected to launch on 9 June 2026, creating a new sea link between the country and Cyprus, with routes also extending to Syria and Turkey. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The service will be operated by Lebanese shipping company Abou Merhi Agency through Cedar Waves…

Santa Monica’s beloved Pacific Park celebrates 30th anniversary

Santa Monica’s iconic Pacific Park is officially turning 30, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the famed Santa Monica Pier for the first time since the 1930s. The beloved oceanfront attraction celebrated the milestone Tuesday with a birthday-themed light show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel, displaying “Happy Birthday”…

London to Stirling trains for under €35 have just launched

The biggest barrier to replacing domestic flights with eco-friendly train services isn’t the time difference, but the cost. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Thankfully, a new budget service has just launched between London Euston and the Scottish city of Stirling, making travel along the UK’s West Coast Main Line far more affordable. Lumo’s…

Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top tips

The summer holidays are on the horizon and soon enough we’ll all be complaining of the hottest temperatures since records began and the noticeable scarcity of air conditioning. But alongside the heat comes another headache: the rising costs of travel. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With soaring jet fuel fears, thousands of flights…