Holidays & Travel

Things You Could Do When In North London

North London offers some of the most fun and engaging things that you can do when you are visiting the UK. Many people only think of the heart of the city when they are planning a trip to London and never consider just how much there is to do and see that is outside of the very center of the...

Police appeal after stabbing in Plymouth park

Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Plymouth in which a man was stabbed.

The incident happened in Victoria Park, Millbridge, sometime between 7.35pm and 7.45pm on Sunday 29 October.

The victim, aged 30 and from Plymouth, was walking through the park just before Polruan Terrace. As he approached the steps which lead up to North Road West inside the park, he was...

ESTA application: Everything you need to know if you're travelling to the States

Some years ago, visiting the United States was one of the easiest things in the world. However, the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001 have made tourists to face rigorous security checks, long queues and recently, a fee to enter the US. The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) has been a necessary condition for people visiting the US from early 2010.

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Plymouth shortlisted as one of the best places in the UK for a family city break

Britain’s Ocean City is battling the likes of London, Edinburgh and Bath to become the country’s best short break destination for families.

The city has been shortlisted in the Family Traveller Magazine Awards and is up against competition from some of the UK’s top holiday destinations.

Plymouth’s application outlined the city’s atmospheric and beautiful Waterfront, the...

South West is home to some of Brits' happiest places

The South West of England is home to some of Brits' ultimate “happy places”, according to a new study.

New research from SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company polled UK holidaymakers to discover the places in the UK which evoke special memories and ultimately make us “happy”.

The poll of 1,500 British adults revealed that Cornwall is our top ‘go-to’ holiday destination for...

Got the itch? Almost a third of Plymouth residents feel they’re more adventurous than their partner

Holidaying solo looks set to increase for those from Plymouth, as 31% consider themselves bolder than their partner. Over half (56%) described themselves as adventurous, with 21% believing they’d actually become more so as they’d gotten older.

According to the Adventure Report by comfort-insurance.co.uk, award-winning insurer for campervans, motorhomes and caravans, when it comes to...

Falcon tickets available from onward travel kiosk at Bristol Airport

Stagecoach has announced that tickets for single journeys on Falcon are available for pre-purchase from Bristol Airport’s new onward transport kiosk.

Customers can buy their ticket using either contactless card or chip & pin, helping speed up boarding times and negating the need for having cash ready to give the driver. Single journey tickets are available for the following...

The ultimate family travel checklist

This is the time when many people book their summer holiday. When it seems to have been dull and grey for a ridiculously long time, and we need something to look forward to. Traveling with a family, especially one that includes young children, can be challenging, so the sooner you start preparing, the better. Start working through this checklist now, and you’ll be well organised and prepared...

Visitor coach facilities help Plymouth get on map

Plymouth’s project to create better facilities for coach tours has led to the city being shortlisted as a coach friendly destination in the British Coach Tourism Awards.

The Council embarked a package of works designed to create a better welcome for coach passengers coming to Britain’s Ocean City with its new multi-million coach station in the West End.

As part of the project,...

International appetite for Burts Chips

Plymouth-based artisan snack brand, Burts Potato Chips is marking a successful year of export growth across key markets in Europe and North America. With a sweep of increased product listings across the USA, Canada and Europe, the company is growing in response to demand for great-tasting quality crisps and is now available in 28 countries worldwide.

Burts Potato Chips has experienced...

The cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding

A wedding in Hampshire is always beautiful. Whether you’re planning one for yourself or you will be attending a friend’s wedding in the area, travelling to Hampshire will be a treat on its own. Hampshire is particularly easy to access too, especially from Plymouth. Here are some of the cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding.

A Lovely Drive

Hampshire is only 3 hours...

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