Amazon has discounted all its Kindles for Prime Day – one is ideal to take on holiday

PRIME DAY is in full swing and Amazon has slashed the prices of all its Kindles. But there’s only one book you should choose if you’re looking for something to read on vacation this summer. I carefully selected the best Kindle deals from the Prime sale and matched them with the perfect users. I’ve tested … Read more

Scotland’s best and worst holiday parks named, with one beating Center Parcs

Consumer organisation Which? has named the best and worst holiday parks in Scotland. Scots across the country are keen to enjoy a few days of fun in the sun with their families. However, it can be difficult to know which holiday parks and resorts are worth a visit. A new report from Which? has ranked … Read more

How Pontins lost its ‘razzmatazz’ with just three holiday parks left

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

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

The UK’s best and worst holiday park chains and the best-rated resort in Wales

The best and worst holiday park chains in the UK have been named in a survey by Which? – which also revealed Wales as the top location. Which? asked more than 1,700 people about their experiences at holiday parks across the UK over the past two years. They had to rate their stay on 11 … Read more

Tourists share the holiday destinations they would NEVER go to again

Vacations are not always the dream experiences we would like them to be. Even to destinations that are home to world wonders, stunning mountain scenery and waterfronts beloved by the rich and famous. On the other hand, there are also places where tourists like to return. But where are they? Two Reddit threads reveal all. … Read more

Tourists reveal the holiday destinations they will NEVER visit again – including a ‘dirty’ US state – and the ones they’d like to visit again (including a ‘beautiful’ English seaside town)

In a recent thread on a Reddit forum, tourists shared the travel destinations they would never visit again, with Monaco (above) coming in for heavy criticism

Vacations are not always the dream experiences we would like them to be. Even to destinations that are home to world wonders, stunning mountain scenery and waterfronts beloved by the rich and famous. On the other hand, there are also places where tourists like to return. But where are they? Two Reddit threads reveal all. … Read more

This jewelry trick is being used to scam tourists at holiday destinations in Europe

HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned about a popular scam targeting visitors to popular tourist destinations in Europe. Whether you visit the Eiffel Tower or the Trevi Fountain, it is crucial that you are aware of the different dangers and how to avoid them. Tourists visiting Paris this summer for the Olympics or flying to Italy for … Read more

The jewelry trick in which tourists at European holiday destinations are cheated out of money

HOLIDAY MAKERS have been warned about a popular scam targeting visitors to popular tourist destinations in Europe. Whether you are visiting the Eiffel Tower or the Trevi Fountain, it is essential that you are aware of the various dangers and how to avoid them. 2 Tourists visiting Paris for the Olympics this summer or flying … Read more

Major airline cancels hundreds of flights to and from Britain, leading to holiday chaos

Chaos is expected for holidaymakers after a major airline cancelled hundreds of flights to and from Britain. Just days before the peak season begins, union leaders are calling for a 24% pay rise for their members to return to work. As reported by the Mirror, the Irish Air Line Pilot’s Association (Ialpa) has confirmed that … Read more