Following in the footsteps of the stars (and Michelin inspectors): My jaw-dropping foodie tour of three incredible hotels in the breathtaking Bay of Naples

by David Hibbins | Oct 1, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The Bay of Naples, with its alluring islands and beautiful beaches, has always been a magnet for stars.From Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren, to Mariah Carey and Sofia Vergara, celebrities came for the sun, scenery and spectacular places to stay.These days the region is...

From ‘me-mooning’ to ‘nostalgications’ – the eight hottest travel trends for NEXT YEAR have already been identified

by David Hibbins | Sep 30, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Have you booked your 2025 holiday?If you want an on-trend getaway you might like to consider me-mooning, a nostalgication or an ex-cursion.These are among the eight hottest travel trends identified in Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, which polled 13,000 adults from...

‘I was only standing up for myself!’ Woman who sold everything for dream three-year cruise around the world only to be BANNED for complaining on WhatsApp insists her litany of grievances would have driven anyone to distraction…

by David Hibbins | Sep 30, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Reading the marketing material, it’s easy to see why Jenny Phenix was so keen to book herself on to the Villa Vie Odyssey.The cruise ship was set to travel to 425 destinations, including 100 tropical islands, as well as offering passengers gourmet dining, spa...

Inside ‘the most impressive public toilet in Britain’ – a Victorian lavatory that’s become a Tripadvisor hit and even has its own visitors book

by David Hibbins | Sep 30, 2024 | Latest Travel News

You don’t have to spend a penny to visit the highest-rated historic site on Tripadvisor for the Scottish seaside town of Rothesay… But you can if you need to.Incredibly, the top-ranked ancient landmark in the capital of the Isle of Bute is a Victorian toilet...

I’m a train expert – here are seven of Europe’s best sleeper services, from Cornwall to Venice

by David Hibbins | Sep 30, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Agatha Christie once said: ‘Trains are wonderful.’ Certainly, they were helpful to her, providing the inspiration for Murder On The Orient Express.She knew all about the mystique of travelling on an overnight train, which is the setting for the BBC’s Nightsleeper...

Nude awakening! 1,200 brave skinny dippers dash into the freezing North Sea for charity

by David Hibbins | Sep 29, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Hundreds of skinny dippers ditched their clothes and ran into the freezing North Sea this morning to raise money for charity.Around 1,200 brave souls took to the chilly waters for the North East Skinny Dip at Druridge Bay in Northumberland for the 12th year...