Author: Tim Hedgley

Redefining the modern city stay from £50 per night, it opens in Soho, London.   In the electric heart of Soho, London, a new chapter in modern hospitality begins.  Opening on 92 Dean Street, Otherwander Soho introduces a seamless, design-led stay in one of the world’s most dynamic neighbourhoods, from £50 per night. It is a stay designed for the way people move today; reimagining the role of the hotel in modern travel, not as a destination, but as a base that keeps guests connected to the beating heart of the city.   At the core of the concept is the pod, which are…

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EASYJET AND EASYJET HOLIDAYS LAUNCH TEDDY TRACKERS TO OFFER PARENTS PEACE OF MIND THIS SUMMER easyJet and easyJet holidays launch free Teddy Trackers to help families keep track of their children’s favourite companions on holidayThis comes as the airline and tour operator are set to take over 370,000 families on their holiday this summerNew research revealed 87% of parents [1] fear losing a child’s favourite toy while travelling, and 97%1 would be more relaxed knowing they can keep track of items their kids love the mostLife360 Tile Trackers will be available for free, for families on easyJet flights and package holidays…

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Disneyland Paris is inviting guests to embark on an all-new adventure with the debut of Disney Princess Cavalcade at Disney Adventure World. Taking place several times a day along the shores of Adventure Bay, the spectacular new year-round experience sees Rapunzel, Moana, Raya and Tiana journey through the park aboard beautifully themed floats before inviting guests to join an interactive celebration inspired by their courage, determination and adventurous spirit.The adventure begins in front of what will become the immersive world dedicated to the Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Lion King before making its way to The Regal View Restaurant &…

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Access Denied? Blue Badge Holders Challenge Theatre in the Park Arrangements: Council urged to explain why staff vehicles were allowed on site while Blue Badge holders were refused access Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is facing serious questions over the accessibility arrangements for this year’s “Theatre in the Park” after concerns were raised about the treatment of Blue Badge holders at last year’s event. The dispute centres on a simple but fundamental question: is a disabled person genuinely able to attend the event on equal terms if they cannot walk from the designated parking area or carry the equipment needed to…

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Failing to declare high-value goods and luxury purchases A big misconception Brits have is that they don’t have to declare high-value, luxury purchases; well, it turns out you do! Whether it’s a designer handbag or premium clothing, if the amount spent is over £390, the items need to be declared either 5 days before entering the UK or via the red channel on arrival. “When it comes to high-value purchases, if they were made in the EU you may be able to avoid customs duty tax with the correct evidence. If the total value of all items is less than…

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Sagrada Família Finally Reaches Completion After more than 144 years of construction, Barcelona’s Sagrada Família has reached the defining milestone that generations of visitors, architects and worshippers had been waiting for: the completion of its central structure. The basilica’s final major structural element was installed atop the Tower of Jesus Christ in February 2026. The addition brought the building to its planned height of 172.5 metres, completing the six central towers and making the Sagrada Família the tallest church in the world. The moment came in the centenary year of the death of Antoni Gaudí, the visionary architect who devoted…

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