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Inside Saudi Arabia’s £12bn plan to bring more tourists to its capital city

In a bid to replicate the success in cities such as Dubai and Qatar, Saudi Arabia has hatched a £12 billion plan to establish...

Incredible 130-mile new train route taking tourists through beautiful seaside

Tourists looking to explore new landscapes while enjoying maximum comfort should take advantage of a newly-launched train service.Vietnam is a popular destination among backpackers,...

Tiny village in France way cheaper than its more popular neighbour

The tiny village can be found nestled among the Alpes-Maritimes and is home to one of the best views of the Mediterranean and hotels...

The world’s most expensive train journey costing £20,000 for seven days

The world's most expensive train journey takes people on a massive loop around a single nation.The Maharajas’ Express, as the name suggests, is an...

Over 170 women from NI travel to GB for terminations as number of abortions hits record level

A total of 251,377 abortions for women resident in England and Wales were carried out last year – an increase of 17% compared to...

Tourism warning as thousands of locals block streets at Spanish holiday destination

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThousands have protested in Spain’s Balearic Islands...

Thrillseekers fume as UK’s brand new tallest rollercoaster closes for FIVE days

THRILLSEEKERS have been left fuming as a new rollercoaster has closed for five days straight after taking the crown as the UK's tallest.The attraction...

TUI ‘drunk passenger chaos’ as flight forced to make emergency landing

A "disruptive" passenger caused holidaymakers on their way to Turkey a hugely frustrating five-hour delay.The pilot of a TUI plane was forced to make...

Bank Holiday travel chaos on M1 as fans driving to FA Cup final at Wembley get stuck in traffic jams

The Bank Holiday has been thrown into chaos as football fans driving to the FA Cup final at Wembley have become stuck in traffic...

The tiny island where cats outnumber humans – and made it a tourist destination

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel email On a small island off Japan’s...

The world’s most turbulent flight routes

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailTurbulence is the worst part of flying...

Travel review: Balearic dreaming – scents and sensibility in Mallorca

The five-star, eco-friendly Zafiro Palace Andratx on the island echoes the warmth and magic of the Mediterranean Sea Stepping on to my suite’s private patio,...

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