Birth of behemoth Icon of the Seas: Fascinating footage shows world’s biggest cruise ship being built, from the first cut of steel to the 363-tonne AquaDome being installed

by David Hibbins | Jan 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

A fascinating video reveals the birth of a behemoth – the construction of the world’s biggest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas.The footage shows the first cut of steel in Turku, Finland, in June 2021 to the completed ship undergoing sea trials in June 2023 and...

London studio flat so small that you can cook dinner while sat in bed goes on the market for £1,700 a month – have YOU spotted worse rental conditions?

by David Hibbins | Jan 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Long walks to the fridge for a midnight snack could become a thing of the past for the future tenant of a tiny studio flat that has cooking facilities right next to the bed. A Kensington flat is advertised for letting where a prospective tenant can literally cook...

How much island does £35million get you? These pictures of a jaw-dropping slice of paradise that’s up for sale in the Bahamas have the answer…

by David Hibbins | Jan 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

It’s called Royal Island and it’s up for sale – for a king’s ransom. But these breathtaking images show that you get a substantial slice of paradise for your money.Royal Island is a private 430-acre oasis in the Bahamas...

I tested the UK’s first ‘hands-free’ self-driving car – so, would YOU feel safe letting go of the steering wheel at 70mph?

by David Hibbins | Jan 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Taking your hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals while travelling at 70mph might sound like a nightmare.But it’s now a reality for drivers behind the wheel of the Ford Mustang Mach-E.The car contains a system called BlueCruise, which is the...

Want to book a peak-season holiday? Add these 7 key ‘book-by’ dates to your diary to beat surges in demand for accommodation from Easter 2024 to February half-term 2025

by David Hibbins | Jan 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Like to leave your holiday planning to the last minute?You’re missing out on the most interesting accommodations and the widest range of options, according to Vrbo.The travel booking website, which rents villas, cottages, and beach houses, has analysed past...

Terrifying moment sparks fly as Scandinavian Airlines jet carrying 90 slams into a runway on holiday island before aborting its landing after suffering engine problems in high winds

by David Hibbins | Jan 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Terrifying footage has emerged of the moment a passenger jet carrying 90 people slammed into a runway in Portugal after heavy winds caused a momentary engine failure. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight SK2901 departed from Stockholm on January 6 for Funchal...