Kristina Beanland

Kristina Beanland | Lifestyle Editor

Kristina joined Metro in September 2022 after a 10-year career in lifestyle, features and real-life journalism. She has a particular interest in travel and women's issues.

kristina.beanland@metro.co.uk

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Exterior of Universal Studios' Terra Luna resort in Orlando, Florida, with colourful walls, curved windows and an unusual canopy.

Metro checks in to Universal's new Orlando hotel

Travel 12 hours agoBy Kristina Beanland

Sozopol, Bulgaria - Walled city of ancient Apollonia on Black Sea

Jet2 slashes £100 off trips to European 'paradise' after UK travel company folds

Travel 1 day agoBy Kristina Beanland

Hunza valley in Pakistan with mountains in the distance on a sunny day

Every country on the Foreign Office 'do not travel list' right now

Travel 3 days agoBy Kristina Beanland

Rooftops and and a village view in Hatfield, England, the UK town named one of the most boring places on Earth.

The 'underwhelming' UK town named one of the most boring places on Earth

Travel 4 days agoBy Kristina Beanland

London Paddington Railway Station

Commuters are 'dodging' fares to save £50 on train tickets — and it's completely legit

Travel 5 days agoBy Kristina Beanland

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Spain issues tourist warning for popular island ahead of bank holiday weekend

Travel 3 days agoBy Kristina Beanland

A sunny Philellinon square in Nafplio in the Peloponnese, Greece, with the castle of Palamidi on a hill in the distance.

Greece's 'mythical' region is a lesser-known gem that's 23°C in May

Travel April 18, 2025By Kristina Beanland

Ryanair beware, a new UK airline wants to put the glam back in air travel

Travel April 18, 2025By Kristina Beanland

Playa del Duque is a magical beach, with golden sand and calm waves, situated in the popular town of Costa Adeje, in south Tenerife.

Spain issues tourist warning for popular island ahead of bank holiday weekend

Travel April 19, 2025By Kristina Beanland

When did it become okay to bully women?s appearances again? picture: REX/ metro

The Aimee Lou Wood SNL sketch shows it's apparently still okay to bully women in 2025

Lifestyle April 16, 2025By Kristina Beanland

Martin Lewis over a background of £20 notes and folders reading 'pension' 'insurance' and 'savings'.

Martin Lewis reveals thousands are entitled to £10,000 pension top-up after HMRC error

Money April 11, 2025By Kristina Beanland

An aerial view of Universal's new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida.

I explored Universal's new theme park before it opens – the queue was the best part

Travel 4 days agoBy Kristina Beanland

A woman gets Botox in her crow's feet

First time getting Botox? These are the 6 things you should never do

Beauty April 13, 2025By Kristina Beanland

A stunning high view of Lisbon, Portugal's cityscape at sunset.

Millions of travellers now need a £10 permit to enter the UK — here are the rules

Travel April 3, 2025By Kristina Beanland

A view of the Eiffel Tower from between two tall buildings in Paris, France.

Eurostar £35 flash sale with trains to Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and more

Travel April 1, 2025By Kristina Beanland

A stunning view of Hatta Lake in the Dubai emirate of UAE.

Think Dubai is soulless? This little-known mountain region will change your mind

Travel April 2, 2025By Kristina Beanland

Front of B&M Bargains retail shop.

Cult drink fans say costs a 'whole house' launching in B&M for just £3.35

Food March 31, 2025By Kristina Beanland

'We're young women with herpes — and we won't be shamed'

Sex March 28, 2025By Kristina Beanland

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Blockbuster is returning to the UK for a limited time only

Shopping March 27, 2025By Kristina Beanland

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I tried the app that promises to stop jet lag — the results were remarkable

Travel March 26, 2025By Kristina Beanland