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The 'utopian' £13m project in major capital city - visitors say 'avoid it!'

It is a familiar scenario; a large housing estate on the city outskirts is built in hopes of a better future for those in need of social housing. Then, it gradually falls into despair - crippled by...

I visited Paris' main attractions in under 12 hours — one was completely overrated

I visited Paris for the first time and saw all the tourist attractions in under 12 hours (Image: Shania King-Soyza)When someone says you only need one day in Paris, believe them. With sturdy legs and...

Inside Bond legend Sean Connery's former home as it goes on market for £20m

A sprawling French Villa which was once home to iconic actor Sean Connery has landed on the market for £20million. Located in the South of France with views of Nice and the glittering Mediterranean...

Why Prince William and Harry’s Star Wars cameo was cut – and it’s not what you think

As fans across the galaxy celebrate Star Wars Day on Sunday, May 4, royal watchers are still reeling from a scene that never made it into one of the franchise’s most successful films — and it...

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair passengers still stranded after power outage

Thousands of Brits are stuck in Spain following a power outage in the Iberian Peninsula yesterday.Spain, France and Portugal experienced major problems to traffic signals, railways and airports, with...

Donald Trump's first 100 days show that he's huge threat to Nigel Farage

Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s defeated Conservative leader, is cursing Donald Trump. He was dead cert to become Prime Minister just a few weeks ago, with a massive 20-point lead in the polls. Even...

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage44 minutes agoGabriela PomeroyBBC NewsReutersA sweeping power outage left millions of people in Spain, Portugal and...

Tina Knowles: I worry about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's fame impacting their kids

I worry about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's fame impacting their kids, says Tina Knowles2 hours agoNoor NanjiCulture reporter•@NoorNanjiGetty ImagesBeyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the world's most famous...

'Beautiful' European holiday destination is the worst country for pickpockets – not Spain

Spanish hotspots like Barcelona experience high levels of pickpocketing due to the sheer number of tourists, and it’s considered the biggest crime problem in the city. Sly pickpockets operating in...

'I can't keep up' - Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed

'I can't keep up' - Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed2 hours agoNatalie ShermanBBC NewsReporting fromNew York, New YorkBBCWhen his camera stopped working on his iPhone...

Urgent tourist alert as major storm hits Canary Islands sparking flight chaos

Storm Olivier to the north of Lanzarote has forced air traffic to request changes in course to avoid these adverse weather areas.Air traffic controllers reported this morning: "Our job in these...

The world's skinniest skyscraper is a 1,428ft with a £85m penthouse apartment

A sprawling penthouse atop Manhattan’s Steinway Tower — considered the world’s skinniest skyscraper — has been listed for $110 million (£85.3 million), marking one of the most exclusive and...

Cruise passengers should book cheaper cabin rooms for 1 important reason

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world, offering 2,805 staterooms. The enormous cruiser can hold 5,610 passengers at double occupancy or a maximum of 7,600...

'I'm a travel expert - I don't get on a cruise without these tiny lifesavers'

Travelling by cruise ship is one of the most pleasant ways to see the world and make new friends. As opposed to coach tours, cruising is far more relaxing and doesn't involve having to unpack and...

One pricey mistake that many first-time cruise goers come to ‘regret’

Many people dream of boarding a cruise ship. With pretty much everything onboard free or already paid for, you can sit back and enjoy the sun and sea without stressing about your wallet....

'I've been on 29 cruises and I saw people make this big mistake on new ship'

A cruise expert has revealed one common mistake that she recently saw onboard a new ship. Jenna DeLaurentis, who has been on a whopping 29 cruise holidays, recently tried out Carnival's newest ship...

Foreign Office travel advice for Thailand after Bangkok hit by earthquake

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an updated travel advisory for Thailand following a 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, which sent strong tremors across...