All news on the topic: Holidays

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Whooping cough outbreak leaves two dead and 50 ill at popular holiday hotspot
Cases of whooping cough, also known as the 100-day cough because of its longevity in patients, has boomed at the start of 2024 with sufferers at the highest in more than a decade and cases reported across Europe
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'Healthy' mum, 41, suddenly died on flight home – with 'tragic event' to blame
An autopsy of mum-of-two Stefanie Smith, 41, has revealed the 'tragic medical event' behind her death after she mysteriously died on her flight home for a five-star holiday
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Bodyguard warns he'd never open curtains in a hotel room - even during day
A bodyguard has warned that there's an important reason you need to ensure you keep your hotel curtains closed at all times - even in broad daylight
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Jet2 couple have 'private jet' experience as only passengers on plane
Kevin and Samantha McCuillion felt like the ultimate VIPs when they were flying to Corfu with Jet2 and were the only passengers on the empty plane
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Flying on the wrong day could cost UK families up to £182 more
Mark Rogers, co-founder of holiday provider The House of Travel, has explained how weekend supplements on flights and package trips can add a significant chunk to your break
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British husband and wife found dead on 'paradise island' Caribbean beach
British couple Rosalyn Foster, 77, and David John Foster, 76, have been found dead on Paradise Beach on the Grenadine island of Carriacou, with police suspecting they drowned
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Beautiful holiday island that's one of 'world's most popular' goes silent
Bali, an Indonesian island which attracted five million visitors last year and has been struggling with the impacts of over-tourism, was almost completely empty and very quiet yesterday
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Holiday spending jumps by a quarter during wet winter, reveals Virgin Money
The number of holiday-related transactions increased by 26%, compared with the winter of 2022/23, Virgin Money found
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Experts say it's easy to convince your boss to let you take 'workcations'
Whether it's sunny Spain or cool Canada, more and more Brits are choosing to work abroad for a change of scenery, a better work-life balance and as a way to explore the world for less money
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Brits heading to Spain warned of tourist rules from drink limits to beach fines
Spain has introduced a host of new tourist rules in recent years including drinks limits, beach fines and nightlife restrictions - with hefty fines for those who break the rules
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Gorgeous town inspired Beauty and the Beast and is just two hours from the UK
Beauty and the Beast fans may want to add a colourful village to their travel bucket list as it looks just like the provincial town where Belle and her father live
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Underrated railway is one of world's most beautiful from waterfalls to mountains
One of the most beautiful train journeys in the world takes passengers from sea level surrounded by beautiful fjords through to a station in the snow-capped mountains
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Manhunt for gunmen who opened fire on glamorous Costa Del Sol restaurant
Two men are thought to have made a getaway on a high-speed motorcycle after letting off several rounds at a popular celeb hangout on the Costa del Sol
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Anton Du Beke, Erin Boag, Tony Hadley, Brian Conley to star on lavish Med cruise
Imagine Cruising is set to host A Magical Voyage: Exclusive Mediterranean Sailcation with a line-up boasting Anton Du Beke, Erin Boag, Tony Hadley and Brian Conley in May 2025
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Airline forced to cancel 1,000 flights across Europe as cabin crew plan walkouts
Airline Lufthansa has been forced to cancel approximately 1,000 flights to a number of European destinations as cabin crew members have called for strikes
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Gorgeous city bans 'out of control' tourists who 'act like paparazzi'
Badly-behaved tourists and overcrowding in the narrow streets have caused the popular hotspot to look at a ban on visitors in one historic district
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Mum forced to cancel holiday after falling for £4,000 Airbnb scam
One mother of three had to cancel a family holiday only hours before they were due to fly after learning she had been scammed out of £4,000 from a fake Airbnb listing
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Pringles fans rush to buy 'top tier' flavour rarely sold in UK shops
Crisp fans have gone wild for a rare Pringles flavour - described as 'top tier' and 'phenomenal' - now being sold in some UK stores after fans thought they could only get them abroad
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UK has one of world's 'most luxurious' airports with Champagne and caviar bar
Heathrow Airport, which is home to a Fortnum and Mason Champagne bar and clothing outlets including Burberry and Bottega Veneta, has been named the second most luxurious airport in the world
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Boyfriend thought partner was 'joking' as she fell ill and died on flight
Stefanie Smith was on board an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic to North Carolina on February 28 with her boyfriend when she suddenly fell fatally ill
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Brits told there are exemptions to new travel rules in Spain, Greece and more
New travel rules are coming into force in popular EU holiday destinations such as Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Greece - but there are some exceptions for UK travellers
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Full list of passport rules for TUI, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and British Airways
Brits flying with TUI, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and British Airways are being warned to check their passports and ID cards before heading on holidays to the likes of Spain, Portugal, France and more
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School 'sends staff to check bins' to catch families going on term-time holidays
Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, has been sending staff to pupils' homes to check if their bins are being put out and cars are on the drive in a bid to catch families on term-time holidays
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Genius '333' packing method stops you overpacking when you go on holiday
When you're packing for a holiday, you're likely stressing about leaving vital things behind, and you can't decide between potential outfits - but the 333 rule can help
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Government comes after holiday lets by scrapping £300million tax break
Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced in his 2024 budget that generous tax break scheme designed to benefit holiday let landlords will be scrapped