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What To Know Before You Visit London For The First Time

London, a buzzing metropolis of over nine million people is a city steeped in history, culture, and constant movement. Every street corner seems to hold a story, a moment, or a memory in the making. Blink, and you might just miss something unforgettable.

For first time visitors, the sheer scale and energy of the city can be both thrilling and overwhelming. London’s unique mix of old and new,...

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Travel Tips and Tricks

Whether you are looking for a cheap flight or planning a road trip with the kids you will find all of the tips and travel hacks you need here.

Be Careful When Your On Holiday: The Effect Light Has On Your Skin

For many of us, there are few better feelings than soaking up some rays. The warm glow of the sun on our skin is guaranteed to boost our mood and can even give us our own enviable glow.

But did you know the sun is the biggest cause of skin damage and ageing?

Luckily, there are different types of light therapy that can mimic the way the sun feels on our skin – plus, with...

Best Travel Apps for 2023

As a co-founder of a travel start-up and a keen traveller I appreciate travel apps which optimise usability, have a great aesthetic and make travel simpler. From translating bilingual conversations and online privacy protection tools to tracking trip spend and flight prices, there are plenty of travel apps making travel easier and improving trip experiences....

Don’t Let Thieves Ruin Your Holiday: How to Keep Your Possessions Safe

You will be surprised to learn what ubiquitous items people leave behind in their hotel room safes. Generally, a secure place to leave your valuable possessions behind while sunbathing by the pool or eating out, hotel safes are like a treasure bounty for hotel staff that discovers the remnants of their guests.

But one must be careful how they operate their hotel safe. Why?...

Save up to 55% on 2023 holidays with these simple travel hacks

Expedia Releases Top Air Travel Hacks to Help Brits Save Money in 2023 Report reveals cheapest days to book and travel – plus, how to avoid flight delays

Expedia® released its 2023 Air Travel Hacks Report, providing the latest essential tips to save travellers time and money on flights. Created in partnership with the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) and leveraging insights from its...

Stopover travel hotspots: Europe’s top cities for a layover

Comparethemarket launches its Stopover* Hotspots Index featuring Europe’s top 10 stopover cities for travellers with a long layover
London, Paris, and Rome top the list of best cities for a travel stopover, thanks to the range of attractions and hotels
Four of Europe’s top ten stopover cities are in Italy

Want to take your dog on holiday? Here’s everything you should consider before you do

In the UK, over half of travellers (53%) take holidays with their pets, which means millions of our animal companions are getting away for a break every year.1 In fact, over two-thirds of Brits (67%) plan their entire holiday around their dogs suggesting our furry friends have a huge say in what we get up to...

The Top Travel Destinations Where Your Pound Goes The Furthest

The Top Travel Destinations Where Your Pound Goes The Furthest World’s #1 student & youth travel marketplace, StudentUniverse, shares its recommendations for top travel destinations that also give the most bang for your buck…

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, we’re all feeling the pinch right now. Any chance to make a saving is a good one – especially when it comes to overseas...

Less-Known Travel Alternatives to the Seven Wonders of the World

The seven wonders of the world were coined in 2001 in place of the original list made more than 2000 years ago to capture the magnificent ancient sites.

While these spots are a must-see, they are often overcrowded and can be quite costly. That’s why we present you with seven alternatives to the wonders of the world that are just as breathtaking and bucket-list worthy but less-known...

Five Top Tips On How To Be An Ethical Tourist

2022 has been a massive year for travel, and the sector is expected to continue thriving next year. Therefore The Bucket List Company have put together some top tips for those travelling on how to be an ethical tourist so you can have a fantastic adventure while also being as respectful as possible.

1. Check If Tourism Is...

How much should you be tipping when on holiday in the US?

Here’s a tip: A quarter of people are leaving larger tips on holiday since the pandemic A new survey by personal finance experts, Self Financial , has looked to reveal how people feel about leaving tips on holiday and how their attitudes have changed since the pandemic

61.91% of people say they “always” leave a tip for wait and service staff , with those aged over 55 are the most likely

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