But with so many amazing destinations to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to go first. Not only that, but with the ever-changing Covid restrictions, booking a trip can feel more confusing and daunting than ever before. So how do you decide where to go next? With […]
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(CNN) — A female tourist was thrown out of Venice after she was caught posing for photos topless on a war memorial. The 30-year-old from the Czech Republic stripped off last Friday afternoon, dumping her belongings on the monument — which pays homage to Italy’s war heroes — as she […]
They’re the hotels that make for a well-earned mid-winter break – where you can hunker down after a walk in the crisp outdoors and enjoy that Danish cosy ‘hygge’ feeling. Better still, rates are rock bottom for the rest of January and most of February. A warm welcome awaits… Chalet chic […]
(CNN) — About 4,000 people have summited Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. And only eight of them have been Black. That is one of the reasons that Full Circle, a group of Black climbers and mountaineers, was formed. “It is an expedition that is certainly about climbing. It is […]
International travel is officially reopened with travel rules and requirements all but scrapped in the UK. But other countries may still have restrictions for holidaying Britons, which makes a UK holiday still very attractive this year. Staycations were the most popular type of holidays during the pandemic, and for good […]
Travelling alone need not be lonely. And there’s a unique freedom about jetting off somewhere on your own and then being open about whom you might meet along the way. Make your own decisions, set the timetable, linger at your leisure — even when opting for an escorted tour there’s the choice […]
In the House of Commons this afternoon, Mr Shapps said: “Today I can confirm to the house, Mr Speaker, that our international travel regime will also now be liberalised as part of our efforts to ensure that 2022 is the year in which restrictions on travel, lockdowns and limits placed […]
Revealed: Airbnb’s most-liked homes on Instagram in 2021, from a cabin with jaw-dropping views in Utah to a delightful 18th-century French farmhouse The top-ranked abode – in Utah – garnered over 60,000 likes, with Instagrammers bowled over by the views Other U.S Airbnbs on the list include a former home […]
The popular island of Gran Canaria moved to level four restrictions at the weekend. The Canaries are one of Spain’s top winter destinations. Bars and restaurants in Gran Canaria now have to close at midnight instead of one am under the new rules. Local media reported police moving in to […]
The compact Dutch city of Assen has always punched above its weight. Originally the site of a 13th Century Cistercian nunnery until its dissolution in 1600, the town had just 600 residents in 1809 when it was visited by the younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Dutch king Louis I. […]
Relocating to a new country is a complete lifestyle change for British expats. The Algarve region of Portugal, however, has a large expat community. The luxury resort of Vale do Lobo’s key market are Britons and Irish expats. The Algarve resort has been welcoming expats to Portugal for 60 years. […]
Would YOU brave it all? Dubai’s nerve-shredding ‘Sky Views’ attraction 720ft above the ground featuring a glass walkway, glass slide and an ‘edge walk’ (that you reach in a glass lift, naturally) Sky Views Dubai is set on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the iconic twin-towered Address Sky View […]
The QE2’s first voyage was to New York in 1969, when she quickly became known as “the most luxurious hotel in the world”, featuring 11 boutiques and even a branch of Harrods. The ship retired in 2008, having transported 2.5 million passengers. However, the Dubai Government bought the QE2 for […]
Think of Vienna and images of museums, grand palaces and world-class opera performances may spring to mind. But look beyond the Austrian capital’s obvious attractions and you will find it is teeming with hip bars, cosy coffee houses and easy-going neighbourhoods. Best of all, the city of spies and Sigmund […]
Thorpe Park is one of the UK’s most popular theme parks and its thrilling rides makes it the perfect day out with friends or family. Ahead of its reopening this year, the theme park is offering discounts on ticket prices. Thinking about enjoying a day out later this year with […]
Sir David Attenborough returned to our screens this month for The Green Planet. And in upcoming scenes, the broadcaster can be seen braving extreme temperatures of -18C as he kicks off the episode in Finland. The 95-year-old, made his way to the Tykky forest, just inside the Arctic Circle, where ice […]
Many crew members love working on the ships due to the travel and the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. One cruise crew member said they worked on a ship and invited Reddit users to “ask me anything”. One user asked: “How many hours a day did […]
As we stroll down the main street — where you can buy pasties the size of handbags — the mayor of Marazion, Derek Laity, says: ‘You can tell which houses are lived in by locals and which are holiday lets. The holiday lets always have key code boxes by the […]
British expats live all over the world and have to adapt to new cultures and lifestyles quickly. While some expat destinations may seem similar to the UK or well-known to Britons, culture shock can still happen. Experts have identified some broad cultural differences that could cause culture shock. Approach to […]
The Inspector calls at the ‘perfectly placed’ Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel in Edinburgh… and vows to return The hotel is located close to Rose Street, the Scottish capital’s famous pedestrianised road lined with pubs The Inspector is impressed with his ‘classic double’ room, which is ‘spacious and generous’ A big selling […]