Bicycle theft fell by nearly 10% across the country from 2019 to 2020 according to the latest police crime figures.
The biggest drops were during the first lockdown, with April 2020 recording a 39.5% fall (down from 6690 to 4050 crimes reported) year-on-year, followed by March – down 30.5% (6340 to 4410).
The easing of lockdown restrictions led to a small resurgence in...
A wedding is one of the most joyous occasions in a person’s life. It is a day (or many days) of celebration and revelry with family and friends, where the bride and groom are the stars of the show. Planning a wedding is an arduous and detailed process that can take close to a year to plan. In Abu Dhabi, wedding venues can range from religious centers to fancy hotels, and everything in between...
Research by Hoo, the hotel room offer platform, has found just 12% of people plan to book a holiday abroad this year, as Covid continues to cause havoc for the travel industry.
With 58.7 million of heading abroad on holiday in 2019, a 88% reduction in demand could see this figure fall to just 7m in 2021.
Hoo surveyed over 2,000 people on their holiday plans for the year...
Last week, Milan became the first nation to ban s moking within 30f t distance of other people at bus and tram stops, as well as in parks and green spaces, sporting venues, children’s play areas and even cemeteries.
However, it’s not just Milan where the air is getting cleaner. The pandemic imposed restrictions on international and domestic travel around the world mean we’re all...
Following last year's travel restrictions, the staycation became the holiday du jour. With many people unable to take their usual summer holiday abroad, Brits spent time closer to home – and discovered just how many holiday hotspots we had. And with this year's travel plans still looking uncertain, it might be time to start thinking about a holiday in the UK . If you're new to the staycation...
After four and a half years of Brexit negotiations, the UK finally left the EU on December 31st 2020. From city breaks in Scandinavia, beach holidays in Greece or skiing in the Alps, getting away and relaxing is a high priority for most travellers in 2021. While travel was severely restricted in 2020, many people are now planning holidays with the Covid-19 vaccine in sight.
The vaccination roll-out is steadily sweeping the UK, with nearly 3 million people receiving their first dose. As a result, reports in the press have suggested that there is a strong appetite among over-50s to plan ahead and get ready to fly off on a well-deserved break once the current travel restrictions have lifted.
Fiona Macrae, head of consumer awareness initiative...
Settled in the middle of the desert, Phoenix has plenty of sun throughout the year. A huge city is among the most significant American metropolitan areas with a unique combination of urban attractions and natural landmarks near town. Phoenix is a great place to start an Arizona road trip or visit the Grand Canyon. The city itself has many cool things to do and see, from an excellent...
Visiting New Orleans and going to Mardi Gras is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. However, for some of the younger visitors, memories of the annual bacchanal are not positive. The endless party atmosphere, cheers, and parades are just part of the overall story. There are criminals lurking on the city's famous Bourbon Street and along the parade routes, waiting to...
If your ideal holiday to Mexico means avoiding crowds and tourist hotspots, and to immerse yourself in the country's culture, these locations are worth placing on your itinerary! Keep your Spanish book to hand and get ready to chat with some locals – these lesser-known Mexican getaways have managed to retain their local culture, offering travellers an escape from the crowds.
