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Holidaymakers left furious after splashing out £1400 for 'four-star' hotel in Corfu that had an 'ant infestation', rotten food and algae-ridden pool
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Holidaymakers left furious after splashing out £1400 for 'four-star' hotel in Corfu that had an 'ant infestation', rotten food and algae-ridden pool

Daily Mail  

A group of British holidaymakers have been left furious after arriving at a four-star hotel to find an 'ant-infested hellhole' which served 'rotten tasting food'. An image of the blue pool that was used to advertise the hotel Christopher and Lewis took pictures of how the hotel was advertised versus what they got Christopher and Lewis took pictures of how …

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I went on a cruise to find out if they really are just for old people
2 months, 2 weeks ago

I went on a cruise to find out if they really are just for old people

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But life onboard P&O Cruises’ Azura is a whole new world for two young people embarking on their first voyage, …

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Best Greek island hotels 2024, reviewed
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Best Greek island hotels 2024, reviewed

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Milia Mountain Retreat, Vlatos open image in gallery Magical Milia Mountain Retreat’s cottages are entirely off-grid All-inclusive hotels not for …

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Amanda Holden, 53, strips down to a tiny silver bikini as she larks around with pal Alan Carr in Greece
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amanda Holden, 53, strips down to a tiny silver bikini as she larks around with pal Alan Carr in Greece

Daily Mail  

She's no stranger to showing off her incredible figure. Amanda Holden wowed on Monday as she slipped into a tiny silver bikini as she larked about with Alan Carr in a hilarious new video The Britain's Got Talent judge, 53, wowed in the metallic two-piece while frolicking in the sunshine during their Greek getaway Unable to move her, he then …

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Amanda Holden looks incredible in an orange swimsuit as she sips on Aperol Spritz in hilarious Instagram vs reality post - with a cameo from Alan Carr
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amanda Holden looks incredible in an orange swimsuit as she sips on Aperol Spritz in hilarious Instagram vs reality post - with a cameo from Alan Carr

Daily Mail  

Amanda Holden delighted Instagram followers on Thursday as she showed off her impossibly long legs while unwinding in Greece. Amanda Holden delighted Instagram followers on Thursday as she showed off her impossibly long legs while unwinding in Greece She was joined by close friend Alan Carr, who inadvertently photobombed Amanda by appearing directly behind her as she reclined on the …

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Amanda Holden, 53, flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a skimpy black bikini as she soaks up the sun before enjoying an outdoor shower in Corfu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amanda Holden, 53, flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a skimpy black bikini as she soaks up the sun before enjoying an outdoor shower in Corfu

Daily Mail  

Amanda Holden looked sensational in her latest sizzling social media post from her family holiday in Corfu on Wednesday. Amanda Holden looked sensational in her latest sizzling social media post from her family holiday in Corfu on Wednesday She proceeded to go for a dip in the pool, leaving her golden locks slick back and wet, before enjoying an outdoor …

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Amanda Holden, 53, flaunts her incredible figure in tiny green bikini as she continues to enjoy holiday in Corfu following family scare
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amanda Holden, 53, flaunts her incredible figure in tiny green bikini as she continues to enjoy holiday in Corfu following family scare

Daily Mail  

She is currently enjoying soaking up the sun on a family holiday in Corfu. Amanda Holden made sure she left her fans feeling hot under the collar as she shared a video which showed off her sensational physique in a tiny bikini The Heart FM presenter, 53, who is in Corfu struck a series of poses as she walked barefoot …

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Passengers stranded for 50 HOURS in Corfu airport as thousands of flights are cancelled because of IT outage with chaos rumbling into its third day - as health chiefs warn GPs could still be affected
5 months ago

Passengers stranded for 50 HOURS in Corfu airport as thousands of flights are cancelled because of IT outage with chaos rumbling into its third day - as health chiefs warn GPs could still be affected

Daily Mail  

Holidaymakers have been left stranded at Corfu Airport for more than 50 hours amid global chaos caused by an IT glitch that affected millions of computers across the world. On the Greek island of Corfu, passengers desperate to get back to their homes told Manchester Evening News that they were fed up of waiting for technicians to resolve the ongoing …

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American tourist found dead on small Greek island west of Corfu. 3 other tourists are missing
6 months, 1 week ago

American tourist found dead on small Greek island west of Corfu. 3 other tourists are missing

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A missing American tourist has been found dead on a beach on a small Greek island west of Corfu, local media reported. Dr. Michael Mosley, a noted British television presenter and author, was found dead last Sunday on the island of Symi. On Friday, two French tourists were reported missing on Sikinos, a relatively secluded Cyclades island …

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American found dead on Greek island as search continues for others
6 months, 1 week ago

American found dead on Greek island as search continues for others

The Independent  

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The perfect holiday destinations in Greece for every type of traveller
7 months ago

The perfect holiday destinations in Greece for every type of traveller

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When tourists think of the mainland, they usually picture Athens – one of Europe’s great culture capitals, with millennia-old ruins …

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8 best hotels in Corfu for 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

8 best hotels in Corfu for 2024

The Independent  

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A look at the more than 100 influential figures who died in 2023
1 year ago

A look at the more than 100 influential figures who died in 2023

Associated Press  

Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from being an ex-con and hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin contracts and heading a formidable mercenary army. The Emmy-nominated “Friends” actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and quotable characters died Oct. 28, 2023. Others in the world of arts and entertainment who died this year include: actors Suzanne Somers, …

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Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, review: shock – a talent show with actual talent
1 year, 2 months ago

Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, review: shock – a talent show with actual talent

The Telegraph  

Television ideas are endlessly recycled – I trust you’re excited for the impending return of Gladiators – and ITV has judged that it’s time to revive the search-for-a-West-End-star. You may remember Andrew Lloyd Webber doing a roaring trade in these some years ago, finding new faces for The Sound of Music, Oliver!, The Wizard of Oz and Joseph. We’re in …

'Brace yourself': Passengers on TUI flight that skidded off the runway at Leeds Bradford airport in Storm Babet weather chaos say they knew 'this is not going to stop' - as roads across Britain turn i
1 year, 2 months ago

'Brace yourself': Passengers on TUI flight that skidded off the runway at Leeds Bradford airport in Storm Babet weather chaos say they knew 'this is not going to stop' - as roads across Britain turn i

Daily Mail  

Passengers on the Tui flight which skidded off the runway at Leeds Bradford aiport today in Storm Babet chaos said they knew the plane 'is not going to stop'. Here, the photo shows the plane stranded on the grass Emergency services take a look at the plane which skidded off the runwa earlier today Tui Flight TOM3551 was attempting to …

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Explained | Wildfires and heatwaves that scorched through July
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained | Wildfires and heatwaves that scorched through July

The Hindu  

Multiple wildfires have been raging across the Northern Hemisphere in the past month, even as many countries across Europe, Asia and northern America have been experiencing record-high temperatures. At least, 400 firemen battled a fire in the Canary Islands that forced 4,000 people to flee and forced others to wear face masks. Temperatures in Italy touched 47°C on July 24 …

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The climate crisis will irrevocably change how we holiday: Here’s what the future of travel looks like
1 year, 4 months ago

The climate crisis will irrevocably change how we holiday: Here’s what the future of travel looks like

The Independent  

Without fail, when summer unfurls each year, I’m gripped by the urge to escape these often cloudy shores to lie in the sun. Kirsty McCabe, a meteorologist for Sky News, is clear in her assessment: if the region continues to experience these soaring temperatures, “you won’t be able to have a traditional beach holiday” – warning that the tourism industry …

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Best cheap holiday destinations to visit in October 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Best cheap holiday destinations to visit in October 2023

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Malaga, Spain open image in gallery Malaga still boasts high temperatures even towards the end of the month A sun-drenched …

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Where are the fires in Corfu and Rhodes? Map reveals Greece wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Where are the fires in Corfu and Rhodes? Map reveals Greece wildfires

The Independent  

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Two pilots dead after firefighting plane crashes in Greece
1 year, 4 months ago

Two pilots dead after firefighting plane crashes in Greece

Al Jazeera  

Plane’s captain and co-pilot declared dead after crash during firefighting operation on the island of Evia. Two Greek air force pilots have died after their water-bombing plane crashed while battling a forest fire on the island of Evia. “A three-day mourning period is declared in the Armed Forces for the loss of life, in the line of duty, of the …

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Wildfires in Greece prompt massive evacuations, leaving tourists in limbo
1 year, 4 months ago

Wildfires in Greece prompt massive evacuations, leaving tourists in limbo

NPR  

Wildfires in Greece prompt massive evacuations, leaving tourists in limbo Enlarge this image toggle caption Spyros Bakalis/AFP via Getty Images Spyros Bakalis/AFP via Getty Images Relentless wildfires in Greece are forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate from the islands of Rhodes and Corfu — and leaving many tourists stranded at airports and makeshift shelters. Enlarge this image toggle …

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Fire still blazing on the Greek island of Rhodes as dozens more erupt across the country
1 year, 5 months ago

Fire still blazing on the Greek island of Rhodes as dozens more erupt across the country

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Firefighters struggled through the night to contain 82 wildfires across Greece, 64 of which started Sunday, the hottest day of the summer so far. They will be ready to reopen very soon if Civil Protection gives the go-ahead.” Kotiadis said he and other travel agents sent buses to the island’s southeast to pick up evacuated tourists. “Over …

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Best family-friendly holidays to Greece
1 year, 5 months ago

Best family-friendly holidays to Greece

The Independent  

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Greece travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go
1 year, 6 months ago

Greece travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Its craggy islands topped with distinctive clusters of sugar-cube houses are the stuff of travel ads the world over – …

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