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Cruise ship deck sunloungers Mediterranean cruise travel

The Mediterranean remains the most popular destination for UK & Ireland cruisers, as overall passenger numbers rise again

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has today (April 22, 2026) revealed holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took 2.54 million ocean cruises last year, surpassing the previous highest total of 2.4 million in 2024.

34.5% of passengers sailed in the Mediterranean, 27.2% Northern Europe and 13.7% the Caribbean. The Caribbean saw year-on-year passenger growth of 12%.

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St Vincent & The Grenadines vs Barbados: A day out at the cricket with the chance to win a once in a life-time holiday!

The High Commissioners of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and Barbados are hosting a T20 Cricket Match between the two nations on Sunday 20th August 2023 at the Atrium Club in Reading. Tickets cost £10 and are sold on the door, with coaches running from London, High Wycombe, Manchester, Birmingham and East London. This is the perfect event for spectators to get in the mood for Carnival...

How does it work financially when moving to another country

Amid soaring living costs and high inflation rates , many Brits are packing their bags and heading to a foreign country. In fact, according to ONS data, almost 500,000 UK residents emigrate abroad each year.

If you’re thinking about joining them, you might be wondering how you can make the move financially. Here’s what you need to do before you go to get your finances in order....

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Jayride celebrates reaching its 1 million passenger trip run rate milestone and beyond

The world is happily embracing travel again, which is good news for airport transfers provider Jayride, helping it achieve its 1 million passenger trip run rate milestone.

Jayride offers travellers the opportunity to book airport transfers with ease and comfort. The ground transportation company services over 1,600 airports worldwide, ensuring worry-free journeys from the airport to...

Saudi Arabia as a Sustainable Holiday Destination Formula E travel

Saudia Racing for the Future with Formula E Racing Driver and Saudia Ambassador Stoffel Vandoorne

Saudi Arabia as a Sustainable Holiday Destination By Stoffel Vandoorne, FE racing driver, 2022 FIA FE World Champion and SAUDIA Ambassador for the 2023 season

Formula E was one of the first sports to bring an international audience to Saudi Arabia, and the Diriyah ePrix in 2018 marked the first race of the all-electric world championship to take place in the Kingdom. I wasn’t racing then, as...

Five reasons to swap your city break for a river cruise

Have you considered a European River Cruise rather than a City Break?

Earlier this year, Riverside Luxury Cruises, set sail for the first time, offering guests true luxury on some of Europe's most breath-taking waterways. With UK and Irish travellers ready to set off on their Summer holiday, Riverside Luxury Cruises explains why travellers should consider swapping their city break for a river...

EVA Air Signs Letter of Intent with TAT to Promote Thai Tourism

EVA Air , Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to cooperate in the promotion of Thailand’s tourism for the mutual benefit of the two parties, which will see EVA Air’s global route network used to boost visitor numbers from key source markets to Thailand.

“We are delighted to work with TAT on marketing...

Travel Trade News: DriveAway joins TIPTO supplier portfolio for Year 25

DriveAway joins TIPTO supplier portfolio for Year 25

Effective from 01 September 2023, DriveAway, the global trade only car hire and motorhome broker, will join TIPTO’s supplier member portfolio for Year 25. Looking to reinforce its commitment to the UK travel trade, DriveAway will be offering TIPTO agents the opportunity to learn more about its car and motorhome hire options with...

CampWild Launches to Inspire and Enable Wilder Camping Adventures in the UK

Pioneering wild camping-inspired project unlocks the UK countryside, creating affordable getaways

A nature-loving entrepreneur has launched an exciting new project that aims to revolutionise camping and help people reconnect with nature by 'unlocking' permitted wild camping spaces across the UK.

Tom Backhouse has launched CampWild to inspire and enable wilder camping adventures by...

Travel Trade News: Temptation Miches, Dominican Republic, launches VIP Mega FAM Incentive and exclusive rate offer

Temptation Miches, Dominican Republic, affirms commitment to the UK trade with VIP Mega FAM Incentive and exclusive agent rate offer

Temptation Miches Resort, the playground for grown-ups in the Dominican Republic, confirms its commitment to UK agents with the introduction of two exclusive offers. Aimed at boosting product knowledge by encouraging agents to experience the resort...

Vietnam announces extensions on visa-free entry and visa durations for Brits

Effective 15 August 2023, UK passport holders will be able to enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days, a threefold increase on the previous limit of 15 days. Brits staying longer can also apply for an e-visa through the online portal and stay for up to 90 days, up from the previous maximum of 30 days. Additionally, the extended e-visa will now be valid for multiple entries, instead of...

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