Buckle in. Metaphorically and literally, because we have some terrible traffic-related news. The 2024 August Bank Holiday is fast approaching. If the weather holds we could be in for a lovely long weekend, but if you’ve got plans to travel at all you may want to allot some extra time for the journey, as research...
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Four UK beaches have just been named the best in the world
Ah, Great Britain. Land of football, pubs, royals and sarcasm. There are many things the UK does well, but beach weather is not one of them, leaving many of us longing for an escape to faraway sands. But it might be time to reconsider: the Telegraph has listed four UK seaside spots among the 50 best beaches...
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All the UK airlines grounded by the global IT outage and how it affects your trip
Thought last summer’s air traffic control glitch was as chaotic as UK airports could get? Think again. Almost a year later, airports across the UK have unexpectedly been hit with huge queues and chaos following a global tech crash. The outage has affected Microsoft systems across the world and is thought to have been caused by cybersecurity company...
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UK Bank Holiday weekend travel: all the disruption on motorways and train services
Bank holidays are perfect for a quick staycation, camping trip or a long overdue visit to your parents. But when almost everyone in the country is off work on the exact same days, it’s bound to cause some queues. And, apparently, this year’s late May Bank Holiday is set to be the busiest on UK roads in years. ...
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The UK is officially one of the world’s best road trip destinations
From the tippity top of the mountain highways in Scotland to Wales’ winding coastal roads, the UK has plenty of marvellous spots for a scenic drive. And we at Time Out certainly know a place or two that make for a really cracking road trip. But there’s a little more to a road trip than prettiest drives...
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This major UK city could trial free public transport
Glaswegians — we don’t want to get your hopes up, but your city could be on its way towards offering totally free public transport. Glasgow City Council has officially been given support to develop a pilot that will give locals access to buses and the subway on the house. It hopes that providing free transport would...
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It’s official: Four of the world’s best B&Bs are right here in the UK
TripAdvisor has officially announced the winners of its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Hotels Awards. The awards celebrate the highest rated hotels, B&Bs and inns across the globe, based on TripAdvisor review data from the past 12 months. And this year the UK scrubbed up pretty nicely. Not one, not two but four British B&Bs made it onto...