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I think my choice will be Phaic Tăn, “a country” somewhere in Asia which has a capital city on the Pong River called Bumpattabumpah

There wasn’t much of interest to us ordinary mortals in the budget delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today.

Readers know that –subject to life following the British government’s timetable – we can fly again as from May 17th. But should we travel that early?

Leisure travel might bring more pressure on weekend services and we might have to get used crowded services again. Why should we?

On St David’s Day of all days, one of Wales’s heritage railways – Llangollen Railway –have had to appoint receivers.

This year there will be no village hall get-together, no outside events, no theatre, no choirs rehearsing for eisteddfods or concert performances. What there is will be online.

I have been a little surprised at the destinations that seem to be topping the lists of travel agency and tour operator bookings.

Four people from Middlesbrough that tried to defraud  Jet2holidays (click on the link to see images of the four enjoying their holiday) by claiming compensation due to gastric illnesses have been sent to prison by the courts. Christopher Byng (38), Barbara Byng (64), Linda Lane (36) and Anthony Byng (66),  were convicted of contempt of court at Teesside Combined Court today  after admitting to submitting false gastric illness claims which could have resulted in them getting a pay-out of tens of thousands of pounds, including
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It is planned to open up the waterfront in Penzance and to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists whilst also encouraging green transport.

How to re-start cruising has been vexing the cruise companies for months.

That was the comment by the CEO of the company that owns Hoseasons after the announcement of the four part roadmap out of lockdown.

May be it is time our Competition and Markets Authority looked at whether there is confusion in the UK?

The fourth step which is scheduled to commence around the 21st June is a lifting of international travel restrictions.

In addition a few well-chosen fines or prosecutions would remind the industry that travel for holiday purposes is still banned.

As the Sunday People put it in its headline today, “Free by Summer.”

It has been confirmed that the Greek and UK governments have been talking about a travel bubble or corridor between the two nations.

Measuring over 30 metres high and 20 metres wide , the wheel will be situated within the grounds of the Clacton Pavilion with views across the seafront and the town.

What does come through though is that the traditional places -Spain, Greece and Portugal – are getting bookings over other destination despite our inability to travel.

With all this to attract staycationers, weekenders and day-trippers, what does the phrase “The Great Sussex Way” suggest to you?

She told people not to book Easter holidays saying that it was highly unlikely to use her words that hotels or self-catering places would be allowed to open.

Entry into Thailand will require visitors to present proof of COVID-19 vaccinations (both doses) plus any other visa requirements.

Last year saw an eruption in interest for campervan (and caravan) holidays as staycations boomed not just in the Uk but throughout Europe.

In the future lastminute.com customers will remember and when it comes time to book again they may be a bit reluctant to book and part cash with it.

Is what the minister really saying is that she sees less demand for airport expansion?

In this current time when staycations are booming, jersey has all the benefits of a staycation but it is different.

The super-fan promotion is the first part of the recovery plan that the tourist authority is implementing to try and keep Hong Kong in the minds of potential visitors

W had warnings and conflicting thoughts yesterday but no answers. For that we have to impatiently wait another eleven days.

One single world-wide accepted solution is what the travel industry, airlines, and governments should want.