Travel & Tourism | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 The biggest myths about summer breaks that leaders still believe https://swconnected.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 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:33 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION https://swconnected.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 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:56:27 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> Four summer driving mistakes that could lead to fines and penalty points https://swconnected.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 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:26:27 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150247 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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]]> Marvellous McLaren driving experience special offer at legendary race circuit https://swconnected.co.uk/marvellous-mclaren-driving-experience-special-offer-at-legendary-race-circuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marvellous-mclaren-driving-experience-special-offer-at-legendary-race-circuit Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:16:59 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150022 Petrolheads are being offered the chance to drive one of the fastest British performance cars at Castle Combe for a special offer price. The limited time offer for the Ultimate McLaren GT4 Race Car Thrill – Castle Combe is available through TrackDays.co.uk and has been reduced by 37% to just £159. Imran Malek, corporate sales […]

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]]> SHOULD I STAY, OR SHOULD I GO? https://swconnected.co.uk/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-i-stay-or-should-i-go Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:52:28 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> Unmissable Summer Spa Offers at Mottram Hall – from £93 pp for Overnight Spa Breaks https://swconnected.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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:15:20 +0000 https://swconnected.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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]]> FLOURISH AT 50! A FANFARE FOR YORK https://swconnected.co.uk/flourish-at-50-a-fanfare-for-york/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flourish-at-50-a-fanfare-for-york Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:12:47 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/flourish-at-50-a-fanfare-for-york/ York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th year with a spectacular new commission This July York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th edition and to mark this special occasion has commissioned the majestic York Fanfare, Flourish at 50 to be played during the opening weekend. To create the York Fanfare the festival joined forces with […]

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]]> 40% OF BRITS SHIFTING SUMMER HOLIDAY DATES TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN THE UK https://swconnected.co.uk/40-of-brits-shifting-summer-holiday-dates-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-the-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=40-of-brits-shifting-summer-holiday-dates-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-the-uk Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:03:46 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/40-of-brits-shifting-summer-holiday-dates-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-the-uk/ It’s exactly one month until the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca – and UK football fans are already moving their usual summer holiday dates so they’re free to watch the games in the UK with their friends.   New research from InsureandGo reveals that despite the geo-political tensions, 68% of UK […]

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]]> Geo-political tensions result in UK holidaymakers putting safety first this summer https://swconnected.co.uk/geo-political-tensions-result-in-uk-holidaymakers-putting-safety-first-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=geo-political-tensions-result-in-uk-holidaymakers-putting-safety-first-this-summer Fri, 29 May 2026 04:57:33 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/geo-political-tensions-result-in-uk-holidaymakers-putting-safety-first-this-summer/ Geo-political tensions have changed the way UK holidaymakers view travel insurance – with  people putting safety abroad before the hunt for cheaply-priced travel policies. The new research conducted by AllClear Travel Insurance, conducted after the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, reveals that 68% of people going on holiday this summer say they […]

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]]> Night-time collisions rise 10% after clocks go forward https://swconnected.co.uk/night-time-collisions-rise-10-after-clocks-go-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=night-time-collisions-rise-10-after-clocks-go-forward Mon, 18 May 2026 04:08:28 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149864 Motorists are being urged to take extra care in the days after the clocks go forward, after official data analysis revealed a rise in night-time collisions in the week following the March time change. Analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) figures by DrivingExperience.com found that, across four recent years, overall collisions fell by 2.4% in […]

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