Travel

Hula reflects the role of movement and chant in Hawaiian storytelling and shared cultural life, writes Dorimalia Waiau. Credit: Luke H. Gordon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
4 April 2026

Hula in Hawaii: Inside the Merrie Monarch Festival
Each spring in Hawaii, the Merrie Monarch Festival brings communities together through the island’s national dance. Female First’s travel and culture writer Dorimalia Waiau reveals how we can all take ...

Uber’s Blacklane deal signals a major move into premium chauffeur services worldwide
3 April 2026

Uber expands into luxury travel with Blacklane acquisition
Uber is set to acquire chauffeur service Blacklane as it expands into the premium travel market. Uber confirmed it has agreed to buy Blacklane, a Berlin-based service operating in more than ...

Britons are urged to limit travel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid ongoing threats and flight disruptions
2 April 2026

British holidaymakers advised against non-essential travel to UAE
Britons have been urged to reconsider non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid continued regional instability and threats from Iran. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) ...

Long border queues from the new EU Entry/Exit System are delaying flights for passengers
1 April 2026

Long EU border queues causing major disruption for travellers
EU travellers risk missing flights due to long queues at new border checks, experts warn. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES), introduced last October, has caused major delays at airports for non-EU ...

European lawmakers tackling overtourism
31 March 2026

European lawmakers back plan to tackle overtourism
Lawmakers in the European Parliament are backing a plan to reshape tourism across the EU. The Transport and Tourism (TRAN) committee has approved a proposal this month which is intended to ...

Thousands of Brits face busy airports and stricter security this Easter
30 March 2026

EasyJet warns of Easter travel chaos as thousands of British holidaymakers head to busy airports
Thousands of Brits are expected to hit the skies this Easter, and Bristol Airport is warning travellers to prepare for busy terminals. EasyJet predicts its busiest Easter yet, with nearly 30,000 ...

Fans will miss two iconic attractions as Disneyland carries out spring refurbishments
27 March 2026

Disneyland to close Pirates of the Caribbean ride and Blue Bayou for refurbishment
Two of Disneyland California’s most popular attractions will temporarily close this spring for renovations. Starting May 4, the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean ride and the adjacent Blue Bayou Restaurant will ...

EasyJet is giving passengers more leg room from 2028
26 March 2026

EasyJet to give passengers extra legroom
EasyJet is introducing new seats which will up to two inches of extra legroom. The budget carrier is investing in new Kestrel seats - produced by UK-based manufacturer Mirus - which ...

Women travellers
25 March 2026

These are the reasons why girls’ trips have become so popular
It is becoming increasingly common for groups of female friends to organize trips in advance, sharing expenses and looking for a real way to disconnect from routine. This is not ...

Flight cancellations and rising tensions threaten Easter holiday plans
25 March 2026

Brits face Easter travel disruption as flights cancelled amid war in Middle East
British travellers face disruption to their Easter plans as flights to popular destinations including Dubai, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus are cancelled or delayed amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The ...

New slimline seats provide more legroom but cannot be reclined
24 March 2026

EasyJet to introduce slimline seats with extra legroom
EasyJet will fit hundreds of new planes with slimline economy seats offering passengers two extra inches of legroom. From 2028, Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft in the airline’s fleet will ...

An outrigger canoe crew paddles in rhythm along Hawaii’s coastline to celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day. Credit: Paul Buijs/Pexels
23 March 2026

Prince Kūhiō Day: What the Rhythm of a Hawaiian Canoe Can Teach Us About Moving Together
March 26 marks Prince Kūhiō Day across Hawaii — a celebration of the “Citizen Prince” and the nation he served. Along the shoreline, that spirit of community is captured in ...

Chester’s historic Grosvenor Hotel will close later this year, ending an era that included Paul Hollywood as head baker.
20 March 2026

Chester’s iconic Grosvenor Hotel to close after 150 years - where Bake Off's Paul Hollywood once worked as head baker
Chester’s iconic Grosvenor Hotel - once home to Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood during his tenure as head baker - is set to close by the end ...

Kefalonia offers authentic Greek charm without the high prices of Kos or Santorini
20 March 2026

Opa! Kefalonia revealed as the cheapest Greek island for British travellers
Kefalonia has emerged as the most affordable Greek island for UK tourists. While many holidaymakers associate a Greek holiday with expensive hotspots such as Mykonos or Santorini, Kefalonia offers the ...

Italy
19 March 2026

I Took My Cat on Holiday Around Italy — She Became Famous and Changed My Life
I used to measure my life in global fashion strategies and conservation milestones. As a Wharton MBA shaping the direction of houses like Gucci and Benetton, and later as the ...

Holidaymakers turn from Dubai to Spain as tensions rise
18 March 2026

Holidaymakers turn from Dubai to Spain as Middle East tensions rise
British holidaymakers are switching their Easter travel plans away from Dubai and the Middle East as regional tensions prompt a surge in demand for European destinations. Travel companies have reported a ...

Eygpt Nile image courtesy Diego-F-Parra pexels
18 March 2026

Desert or Delta? How to Decide Between a Red Sea or Nile Valley Holiday
Egypt holds two very different worlds within one border. On one side, you have ancient temples, royal tombs, and a river that gave birth to one of history's greatest civilisations. ...

Emirates is operating flights on a limited schedule following drone strike in Dubai International Airport
17 March 2026

Emirates resumes flights after Dubai International Airport closes briefly following drone strike
Emirates has issued a travel update for UK passengers following a temporary closure of Dubai International Airport after a drone strike hit a fuel tank in the United Arab Emirates. The ...

Japan travel expert says tourists should consider alternative locations to enjoy cherry blossom season without crowds
16 March 2026

In full bloom: Local resident reveals how to enjoy cherry blossom season in Japan minus the crowds
Japanese local reveals how to enjoy cherry blossom season without the crowds. Cherry blossom season draws millions to Japan every spring. But one travel expert says visitors can still experience the ...

Mekong River
13 March 2026

What Makes Private, Small-Group Excursions Along the Mekong So Memorable
The Mekong carries stories shaped by ancient kingdoms, riverfront settlements, and timeless customs. Its steady flow draws travelers toward vivid landscapes, intricate traditions, and quiet moments that unfold along its ...

The budget airline has introduced a new London–Paris connection from Stansted
13 March 2026

Passport to Paris: EasyJet launches new London-Paris route from Stanstead
Budget airline easyJet has launched a new direct route connecting London and Paris. The twice-weekly service links London Stansted Airport with Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and is expected to attract ...

British holidaymakers cancel Cyprus trips after nearby drone strike
12 March 2026

Drone strike near British military base in Cyprus drives holiday cancellations
British travellers are cancelling their holidays to Cyprus as war in Iran escalates. A recent drone strike near the British military base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus has prompted a ...

Alton Towers Resort's Hey Duggee rooms
11 March 2026

Alton Towers unveils world-first Hey Duggee hotel rooms
Alton Towers Resort has revealed the world’s first Hey Duggee-themed hotel rooms, giving families a brand-new way to extend their adventures at CBeebies Land from spring 2026. The themed accommodation will ...

Cardboard frames can help travellers pack efficiently and protect belongings under new Ryanair bag rules
10 March 2026

Ryanair passengers advised to carry cardboard in their hand luggage
Ryanair travellers should bring a piece of cardboard in their hand luggage to make the most of the airline’s expanded bag allowance. Since September 2025, passengers flying on a basic ticket ...