Travel & Tourism Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/travel-tourism/ Hopping Between Hubs Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 ENGLAND TOPS THE LIST OF THE WORST 10 COUNTRIES FOR DIRTY BEACHES ACCORDING TO FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE OF UK HOLIDAYMAKERS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/england-tops-the-list-of-the-worst-10-countries-for-dirty-beaches-according-to-first-hand-experience-of-uk-holidaymakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=england-tops-the-list-of-the-worst-10-countries-for-dirty-beaches-according-to-first-hand-experience-of-uk-holidaymakers https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/england-tops-the-list-of-the-worst-10-countries-for-dirty-beaches-according-to-first-hand-experience-of-uk-holidaymakers/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:36 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/england-tops-the-list-of-the-worst-10-countries-for-dirty-beaches-according-to-first-hand-experience-of-uk-holidaymakers/ England has been named the worst country in Europe for beach cleanliness by British holidaymakers this summer, with 45% of those who identified a problem beach naming one in England, more than three times the next-worst destination.   After a summer holiday period when 37% of UK holidaymakers chose a beach break as their preferred […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/england-tops-the-list-of-the-worst-10-countries-for-dirty-beaches-according-to-first-hand-experience-of-uk-holidaymakers/feed/ 0 Deepdale Camping & Rooms wins ACSI Award – Best Campsite United Kingdom https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deepdale-camping-rooms-wins-acsi-award-best-campsite-united-kingdom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deepdale-camping-rooms-wins-acsi-award-best-campsite-united-kingdom https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deepdale-camping-rooms-wins-acsi-award-best-campsite-united-kingdom/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:49:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deepdale-camping-rooms-wins-acsi-award-best-campsite-united-kingdom/ The crew of Deepdale Camping & Rooms are incredibly proud to have won the ACSI Award – Best Campsite United Kingdom.  Deepdale is the well known campsite in Burnham Deepdale on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, and is the only campsite in the UK to be given an award by ACSI in 2026.   ACSI […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/deepdale-camping-rooms-wins-acsi-award-best-campsite-united-kingdom/feed/ 0 New Art Trail Premiers at York Gate Garden https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-art-trail-premiers-at-york-gate-garden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-art-trail-premiers-at-york-gate-garden https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-art-trail-premiers-at-york-gate-garden/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:15:48 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-art-trail-premiers-at-york-gate-garden/ On Friday 4 September York Gate Garden welcomed almost 100 guests to a special preview evening of their inaugural art trail, featuring stunning photos of the garden by local photographer Samuel Booth, capturing the beauty and character of this historic Leeds garden. The art trail will be open to the public until 1 November 2026. The exclusive preview gave guests the opportunity to explore the garden after hours, enjoying […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-art-trail-premiers-at-york-gate-garden/feed/ 0 RECKLESS IN THE SUN: THOSE CONCEALING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FROM INSURERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK ON HOLIDAY https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:11 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/ Holidaymakers taking the risk of travelling without the insurance they need are among the most likely to opt for adrenaline-fuelled experiences during their holidays abroad. Three in four (76%) people who would choose not to disclose their full medical information to their travel insurance provider are also interested in extreme holiday experiences like bungee-jumping – according to new research from […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/feed/ 0 Four summer driving mistakes that could lead to fines and penalty points https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:32:47 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151383 Unwitting motorists could be hit with fines and penalty points by breaking little known motoring rules as they take to the road for the summer getaway, warns a leading driving experiences provider. DrivingExperience.com advises how obscure laws include what motorists aren’t allowed to wear even when the temperature rises, how pets travel in the car […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/four-summer-driving-mistakes-that-could-lead-to-fines-and-penalty-points/feed/ 0 The biggest myths about summer breaks that leaders still believe https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-biggest-myths-about-summer-breaks-that-leaders-still-believe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-biggest-myths-about-summer-breaks-that-leaders-still-believe https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-biggest-myths-about-summer-breaks-that-leaders-still-believe/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:33 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-biggest-myths-about-summer-breaks-that-leaders-still-believe/ Leaders should stop feeling guilty about taking time off this summer, according to a leadership expert who says recovery, not relentless graft, is what drives performance for the rest of the year.   Drew Povey, author and founder of the Drew Povey Consultancy, has busted five common myths about summer breaks, arguing that switching off properly in […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-biggest-myths-about-summer-breaks-that-leaders-still-believe/feed/ 0 HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:56:27 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/ School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British staycation is continuing to lose ground. New tracking research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that UK holidays have fallen dramatically in popularity over the past […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heatwave-fails-to-save-the-great-british-staycation/feed/ 0 Must attend debut event for classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts at legendary Surrey pub https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/must-attend-debut-event-for-classic-car-and-motorcycle-enthusiasts-at-legendary-surrey-pub/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=must-attend-debut-event-for-classic-car-and-motorcycle-enthusiasts-at-legendary-surrey-pub https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/must-attend-debut-event-for-classic-car-and-motorcycle-enthusiasts-at-legendary-surrey-pub/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:30:08 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150967 Classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts in London and the south of England have a new date to put in the diary with the chance to meet those who share the same passion. The debut ‘Classics & Coffee’ meet, organised by one of the UK’s leading classic vehicle auction houses, H&H Classics, takes place at The […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/must-attend-debut-event-for-classic-car-and-motorcycle-enthusiasts-at-legendary-surrey-pub/feed/ 0 SHOULD I STAY, OR SHOULD I GO? https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-i-stay-or-should-i-go https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:52:28 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/ SHOULD I STAY, OR SHOULD I GO? HOLIDAY STRATEGIES DURING THE WORLD CUP REVEALED   As England’s World Cup bid gets underway this evening at Dallas Stadium, travel research from InsureandGo reveals that Italy, Spain and England will dominate people’s holiday choices during the course of the tournament – and the choice of country will relate to […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/feed/ 0 Unmissable Summer Spa Offers at Mottram Hall – from £93 pp for Overnight Spa Breaks https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/unmissable-summer-spa-offers-at-mottram-hall-from-93-pp-for-overnight-spa-breaks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unmissable-summer-spa-offers-at-mottram-hall-from-93-pp-for-overnight-spa-breaks https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/unmissable-summer-spa-offers-at-mottram-hall-from-93-pp-for-overnight-spa-breaks/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:05:28 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/unmissable-summer-spa-offers-at-mottram-hall-from-93-pp-for-overnight-spa-breaks/ Experience the Outdoor Spa Garden, Complimentary Champneys Treatments and Full Board Dining   29 May 2026   Whether you’re preparing for a summer getaway at home or abroad, or simply seeking a day of relaxation and indulgence, the spa at Mottram Hall in Cheshire offers a range of exceptional experiences and exclusive seasonal offers. From peaceful solo escapes and spa escapes […]

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