Travel

Caravan parks and campsites to open in England on July 4 with strict new rules

When lockdown restrictions ease next month, campsite and caravan owners will reopen their sites to holidaymakers desperate for a night away from their own home this summer

Brit holidaymakers in Benidorm ordered to wear face masks on beach

Brits on holiday in Benidorm will have to wear face masks for a stroll along the shoreline in a bid to stop the coronavirus spreading in Spain, officials have announced

EasyJet apologises for describing Italy holiday spot as 'land of mafia and earthquakes'

The budget airline has withdrawn its "offensive" description about Lamezia in the Calabria region which it was using to promote the stunning Italian province before it caused outrage on social media

Hotels and B&Bs to open in England on July 4 with strict new rules

Desperate holidaymakers can start planning their summer staycation from today as hotel and B&Bs will finally reopen next month, the Prime Minister announced today

Air bridge plan in jeopardy as European Commission warns UK could face legal challenge

The plan to allow travel between the UK and a small number of low-risk countries could be challenged in court, the European Commission has warned the government

Dr Hilary Jones issues coronavirus holiday warning to millions of Brits

Speaking on the Lorraine show Dr Hilary warned people that holidays to destinations including Spain, Greece and Italy were not 'totally risk free' and that precautions needed to be taken

Inside Ryanair's first flight to Spain with toilet escorts, face masks and tears

Mirror man Paul Byrne joins the first Brits flying out to Spain for a holiday after the country reopened its borders to tourists after the coronavirus pandemic

Holidays Plane passengers in economy could lie flat in new double-decker seat design

Flying in economy has always been an unpleasant experience but this new seat design could revolutionise air travel by allowing all passengers to lie down during flights

Ryanair launch flash summer holiday flight sale with seats from £8.99

The sale comes after the low-cost airline restarted flights early on Sunday to Spain as the first Brits arrived on holiday when borders reopened following the coronaviurs pandemic

Caravan parks and campsites with shared facilities 'may have to wait longer to reopen'

As lockdown restrictions are set to ease next month, campsite and caravan owners are concerned they might not be able to reopen due to the shared facilities on sites

TUI holiday clue confirming countries UK will air bridge with for quarantine-free travel

TUI has announced it will be restarting holidays to Spain and Greece in July after being involved in government talks with countries about quarantine-free travel

Brits on holiday in Turkey face £100 fine if caught not wearing face masks

Visitors have to wear face coverings in public or face a fine as part of strict ongoing measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic as lockdown restrictions ease

Foreign Office issues major holiday travel advice warning to Brits

The warning comes as the first Brits flew out to Spain on Sunday after the country reopened its borders to tourists for the first time since the coronavirus panademic

Spain weather warning: Brits arriving on holiday swelter in 100-degree heatwave

Travellers jetting off for a holiday in Spain after the country reopened its borders to Brits and dropped its quarantine measures are set to enjoy 100-degree heat

Billionaires Inside Monaco - playground of the super rich where a third of residents are millionaires

Suites at 35K a night, pals with the prince, the tricky decision of which supercar to take for a spin - what it's like to be one of the mega rich in Monaco

Ryanair send grieving widow holiday flight refund voucher in dead husband's name

Distraught Janis McKay has been forced to wait month for her refund and when it came it was sent to her husband, Marcus, who had passed away weeks before their holiday to Malta

UK's 'air bridges' plan set to involve less than 12 countries and announced in days

Spain, Portugal and Greece are among countries having talks with the government about providing quarantine-free travel for Brits hoping for a summer holiday

Brits can travel to Spain without needing any quarantine from tomorrow

British tourists will be able to freely travel to Spain for their summer holidays this year - but they may still need to quarantine for two weeks when they arrive back in the UK

Hotels and B&Bs to 'reopen from July 4' as Brits given staycation holiday boost

Boris Johnson is reportedly poised to announce hotels and bed and breakfasts can re-open on July 4 alongside pubs, restaurants and hairdressers, giving a much-needed boost to the tourism industry

Underwater 'ghost village' frozen in time set to resurface and you can visit

The beautiful village of Fabbriche di Careggine was 'lost forever' when it was flooded to create the artificially made Lake Vagli, but beneath the water the village's stone buildings, cemetery, bridge and church all incredibly remain in tact

How one-metre rule will affect travel, pubs, schools, shopping, sport and travel

Boris Johnson plans to end the 'big national lockdown' and halve the social distancing measures this week - but what does it mean for getting a pint, or even a holiday?

Family transform their bedroom into a hotel to ease coronavirus lockdown boredom

The O'Farrell-Duerden family love to travel around the UK but have been stuck at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic

UK holiday 'air bridges' with Spain, France and Greece to 'be in place by July 4'

Coronavirus The Government is set to reveal a list of countries, likely to include Portugal, Spain, France and Greece, where Brits will be able to travel without having to quarantine as soon as July 4

TUI make huge holiday change affecting millions of customers and where they can go

EXCLUSIVE: The UK's biggest tour operator will only be offering quarantine-free holidays - meaning holidaymakers may only be able to travel to countries that have an agreed "air bridge" with the UK

Ryanair flights restart early in huge news for holidaymakers

The low-cost airline will fly into Spain on Sunday as the country opens its borders and finally welcomes back tourists after the coronavirus pandemic caused global travel chaos

Party boats banned in Magaluf and Ibiza and bars to shut at 10pm in major crackdown

Island leaders were already planning a major crackdown in certain holiday hotspots before the outbreak of COVID-19 in a bid to control "drunken" or "tourism of excesses"

Holidays Incredible interactive coronavirus map helps you plan your summer holiday safely

The map and app created by the European Commission shows the key information for holiday hotspots like Spain, Greece, Turkey and Italy in order to make it easier for travellers looking to go abroad this summer

UK airport to trial coronavirus testing in 'game-changing' bid to end quarantine rule

It's hoped the two-week trial could eventually lead to Brits who test negative after returning to the UK from holiday being able to avoid being quarantined

Brits will be able to holiday in Spain - if they pass three tests on arrival

Travellers arriving in Spain from Sunday will face three health checks upon arrival and may be seen by a doctor if they fail any of them, the government announced today

New hope for UK summer holidays as overnight stays allowed 'within weeks'

A staycation could soon be on the cards after the Health Secretary said he hoped people would be able to take a holiday soon as lockdown restrictions are slowly eased

Foreign holidays 'to restart on July 4 - but with limits on who you can go with'

As travel is expected to resume next month, strict rules will be in place meaning that holidays this year will look very different due to the ongoing restrictions

Spain expects UK air bridge decision within 'hours'

Millions of Brits hoping for holidays to Spain have got their fingers crossed that it's good news and they are able to travel when UK lockdown restrictions ease

Popular beach brings in strict bucket and spade rule that will limit kids' fun

As it prepares to open its borders next Monday to allow Brits to visit, Spain's beaches are looking very different places from what we are used to with strict new rules in some areas

Holidays All the countries that won't quarantine you when visiting for a summer holiday

Whilst people entering the UK will face two weeks of isolation from next Monday, other countries have dropped quarantine rules as they relax lockdown restrictions

Brits will be able to holiday in Spain - if they pass three tests on arrival

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Hotel chain lets you pay what you want to stay on holiday in Spain, Portugal and Tenerife

The Live Hotels offer is available for holiday stays in July in specific establishments in the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Portugal and the Dominican Republic as Spain prepares to open its borders next week

Monster fish which can weigh 2.5 tons and grow 10ft long spotted in Dorset

The fish is often as tall as it is long, and when they swim near the surface their tall dorsal fin can see them mistaken them for sharks

Plane passengers in economy could lie flat in new double-decker seat design

Flying in economy has always been an unpleasant experience but this new seat design could revolutionise air travel by allowing all passengers to lie down during flights

Europe

Holidays Drone lifeguards used on Spanish beaches to save swimmers

The drones will be used on the Costa del Sol to help monitor holidaymakers and will be able to carry up to two life vests to swimmers spotted struggling in the water

Hotel chain lets you pay what you want to stay on holiday in Spain, Portugal and Tenerife

The Live Hotels offer is available for holiday stays in July in specific establishments in the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Portugal and the Dominican Republic as Spain prepares to open its borders next week

Magaluf and Ibiza clubs may stay closed until a coronavirus vaccine is found

Spain is reopening its borders to tourists on June 21 but the government of Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca is indicating that nightspots will have to keep their doors shut for the rest of the year

Government tells Brit holidaymakers not to collect suitcases at airports under new rules

The Department for Transport has issued the new guidance for all UK airlines to follow when it's safe to resume flying in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus at airports

Spain's first foreign tourists to arrive in Mallorca next Monday

Sadly for Brits longing to have a holiday in the sun, the visitors will be from Germany, not the UK, but it will help pave the way for their return once the conditions allow

Cruises

Sailing Cunard cancels cruise ship sailings until November

The luxury firm has scrapped its summer season because of ongoing disrupted travel due to the coronavirus pandemic and warned it will not resume sailings for months

P&O Cruises give major holiday update for customers

P&O Cruises Limited

As a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, one of the UK's biggest cruise lines P&O has announced it is etending the suspension of all trips until mid-October

TUI announces cruise ship holiday changes with one major difference

While many people love going on a cruise to visit lots of ports and explore, this won't be possible in the post-pandemic world, CEO Friedrich Joussen has explained

Carnival plans to restart cruises on some ships in August

More than half a million people were on cruises when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11 and outbreaks began to be reported on Carnival, Royal Caribbean Cruises and MSC Cruises

Royal Caribbean extends offer to let passengers cancel or change cruises for free

Royal Caribbean is letting passengers cancel or change bookings for free amidst the coronavirus pandemic

UK & Ireland

Staycation When will campsites and caravan parks reopen in the UK?

Campsites and caravan parks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will all be able to open this summer, giving hope to Brits looking forward to a staycation

New hotel rules and safety measures for holidays post-coronavirus

Coronavirus Brands and chains around the world are working hard to ramp up their hotel cleaning programmes to reassure guests and boost public confidence in booking a stay

UK airport trials pre-booked security time slot to prevent long passenger queues

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has launched the trial in a bid to make flying safer and “help restore confidence in travel” once foreign office travel advice changes

Can you go camping in the UK? Rules under lockdown explained

Campsites and caravan parks will most likely be allowed to open from 4 July - provided they follow strict social distancing rules and regulations

New blow for opening of caravan parks and campsites in England

The British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) has been campaigning for the early reopening of sites across England but the Government insists this will not happen before July 4

USA & Canada

Coronavirus Brits expected to be banned from travelling to America for months

Donald Trump's travel ban affects almost four million Britons who visit the States each year with the vast majority holidaymakers but tens of thousands fly across the Atlantic for business

Enjoy virtual day out at Disneyland and make your own Mickey Mouse Waffles

Enjoy a virtual day out at Disneyland from the comfort of your home with videos of some of their most iconic rides and recipes to recreate some of the parks famous snacks

Inside the lake that's the 'shipwreck capital of Canada' with over 1,000 wrecks

Lake Huron in Canada is famous for its shipwrecks and the Fathom Five National Marine Park where you can visit some of them

Disney's virtual parade is the perfect way to add a touch of magic to your day

Disney's virtual Magic Happens parade includes favourites from Frozen 2, Aladdin, Moana and the Princess and the Frog

Oregon's Painted Hills where rocks change colour need to be on your bucket list

Oregon's Painted Hills are the stuff of storybooks - and the rocky landscape regularly changes colour

Benidorm Brits headed to Spain will find Benidorm's beaches roped off to ensure distancing EXCLUSIVE Brits flying to Spain for post lockdown holidays will be met with miles of empty sands, will be expected to wear face coverings on the promenade and stick to social distancing rules

When will campsites and caravan parks reopen in the UK?

Staycation Campsites and caravan parks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will all be able to open this summer, giving hope to Brits looking forward to a staycation

Haven, Butlins, Centre Parcs announce when they will open and strict new rules

Caravans As caravan and campsites will reopen on July 4, people can finally enjoy a summer holiday staycation in England after months of being stuck at home indoors on lockdown

Brit holidaymakers in Benidorm ordered to wear face masks on beach

Holidays Brits on holiday in Benidorm will have to wear face masks for a stroll along the shoreline in a bid to stop the coronavirus spreading in Spain, officials have announced

Caravan Club confirm full list of campsites opening on July 4 in England

Motorhomes The organisation, now known as the Caravan and Motorhome Club, is planning a phased reopening in England and Scotland following the government's hospitality announcement

Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio throws lavish birthday bash as girlfriend Camila Morrone turns 23 Leo, 45, and his love Camila spent her special day on board a lavish yacht with a handful of close friends and family as they celebrated her 23rd birthday

Fans think Princess Charlotte looks exactly like another royal in latest photos

Princess Charlotte The royal family released a series of new photos to celebrate both Father's Day and Prince William's birthday - and many fans pointed out Princess Charlotte's striking resemblance to another royal

Bruce Willis' split from Demi Moore 'was hastened by his urge to have sex'

Bruce Willis When Demi Moore and Bruce Willis split in 1998, it was the break-up event of Hollywood but away from the official reason there were thoughts that infidelity may have been involved

Reality star alerted to cancer after viewer spots lump during TV appearance

Cancer Bree Amer, who starred on Big Brother Australia, discovered she had thyroid cancer after a viewer spotted a worrying sign during a TV appearance and spent a year trying to contact her

Sarah Jessica Parker, 55, looks incredible in black swimwear on beach trip with husband

Sex and the City The Sex and The City actress, 55, showed off her enviable beach bod as she headed to the Hamptons with husband of 23 years Matthew Broderick, 58

Sharks Man filmed grabbing shark from ocean and holding jaws wide open for photo Incredible footage shows the man hauling the animal out of the water at Delaware's Cape Henlopen State Park Beach as shocked onlookers couldn't believe what they were watching

Nicola McLean on competitive WAG world that put Coleen and Rebekah at loggerheads

Nicola McLean Nicola, who is married to footballer Tom Williams, has lifted the lid on the often bitchy and competitive world that footballers' wives and girlfriends live in as she waded in on the Wagatha Christie war

Chelsea transfer round-up - Blues eye double Bundesliga swoop with Kai Havertz talks

Chelsea FC Chelsea have already added Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner but Frank Lampard is eyeing more reinforcements with Bundesliga starlet Kai Havertz linked with a Stamford Bridge switch

Gareth Thomas admits raising HIV awareness surpasses his rugby achievements

Gareth Thomas Gareth Thomas enjoyed a hugely success career as a player but is proudest of his achievements since retiring as he continues to raise awareness around HIV

Jesy Nelson revolted by Little Mix bandmate Perrie Edwards' wine drinking antics

Jesy Nelson Jesy disapproves of wine, preferring a classic cocktail, and lifted the lid on Little Mix's drinking habits during a edition of the Steths, Drugs & Rock ’n’ Roll podcast