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Wildlife trust explores reintroduction of wildcats

The South West has been identified as an area with "the potential to support wildcats".

Historic US forts you need to visit

The United States is peppered with numerous forts, garrisons, and camps—testament to the country's impressive military past. Appearing across the nation as early as the mid-17th century, most of these strongholds were built for defensive purposes. But some served a commercial purpose, as trading posts, for example, or goods depots. Today, many stand as unique National Historic Landmarks, sited within state parks and collected together as fascinating living history museums. Indeed, these installations helped shape American history. Curious? Then click through and learn more.

WH Smith's 'one-stop shop' travel destination pays off as it plots more store openings

The retailer said it was benefiting from an increase in consumers travelling, particularly in large stores at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and a new flagship store at Birmingham airport

Cambridge Heath area guide: why Gemma Moulton reckons it's the 'best of both worlds'

Cambridge Heath area guide: why Gemma Moulton reckons it's the 'best of both worlds' - The East London Cloth founder is gearing up to launch new fabric house CC Moulton from her studio on arty Vyner Street

The London Eye Reality Show? Wheelhouse Signs Deal With Merlin to Develop Unscripted TV Based on Global Attractions

Could renowned attractions such as the London Eye or the Sea Life aquariums be getting their own TV shows? That’s part of the plan following a new partnership between Brent Montgomery’s media company Wheelhouse and Merlin Entertainment. Under the deal, announced Thursday, Wheelhouse and Merlin will develop “original entertainment” programs inspired by the various global […]

Would YOU try it? Hilton launches a £40 'taste of zero waste' menu

Zero waste menus are launching at Hiltons in London, Manchester and Brighton, featuring unusual delicacies such as ox heart, salmon cheeks and cod tongues.

Latest anti-tourist graffiti appears beneath Tenerife's Teide volcano

The graffiti appeared painted in white on the tarmac of one of the access roads to the 12,188ft Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain and a must-see tourist attraction in Tenerife.

How much should you be spending on rent?

Navigating the world of renting can often feel like trying to find your way through a maze blindfolded, especially when it comes to figuring out how much of your paycheck should go toward your monthly rent. From the age-old 30% rule to the nuanced strategies for those living in high-cost areas, the "right" amount to spend on rent is a hotly debated topic. Add in factors like student loans, fluctuating markets, and personal financial goals, and the picture becomes even more complex. In this gallery, we'll guide you through the challenges of rent budgeting—unraveling the myths and offering expert insights. Whether you're a first-time renter or a seasoned tenant, you'll discover surprising angles and practical advice to make informed decisions about your living situation. Ready to unlock the secrets of smart rent budgeting? Click through to find out how you can tailor your housing budget to fit not just your financial situation, but your dreams and goals as well.

‘Must love dogs and rude roommates’: the scramble to get around New York’s Airbnb crackdown

Until recently, visitors to New York basically had two options: hotel rooms or short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. But in September 2023, the city started enforcing a 2022 law that banned people from renting their homes for fewer than 30 days (unless the host stayed in the home with guests). Now the only legit option for people visiting the city is hotel rooms – and they’re unaffordable for many. Most of the Times Square hotels don’t have...

Ryanair cancels 300 flights affecting 50,000 passengers amid major aviation strike

French air traffic controllers have walked out after authorities failed to reach a deal, with the majority of flights from Paris Charles-De-Gaulle, Marseille Airport and Paris Orly cancelled today

New artworks to highlight climate change

Up to £50,000 will be spent on the artworks in and around the Museum of Somerset.

Russia accuses U.S. of pressuring Turkish Airlines to deny Russians flights to Mexico

By Gleb Stolyarov and Lucy Papachristou (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has accused the United States of exerting pressure on Turkey's national airline to bar Russian citizens from flights bound to Mexico. His comments came after Moscow's embassy in Ankara this week complained that some Russian airline passengers were being indiscriminately denied boarding while

Southwest Airlines exits multiple airports as Boeing troubles weigh

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said that the company is shutting operations at some airports in order to improve the carrier's financial performance.

Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes

Southwest stands apart from other large airlines because it does not have seat assignments.

These are the best cities in the world for your health

An Upper East Side Staple Is Closing After 46 Years

Plus, Michelin releases its first ranking of hotels — and more intel

American Air Sees Return to Profit on Summer Travel Demand

American Airlines Group Inc. expects a return to profit heading into the busy summer travel season after bad weather and delays linked to air traffic congestion weighed on the carrier’s early-year results.

Venice's old mayor tells tourists NOT to pay €5 fee introduced today

Venice will become the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for day-tripper tourists, aimed at reducing the number of short-stay visitors who cause congestion

Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee

The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros ($5.4).

Southwest is leaving 4 cities this year as it deals with Boeing's 737 Max crisis — see the list

Southwest said it expects to receive just 20 Boeing 737 Max 8 jets this year, forcing it to leave some markets and slash capacity in others.

Tennessee has banned 'chemtrails' in the state with bizarre new law

Banksy In Manila? What We Know So Far

Here’s what you need to know about the famous street artist.

France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe

PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday, after authorities failed to reach a deal with some French air traffic control workers to avert a strike. France's DGAC civil aviation authority said on Wednesday it had asked airlines to cancel 75% of Thursday's flights at Paris Orly airport, 55% of flights at Paris Charles-De-Gaulle and 65%

The most unique (and bizarre) buildings in the US

Next time you plan a roadtrip, make sure to include some of these strangely designed structures on your list of must-see attractions. Click through the gallery to start the tour!

US airlines required: automatic cash refunds for cancelled flights

The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays. Under current regulations, airlines decide how long a delay must last before...

Discover the delight that is Denmark

Denmark belies its diminutive size with a collection of vibrant cities and standout landmarks that showcase this Scandinavian country in all its fairy-tale appeal. One of the happiest and most livable nations in the world, Denmark lures the visitor with its picturesque palaces and castles, world-class museums, and a culinary scene that's sent Michelin into a spin. This land of Lego is also renowned for its literary and artistic heritage, as well as wide-open landscapes that are wonderfully understated in their purity and simplicity. In fact, this is a nation in harmony with itself and possessed of a character all its own. So, are you looking to do Denmark? Click through for the definitive sightseeing itinerary.

Southwest Air Pulls Out of Four Airports in Growth Slowdown

Southwest Airlines Co. is slowing growth, ending service at four airports and offering voluntary leaves to address “significant challenges” stemming from reduced deliveries of Boeing Co. planes.

'Queen of Knitting' seeks home for giant landmarks

Margaret Seaman, 95, is looking for a venue big enough to accommodate her large knitted creations.

Meet the indigenous tribes of Southern Africa

If you venture to the Southern end of the African continent, you will find a land that is influenced by many diverse cultures. Modernism has mixed with tradition in this part of the world, and while there are some interesting facts about indigenous people as a whole, the tribes from Southern Africa are truly unique due to the African continent’s geography and history of colonialism. Intrigued? Click through this gallery to read up on some of the tribes from this area of the world.

From Eiffel Tower to Pont Alexandre bridge: The remarkable venues for 2024 Paris Olympics

This July, sports and fitness enthusiasts alike will once again witness one of the greatest and most prestigious multi-sport events. Athletes, who are the cream of the crop in their respective categories, are set to fly to Paris to partake in the 2024 Summer Olympics, which will be held from July 26 to Aug. 11. The spectacular event will see the be...

Romualdez thanks SMHC for bigger OFW lounge at Naia Terminal 3

MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMC) will provide a bigger resting lounge for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) in Pasay City. In a statement on Thursday, House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed his gratitude to the consortium, led by SMC chief executive officer Ramon Ang, for the initiative, noting that the OFW lounge haD so far served approximately 75,000 OFWs — or...

Namibia condemns tourists posing naked in dune safari

Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.

DOT: Over 2 million international visitors logged in April

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines logged more than two million international visitors in April, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Thursday. According to the DOT, over 94 percent of the total were foreign tourists, with around five percent being overseas Filipinos. READ: Over 1.2 million int’l visitors arrived in first two months of 2024 — DOT The number is also 15.11 percent higher than what was recorded for the same period last year,...

Businesses back 233 lodge resort plan

The plans replace a much larger application which was withdrawn following thousands of objections.

‘Are we joking?’: Venice residents protest as city starts charging visitors to enter

Authorities in Venice have been accused of transforming the famous lagoon city into a “theme park” as a long-mooted entrance fee for day trippers comes into force. Venice is the first major city in the world to enact such a scheme. The €5 (£4.30) charge, which comes into force today, is aimed at protecting the Unesco world heritage site from the effects of excessive tourism by deterring day trippers and, according to the mayor, Luigi Brugnaro,...

Top indie bands to headline Pop Shoppe Beach Camp Indie Fest

Top indie bands to headline Pop Shoppe Beach Camp Indie Fest

Travel expert reveals easy 5 suitcase checks you need to make before your next holiday

A travel expert has revealed their top packing hacks and other suitcase tips to help you navigate airline hand luggage rules including the likes of Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet and more

Ryanair cancels 300 flights affecting 50,000 passengers

Thousands of British flyers are set to be impacted after Ryanair has cancelled more than 300 flights.

Ryanair warning as digital boarding passes won’t be accepted in 3 holiday hotspots

Ryanair has warned that airports at three of its population destinations are not able to accept digital boarding passes, meaning passengers mustn't forget to get one printed out

Restorative in every way: a rewilding retreat in Somerset

The honk of the geese as they take off from the lake is comically loud, reeds quiver and the reflection of the clouds on the water is momentarily fractured. A butterfly flits by, landing on my boot. We’re on a guided walk at 42 Acres, a regenerative farm, nature reserve and retreat centre near Frome in Somerset – and the whole place feels vibrantly alive. Our guide Tasha Stevens-Vallecillo, a font of knowledge on plants and wild food and one of...

Pilot died in mid-air gliding competition crash

A report is released into the collision which claimed the life of an experienced pilot.

Turkey is the latest country to launch a digital nomad visa—find out if you qualify and where to apply

Applicants must have an income of at least $36,000 USD a year or $3,000 a month.

A guide to taking your dog on a road trip

Road trips are fun, so it's only natural that you don't want to leave your four-legged friend behind when you go on one. Dogs make great travel buddies, but it requires quite a bit of prep to take your pooch on a road trip. From what to do beforehand, to essential things such as what to pack and what to do during the road trip, we cover it all in this gallery. Browse through and check out our guide on taking your dog on a road trip.

Discover the best destinations for flower lovers

The end of winter brings with it the beauty and magic of spring. Blooming flowers make truly magnificent landscapes that seem to belong in the pages of a story book. Tourists flock from all over the world to observe and appreciate spring flowers. Take a look through the following gallery to discover the best destinations for flower lovers.

Fall in love again: Paris' best romantic hideaways

'Grand send off' for explorer who named Australia

Matthew Flinders, who named Australia, is due to be buried in Lincolnshire this summer.

Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight

Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight - The sails of the red windmill atop the world-famous cabaret club plunged in the early hours of Thursday.

‘It’s magical’: prehistoric mines in Norfolk to reopen to visitors

Nine metres below the grass level of an undulating Norfolk field, at the bottom of a very deep hole, Jennifer Wexler is talking about what makes this subterranean space particularly special. “I’ve spent a lot of time crawling around [down here], and you can go into certain spaces where you see someone’s tool and think: someone just put that down 4,500 years ago, and it’s still here,” she says. “You can literally see their marks on the wall, the...

Last orders? Pints edge towards £9 as pub charges £8.80 for lager

The Victoria-era Trafalgar Tavern which sits on the Thames in Greenwich, south London, was highlighted as one of many pubs across the capital charging much more than the UK average of £4.70.

Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents. Visitors arriving at Venice's main train station were greeted with large signs listing the 29 dates through July of the plan's test...