Published on 06/08/2026 – 16:08 GMT+2•Updated 16:08 British travellers are deciding against a foreign holiday this summer, with millions choosing a staycation instead, new research has revealed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to data from consumer bank Chase, this year is all about the Great British “staycation summer”, as 22.5 million UK…

Stamie Giallourakis was on her deathbed in early 2021 when she made herself a promise. At the time, she was over 200 pounds and hospitalized with severe COVID-19.  “I swore that if I survived — and I’m not being dramatic — I would try to once and for all be…

Expansion plans for Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper service are gathering steam with a working group looking at the possibility of a direct rail link with mainland Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT An announcement issued on 4 August said that representatives from Transport Scotland, Scottish Rail Holdings and Caledonian Sleeper are spearheading efforts to…

The world’s best cities for Gen Z have just been named by Time Out – and half of those in the top 20 are in Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Having surveyed 4,000 local residents aged between 18 and 29 across 150 cities worldwide, Tokyo came out as the number one spot…

There’s been a lot of talk about set-jetting in recent years, with people booking stays in hotels made famous by TV shows and films like The White Lotus or Lost in Translation. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But what if you could make a movie set your permanent address? This is exactly what…

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, my cousin “Roy” introduced me to his friends, who, once a month, have a party at the home of one of the couples. We would eat and then play a form of dominoes. It was raucous and fun. The second time I went, a couple…

Congested capitals, tourist taxes and unending queues to see iconic landmarks are enough to make any traveller rethink taking a much-needed holiday altogether. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Rather than flocking to Europe’s popular capitals, many tourists are turning to the so-called “second cities” that are growing in appeal. Observers of this trend…

The “Happiest Place on Earth” doesn’t live up to its name during happy hour. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the average cocktail now priced at a jaw-dropping $21. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the…

Pistachio lovers may soon be paying the price for California’s scorching spring. The beloved green nut — already having a major moment among Gen Zers thanks to viral Dubai chocolate bars, cream pastries, frozen yogurt and trendy lattes — is facing a bitter harvest after record-breaking heat devastated farms across…

Exploring Italy in the footsteps of Saint Francis is about to get easier thanks to a new project bringing together walks tracing the history of the Franciscan Order. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Tourists can now discover the various routes of the Cammino di Francesco – Il Cammino della Luce (The Way of…