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There's nothing better than drinking a cool, refreshing pint – especially during the holidays.After all, when you're in the sun, alcoholic drinks always taste better. One man named Harry attempts to find the cheapest bar in Benidorm, but he thinks he may have found it.When he ordered a pint at the bar, he couldn't get over how reasonable it was. In a candid video, the creator of Tiktok, known as Harry Tockey, said he found a place offering up to around 85p of Spanish pints.The punter could snap a beer for 1 euro and he couldn't believe how cheap it…

Scattered by the Atlantic breezes in the golden sunlight, the Moroccan town of Essauila is a three-hour direct flight from London Stansted with Ryanair. Hovering at a blissful May temperature 25c, this Bohemian coastal gem offers a relaxed escape from the grey British sky. And now, a new cultural centre is rising up on the outskirts of town, set to celebrate everything from Gnaua music to Berber craftsmanship.This June, the town will host the 36th Gunaua and World Musical Festival, depicting indigenous musicians and international artists uniquely collaborating on two major stages, depicting a space in the medina dedicated to…

British tourists are urged to do some checks on their passports before planning their holidays. This increased 7% to £94.50 this month, after obtaining a new passport.Passport rules for travelers in the UK have changed in recent years, with more factors in ensuring that your passport is valid while traveling. Later this year, the EU plans to introduce an entry/exit system (EES) as it is likely to replace passport stamps with facial and fingerprint scans and create queues at airports and borders. “We're a great place to go,” said Ian Wilson, travel insurance specialist and managing director at Tiger.co.uk.“The changes…

After a long, dark winter, many Brits become keen to see more sun at home and abroad this spring and summer. If you have time for the sun when you are dead, there is one European capital with your head and shoulders sitting above all else. According to travel booking site Omio, the city with the most sunlight each year is Nicosia, Cyprus, with an astounding 3,388 people each year.Cyprus' capital is 358 people more sunlight each year than Malta's next brightest city, Valletta. The rest of the top five were Lisbon, Portugal, with 2,838 people per year, Athens, Greece,…

From sun-soaked Costa to charming inland villages, Spain has long been a favorite escape for British expats looking for a better quality of life, a warm climate and its attractive, relaxed lifestyle. Popular spots such as the Costa del Sol, Alicante and the Balearic Islands have become well-running territory, home to thriving foreign communities.But as these hotspots get busy, more and more Britons are forking in search of the quiet corner of Spain that offers magic without crowds. Away from the radioactive skyscrapers of Benidorm, a favorite of expatriates, is the idyllic town of Laknak. This is a name that…

If you want a luxurious weekend where you can get into personal access by wearing amazing wildlife, this place in North Wales is perfect for you. Known to locals as Angel Bay, Porth Dainied is a secret cove just minutes from the tourist attraction Landodono and is becoming one of the UK's top places to quietly find wild seals.Matthew Fox, CEO of Lateerooms.com, said: “The British villa loved the seaside town, and Llandudno has been classic for generations. But the short hikes around the coast from the pastel trails and Victorian piers are truly special and a real reward for…

If you're looking for a place where time is slower and the world feels a little quieter, feel the dunginess east at Lydd in Kent, and it might be the perfect place. This atmospheric spit of iron offers a strange yet charming beauty, a must-see for anyone looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.Driving towards the dungeons, the flat, open field begins to give way to a wide, wide spread of shingles that stretch in all directions. The beach is made up of rough, uneven pebbles that hit your feet, and the area feels…

Summer isn't too far, but the British still wait a little before sunbathing in their gardens, but in the meantime don't flee to a luxurious destination with beautiful sunshine, world-class beaches and a series of activities to enjoy. The Dominican Republic boasts an incredible 32c heat in May and is one of the best beaches in the world, according to TripAdvisor's Traveler Selection Award. Visiting this beautiful destination like this Caribbean island, travelers may think that they need to drive their luggage out while they are there, but that cannot be far from the truth. While relaxing in one of…

US Visa News: In 2025, obtaining a US visa has become particularly difficult for citizens from several countries, with Rwanda at the top of the list. A survey by Brooks' law firm highlighted by the Irish star shows that immigration policies under Donald Trump's second term of president have been significantly tightened, making visa approval more difficult than ever. Important factors behind visa refusal A Brooks law firm survey evaluated visa refusal rates, passport strength, green cards issued for each 100,000 citizens, and online immigration-related searches. Data was collected from official US sources and passport indexes between January and March…

Known for its sparkling turquoise waters and golden sand, the stunning beach has been named “the best” in Europe. Nissi Beach is a popular holiday destination at Ayia Napa resorts in Cyprus. The beach stretches for 500 meters and the water is clean enough to award the blue flag designation. Travel insurance experts at quotezone.co.uk create a European beach index to help travelers find their ideal beach vacation destination. Experts make Nissi the best name above all. The Index ranks 10 popular European beaches based on factors such as ocean and temperature, 5 star reviews, average days cost, and wave…