Fascinating photos showcase New York City’s now forgotten beach oasis with its very own sandy shoreline

by David Hibbins | Jul 22, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Fascinating photos reveal how there was once a beach in New York City, which city dwellers and tourists alike enjoyed for six years before it was developed.The stretch of sand, which came to existence in the 1970s and was known as Battery Park Beach, neared the tip of...

Sample a billionaire’s lifestyle – on a budget: Inside the incredible Boeing 727 ‘private jet’ that’s now an Airbnb, complete with a king-sized bed, hot tub… and the original cockpit

by David Hibbins | Jul 22, 2024 | Latest Travel News

If your plans to become the CEO of a titanic multinational have fallen through, here’s your chance to sample a billionaire’s life on a budget while you regroup.Simply book into this Airbnb – the fuselage of a Boeing 727 airliner decked out as a...

The holiday hotspots that DON’T live up to social media hype… and the ones that DO, from a U.S attraction that always ‘disappoints school kids’ to a natural wonder ‘straight out of Avatar’

by David Hibbins | Jul 22, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Social media influencers beam the world’s biggest, most interesting and prettiest destinations into living rooms around the globe with their videos and photos.But sadly, reality doesn’t always live up to those Instagram, YouTube and TikTok posts – as a recent...

Would YOU be brave enough to take on this £6m island off Plymouth, with its gory history, secret military tunnels and even resident amorous ghosts?

by David Hibbins | Jul 22, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Here’s a thought to ponder as we do the dishes, or wait for the bus in the rain.If we were lucky enough to have our own private island — like Leonardo DiCaprio, or Richard Branson, or Johnny Depp — what would we want on it?Maybe a yellow sandy beach with a...

I’ve got a sinking feeling we’re not meant to be here! Vintage amphibious cars take to the Thames for annual Traditional Boat Festival

by David Hibbins | Jul 22, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Henley is known for its Royal Regatta which sees elite rowers from around the world take to the water and race to victory.But yesterday crowds gathered to watch a different type of boat take to the River Thames.A fleet of amphibious vehicles entered the Oxfordshire...

Meet the trailblazing female private pilot who’s set TikTok alight with her videos from the skies and is inspiring women to follow in her footsteps

by David Hibbins | Jul 21, 2024 | Latest Travel News

‘Most women I know can’t even park a car. Why is a woman flying a plane?’This dismissive comment was left on a video posted by a 25-year-old female private pilot who is pushing back against this sort of prejudice with TikTok videos of her high-flying...