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There are beautiful, but previously underrated areas that are the UK's top destinations in 2025.Northumberland, which borders both the North Sea and Scotland, is becoming increasingly popular, according to the latest data from the UK holiday letting agency HolidayCottages.co.uk.It has an incredible 70 castles and stunning beaches, including the ramblings of Khan, Beadnel Bay and the Rossback Sands. Recently, Tiktok users seeking hidden gems have rediscovered attractions such as the Cragside House and the Garden.Cragside House is the National Trust site originally built by Inventor William Armstrong and is considered the UK's first “smart home” featuring innovative hydroelectric power and…

For travelers seeking the charm of Bruges, but without the overwhelming crowds of tourists, the Belgian city of Ghent is an undiscovered gem.A mere 65-minute flight from the UK, this vibrant city has breathtaking canals, fairytale architecture and a rich cultural scene, all maintaining a relaxed, local atmosphere. It's there.Often hidden by more famous neighbours, Ghent is a hidden treasure that combines history, culture and modern energy.Its well-preserved medieval core, stunning canals and vibrant atmosphere make it as picturesque as it carries a small part of the visitor.Visitors walking through the city centre can admire the charming Graslay and Korenray…

British tourists could be left in the dark as new rules see their favourite holiday hotspots that dim lights at night.Lighting in the southern region of Andalusia will be kept to a minimum after 11pm due to new regulations.The governing council has approved light pollution regulations that establish night hours from 23:00 to 6:00, Europasur reports.This means that towns and cities have minimal lighting.The government council has approved the decree in Andalusia's new light pollution regulations.To comply with the regulations, all outdoor lighting installations are excluded, except for those required for specific determined activities and those required for safety reasons.…

Ryanair charges Ruby Flanagan for £50 and takes a water bottle on the flight. (Image: Mirror)After a recent carelessly violating Ryanair's strict baggage policy, 60 euros (49.95 pounds) has recently gone down to €60 (49.95 €) from the pocket. Unexpected charging is often not due to an oversized bag, but rather a seemingly harmless water bottle.Irish airlines are famous for providing rock bottom fares and make-up for them at a sudden extra charge frequently collected for passengers deemed to have exceeded their baggage allowance at the gate Just do it. Unfortunately, one flyer became the latest casualty of the policy…

Students are concerned about upcoming flights as three consecutive US air collisions occurred in the beginning of 2025. On January 29, an American Airlines airliner collided with a military helicopter into the air, killing 67 people, marking the fatal crash of an American Airlines plane since November 2001, according to CBS News. Two days after the accident, a medical jet crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood, resulting in seven casualties. Most recently, a plane crashed at Scottsdale Airport on Monday, killing one person and three injured. According to a statement from the city of Scottsdale, the crash came from a Learjet…

United Airlines boasts overtaking its competitors as the world's largest airline on a fleet scale after delivering its 1,000th “mainline” jet. Patrick Quill, senior vice-president of United's Global Network Planning and Alliance, promoted the milestone distribution on the LinkedIn Post on February 12th. The Boeing 737 Max 9, registered as the N77584, was released later last month. Quayle claims that United is the “first airline in history” to reach 1,000 mainline aircraft, along with the delivery. “We already hold the claim as the world's largest airline by ASMS (available seat mile), but we are also currently the largest airline in…

In the 2024 video, attendant Ian Epstein, who died in the January 29 crash of an airplane near the Washington National Airport, jokes with passengers while flying last year.contextThe collision between American Airlines flights and Blackhawk Army helicopters on the Potomac River was the first fatal commercial accident in the United States since 2009, when a propeller plane crashed near Buffalo, New York, in 2009, with 50 people I killed the nearby.Recent airplane incidents and close calls across the country raised concerns about safety protocols, and at a press conference after crash, President Donald Trump said he was told that…

The Costa del Sol is facing the problems of paraquiets in a rapidly growing population.This issue has been underway since the 1970s and 1980s with officials keen to do something about it. The one-year contract was signed by the town hall of Fuengirola to tackle the issue of growing the population of Paraquiet. However, this is expected to expire in March.Authorities are putting it up to bid again on a budget of 79,408 euros (66,265 pounds).The issue first began when these bird owners began releasing them at the same time that other specimens escaped and settled in the area's parks…

For the Federal Aviation Administration, January 29th was the beginning of one of the most challenging stretches they have faced in decades.That night, American Airlines' regional jet collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, resulting in 67 deaths. At a press conference the next day, President Trump pointed his finger at the FAA, despite the investigation into the crash just beginning.On January 31st, the medical jet crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff, killing all six and one on the ground. It remains unclear whether the lack of FAA surveillance contributed to the episode,…

Pantereria, a volcanic island between Sicily and Tunisia, is very small, but produces great wines. It is geographically close to Tunisia and has a rich history of seeing the passage of various cultures through the sea.”History has crossed this little rock, sitting between two continents (Europe and Africa),” says Dalilla Calabrese, a Fora trip advisor and living in Italy in Naples. Today, she says that its economy is primarily supported by the island's Caper plantations and wineries. The rich history of Pantereria The vineyards of divibo grapes, a native grape of Pantereria, thrive on the island's mineral-rich soil.Photo by Davide…