IT’S hard to describe the emotions that hit me as I set eyes on the rugged coastline and emerald-green landscape of Canada’s east coast for the first time. Nova Scotia is the ancestral home of the Mi’Kmaq people and the homeland of my wonderful grandmother Eileen, who passed away when I was… Stunning road trip … Read more
COMMUTERS face a travel nightmare before Christmas as Scotrail bosses struggle to convince drivers to accept overtime on days off. The nationalised train operator expects weekend cancellations due to staff shortages in spite of a recruitment drive and wage rises. 2 Cancellations are likely across… ScotRail braced for fresh cancellations as driver shortage continues …C0NTINUE … Read more
CHRISTMAS is always hectic, often stressful and there will certainly be an over- indulgence of cake and chocolates. So welcome in 2025 by chilling out on a luxurious spa day or wonderful wellness break. 11 Welcome in 2025 by chilling out on a luxurious spa day or wonderful wellness breakCredit:… Ten spa holidays in the … Read more
LOOKING for a last-minute Christmas pressie for someone who loves travel? Sophie Swietochowski has some great suggestions for jet-setting loved ones, from stocking fillers to blow-out gifts that are sure to get you on the nice list. 4 Wine lovers will relish a two-hour e-bike experience in… The 15 last-minute travel gifts that you can … Read more
DISNEYLAND Paris has a hidden Deadpool and Wolverine bar that not many people know about. This secret speakeasy can be found in the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris and even the name is fun – the 4th Wall at the Broom Room. 6 Disneyland Paris has a secret … Read more
THE Scottish Government has been urged to reduce the cost of rail travel after a price comparison found it was cheaper to fly from Edinburgh to London than commute to Glasgow by train. Research by Scottish Labour found a return flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted could cost as little as… Flights to London from … Read more
A VILLAGE in Kent is the only place in the UK to have featured in the world’s best vineyard list. Gusbourne, in Appledore near Ashford, made the top 50 in this year’s World’s Best Vineyards 2024 list. 4 A tiny English village is home to one of the world’s best vineyardsCredit: Alamy 4 Gusbourne, in… … Read more
A PLANNED strike over Christmas and New Year by fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport has been called off, their employer has said. Unite the union announced last week that tanker drivers from plane refuelling-firm North Air would start a 19-day strike on December 18. 3 A planned strike over… Edinburgh Airport Christmas strikes called … Read more
A LUXURY Scottish hotel loved by A-list celebs has been named one of the best in the world. The Fife Arms in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, featured in Conde Nast’s Gold List 2025, where their editors share their favourite places to stay across the globe. 7 The Fife Arms has been named one of the best… Luxurious … Read more
HERE is a little-known way to ensure you always avoid being “catfished” by fancy hotels before booking a holiday. Travel expert, Bryony Deery, 32, says holidaymakers shouldn’t trust everything they see on social media – but reveals how to use it to your advantage. 2 A travel expert says she finds… Little-known way to always … Read more