The appeal of the beach vacation is not to be underestimated. In a year when post-pandemic travel seemed dominated by demand for Europe and other long-haul destinations, the Caribbean emerged as a leader in tourism growth and demand. “We’ve had […]
‘I’m a glam pilot – awe-struck men have same reaction when I tell them I fly’
A glamorous pilot says many are gobsmacked by her job. According to the Pilot Institute, less than 10% of people who fly planes are female. And the fact it's a male-dominated industry is probably why many underestimate Niamh Rosenvinge. The […]
The pretty commuter town full of independent shops named one of the best places
With streets lined with independent shops, this pretty commuter town has been named one of the best places to live in the UK. Sudbury in Suffolk has been praised for its “historic town setting” and the “miles of tranquil riverside walks right […]
The beautiful little city on the sea that’s still a sizzling 24C in November
A beautiful little seaside city is at the front of people’s minds because of its delightful November temperatures. The Spanish city of Santa Cruz in Tenerife is one of the country’s southernmost, bringing with it warm weather of often close […]
Chimps are the main attraction at new Volcanoes Safaris lodge in Uganda
Volcanoes Safaris, a pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda, revealed its plans for a new luxury lodge that will open in May. Kibale Lodge is strategically located to offer travelers chimpanzee-trekking experiences in Uganda’s Kibale National […]
New Yorker living in London reveals what she loves about UK shops
‘I’d cry with joy if M&S was in America – but the U.S has better hangover cures’: New Yorker living in London reveals what she loves about UK shops (and what they could sell more of to help drinkers) Victoria […]
Tourists horrified after being charged £13.90 for Coke and £60 for four drinks
A group of pals were horrified after stopping for a drink in a popular tourist spot and then being handed a whopper of a bill. The Spanish friends were visiting the gorgeous city of Venice, in Italy, and decided to […]
The Standard will have a sister brand, StandardX
The Standard lifestyle hotel brand is getting a sister called StandardX. Billed as The Standard’s “rebellious younger sibling,” StandardX aims to offer minimalist guestrooms, rich cultural programming and a service style described by parent company Standard International as “hospitality without […]
The world's safest and most dangerous countries in 2023 revealed
The world’s safest and most dangerous countries in 2023: The UK is the 37th most peaceful nation, with America ranked 131st – again (far behind Canada, which comes 11th) The ranking is by produced by the Institute for Economics and […]
Christmas movie locations in UK you can visit for this year’s festive staycation
Your Christmas or Mine 2 official trailer Christmas movie enthusiasts are still in time to schedule staycation to visit one of their favourite UK set locations. Fans can visit the iconic house in London where Mark confessed his love to […]