How I saved £1000 on a package holiday by booking everything myself – it was so cheap I got 2 breaks for the price of 1

How I saved £1000 on a package holiday by booking everything myself – it was so cheap I got 2 breaks for the price of 1

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JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into the grass in Boston

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JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into the grass in Boston

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Boeing's troubled era has dimmed the prospects of a preeminent American manufacturer

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Boeing's troubled era has dimmed the prospects of a preeminent American manufacturer

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Passenger removed from American Airlines flight for ‘moving a flight attendant’s carry-on bag’

Passenger removed from American Airlines flight for ‘moving a flight attendant’s carry-on bag’

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Solo female traveler reveals why Mexico is great for visiting alone (though there is a city she won’t return to)

Solo female traveler reveals why Mexico is great for visiting alone (though there is a city she won’t return to)

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‘The strangest place in the world’: Your top UK attractions for a quirky day out

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UK spot that's 'just like Venice' boasts beautiful grounds and gondola rides

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Rooftop sunsets, Guinness pints and 'robot' toilets - my 36 hours in Dublin

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Ryanair says passengers are ‘suffering’ in 2.5 hour queues due to Portuguese border control delays

Ryanair says passengers are ‘suffering’ in 2.5 hour queues due to Portuguese border control delays

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The best budget-friendly hotels in Lisbon for a cheap break in the Portuguese capital

The best budget-friendly hotels in Lisbon for a cheap break in the Portuguese capital

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Drivers warned over 3 documents they must have in glovebox or face £640 fine

Drivers warned over 3 documents they must have in glovebox or face £640 fine

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The 'perfect' Scottish family lodge break you can book at major discount

The 'perfect' Scottish family lodge break you can book at major discount

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Popular UK beach 'one of world's most overrated' – 31% of visitors say it's dirty

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Experience adventure in Lisbon and Porto with flights, train and tour from just £279

Experience adventure in Lisbon and Porto with flights, train and tour from just £279

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A New England Summer Style Almanac: A Gentleman’s Guide to Coastal Cool

A New England Summer Style Almanac: A Gentleman’s Guide to Coastal Cool

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I stayed in holiday hotspot dubbed 'Portugal's worst town' – what I saw at 7am stunned me

I stayed in holiday hotspot dubbed 'Portugal's worst town' – what I saw at 7am stunned me

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Hidden gem in UK is 'just like Venice' with historic house and gondola rides

Hidden gem in UK is 'just like Venice' with historic house and gondola rides

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Popular UK beach named one of world's most overrated — 31% of visitors say it's dirty

Popular UK beach named one of world's most overrated — 31% of visitors say it's dirty

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Suitcases that fit latest Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, and EasyJet luggage rules

Suitcases that fit latest Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, and EasyJet luggage rules

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The perfect Scottish Father's Day hike that ends at inn with delicious Sunday roast

The perfect Scottish Father's Day hike that ends at inn with delicious Sunday roast

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Sun, Sand and Surf: L.A.’s Most Noteworthy Beachfront Hotels

Sun, Sand and Surf: L.A.’s Most Noteworthy Beachfront Hotels

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'I bought a McDonald's meal in Turkey but was floored by the price'

'I bought a McDonald's meal in Turkey but was floored by the price'

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These cities offer luxury for less with five-star stays for under £200 a night

These cities offer luxury for less with five-star stays for under £200 a night

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Devastating Air India tragedy is an exception in the trends of air safety

Devastating Air India tragedy is an exception in the trends of air safety

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‘Ambitious’ new sleeper train will connect 100 European cities — with private rooms from £67

‘Ambitious’ new sleeper train will connect 100 European cities — with private rooms from £67

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Europe’s seven-time best airport opens the world’s first runway sauna

Europe’s seven-time best airport opens the world’s first runway sauna

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UK's best beach town where people retreat for 'a break from the bustle of life'

UK's best beach town where people retreat for 'a break from the bustle of life'

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Budget airline axes all flights to US as airspace restrictions bite

Budget airline axes all flights to US as airspace restrictions bite

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The best hotels in Lisbon’s city centre for 2025 – for stays near popular restaurants and bars

The best hotels in Lisbon’s city centre for 2025 – for stays near popular restaurants and bars

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British tourists shun Spanish resort, leaving it eerily empty as other Europeans take over

British tourists shun Spanish resort, leaving it eerily empty as other Europeans take over

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Scotland's 'most beautiful places' crowned as island with stunning beach tops list

Scotland's 'most beautiful places' crowned as island with stunning beach tops list

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Passengers with hand luggage on flights urged 'make this immediate swap'

Passengers with hand luggage on flights urged 'make this immediate swap'

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Italian hidden gem that's 'as beautiful as Rome' but much less crowded

Italian hidden gem that's 'as beautiful as Rome' but much less crowded

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Beautiful hidden gem town in Spain with golden beaches and turquoise waters

Beautiful hidden gem town in Spain with golden beaches and turquoise waters

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Summer solstice sees searches spike for Scottish standing stones

Summer solstice sees searches spike for Scottish standing stones

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Scottish airport chief reveals targeting of major new routes

Scottish airport chief reveals targeting of major new routes

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Eurostar reveals plans for new trains to two popular cities

Eurostar reveals plans for new trains to two popular cities

I was cabin crew for 26 years - here's the first thing we do in an emergency at 30,000ft

I was cabin crew for 26 years - here's the first thing we do in an emergency at 30,000ft

Holidaymakers reveal the most expensive things they've bought by accident

Holidaymakers reveal the most expensive things they've bought by accident

Cases of Victorian-era disease linked to travel at record high in UK

Cases of Victorian-era disease linked to travel at record high in UK

New bus route to join London’s 194km Superloop expansion

New bus route to join London’s 194km Superloop expansion

Sleep expert explains how to actually get some rest at a festival

Sleep expert explains how to actually get some rest at a festival

This little-known luggage rule could land you £126 fine on Europe’s busiest tube network

This little-known luggage rule could land you £126 fine on Europe’s busiest tube network

Glastonbury Festival hits out at luxury trend they ‘absolutely don’t condone’

Glastonbury Festival hits out at luxury trend they ‘absolutely don’t condone’

'How I always get flight upgrades for free - I've never paid for first class'

'How I always get flight upgrades for free - I've never paid for first class'

Spanish locals criticise 'rude' British tourists amid rising tensions in Barcelona

Spanish locals criticise 'rude' British tourists amid rising tensions in Barcelona

'I'm the King of Sunbeds - one habit will get you thrown into the pool'

'I'm the King of Sunbeds - one habit will get you thrown into the pool'

World's tallest woman forced to pay for SIX plane seats and has to be carried on via stretcher when she flies

World's tallest woman forced to pay for SIX plane seats and has to be carried on via stretcher when she flies

Italy blasted for 'ridiculous' new cabin rule on planes as passengers ask 'how is this okay?'

Italy blasted for 'ridiculous' new cabin rule on planes as passengers ask 'how is this okay?'

Major cruise company bans popular travel accessory causing confusion among passengers

Major cruise company bans popular travel accessory causing confusion among passengers

Turkish hidden gem with neon pink skies just became easier to reach, with new flights starting at just £175

Turkish hidden gem with neon pink skies just became easier to reach, with new flights starting at just £175

Campervan drivers targeted with new rule in European destination

Campervan drivers targeted with new rule in European destination

Stunning country that’s friendly to tourists with 'beautiful' beaches

Stunning country that’s friendly to tourists with 'beautiful' beaches

Stunning hidden gem UK village looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale

Stunning hidden gem UK village looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale

Popular Spanish holiday hotspot closes 7 beaches after 'mysterious substance' washes up

Popular Spanish holiday hotspot closes 7 beaches after 'mysterious substance' washes up

Stop wasting money at the airport: travel experts reveal the add-ons that are worth it

Stop wasting money at the airport: travel experts reveal the add-ons that are worth it

Second British tourist found dead in Albufeira, Portugal

Second British tourist found dead in Albufeira, Portugal

Mid-air medical emergency forces Qantas flight to land in Azerbaijan

Mid-air medical emergency forces Qantas flight to land in Azerbaijan

Major UK airport’s plans for millions more passengers ahead of £1.1bn expansion – with new flights to Europe this year

Major UK airport’s plans for millions more passengers ahead of £1.1bn expansion – with new flights to Europe this year

UK’s oldest museum reveals new £11.6million redevelopment plan

UK’s oldest museum reveals new £11.6million redevelopment plan

Avoiding Yosemite's summer crowds? This California wilderness is a spectacular alternative

Avoiding Yosemite's summer crowds? This California wilderness is a spectacular alternative