Night in a museum of masterpieces: Airbnb transforms the Louvre’s glass Pyramid into a bedroom and lets guests drink cocktails in front of the Mona Lisa and dine with Venus de Milo Airbnb is running a competition to give two lucky guests the chance to spend a night at the Louvre in Paris The experience … Read more
For a second year in a row Singapore Airlines has been named as the best airline in the world in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, with Jet2.com named the best in the UK and Europe and Southwest Airlines hailed as North America’s best carrier. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account … Read more
It’s the surgery by the seaside where the people of Portwenn are greeted by a certain grumpy GP in hit ITV drama Doc Martin. And you can book a stay there – without having to contract an illness first. That’s because in real life the property is a beautiful hillside holiday rental called Fern Cottage … Read more
Pilots working for airline hailed as the best in Europe by TripAdvisor say that the impact their rosters are having on their well-being is ‘unsustainable’ Pilots’ union Balpa is calling on Jet2 to recognise an ‘improved work life balance’ It says Jet2 pilots are becoming worried about fatigue and other health issues Union says members … Read more
Etihad to launch app that offers passengers personalised plans on how to beat jet lag, with advice on what to eat and when to sleep The anti jet lag app has been developed by Panasonic Avionics and Detalytics It asks passenger a range of questions about their health and their travel plans The app then … Read more
Amazing drone footage has revealed both the interior and exterior of Manchester Airport’s brand new Terminal 2 pier. The 700ft building has more than 300 panes of glass, 1,400 seats and 11 gates and air bridges, and is the first completed phase of a £1billion transformation programme at the airport. The fly-through-footage was released to coincide … Read more
‘I identify as a suitcase. Can I fly for free now?’ United Airlines is mocked after becoming first in the world to allow passengers to identify as gender neutral Mx United proudly boasted about its decision on Twitter to its 1.2million followers Twitter users quickly pointed out that ‘mx’ is used to denoted Mexican websites … Read more
38. Kansas International, Missouri 39. Dallas Love Field, Texas 40. San Francisco International, California 41. Southwest Florida International, Florida 42. Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma 43.Louis Armstrong New Orleans International 44. Ted Stevens Anchorage International, Alaska 45. Metropolitan Oakland International, California 46. Tampa International, Florida 47. Orlando International, Florida 48. Miami International, Florida 49. Minneapolis-St … Read more
Private island off the coast of Sicily with a 17th century watch tower hits the market for £1.7million Isola delle Femmine is an uninhabited, wild 37-acre atoll, almost 1,000 feet from the mainland of Sicily It is located within a protected Italian marine park that is a hit with both scuba divers and snorkellers Island … Read more
DO rock the boat! Fans of Jon Bon Jovi can now sail around the Caribbean and Mediterranean with him The rock singer is hosting two voyages on board Norwegian Cruise Line ships The first sailing takes place next month and takes in Miami and the Bahamas A second sailing is planned for August from Barcelona … Read more
Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal after the city limits the unlicensed leasing of homes The city council has placed a 90 day limit on the unlicensed leasing of homes Licences can only be given if he lodging has its own, independent entrance It is estimated the new rule could render about … Read more
An airport lounge in Ecuador with panoramic views and a fine wine cellar has been named as the best in the world in a global awards. The Sala VIP Internacional lounge at Quito International Airport claimed the top prize in the Global Airport Lounge of the Year Awards, which rates business facilities, comfort, service from … Read more
From the best family day out to the most wonderful places to stay, the UK Heritage Awards 2019 has honoured Britain’s finest heritage experiences. This year’s UK Heritage Awards winners are crowned across 12 categories, which also include hidden gems, best festival, best wedding venue and outstanding customer service. The gongs have been allocated by … Read more