Author: James Tuchschmidt

IN my 26 years as The Sun’s Travel Editor I’ve chatted to Virgin’s Richard Branson on the rooftop of his Caribbean island home, watched flamingos soar over the salt flats of Chile’s Atacama desert and ticked off every major European capital, Mediterranean hot spot and US city. But nothing can beat the moment I step… Continue reading I’m a travel editor and this caravan park is the only holiday I pay for every summer – my favourite beats 5-star resorts

UNIVERSAL Resort Orlando has revealed a stunning first look at its biggest ever theme park – Epic Universe – and I was among the first to get a sneak peek at the £7 BILLION mega attraction in Florida. From an awe-inspiring recreation of Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic to a world-first Donkey Kong-inspired Minecart Madness… Continue reading I was one of the first people in the world to visit Universal’s new mega theme park – one attraction took my breath away

COMBINING a cruise with a land-based break is a great way of adding variety to your travels. And it can save you up to 30 per cent on booking the elements separately. Mike Graham is a cruise specialist with online tour operator Destination2. He says: “Ready-made multi-centre packages offer a smart way to save. “Bundled… Continue reading The little-known hack that experts swear by to save you hundreds when booking a cruise holiday

HOLIDAY park getaways are a cracking choice for families wanting to keep things easy and simple. The main appeal is having everything you need in one place (convenient facilities and kid-friendly attractions). They tend to be in great locations, too, often overlooking sun-drenched beaches or immersed in nature – and, more often than not, they’re… Continue reading My favourite cheap European holiday parks – with on-site theme parks, huge tropical lagoons and sandy beaches

BRITISH holidaymakers heading abroad this morning woke up to the news of a huge fire near Heathrow Airport, which has caused the cancellation of all flights today. The fire – which broke out late last night at a nearby electrical station – means no flights will land or take off until midnight tonight. And the… Continue reading Heathrow chaos could last for DAYS – it’s the airport’s biggest disruption since Iceland volcano carnage 15 years ago

AS we shiver through another cold spell, thoughts turn to sunny days ahead. And for families, the upcoming Easter and May half-term holidays offer the chance to get some much needed sun and sand fun. But with budgets tight and many of us watching every penny, is it possible to head abroad for less than… Continue reading Easter and May half term package holidays abroad for UNDER £1,000 for a family of four

PLANE passengers will be able to take a flying taxi into city centres from the airport, under plans announced yesterday. They will be transported on an electric-powered mini-helicopter, cutting transfer times to just eight minutes. The four-seater air taxis, capable of up to 200mph, can take off and land vertically but with a tiny fraction… Continue reading Plane passengers will be able to take a flying taxi to city centres from airport under new plans

OUR new Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in your favourite holiday hotspots. This week we’re shining the light on Morocco’s Marrakech where it’s a balmy 23C right now. Lisa Minot, Head of Sun Travel, filled us in on her recent trip to the Moroccan city. She said:… Continue reading ‘The perfect short haul April holiday’ – Morocco has 22 degree temps and 3-hour flights – what to eat and where to stay

OUR new Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in your favourite holiday hotspots. This week we’re shining the light on the ultimate US playground, Las Vegas. Lisa Minot, Head of Sun Travel, filled us in on her recent visit to the city that “oozes fun, frolics and more…”… Continue reading ‘The world’s biggest adult playground’ Top travel guide on where to party, sleep, eat and drink in Las Vegas

THE second series of World of Cruising TV has launched, inspiring viewers to travel the oceans with a host of deals and competitions, as well as the chance to pick up a few top tips from the Sun’s Head of Travel, Lisa Minot. The six-part series, going out on Freeview, Sky and Virgin, is from… Continue reading The Sun’s cruise expert reveals her 8 tips for your next holiday at sea from boozing onboard to kid-friendly sailings