Holidays & Travel

Ryanair's new summer route from Exeter to Palma de Mallorca takes off

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (02 May) saw the first flight of its new summer ’24 route to Palma de Mallorca take-off from Exeter Airport.

This exciting new Ryanair route will operate four times per week as part of Ryanair’s record summer ’24 schedule, providing customers with even more choice at the lowest fares.

Palma is just one of 4 routes that Ryanair will operate to/from Exeter Airport this summer, alongside sunny favourites Alicante, Faro, and Malaga.

Ryanair’s full Exeter summer ’24 schedule is available to book now on ryanair.com .

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How to travel safely this summer

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 07/07/2021 - 9:47pm

The summer holiday season is upon us and many are planning to either travel abroad to enjoy some beach and sun. But with many popular destinations putting a differing restriction you will need to plan your trip carefully and navigate through the complex entry requirements.

Pick a destination

The first obvious thing to plan is to pick a destination, some destinations would not allow you into their country if you come from certain red-list countries. So the best advice is check the entry requirement for your chosen destination, gov.uk is a good place to start. Countries...

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South Devon’s Cofton Holidays scoops title for best caravan and camping facilities at national Staycation Awards

Devon’s multi award-winning Cofton Holidays which is experiencing the busiest summer in its history, with occupancy rates running at 98%, up 8% on 2019, has been named the UK’s Best Caravan/Campsite at the prestigious iTravel Staycation Awards 2020/21.

Having been shortlisted in more categories than any other tourism business in the UK, the team at Cofton attended the virtual Staycation Awards, held to celebrate the cream of the crop within the tourism sector.

After receiving more than 1,000 nominations and entries across 14 fiercely competitive categories., the virtual...

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8 Tips to Conquer Camping

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 12:36pm

Camping offers families a way to get away from the hustle of a big city. However, it can seem overwhelming if you have never camped before. Everyone must start somewhere, and expert campers are a great resource of information and funny mishaps to avoid. You may need to learn some things the hard way, but tips and tricks reduce the surprises.

Tip 1 – Know Your Gear

The worst thing you can do is wait until you get to your campsite to test new gear. Tents set up differently, so always take the time to get to know your gear. Whenever you get new equipment, whether it is lanterns,...

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Travel advice ahead of Devon County Show 

Drivers planning to use the M5 near Exeter are advised to plan their journeys ahead of this weekend’s three-day Devon County Show at the Westpoint Showground.

The show, to be held on 2/3/4 July, is expected to attract up to 80,000 people over the three days at the Clyst St Mary venue near Exeter, with increased traffic anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter.

Congestion has previously occurred during the morning influx to the show, particularly the M5 northbound between junctions 31 and 30...

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The best hotels in paradise

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 06/28/2021 - 10:30am

Are you thinking of taking a well-deserved holiday somewhere paradisiacal in the Caribbean? Have you ever thought of getting away from the world and losing yourself among white sandy beaches, crystal clear and warm water, with fish swimming all around you?

How about wrapping yourself around the comfortable blankets of the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico ? Yes, we all agree this can be a really tempting offer. We believe that after all these hard times, there’s never been a better time to take a relaxing holyday that today. This will help our mind and bodies health and...

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Forbidden and forgotten spots around Beijing

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:07pm

Beijing, a city that has been the heart of Chinese history for centuries, is a place of change that is rapidly transforming itself into the 21st century. There is so much to see and do in the city that it is hard to decide where to start.

Here is a list of some of the most popular tourist attractions in Beijing, China that has fascinated tourists from all over the world.

The Great Wall of China

It is very rare that you will see one of the most popular wonders in the world during your trip. Originally built to keep invading Mongolian forces at bay, the Great Wall...

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Flexi Season tickets now available for South Western Railway customers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 06/21/2021 - 5:29pm
New Flexi Season ticket is available to buy from today and can be used from 28 June

South Western Railway (SWR) customers who split their time between home and the office are set to save money and enjoy more flexible travel thanks to a new ticketing product which is available to buy from today.

The new Flexi Season ticket will replace SWR’s Carnet tickets and enable customers to travel on any eight days in a 28-day period. From Monday 28 June, customers will be able to enjoy unlimited travel between the same two stations on their chosen days, with the product being valid across...

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New Devon holiday resort will bring California to the West Country

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/14/2021 - 12:21pm

Bookings are now being taken for the newly refurbished Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa, a stunning 80-acre holiday destination that is set to be one of the most desirable leisure locations in the UK.

Currently in development following major planning permission being secured, and set to open to its first guests in Autumn 2021, the exclusive Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa will be home to a selection of high-end holiday accommodation, carefully nestled around its 17 lakes to create one of the most beautiful escapes in the country.

Exclusive Accommodation at Clawford Lakes...

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Manistee Hiawatha Forest - The marvels of non-pollution

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 06/05/2021 - 6:19am

The Manistee Hiawatha National Forest is overwhelmingly green, breathtakingly beautiful and makes sense, the way it moves in quiet synchronous music.

The beauty of pure nature

The forest never wonders what's next, or how, or when change will come. Nature has its way here. There are no clocks clanging your very existence, or ticking out the cadence of your life. Time moves differently in the forest.

Serenity & Nature

Rivers run rampantly throughout the forest, feeding small lakes, echoing freshwater springs. All you can hear is birds, squirrels, and...

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The Devon Coast has one of the most EV-friendly road trip routes in the UK

It’s likely that this summer will largely be spent in the UK, so what better way to make the most of it than packing up the car and heading for some of the beautiful scenery the British Isles has to offer?

Based on recent figures, it is also likely that many will be loading up the Sat Nav ahead of their journey in an electric vehicle (EV). Official government figures from the start of 2021 put over 150,000 zero-emission battery electric vehicles on the UK's roads - an increase of almost 100,000 since 2019. Plug-in hybrid and range-extended electric vehicles have also seen a...

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