Will charging day trippers £4.30 give Venice back its magic? Inside the City of Bridges as the notorious Access Fee is introduced, with locals describing the measure as ‘daylight robbery’

by David Hibbins | Apr 27, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Thursday was a special day in Venice. It was not only the feast day of the city’s patron saint, St Mark. It was also the first day of its notorious Access Fee.This new measure, introduced by the Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, requires all day-trippers to pay €5 simply for the...

You’ve been eating corn on the cob all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals that gnawing away at the vegetable ‘like a woodland critter’ is an absolute no-no

by David Hibbins | Apr 27, 2024 | Latest Travel News

You’ve been eating corn on the cob all wrong. But then, it is a notoriously tricky vegetable to eat, so it’s no surprise.But fear not, because expert tutelage on the etiquette of eating it is available courtesy of that Merlin of manners, William Hanson.He...

I’m a cruise ship worker… these are 10 common mistakes first time cruisers make that drive crew mad

by David Hibbins | Apr 27, 2024 | Latest Travel News

A cruise ship worker has revealed the 10 most common mistakes first-time passengers make on board.Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham, has been working on cruise ships for nine years and regularly shares advice on how passengers and fellow crew members can get...

REVEALED: Michelin Guide names its first-ever list of Key Hotels in the United States – and rooms might be cheaper than you think

by David Hibbins | Apr 26, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Michelin has named its first ever list of Key Hotels in the United States, recognizing the ‘most outstanding hotels in the country.’The list of 124 hotels have been awarded one, two or three Keys in a system that’s similar to how the Michelin Guide...

Free-flowing drinks and majestic views of the American Rockies: Is this the most spectacular train ride in the world?

by David Hibbins | Apr 25, 2024 | Latest Travel News

It isn’t the most conventional of hellos.Out on a boat on the Colorado River, a fisherman waves at us, then turns away, and proceeds to pull down his trousers to expose his (rather large) bottom.‘We call this Moon River,’ laughs our train guard,...

Miami is hotter than ever! Here’s what to do in America’s most exciting city – including where to watch Lionel Messi have a kickabout

by David Hibbins | Apr 24, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Long a vibrant city, Miami is booming like never before. Young techies are flooding in, the arts are thriving, its foodie scene is among America’s best and you can even watch Lionel Messi have a kickabout for the local team.AWESOME ARTJoin the cool...