How Pontins lost its ‘razzmatazz’: British family holiday destination helped launch Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh, but is this the end after ‘Asylum King’ takes over and leaves just three parks? Is this now the worst resort in the UK?

The Pontins at the Spanish Riviera Hotel in Weymouth on a warm sunny day in 1987

The world famous Bluecoats helped launch the careers of Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh. But Pontins, once a beloved British family holiday destination, is now in deep crisis. During its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, the business flourished and hordes of British families eagerly piled into their cars to drive to one … Read more

It looks like Destiny 2 will finally leave our solar system next year

Bungie has been exploring the depths of our solar system for the past decade, but it looks like it’s finally gearing up to go somewhere new, or rather somewhereotherwise. At least that’s what seems to be happening in Destination‘s 11th year, that is provisionally titled Borders. What is Dragonsplague? Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Devastating Contagion Explained … Read more

Jet2 announces return of travel to popular destination from Belfast

Jet2 has announced the return of popular trips to Iceland from Belfast International Airport for winter 2025/26. Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their ‘once-in-a-lifetime trips’ to the destination, “revealing an exciting program perfectly timed for those wanting to experience the Northern Lights”. The airline and the city trip provider have organized more special … Read more

Jet2 launches new European program to ‘once-in-a-lifetime destination’ from all 12 UK airport bases

Many British people have already planned their summer holidays and would like to book their winter holidays. With the help of Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks, holidaymakers can experience Iceland’s beautiful landscapes through 12 UK airports. Flights go to Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik. The airline said: “Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their unique trips … Read more