‘My buddy hums the Jaws theme tune to signal there’s a shark nearby’: Meet the scuba diver who explores tropical waters – despite being BLIND

by David Hibbins | Jun 17, 2024 | Latest Travel News

For film fans, the theme tune to Jaws is pure entertainment, but for scuba-diver Jessica Pita, it’s a potentially life-saving ditty.That’s because she’s blind – and her diving partner hums the Jaws theme tune to signal that a shark is...

Volcanos in Hawaii, breathtaking coastline in Australia and idyllic dales in Yorkshire: Twelve awe-inspiring national parks. Which one would YOU most like to visit?

by David Hibbins | Jun 17, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Volcanos, exotic wildlife, jaw-dropping rock formations and otherworldly mountains.These are all features found in our pick of 12 of the world’s most incredible national parks.We had quite a few to choose from – there are 113,000 in total – but our...

Julian Lennon reveals some of his favorite fine art photos from his travels around the world in stunning new book – from a majestic horse in Uruguay to an enchanting shot of Princess Charlene

by David Hibbins | Jun 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Snapshots from Julian Lennon’s epic travels across the globe and life experiences have been catalogued in a stunning new coffee table book.The avid photographer and singer-songwriter went about selecting 200 images from more than a decade’s worth of...

Is it worth upgrading on Cathay Pacific? The Mail pits the carrier’s premium economy against business class on flights between London and Hong Kong and there are some shocks (including wine served in a PAPER CUP)

by David Hibbins | Jun 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

‘A glass of Champagne for you, Mrs Sime?’ the flight attendant asks with a smile while I settle into my premium economy seat.Just a few seconds later, the next question comes: ‘Would you like a towel, madame?’ as I’m handed a hot, soft cloth from a silver tray....

‘We have a special bond’: British Airways flight attendants save the life of 80-year-old passenger who stopped breathing – and make ‘life-long friends’ with him and his wife (they even met for lunch in Cape Town)

by David Hibbins | Jun 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

When Malcolm and Marie Hebron, both 80, boarded their British Airways flight from Cape Town to the UK they had no idea that their ‘great holiday’ was about to become a nightmare. While deplaning, Malcolm became suddenly and severely unwell on the air...

Thought the golden age of rail travel was over in the UK? Think again! Inside the GWR sleeper train from London to Cornwall – and it’s glorious, with gorgeous views, comfy cabins… and an all-night bar

by David Hibbins | Jun 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Some say the Golden Age of rail travel faded away years ago in Britain.I’d say it’s still with us. Just. Mainly thanks to the country’s two sleeper services – the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to the Highlands (a service I’ve...