‘I got a bargain at Pontins

If you’ve ever stayed at a Pontins resort, you’ll know it’s not exactly the Ritz! In fact, the once-successful holiday chain has recently been named the worst in the country, with a number of parks closing in recent months. Pontins once had 30 parks across the UK. Now there are just two left: Pakefield Holiday … Read more

Family hits back as TikTok star quits search, says he ‘never got any money’ from GoFundMe

Jay Slater’s family has responded to a TikTokker calling off the search for the missing teen, saying: “We don’t need walkers, we need experts.” Callum Fahim, who went to Tenerife After contacting the 19-year-old’s mother online, he told Sky News he had backed down after two weeks of searching and death threats. He said he … Read more

Ten of the best cycling holidays for 2024

Cyclists explore the spectacular landscape of Italy’s Dolomites – Alex Moling 2024 will be one of those mega years in cycling. In addition to the usual three professional Grand Tours – in France, Spain and Italy – and the World Championships in Switzerland, there will also be a Summer Olympics (also in France), for an … Read more

Why 2024 is the year of the tourist tax

Visitors to the Acropolis in Greece will pay a new contribution for climate crisis resilience in 2024 – Jamie Lorriman ‘Overtourism’ is already a buzzword this year. In the wake of the pandemic, we were called back to seaside resorts and old favorites, before being bombarded with stories of crowded restaurants and attractions. In Amsterdam, … Read more