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Laos and Cambodia: Sacred Mekong Treasures
Laos and Cambodia are neighbouring countries in South East Asia who share rich cultural heritages, war torn histories, and the mighty Mekong river whose delta is known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Asia.
The Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Riep Images by Steve Hare
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Hotels
A Part Of Blackpool's Hospitality History
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Stepping into Blackpool’s Imperial Hotel is like discovering a major part of the resort’s history. The seeds of The Imperial’s story were first sown in 1863 when the North Pier was completed and became an attraction for elite visitors. Up until then Blackpool has only been visited by mill workers when factories closed down for the week.
1:00 AM 22nd November 2025
Family-Run Yorkshire Campsites Scoop Top Honours
Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping
The husband-and-wife team behind two of Yorkshire’s most beloved getaways, Howgill Lodge and Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping, have achieved a remarkable double success in this year’s UK campsite.co.uk awards.
1:00 AM 18th November 2025
Hotels
The Red Lion Burnsall
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Nestled near the riverbank of the River Wharfe in the picture-postcard village of Burnsall is The Red Lion – truly a destination for all seasons. Dating back to the 16th century, this charming coaching inn is the perfect place to enjoy a countryside getaway, a tasty meal or simply a pint of their award-winning ale at whatever time of year you visit.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
Cruising
A Luxury River Cruise Through The Danube's Seasonal Splendours
Sharon Cain
Lifestyle & Leisure Editor
Autumn glory: The AmaMagna on the Danube Images by Steve Hare
The Danube, a majestic waterway which Napoleon called the ‘Queen of European Rivers’, is the only river in the world to border ten countries. Flowing 1,770 miles from Germany’s Black Forest to the mouth of the Black Sea, its rich, cultural diversity spanning Imperial cities, fairytale castles, vineyards, and wildlife make it an increasingly popular destination.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
Still Sky-High Savings: How To Bag A Bargain... 30 Years After The Launch Of £29 Flight
It’s 30 years since EasyJet first took to the skies and since then it, and its sector rival Ryanair, have revolutionised how we travel. The first flight, from Luton to Glasgow in November 1995 cost just £29. And whilst you’ll have a tough time getting you and your luggage onto its aircraft for under thirty quid, consumer champion Jane Hawkes says it’s still possible to “bag a bargain”.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
Asia
Sampling Fred's Turkish Delights!
“I know loads of people on this cruise,” said solo traveller Sheila from Cornwall, “so I never feel alone, even though I have been a widow for 14 years.” And in that one breakfast conversation our unsolicited table-share guest had single handedly summed up Fred Olsen’s unspoken philosophy: there are no passengers on the line’s three ships, just extended members of the Olsen family!
1:00 AM 8th November 2025
Brits Happy To Spend More For Greener Holidays Abroad
With 77% of UK adults saying they are mindful of climate change issues and support sustainability, research from InsureandGo reveals that many UK holidaymakers are prepared to spend more money to have a green or more environmentally friendly holiday.
1:00 AM 6th November 2025
Motorhoming
Motorhome Makes And Models: What's Best For You, Part 2
In our last Magic of Motorhoming article, we looked at key areas including classifications - and whether to buy new or used - to help you decide the best fit for your travel adventures.
1:00 AM 1st November 2025
Europe
Playing To Win: How One Hotel Manager Transformed A Nuremberg Property Into The City's Most Enchanting Stay
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Herr Meyer
Meet the German hotelier who turned 600 years of toy-making heritage into an inspired hospitality concept—complete with puzzles in the lobby and Playmobil in the corridors. I didn't expect to find myself back in Nuremberg so soon after my last visit, but the pull of this city—with its charm, characteristic red roofs, and imposing castle—drew me back.
12:01 AM 25th October 2025
Hotels
Ghostly Guests At The Queen Hotel!
Phil Hopkins
Commissioning Editor
When you walk through the doors of the Queen Hotel in Chester pause for a moment if only to contemplate those great people that have gone before: Charles Dickens, Lillie Langtry, Thomas Thornycroft and Thomas Brassey.
12:00 AM 25th October 2025
A Journey Through Playtime: The Enchanting Nuremberg Toy Museum
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Nestled in the heart of Nuremberg's historic old town stands a treasure trove of childhood wonders— the Spielzeugmuseum Nürnberg, or Nuremberg Toy Museum. This captivating institution tells the story of centuries of play, imagination, and craftsmanship, all housed within the remarkable walls of Karlstraße 13.
12:00 AM 25th October 2025
Motorhoming
Motorhome Dilemma : In A Muddle Over Makes And Models?
Sharon Cain
Lifestyle & Leisure Editor
Small, large, windows for views? – choosing the right one for you Images by Steve Hare
With hundreds of motorhomes and camper vans to choose from, selecting what’s right for you can be beyond bewildering. Will you be living and travelling full time in your mobile home - or will it be your holiday ‘go to’ mode of transport to explore your locally or further afield?
12:00 AM 22nd October 2025
Hotels
A Stay In Edwardian Splendour
Crathorne Hall is the jewel in Teesside’s hospitality crown. It is not just another country house hotel – it’s an historic home that faithfully reflects Edwardian aristocratic splendour. Set in 15 acres of private grounds on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors it has captivating views of the Leven Valley.
12:00 AM 18th October 2025
Sinner Or Winner? - The Lure Of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, often referred to as ‘The world’s biggest adult playground,’ is a perfect example of marmite. Visitors either love with a passion - or deeply detest - the extravagance and excesses of ‘Sin City.’ After an adventurous road trip on the iconic Route 66, our Features Editor, Sharon Cain, and Photographer, Steve Hare, submerged themselves in the city’s madness and mayhem.
12:00 AM 11th October 2025
The White Hart - Pool-in-Wharfedale
To carry out a substantial refurbishment to any historic country pub is a very difficult task. Often the whole ambience is ruined, despite the designers trying their best to keep the building true to its original style, but The White Hart in Pool-in-Wharfedale has been lovingly refurbished without losing any of its historic charm.
12:00 AM 4th October 2025
Hotels
New Pub-To-pub Walking Package Launches In Rural Cheshire
Two historic inns team up to offer hassle-free hiking experience along the Sandstone Trail. A new two-night walking package is giving visitors the chance to explore one of Cheshire's most scenic trails without the usual logistics headache.
10:34 AM 29th September 2025
Cruising
Norway's Beautiful Fjords
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Norway is a land of contrasts, from the historic and bustling city of Bergen to its famed lakes and mountain vistas. Norway's majestic fjords serve as its crowning feature. Here wild and wonderful glaciers and powerful waterfalls nestle side by side with picture postcard villages and fruit-growing orchards. No matter how many times you visit Norway, there’s always something new to be seen.
12:02 AM 27th September 2025
Asia
Manila Perspectives – Happy Birthday Mr President!
Phil Hopkins
Commissioning Editor
“It is the new cockfighting arena,” says Walter, pointing to the impressive new structure, as he kickstarts his Kawasaki motorbike and begins the arduous task of negotiating numerous water-filled potholes that straddle the narrow roadway outside his home. It is the rainy season in the Philippines and I am a passenger in his tricycle sidecar.
12:00 AM 27th September 2025
Asia
New Eco-Lux Tented Camp In Northern Thailand
The eco-luxury Visama Explorer tented camp in scenic Nan province, northern Thailand, is now open for booking ahead of its official opening to the public on 1st December this year. The new offering comprises eight high-comfort tented units in a serene rural setting surrounded by rice fields and mountains in the top north province of Nan, near the border of Laos.
12:00 AM 22nd September 2025
Cruising
Sail Away To The Emerald Isle
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
The Regal Princess
Imagine visiting historic Irish castles, strolling beside wild and wonderful Scottish lochs or walking in the steps of the Beatles down the famous Penny Lane – imagine a Round Britain Cruise. Arriving at a new place every day, there are no traffic jams or flight delays, just time to relax, enjoy and discover the wonders of the British Isles from the luxury of your floating hotel.
12:00 AM 20th September 2025
Cruising
Cruising Down The River...
Viking, the luxury cruise line, has some new and exciting itineraries for next year. Never been on a Viking river cruise before? Then it's time you did. There's no queuing for tenders to take you to the quayside to board your excursion transport; just walk off the boat and you're off.
12:00 AM 18th September 2025
CrossCountry Confirms December 2025 Timetable Changes
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced adjustments to its timetable from 14 December, as part of the rail industry’s twice-yearly timetable review. The changes will see an uplift in CrossCountry services, including some additional services between Reading and Newcastle and between Birmingham and Leicester.
2:53 PM 17th September 2025
New Season, New Menu – A Fresh First Class Food Offering From LNER
Steak, smoked salmon and Spanish chicken are on the menu as LNER unveils a new First Class offering for Autumn. All four complimentary menus have been updated with dishes that showcase local food suppliers from across the route, giving customers a wide variety of choices whether they are travelling on a Dine, Dish, Deli, or Brunch service.
2:45 PM 17th September 2025
Asia
When Tanks Rolled Into The Peninsula Manila’s Lobby
Many hotels boast ‘USPs’ – a Unique Selling Proposition - however, few can truly substantiate the bold claims they often make: the Peninsula Manila Hotel, with bullet holes in its reception artwork, is an exception to the rule!
12:11 AM 13th September 2025
UK
Discovering The Magic Of Yorkshire Glamping: A Convert's Tale
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
A magical view All photos: Andrew Palmer
The thunderclouds were gathering ominously overhead as I prepared to embark on what my friends considered a mildly ridiculous adventure. Here I was, a man approaching his sixtieth birthday who hadn't voluntarily slept outdoors since the scouts, about to drive twenty miles from home for a luxury glamping experience.
12:00 AM 13th September 2025
Hotels
The Toll House Inn
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Pubs with rooms are fast becoming the most ‘go-to places’ in the hospitality sector, and top of the tree is The Toll House Inn in Lancaster. Newly renovated, it has just undergone a £600,000 transformation which has turned this historic building into a cosy four-star inn.
12:00 AM 10th September 2025
Europe
The Man Behind The Third Man
Phil Hopkins
Commissioning Editor
Self-confessed obsessive Gerhard Strassgschwandtner!
“I have been pregnant with this film since 1994 when I first saw it properly,” confides Gerhard Strassgschwandtner, before carefully spelling out his 18-letter surname and adding, “it’s little wonder that my wife hasn’t divorced me.
12:00 AM 6th September 2025
Motorhoming
European Travel: How To Avoid Being Fined, Banned Or Deported
Sharon Cain
Lifestyle & Leisure Editor
Festive Brexit: Sharon, Steve and Bracken Images by Steve Hare
For intrepid travellers, the anticipation of delving into Europe’s diverse cultures for limitless periods is hard to surpass. However, since January 1, 2021, when Britain momentously ‘Brexited’ from the EU, reveries of halcyon border-hopping days are tempered with stringent restrictions to avoid Brits outstaying their welcome.
12:00 AM 1st September 2025
SPA
The White Hart Hotel In Lincoln Opens First Phase Of New Aquitaine Spa
The White Hart Hotel, the leading hotel in the historic heart of Lincoln, has opened two new luxury treatment rooms. The new facilities offer staying guests, local residents and day visitors additional opportunities to relax, unwind and indulge right in the beating heart of the city.
12:00 AM 1st September 2025
Europe
Parc Astérix Delivers Magic Without the Crowds - A Family Adventure Worth the Trip
First published in 1959, Astérix (and his good friend Obélix) made their way onto the international stage. Back in 1969, the comic series about the Gaulish underdogs fighting against the Roman Republic Army proved to be a hugely popular non-historically factual comic. As a result of the popularity, television and film series followed.
12:00 AM 30th August 2025
Yorkshire Holiday Park Seeing Stars With AA Award
The Wayside Holiday Park near Pickering has been given an outstanding review by the AA. The AA’s Hotel and Hospitality Services department has handed the award-winning Wayside, based in the pretty village of Wrelton, a Four-Star rating, with an increased merit score of 90 per cent.
12:00 AM 30th August 2025
Americas
How To Lose Your Blues In The Windy City
Located on the banks on Lake Michigan, Chicago’s jaw dropping skyline merits its reputation among the world’s most iconic backdrops. Nicknamed The Windy City due to the icy gusts from Lake Michigan and colourful 19th Century tales of boastful politicians, the pulsating Midwest metropolis continues to play second fiddle to New York.
12:00 AM 30th August 2025
Hotels
A New Chapter For Hawkshead’s Historic Pub
Head Chef Ross Bowman
The King’s Arms, a much-loved historic coaching inn at the heart of Hawkshead, will be reopening its doors on the 29thAugust. Following an extensive and thoughtful renovation, The King’s Arms is ready to welcome both the local community and visitors back to a beautifully restored building embracing a classic, timeless and stylish design.
12:00 AM 27th August 2025
Europe
Vienna’s Macabre Charm & Dalliance With Death!
Phil Hopkins
Commissioning Editor
Families can still request death masks
The last time I’d stood in front of a gravestone and drawn breath at the sheer scale of whose life I was contemplating, albeit summarised in just four short lines carved into a cold piece of granite, I had been standing in Moscow’s Novodevichy Cemetery, where the centre of my attention was the final resting place of playwright, Anton Chekhov.
12:00 AM 23rd August 2025
Hotels
Longueville Manor Jersey
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Having travelled extensively in my profession as an author, journalist and travel writer, I am frequently asked which is my favourite ‘go to’ place, when I am off duty, where I can kick off my shoes, forget the notebook and pencil and totally relax.
12:00 AM 23rd August 2025
The Best Beaches In Cumbria By Bus
Silloth Photo: visitlakedistrict.com
Lakes, mountains and fells, historic houses. These are what Cumbria is best known for. But, with summer here and the kids off school, it’s the perfect time to explore some less well-known parts of the county - its beaches. One - Silecroft - has recently featured in The Times’ UK’s 50 best beaches for 2025. You’ll need a car to get there though.
12:00 AM 23rd August 2025
travel tips
Eight Top Tips On What To Do If Your Holiday Or Flight Is Delayed
A former British Airways flight attendant has provided her top tips on how to secure compensation if your holiday is hit by delays. Consumer expert Jane Hawkes also shared her secret advice on the best kind of package to book if you want to be protected against issues.
12:00 AM 16th August 2025
travel tips
Booking A Last Minute Holiday? Follow These Eight Tips To Get The Best Deal Possible
A travel expert has shared her advice for those looking to save money by booking last minute holidays. With UK holidaymakers leaving it later to book holidays and choosing destinations closer to home, consumer champion and former British Airways stewardess Jane Hawkes says the key is to be flexible and be ready to hit ‘book’.
12:00 AM 16th August 2025
Motorhoming
The Magic Of Motorhoming – Find Out If It's Right For You
With over a million leisure vehicles in Britain alone, there is no doubting the excitement and adventure this form of travel promises.
12:00 AM 16th August 2025
Chester Zoo Unveils The UK’s Newest Luxury Safari-Style Lodge Resort
A 'groundbreaking' new UK travel destination, blending luxury with conservation, is set to open at Chester Zoo. The Reserve at Chester Zoo - a spectacular safari-style lodge resort - will officially open its doors to guests on Monday 18 August, offering one of the UK’s most unique short break experiences.
2:32 PM 14th August 2025
UK
Catgill Farm Named One Of Campsites.co.uk’s Outstanding Sites For 2025
Catgill Farm
Much-loved Yorkshire campsite celebrates 94% recommendation score and there’s still time to book a summer stay! Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping, located in the stunning Yorkshire Dales near Bolton Abbey, is proud to announce it has been named one of Campsites.co.uk’s Outstanding Sites for 2025.
12:00 AM 12th August 2025
Cumbria’s St. Bees Beach Has Been Named Among The Uk’s Top 10 Most Photographed Beaches, According To A New Study
St Bees Beach Photo: Jessops
The UK is home to plenty of beautiful beaches. But which ones are the most photogenic and worth a spot on your summer travel list? To find out, the team at Jessops have pulled together a list of the top 10 most photographed beaches in the UK, based on the number of Instagram hashtags attributed to each location to give you inspiration.
12:00 AM 9th August 2025
Hotels
A Picture-Perfect Stay: Victoria Hotel Robin Hood's Bay
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
When our wine correspondent Nathan Lane and his wife Zoe discovered the Victoria Hotel perched above Robin Hood's Bay, they found more than just a place to stay – they uncovered a perfectly positioned retreat where Victorian charm meets modern comfort, exceptional dining, and some of the most spectacular coastal views in North Yorkshire. Tucked into the rugged North Yor…
12:00 AM 9th August 2025
Europe
LAUSANNEgeles: Switzerland's Eurostar!
Phil Hopkins
Commissioning Editor
We’d heard French, German and smatterings of Italian throughout our three-day stay in Lausanne, but there was no mistaking the sign that greeted us in English as we descended the picturesque Escaliers du Marché from the Gothic cathedral above: “We serve beer colder than your ex-girlfriend!” Which was rather handy considering that we had been enjoying a 72-hour heatwave in Switzerland’s fifth b…
12:00 AM 9th August 2025
Summer Takes Off At Teesside Airport
Sunshine, smiles and ice cream cones came together in perfect harmony this week as Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen joined Darlington entrepreneur Jordan Davidson outside Teesside International Airport to celebrate the summer holiday season.
12:00 AM 7th August 2025
Review
The White Hart Hotel - Lincoln
Lincoln, as our Castle-guide, Kerry, proudly reminded us, was pivotal to some of the defining moments of English history.
12:00 AM 6th August 2025
Mobile Experts Share Three Things Every Holidaymaker Should Know To Avoid A Phone Meltdown This Summer
School holidays have kicked off, and with millions of Brits preparing to head abroad in search of sun, sand and saltwater, the mobile phone recycling comparison experts at Compare and Recycle are issuing travellers with reminders on keeping their devices safe this summer.
12:00 AM 4th August 2025
Motorhoming
The Magic Of Motorhoming: Advice, Adventure - And The Unexpected!
Welcome to our newly launched column ‘The Magic of Motorhoming’ where we share fascinating insights and tips on a world which opens new and exciting explorations. Valued at a jaw-dropping £1.15 billion, the UK motorhome industry has witnessed an incredible boom as those with a sense of adventure embrace the independence of travel at home and abroad.
12:00 AM 2nd August 2025
Under Water By 2050: North East And Humber Holidaymakers Fear Impact Of Climate Change On Holiday Hotspots By The Sea
Image by G.C. from Pixabay
Climate change isn’t just about the heat; it’s also impacting on rising sea levels – which would also impact holiday choices in the future.
12:00 AM 30th July 2025
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