If you thought a fish counter is where you choose fish at Morrisons, think again. These infra-red scanners and cameras were first installed in some areas of Scotland’s Tweed District in the year 2000 and three hi-tech versions now monitor salmon levels. The good news is that two tributaries saw the second highest number of… Read the full press release
If you’re thinking Borough Market isn’t what it used to be, help is at hand. A new online guide lists four tasty alternatives, where you can be sure of getting some great street food without breaking the bank. LONDON, UK, 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Tired of tussling with tourists and dismayed at how… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2025-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Britain’s Finest, the online booking site for the best in British hotels and accommodation, has relaunched its website. The new site features enhanced user experience for those seeking the finest handpicked places to stay and visit across the UK. The site aims to inspire and inform discerning… Read the full press release
A new Government survey reveals 25% of UK adults say they feel lonely often or some of the time. In particular, a worrying 40% of younger Brits feel lonely and experience lower life satisfaction and higher anxiety than other age groups. A leading tourism expert says a monastery or convent stay could offer a… Read the full press release
Anglers using FishPal to book their fly fishing permits and accommodation have donated more than £27k to leading conservation and angling charities. Their biggest single donation was over £8,000 to TweedStart, which seeks to guard our rivers and wildlife for the next generation by giving young people hands-on experience in fly fishing, conservation and… Read the full press release
Did you know that May Week in Cambridge is in June and Christmas happens in November or that there’s an annual tortoise race at Oxford and students celebrate May Day by singing from a tower at dawn? A leading travel expert says it’s great to stay in an Oxford or Cambridge College at any… Read the full press release
The popularity of the traditional British beach hut has boomed in recent years and their average value has soared by over 100% in some areas. Even so, a 20% rise in winter bookings by hardy British holidaymakers is unexpected. A leading holiday expert says it’s easy to see their cosy, out-of-season charm, no matter… Read the full press release
2025 is an historic Catholic Jubilee year. 60 million visitors are expected to visit Rome for a series of events and celebrations. Demand for affordable accommodation is sky high but a leading travel expert’s pro tip is highly appropriate: stay in a monastery! ROME, Italy, 2025-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Record numbers of visitors… Read the full press release
It was the moment all anglers had been longing for when the River Tay’s traditional opening ceremony took place on 15 January. Amid the skirl of pipes and whisky splashing into the river, TV presenter Paul Murton made the first cast of the season. Through FishPal, anglers can now book permits on the Tay and… Read the full press release
20 January is ‘Blue Monday’, allegedly the gloomiest day of the year, so now is the time to plan a spring bargain break. Booking a university room for this April in a beautiful UK city, or even Spain, gives us something imminent to look forward to, says a leading travel expert. CAMBRIDGE, UK, 2025-Jan-16… Read the full press release
More than 1 in 3 Brits say they plan to recharge their spiritual batteries this year. Many are planning to go on a pilgrimage, stay in a monastery or embrace ‘silent travel’ by taking a break from social media. BURY ST EDMUNDS, Suffolk, 2025-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — For many Brits it was a… Read the full press release
Stunning scenery and world-class fishing have put Iceland at the top of many anglers’ bucket lists. However, it’s always been a logistical puzzle to organise a fishing trip there. Now, UK-based FishPal has launched its new booking service, combining permits and accommodation for many of Iceland’s top fishing locations. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2024-12-19 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Sending a parcel to friends and family travelling abroad this year? The international delivery expert Parcelhero has released a new free-to-use tool that helps avoid Customs charges, potentially save £100s on international parcels. LONDON, United Kingdom, 2024-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Many Brits are sending gifts to friends and family travelling overseas this… Read the full press release
From the famous Carols from King’s to its extensive Christmas market, there are few more atmospheric places to be this season than Cambridge. Now the city tops a new online guide to staying in university cities at Christmas. CAMBRIDGE, Cambs, 2024-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambridge and Christmas go together like turkey and… Read the full press release
Two major online fly fishing booking services are merging to create a new European market leader. FishPal and Elveguiden will continue to address their core markets operating under their distinct brands for the 2025 fly-fishing season, at the conclusion of which the two brands will merge. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2024-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Two… Read the full press release
An increasing number of women are considering travelling abroad to escape the stress of a traditional family Christmas. A leading travel expert reveals convents and monasteries provide the perfect location for a secure stay in locations from Italy to Cuba. ROME, Italy, 2024-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Christmas can be a very stressful time… Read the full press release
The medieval scholar M.R. James first told his haunting stories to a group of undergraduates and dons at King’s College, Cambridge, at the turn of the last century. He started a Christmas tradition for spooky stories that’s continued ever since. Now we can all experience the atmosphere of staying in an ancient Oxford or… Read the full press release
Many Brits believe Christmas has become too commercialised. It’s possible to escape the pressure by staying at places such as the Bridgettine Sisters’ St.Winefride’s Guest House in the ancient town of Holywell this December. 87% of Brits believe Christmas has become over-commercialised and stressful. It’s no wonder some are rediscovering the message of the season… Read the full press release
Potter fans can stay in Oxford’s New College this December. Its cloisters and quad feature in the movie The Goblet of Fire. (Courtesy UniversityRooms/copyright New College.) Christmas conjures magic and mystery in the Harry Potter movies. This December, it’s possible to stay in several of the filming locations used in the Harry Potter films, says… Read the full press release
For visitors to London’s Christmas markets, the Victoria League Student House in Leinster Square offers accommodation in a historic building from just £33 a night As one of London’s best-loved Christmas markets reopens this week, a leading tourism expert reveals her pick of London’s top seasonal fairs. Find out which to visit and how out-of-town… Read the full press release
ROME, Italy, 2024-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism experts are concerned Rome will struggle with a record number of visitors next year. The Pope has proclaimed 2025 will be an historic Jubilee year. With visitors to Rome already reaching 30 million in 2023, up to 80 million could visit the Eternal City for… Read the full press release
Rome’s Casa Margherita Teresa is a welcoming haven just eight miles from the heart of the city. A new online city guide from Monasteries.com reveals how visitors can enjoy the delights of Rome throughout the year – even when the weather is cooler. Discover how to stay in historic monasteries in the heart of the… Read the full press release
Girton College, Cambridge, is a Grade 2* listed heritage building and frighteningly good value this Halloween. LONDON, UK, 2024-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oxford, Cambridge, London and York are some of Britain’s oldest cities…and allegedly most haunted. This Halloween, a tourism expert says you can stay in bargain city centre university accommodation for the… Read the full press release
DUNDEE, Scotland, 2024-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The rains that succeeded the unusually dry and warm end to September in Scotland won’t have been popular with most people, but they were welcomed by anglers visiting Scotland looking to land a big Tay salmon before the close season. Scotland’s warm autumnal beginning meant lower water levels… Read the full press release
Oxford, UK, 2024-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, many holidaymakers on a budget discovered the money-saving secret of staying in university rooms out of term time. Often in central locations, university rooms are an inexpensive place to stay while students are away. But what happens now that freshers have moved into most accommodation?… Read the full press release
The Locanda al Santuario offers breathtaking views and a serene garden retreat. LONDON, 2024-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Traditionally, the cloisters, kitchen gardens and herb beds of Europe’s monasteries were places for monks and nuns to meditate and work. They weren’t places most pilgrims and travellers could visit. Today, however, many monasteries and abbeys… Read the full press release
Christ’s College, Cambridge is one of the many ‘Oxbridge’ colleges where people can book accommodation throughout September.Cambridge, UK, 2024-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — While many universities are welcoming ‘freshers’ and returning students this September, Oxford and Cambridge terms don’t start until mid-October. That means inexpensive accommodation is still available in historic colleges in both… Read the full press release
Holland-on-Sea, UK, 2024-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With UK staycations booming, a new survey from Britain’s longest-established beach hut rental company, Beachhuts.com, has revealed what Brits like to do best on a beach holiday. It’s a list that has changed greatly since the British seaside’s last stand in the early 1980s when it faced competition… Read the full press release
Meteora, Greece, 2024-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Many historic monasteries are known for their hospitality, welcoming people to stay and share meals and prayers. Others have remained more detached but a leading travel expert says two spectacular sites are now working with their local communities to offer accommodation and expert guided tours. Lily Smith,… Read the full press release
A contented ‘hut dog’ settling into a beach hut at Gorleston Beach, Norfolk. NORFOLK, United Kingdom, 2024-Aug-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the explosion of ‘pandemic puppies’ during Covid, there are now around 12 million dogs in the UK. 75% of their owners say they plan to take their best four-legged friend on a… Read the full press release