Travel in Britain

Sep 12, 2024 • 6 min read

Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.

Norway is the latest country to gain visa-free access to China.

Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges. 

The process of earning and spending airline reward miles can often be a daunting one. You have to pick a credit card, try to game out how to build up miles, and then find the best deals to take you to your dream vacation.

The United Kingdom will require travelers to obtain a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the country starting in January, per the U.K. government.

With summer winding down, "shoulder season" is just around the corner.

Jenny Phenix was ready to spend the rest of her life on a cruise ship.

As the summer travel season comes to a close, many travelers are getting a jumpstart on next summer's travel planning.  British Airways recently revealed it will operate its highest number of flights from North America to London in the summer of 2025, which will make it easier than ever for travelers to fly across the pond.  The carrier will increase the volume of flights by 28 extra flights per week, bringing the total from North America to London to over 400. British Airways offers 26 direct routes from different United States cities to London.

New York City is home to the most connected airport in the United States, bridging the gap between the country and the rest of the world.

An unruly passenger has been ordered to pay 17,630 Australian dollars ($11,780), including fuel costs, after causing a flight to be canceled.

In early August, British Airways announced that it would soon stop flying to Beijing – Shanghai is now the only city it flies to in China.

My first visual encounter with Dominica was through the paintings of the Italian-born artist Agostino Brunias, who made a career portraying the island in tame, stylized vignettes that glossed over the grim realities of colonial rule. But within minutes of my arrival there, from the first twist of its serpentine roads, it becomes clear there is nothing tame about this land that sits in the middle of the curve of the Lesser Antilles. It bristles with volcanic energy and glitters with the two-toned leaves of its bois canot trees, flipping from green to white as they waver in the wind. It lulls with the uneven music of its many waterfalls; it throws random rainbows across its astonishing horizons; it bewitches from the depths with its technicolor coral reefs. And when hurricane season comes, it roars.

As a former social media editor and now travel editor, I’ll be the first to admit that my dedication to taking aesthetic holiday content often goes too far. On holiday with family Kefalonia earlier this summer, I racked up over 1,500 photos and videos in just one week. On a five-day trip to Tuscany with friends, I returned with just under 1,000. My camera roll is filled with curated restaurant tablescapes, postcard-perfect sunsets and highlight reels of recent trips.

Dianna and Michael Norton both dreamed of visiting the U.K. She's an English history buff fascinated by things like the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, and Michael had always wanted to see Stonehenge. But Michael's leg swelling prevented them from flying more than six hours at a time — a serious hurdle when most transatlantic flights start at around seven hours.

If you were in college over the past 20 years or so, you might have some fond — and not so fond — memories of Megabus. The blue double-decker buses with power outlets that worked most of the time and WiFi that worked rarely have for years been an important, if imperfect, way for budget-conscious travelers to get from point A to point B. The trip wasn't always pretty — you often got plopped in front of an obnoxious phone talker or wound up traumatized by the bathroom — but in general, you got where you needed to go for a good price.

Villa Vie Residences' highly anticipated residential around-the-world cruise has been delayed yet again from its original May target date, it told waiting customers on Monday.

Norwegian citizens will no longer need a visa to enter China for visits up to 15 days. The policy shift sees China place Norway in a select group of nations as part of a wider relaxation of visa rules for inbound visitors.

Right now, American Airlines is offering some serious bargains on round-trip flights to some of Europe’s most iconic destinations, with prices starting at under $500. The sale, which runs through September 17, covers flights departing on select dates between now and May 2024. Travelers can take advantage of discounted flights to such timeless cities as Athens, Dublin, London, Lisbon, Paris, Venice and many more. 

London Heathrow Airport retains its position as the most internationally connected airport in the world in 2024, according to the latest figures from OAG.

Cooler temperatures and shoulder season deals will have many travelers are flocking to the Caribbean for a sun-kissed vacation this fall.The islands offer not only warm weather and abundant sunshine but one-of-a-kind experiences, world-class hotels and resorts and spectacular nature in addition to vibrant culture. But before they go, travelers will want to read up on the latest U.S. State Department guidance.