Thought you knew London? 37 amazing facts about the UK capital, from a bridge that was a wonder of the world to a bizarre floating police station and Britain’s first McDonald’s

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

London – one of the greatest cities on earth and so familiar to, well, just about everyone.Yet so few know its secrets and hidden gems.Author Christopher Winn lifts the veil in fascinating book I Never Knew That About London (Ebury).The publisher says:...

Television presenter Simon Reeve talks about filming his new adventure show, from lion encounters in the Kalahari desert to eating testicles in Patagonia

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

This week television presenter Simon Reeve checks in to our travel Q&A.He reveals how he prepared for his latest series, Wilderness, what he’s learnt from journeying to remote places, where he plans to explore next – and more.How did you prepare for...

Inside the stunning Lake District hotel that provides the PERFECT vantage point over lake Windermere

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Looking out across Windermere it’s easy to see why the literary greats drew inspiration from the breathtaking views. As boats sail up and down and birds fly overhead against the backdrop of rolling hills, one can spend hours soaking it all in.The Langdale Chase...

Inside Prince Harry’s £1,600-an-hour VIP lounge at Heathrow: From Michelin-starred menu, private chauffeurs and 96 staff tending to your every need, the private ‘Windsor Suite’ used by royals and celebrities before jetting off on their travels

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

These pictures show the inside of an exclusive £1,600-an-hour VIP suite where Prince Harry stayed at Heathrow before flying back to California after visiting King Charles.The Duke of Sussex flew 5,000 miles to be by his father’s side following his cancer...

Southwest Airlines is mocked over new seats that look ‘paper thin’ and ‘rock hard’ after proudly unveiling its redesigned cabin

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Southwest Airlines proudly unveiled its new cabin design only to be met with ridicule over the ‘paper-thin’ seats that have been compared to ‘lawn chairs’ and ‘slates of granite.’ The company announced the redesign of its new...

Fascinating video goes inside old Boeing 737 plane that has been transformed into a luxury cliff-top VILLA in Bali – and comes complete complete with a helipad, exit door balcony, and a jacuzzi in the COCKPIT

by David Hibbins | Feb 7, 2024 | Latest Travel News

There isn’t anything ‘plane’ about this luxury villa. A new YouTube video takes viewers inside a retired Boeing 737 which has been converted into a stunning place to stay for the night, complete with a jacuzzi in the cockpit, a balcony out of...