Families who can’t afford Disney’s extortionate prices are flocking to this chain of resorts which have huge water parks and adventure playgrounds

by David Hibbins | Jun 13, 2024 | Latest Travel News

A new chain of resorts are growing in popularity as Disney’s prices become borderline unaffordable. Between airfare, lodging, and meals, a vacation to Disney or Universal Studios park can cost a pretty penny – and that’s before you even factor...

Revealed: Sir Richard Branson to open first Virgin Hotel in London, with the 120-room Shoreditch property taking bookings from July

by David Hibbins | Jun 13, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Sir Richard Branson is opening his first Virgin Hotels site in London this summer, complete with a showcase Spanish restaurant, a rooftop bar, a private members club and more.The new hotel will be the eighth Virgin Hotels location and the 17th property for the wider...

As Virgin Atlantic turns 40, founder Sir Richard Branson celebrates by wading fully clothed into one of his hotel pools – and shares some of his most memorable moments with MailOnline

by David Hibbins | Jun 13, 2024 | Latest Travel News

In 2012, former British Airways boss Willie Walsh famously bet Sir Richard Branson that his airline – Virgin Atlantic – wouldn’t exist in five years’ time.It’s a bet that Mr Walsh has comprehensively lost, with MailOnline watching on this week as Sir Richard waded...

Idyllic Sicilian village has been ‘revitalised’ after selling off £1 houses to wealthy foreigners, mayor reveals – as it puts a third batch of ultra cheap properties up for sale

by David Hibbins | Jun 13, 2024 | Latest Travel News

An idyllic Sicilian village has been ‘revitalised’ after selling off houses for £1, the mayor has revealed.The depopulated village Sambuca di Sicilia has seen a huge surge in demand for its properties since the first two auctions in 2019 and...

Unravelling the mystery of Seahenge: Timber structure was built off the coast of Norwich 4,000 years ago in an effort to bring back warmer weather during an extreme cold spell, study claims

by David Hibbins | Jun 12, 2024 | Latest Travel News

When it comes to the mysteries of Britain’s Neolithic past, Stonehenge is probably the structure people would recognise the most.But archaeologists are now beginning to unravel the secrets of an even stranger structure, built off the coast of Norwich 4,000 years...

Up to 10,000 people descend on this ravishing Greek island each day in peak season – but plan carefully and you’ll soon discover Santorini is far more than just a honeypot colonised by tourists and influencers

by David Hibbins | Jun 12, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Perceptions have a lot to answer for. They can blind us to what’s really going on, making fools in the process.I had little interest in visiting Santorini. The thought of competing for space with thousands of cruise ship passengers and paying through the nose for a...