IT’S hard to describe the emotions that hit me as I set eyes on the rugged coastline and emerald-green landscape of Canada’s east coast for the first time. Nova Scotia is the ancestral home of the Mi’Kmaq people and the homeland of my wonderful grandmother Eileen, who passed away when I was… Stunning road trip … Read more
COMMUTERS face a travel nightmare before Christmas as Scotrail bosses struggle to convince drivers to accept overtime on days off. The nationalised train operator expects weekend cancellations due to staff shortages in spite of a recruitment drive and wage rises. 2 Cancellations are likely across… ScotRail braced for fresh cancellations as driver shortage continues …C0NTINUE … Read more
“SCOTLAND? I thought we were going on holiday!?” That was my six-year-old’s response when I told him we were heading up north for a ‘wee break’. 12 Where you find the stunning Ulbster Arms Hotel & Lodges 12 We were lucky enough to spend a weekend in this gorgeous lodge 12 Joanne, Ollie and… Award-winning … Read more
THE mighty sand-coloured Philae Temple rises up from Agilkia Island, as if floating on the River Nile. The huge structure is certainly a sight to behold. 5 The awesome Temple of Philae on Agilikia islandCredit: Getty 5 Take in the wonders of Luxor TempleCredit: Getty 5 A plush cabin on the Crown… I went on the … Read more
“THIS isn’t a house, it’s more like a mansion,” squealed six-year-old Eva as we set foot inside what was our home for the weekend. We were staying at five-bedroom, four-bathroom Cleveland House in Winterton-on-Sea, a pretty coastal village in Norfolk. 5 The five-bedroom, four-bathroom… The pretty English coastal village with huge sandy beaches where you … Read more
LOOKING for a last-minute Christmas pressie for someone who loves travel? Sophie Swietochowski has some great suggestions for jet-setting loved ones, from stocking fillers to blow-out gifts that are sure to get you on the nice list. 4 Wine lovers will relish a two-hour e-bike experience in… The 15 last-minute travel gifts that you can … Read more
IT’S the Perfect Storm on the shortest day of the year – an 85mph tempest set to wreck the seasonal build-up to Christmas. Festive travellers have been warned to expect delays and cancellations as the final weekend before the big day arrives with warnings for wind, rain, thunder and snow. Scotland braces for impact as … Read more
A TUI flight attendant was rushed to hospital after falling from a plane at a UK airport. An investigation has been launched into the horror plunge at East Midlands Airport at around 4.30pm on December 16. The stewardess is understood to have opened the aircraft door as the plane was preparing to… TUI flight attendant … Read more
GOING on holiday when you have a large family can be stressful – and also expensive – but that hasn’t stopped mum-of-22 Sue Radford. The parents of Britain’s biggest family have jetted away on a whopping 14 holidays this year, including luxury jaunts to Florida and Dubai. 18 Sue and Noel… From £3.8k a night … Read more
A DEVASTATING 80mph storm could sweep through Scotland this weekend. The Met Office has issued a number of yellow warnings for Scotland for 14 hours on Saturday, predicting some vehicles could be overturned by hurricane-speed winds. 3 The Met Office have issued more weather warnings 3 The Ayrshire… Scots braced for 80mph winds this weekend … Read more