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A SEASIDE theme park in the UK with the country's tallest rollercoaster is reopening next week. Opening its doors from March 18, Blackpool Pleasure Beach also has amazing views of the nearby seaside. 2Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be…

A WOMAN who forked out £50 for fish and chips has said she only ordered it because it was the cheapest thing on the menu. Sharon Heppenstall was travelling the NC500 with her sister Sue when they stopped at the Kylesku Hotel in Sutherland.…

The Greater Phoenix area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is renowned for its year-round sunshine, rich cultural experiences, and staggering natural landscapes, from scenic mountain preserves to the stunning Sonoran Desert. Discover…

BRITISH holidaymakers were basking in a Costa winter heatwave as Storm Larisa sparked chaos in the UK. Bare-chested tourists downed pints of lager in Benidorm under sun and blue skies as others packed the beaches with temperatures reaching…

A CREEPY abandoned theme park is set to be given a new lease of life after it closed its doors to the public in August 2005. The land and its rides have been left untouched for more than 17 years, but will soon be replaced by a sports…

HOLS giant TUI is heating things up for Scots this winter by adding new flights to hotspots from Glasgow, as part of a massive expansion. There will be a weekly flight to Sal in the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of Africa and two…

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailA union boss in the US has said a discussion about whether flight attendants should be issued with tasers needs to happen…

PASSENGERS have been warned to make sure their bags fit airline sizes, with some cracking down on those trying to bring bigger suitcases on board. People often try to be clever or crafty when flying, to avoid paying extra for their hand…

A PASSENGER has revealed the £15 bag they swear by for avoiding luggage costs - and even Ryanair has backed it. Avoiding excess baggage fees is one great way to keep holiday costs down, but it can be difficult, especially on budget airlines…

FAMILIES still looking for Easter staycations are in luck, as Parkdean Resorts has just launched a flash sale with 10 per cent off all stays. The cheap breaks start from £129 per stay, which works out at just £7pp a night when sharing with…