Hotel guest warned of £2,500 fine for opening curtains
A journalist staying at Blackpool FC's stadium hotel was told he could be fined £2,500 for opening his curtains during a match. Discover the bizarre rule and the club's explanation.
A journalist staying at Blackpool FC's stadium hotel was told he could be fined £2,500 for opening his curtains during a match. Discover the bizarre rule and the club's explanation.
Explore the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Arctic Norway, rebuilt from snow and ice each winter. Discover its ice sculptures, sub-zero rooms, and unique Arctic tourism experience. Plan your stay now.
Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, plans to sell 43 acres of public land to a spirits giant for a new Crown Royal facility. Critics call it a 'sweetheart deal'. Read the full investigation.
A six-acre field near Fareham, which floods for most of the year, is on the market for £250,000. Viewing requires wellies. Discover this unique Hampshire property opportunity.
The Apex Legends Winter Wipeout update is live, introducing hoverboards, major changes to Octane, Crypto, and Newcastle, and new Wildcards. Get all the details here.
The Apex Legends Winter Wipeout event launches January 6, 2026, introducing hoverboards, legend overhauls, and exclusive winter skins. Get all the dates and new features here.
Sir Andy Murray's five-star Cromlix House Hotel near Dunblane reports a £193,379 profit for the year, a major turnaround from previous losses. The hotel is now closed for a significant refurbishment.
Discover the Kimpton Blythswood Square, Glasgow's only five-star hotel, featuring a unique spa with Scotland's first snow room, luxury borrowables, and a top seafood restaurant. Plan your city escape.
Last-minute New Year's Eve hotel bookings face price hikes over 190%. Secure your stay a year in advance to save hundreds. Plan ahead to avoid panic pricing.
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
A travel journalist reviews her stay at WC by The Beautique Hotels in Lisbon, a four-star boutique hotel with a full bathroom theme and staff in sleepwear. Find out if the quirky concept works.
A former hotel receptionist shares the insider secrets on how to get a free room upgrade and the one question that annoys staff. Learn the best time to ask.
A major fire broke out at a Glasgow hotel, forcing 120 people to evacuate. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates and safety information.
Andy and Kim Murray's five-star Cromlix Hotel will temporarily close from January 4 for a major renovation, adding new restaurants and a wellness facility. Reopening is scheduled for May 2026.
A journalist reviews Zedwell's capsule 'Cocoons' in Piccadilly Circus, starting at £35.82 a night. Is this the future of budget London accommodation or a claustrophobic nightmare?
Emergency services are tackling a major blaze at the Imperial Hotel in Hove. Guests evacuated, public urged to avoid the area. Latest updates.
A travel journalist reveals the grim hotel room discovery that led to a vital pre-use check. Learn the simple step to ensure your mug is clean.
We review the newly refurbished Mar Hall Hotel near Glasgow, a £20m resort voted among Europe's top 20 by Condé Nast readers. Discover its Scottish luxury, dining, and spa.
Aussie singer G Flip sparks a viral debate after revealing why they remove hotel bedspreads and decorative pillows. Former cleaners confirm the dirty truth. Read the full story and see what other travellers do.
Discover the Ace Hotel & Swim Club on Athens' Riviera. Our review covers its 1970s-chic pool, design-led rooms, and vibrant cafe culture, perfect for remote workers and style-conscious travellers.
Discover Hotel Pelirocco in Brighton, the UK's coolest city. This unique boutique hotel offers 19 wildly themed rooms, a vibrant bar, and a very playful room service menu for an unforgettable stay.
The historic former US embassy in London's Mayfair, transformed into The Chancery Rosewood hotel after a £1bn renovation, has been ranked the world's best new luxury hotel. Discover the opulent suites, rooftop bar, and mixed reviews.
Apex Legends' Merry Mayhem event begins December 16, transforming Olympus with snow and adding guarded airdrops with Mythic weapons. Discover all the festive changes and new Wildcards.
Swiss hotel chain Mövenpick will open its first UK property in Hampshire in late 2027, featuring its famous daily 'Chocolate Hour'. Bookings for the 400-acre resort are now open.
A 13-year-old girl has died after falling from the fifth floor of a derelict hotel in Santa Cruz, Tenerife. The incident highlights the dangers of abandoned buildings in tourist areas.
A historic Scottish hotel, once a stopover for The Beatles, has been bought for a multi-million-pound restoration. The Roman Camp Hotel in Callander will reopen as Thackray House in 2026.
A 14th-generation Massachusetts farm, run by an L.L. Bean descendant, fights to survive. A local land trust blocks expansion onto conserved land, sparking a legal battle and fears of a community food desert.
A Chinese national was wounded by a land mine while allegedly crossing illegally from Cambodia into Thailand, reigniting a dispute between the nations over new mine placements. Read the full report.
Discover Calcot & Spa, a luxury family-friendly hotel in the Cotswolds offering free childcare, a stunning spa, and sustainability focus. Your perfect winter getaway awaits.