6 h. ago Why buying a plane ticket means you're NOT guaranteed a seat on your flight: Experts reveal the hidden catches that could curtail your best laid holiday plans

Airlines will sometimes book more people onto a flight than there are seats on a plane because travellers do not always turn up even if they have booked a flight.

Politics

5 d. ago The simple holiday error that could lead to your DWP benefits being stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of people planning a holiday amid specific rules

Politics

8 d. ago Major blow dealt to plans for controversial Flamingo Land resort in Scotland

Plans for a controversial holiday park in Loch Lomond have been stalled by the Scottish Government.

Economics

9 d. ago Flamingo Land development at Loch Lomond stalled after SNP Government u

The operators of Flamingo Land first lodged a planning application in 2018 to build more than 100 holiday lodges on a site near Balloch town centre.

Politics

9 d. ago Dad, 32, who flew to Turkey for family holiday dies hours after being escorted off plane

Ben Crook died in Turkey hours after flying to Turkey with his family

Events

9 d. ago Houseplant clinic: I’m off on holiday. How will my plants survive?

Self-watering devices, moving plants out of direct sunlight and grouping them together will help prevent returning to a plant graveyardWhat’s the problem? I’m worried my houseplants won’t survive the heat while I’m away. How can I make sure they stay alive?Diagnosis Summer can be challenging for houseplants because hotter temperatures, brighter sunlight and longer daylight hours mean they lose moisture more quickly and therefore need more attention. Going away on holiday adds further cause for concern regarding dehydration and heat stress. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Grim issue with 'terrible' smell could jeopardise plans for Brits at holiday hotspots

A grim problem with a "terrible" smell has arisen on a vast swathe of coastline in the Americas, from Puerto Rico to Guyana, affecting hotel bookings and even shutting schools

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2 w. ago National Lottery's new £1m winners are 'keeping it in the family'

Terry and Caroline Gillings have set up their four daughters in their own homes after scooping the jackpot and are planning a holiday to South America and charity funding

Economics

3 w. ago Woman slams boy's head into plane window after he says she's 'too fat to fly'

Kristy Crampton is alleged to have punched a boy before slamming his head into a plane window as they were returning home from a group holiday to Disneyland in Florida

Politics

3 w. ago Sol de Janeiro, Bobbi Brown and Laneige slashed to under £5 in Boots ‘holiday

Health and beauty retailer Boots has released yet another money-saving haul and this one is perfect for anyone planning a holiday this summer

Economics

3 w. ago UK holiday park rivalling Butlin's unveils £10m overhaul with huge new pool

One of the UK's most beloved holiday park brands, Haven, has unveiled ambitious plans to transform its Kent Coast site with a hefty £10 million investment - and work has already begun

Economics

3 w. ago First images of UK's new £200million indoor waterpark with aquadrome and 500

Design pictures of the UK's new £200million indoor waterpark the have been released and shows the park's planned 500-room hotel – the holiday park could see door open as early as 2029

Economics

3 w. ago Planning a BBQ this Bank Holiday? This is how to cook the perfect steak

A juicy grilled steak is for many people the pinnacle of a cookout

Politics

3 w. ago Spain pushes ahead with plan to hit Brits with 100% holiday home tax

Spain's government is going ahead with a controversial plan to slam Brits with a 100% tax on holiday homes in order to tackle a growing housing crisis. 

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3 w. ago £69 day trip to Ibiza or Rome? Wowcher’s mystery holiday is wild

A mystery holiday with no hotel, no planning – just pure day-long adventure in Europe’s most exciting cities and beach resorts.

Economics

4 w. ago Brits' favourite holiday islands face summer of chaos as hotel staff plan mass walk

Thousands of hotel, bar and restaurant staff are planning industrial action in the Balearics. The UGT union says there will be a mass walkout on June 6 followed by several days of strike action in July, the height of the busy tourist season

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4 w. ago Biggest entertaining pet peeves for Brits as they plan Bank Holiday gatherings

The biggest pet peeves Brits experience when hosting have been revealed - from guests arriving too late or early to people not giving a heads up about allergies or droning on about kids' achievements

Politics

4 w. ago Martin Lewis urges everyone with a passport to check for two crucial details

The consumer champion shares two checks to guarantee you get on the plane and are not denied entry to your holiday destination.

Politics