Every question to ask before booking a Mediterranean cruise

Thanks to its location virtually on our doorstep, the Mediterranean is a perennial favourite of British cruisers. Stretching 2,500 miles from west to east, it is encircled by three continents and has ...

Sunshine island is 'Europe's Hawaii' paradise with £2.10 pints and £33 flights

This idyllic island paradise offers year-round warmth with stunning scenery, crystal-clear natural pools, and pristine ...
New York Post

Madeira cracks down on tourism with spiked fees as fed-up locals revolt

Dubbed the “Hawaii of Europe,” the island of Madeira — about 600 miles from mainland Portugal — is known for its volcanic cliffs, stunning waterfalls, and picturesque hiking trails. But anyone looking ...
Pew Research Center

Which countries have the most – and fewest – public holidays?

The United States will recognize 11 public holidays this year at the federal level. That’s slightly below the global median: Across 190 members of the United Nations we analyzed, the typical country ...
USA Today

When is Presidents Day and what's closed on a federal holiday?

Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 16 — a federal holiday since 1879 that began as a tribute to George Washington's birthday and eventually broadened into a celebration of all U.S. presidents.Technically, ...