Julie Delahaye

UK travellers visiting EU countries such as Spain, Greece and Portugal must check both their passport’s expiry date and issue date. The passport must remain valid for at least three months after the planned departure from the destination and must have been issued within the previous 10 years on the date of entry. Airlines may refuse boarding if either condition is not met. The article also outlines online, postal and expedited renewal options, and warns that the EU Entry/Exit System may involve fingerprinting, photography and longer queues at borders.

Great Yarmouth is presented as an affordable, family-friendly British seaside destination offering beaches, amusement arcades, Joyland theme park, Merrivale Model Village and Britannia Pier. A weekend visit with a toddler was highly enjoyable, with Sara’s Tearooms praised for its food and inclusive catering. Although the town has limited public conveniences and some areas could use improvement, its unpretentious, nostalgic charm and relatively easy parking make it a strong alternative to more expensive resorts. The article also highlights Haven Hopton accommodation and the town’s seasonal fireworks displays.

A family weekend at Haven’s Hopton Holiday Village in Norfolk left the writer wishing she had booked a longer stay. The park’s private beach, indoor pool, entertainment, children’s activities, onsite food options and spacious ocean-view Signature Caravan made it suitable for a relaxing break with a toddler. Although the kitchen was limited, swimming sessions filled quickly and jellyfish affected one beach visit, the overall experience was highly positive and compared favorably with an all-inclusive resort in Spain. Three-night stays were available from £349 during the 2026 off-season period.

Brancaster Beach on the Norfolk coast is presented as a spacious, relatively uncrowded destination less than two hours from Cambridge. The dog-friendly beach offers extensive sand, opportunities for sailing and kite surfing, parking and toilets, while the SS Vina shipwreck can be viewed from a safe distance at low tide. Nearby Brancaster Staithe Harbour provides sailing boats, fishing craft, food and picnic facilities, although visitors are advised to check tide times because access and harbour activity are tide-dependent.

The Red Carpet Club from OK! Beauty Box offers free membership with access to beauty tips, exclusive discounts, VIP launches and early access to limited-edition beauty boxes. New members receive a £5 voucher for the Beauty Shop, which sells selected makeup and skincare products.

Jet2 has announced that children under two can fly free on all its flights, provided they are under two at the time of travel. The airline is also removing charges for checking child and infant equipment, allowing up to two items per child and an additional 10kg allowance, subject to a 32kg limit per item. The article compares these provisions with policies from Ryanair, easyJet and TUI, and outlines UK rules for carrying baby food, milk and breast milk through airport security.