Many of us face a huge obstacle when we go on holiday: travel sickness. Whether you’re travelling by coach, car, boat, train or plane, the motion of the vehicle can cause horrible symptoms of nausea, dizziness, vomiting and general discomfort. Some sickness-prone travellers have found relief in solutions such as consuming ginger (in the form of teas, tablets, chews or…
Are you dreaming of fresh sea air and sunlit sands? Perhaps the English countryside is more your thing. Or maybe you’re hoping to venture over to Europe this summer. Wherever you want your summer holiday to take you, don’t be held back by your choice of transport. There’s nothing worse than having to cart heavy luggage from bus to bus,…
Coach travel has made an exciting comeback in recent years. As well as being economically practical and a convenient solution for groups of all sizes, travelling by coach is also among the most environmentally friendly forms of transport available today – helping our passengers to significantly lower their carbon footprints. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector is an…
Exploring the continent by coach is practical, comfortable and exciting. From discovering vibrant European towns to visiting bustling tourist attractions, travelling by coach allows you to enjoy all of the best bits of your trip, without the stress of arranging your transport! Whether you’re with a group of friends or taking some time out for yourself, a coach trip is…
When you need to hire a coach, you have potentially hundreds companies to choose from. Some will be close to you in London. Others will be further away. The internet allows us to compare prices from companies all over the country. But will the quality of service always be comparable? There are many situations where choosing a local supplier makes…
It’s great to see the sights of London, but it takes time to make your way around on foot. Unless you have weeks to spare, it’s not practical to go everywhere without transport. In a minibus, you can visit the best places in London with like-minded people. You’ll often find that you can see some hidden gems in the city,…
Coach travel first became popular around 50 years ago, when coach companies started to organise trips for family groups. For many children in the 1960s, the humble coach gave them their first experience of the seaside. Through the 80s and 90s, coaches fell out of fashion as cheap flights wooed British families. But over the last decade, we’ve all rediscovered…
British travellers are notorious for being grumpy and unsociable. When we travel in close proximity, such as the London Underground or a bus, we tend to avoid eye contact so we don’t cause offence to others. Research has even suggested that British people don’t produce enough serotonin, making us more likely to be unhappy and glum. When we go on…
Most parents yearn for the olden days when travel was simple. A backpack, a bottle of water and your ticket, plus maybe an mp3 player to soundtrack the journey. Then the bundles of joy come along, and travel becomes a logistical challenge, with dozens of bags to carry, and hundreds of things to forget. Travelling with kids is always going…
The long, hot days of summer are here at last, and it’s time to discover some of the beautiful coastal locations that Britain is famed for. Whether it’s golden sands and dancing waves or rugged cliffs and windswept coves, the Victorians had the right idea when picking places to visit. Best of British The Telegraph’s top 20 list includes historic…