British Airways has unveiled the next stage of its Heathrow lounge transformation, marking the first phase of a wider programme to redesign every lounge at Heathrow over the coming years. British Airways announces a new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5 C Gates as part of its ongoing investment to transform every lounge in its Heathrow portfolio over the coming years The new lounge will offer airfield views and feature one of the world’s longest airport lounge bars The airline has also announced a complete redevelopment of the Heathrow Arrivals lounge featuring the airline’s latest lounge concept, recently unveiled in Miami…

MSC Cruises Set Sail from Northern Ireland: Fly & Cruise Options Expand as Giant New Ship Prepares to LaunchNorthern Irish holidaymakers are being invited to discover a world of adventure on the high seas, as MSC Cruises ramps up its offering for guests flying from Belfast International Airport — just in time for the highly anticipated launch of its brand-new flagship, MSC World Asia, arriving this December.The Swiss-based cruise giant, which boasts an impressive fleet of 23 ships sailing to over 250 destinations across more than 100 countries, is rolling out the red carpet for NI travellers with a trio…

MSC Group’s Cruise Division marks groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy CayMSC Group’s Cruise Division marks groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy Cay, the new private island destination in The Bahamas, scheduled to open in 2028The project strengthens the Company’s long-term destination development strategy and continued investment in The BahamasThe destination will further enhance the Caribbean offering for MSC Cruises and Explora JourneysMSC Group’s Cruise Division today celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy Cay, its new luxury private island destination located in The Bahamas. The ceremony marks an important step in the development of the destination, where construction and site works are already…

Jet2 named Value Airline of the Year in global ATW Airline Industry Achievement AwardsAward recognises Jet2’s continued commitment to delivering brilliant value, VIP customer service and operational excellence for customers on a global scale 22nd September 2026: Jet2 has been named Value Airline of the Year in the prestigious Air Transport World (ATW) Airline Industry Achievement Awards, recognising the leading leisure airline’s continued focus on giving customers the best value, quality and service, and how it excels at this against other airlines on a global scale.The accolade, awarded as part of ATW’s annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards, reflects Jet2’s longstanding…

With only 100 days until Christmas, the magic of Europe’s Christmas markets is calling — the continent’s festive hotspots always deliver a joyous helping of winter cheer…. With only 100 days until Christmas, the magic of a Christmas market is calling and the European hotspots always deliver a joyous helping of festive spirit. From Hungary and Estonia, to Poland and the Czech Republic, leading hotel provider Accor has curated the ultimate Christmas Market Crawl for 2026 to offer a dose of winter cheer:Budapest, Hungaryfrom mid-November to January, Budapest exudes a Christmas-fairytale-atmosphere with multiple festive experiences on offer, including the famous Basilica Christmas Market hosted in…

Are you brave Enough?  After summer comes autumn, and PortAventura World gets ready to become the setting for the most thrilling and fun-filled season of the year. From 19 September to 15 November, the resort transforms, offering scares and laughs around every corner.If you thought Halloween at PortAventura World was only for the bravest, we have some great news: this year comes packed with new features for everyone. A whole host of entertainment options awaits, from the little ones to the most daring visitors.The big new feature: El Carnicero de PenitenceHead to the Far West to experience a new horror story arriving…

Don’t Forget! The new “Coral Bay: The Lost Legend” area, spanning over 6,000 m² of adventures, expands the park’s offering this summer with a strong family focus.This new family area positions Caribe Aquatic Parkas a water park for all ages, within the PortAventura World experienceThe world’s first multi-adventure pool A multi-slide tower with different routes A splash park for the little ones A new dining venue, along with rest areas Europe’s first family water coasterCheck opening calendars and timetables here.All available at PortAventura World#PortAventuraWorld #PortAventura #Salou #SpainTravel #FamilyHoliday #FamilyTravel #ThemePark #TravelWithKids #CostaDorada #FerrariLand #TravelMemories #HolidayInspiration 

Ryanair, the UK’s largest airline, today (Wed 09 Sept) called on Transport Minister Heidi Alexander to sack Martin Rolfe, the overpaid, failing CEO of UK NATS ATC service.Ryanair highlighted the frequent and repeated failures of NATS UK ATC system under Martin Rolfe’s “leadership” – failures that are not replicated in any other EU ATC provider as follows:8 Sept – NATS ATC system fails due to a “flight plan processing failure”. This is exactly the same flight plan processing failure that caused the Aug 2023 system outage.This is the 4th major NATS system failure in 2026 alone (see attached).After the Aug…

Tourist Taxes Are Spreading Across the UK — Could Northern Ireland Be Next?Tourist Taxes Are Spreading Across the UK — Could Northern Ireland Be Next?If you’re planning a city break in England next year, don’t be surprised if your hotel bill comes with a small extra line item. Plans confirmed this week give mayors across England the power to introduce an “Overnight Visitor Levy” — a charge on tourists staying in paid accommodation, with the revenue reinvested locally. It’s a move that brings England into line with a growing number of destinations across the UK, Europe and beyond, and it…

This resort looks Amazing Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort Introduces “Sun-Kissed Getaway” for Family Stays Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort has introduced its new “Sun-Kissed Getaway”, a family-focused stay designed for guests looking to combine time by Morocco’s Atlantic coast with wellness, outdoor activities and shared family experiences.The offer includes accommodation and daily breakfast for two adults and two children under 12. Guests can also benefit from up to 20% savings on room rates and spa treatments, as well as up to 10% savings on a selection of recreational activities.The selected activities include horse riding, quad biking, paintball, laser tag and…