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Nothing says British winter break quite like sitting in a hot tub outside a converted barn, buffeted by a brisk northerly, holding a brolly.  This was a situation I recently found myself in – nice and toasty from the armpits down, developing frostbite from the elbows up. It’s what they call “making the most of

It is the travel news many of us have been waiting for. Especially those of us who dream of a nice glass of chianti on a warm evening, a sunny stroll through a broad piazza, a day of high art in glorious galleries, a villa in the Tuscan hills or a week on an Adriatic

As the world opens up to tourism once more, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines is opening a wider window on Greece’s blissful blue skies, mirror clear seas and silk sand beaches. For travellers seeking to discover a more authentic side to the sun-soaked country, EasyJet has teamed up with Sky Express, Greece’s most popular no-frills

If you’ve been paying attention, you will have noticed little green stalks sprouting out of the ground on roadsides and in forests everywhere. You will have clocked that the evenings are getting lighter and the birds are singing earlier with each new day. Spring is coming, and for the first time in two years, we’re

Expert guide to Tignes Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports France’s dependable winter destination A combination of enviable snow cover, a variety of impressive terrain and a season that lasts most of the year makes Tignes one of the most snow-dependable winter destinations in France, if not Europe. It still feels as if the season never really

After two winters of misfortune, British skiers and snowboarders are set to be among the first group of travellers to benefit from easing travel restrictions across Europe. As the ski season enters its final few months nations on the continent are making efforts to allow Britons to visit without so much as a negative test

Thought 2022 was the Year of the Tiger? Wrong. While Chinese astrology might suggest that the big cat is in the spotlight right now, when it comes to the world of travel, it is undeniably the year of the GOAT: the “greatest of all trips”. Tigers, say the Chinese, are energetic and fearless, hungry for

Snow takes on a different quality at 2,000 metres (6,500ft): it is colder, dryer and more plentiful. It is guaranteed even as the season wears on, when sunny days turn snow at lower altitudes to ice and slush. Stepping out of my ski-in/ski-out hotel in Arc 1950, part of the vast Paradiski area in the

There’s no better time to plan a spring UK road trip. Begin by plotting a winding route and then get set to head for some of the most beautiful scenery the British Isles has to offer. With gorgeous national parks, cities filled with things to do and so much history to offer, there’s something for

Cruises are often regarded as the most relaxing way to travel. And why not? You visit one lovely location one day and, after dinner and a show, maybe a spot of dancing, you have a good night’s sleep and wake up in a new one. Mostly this is exactly what happens. There are times, though,

With countries the world over striving to revive their tourism industries after two years in the doldrums, nowhere looks better placed to make a strong comeback than Turkey. Britons have traditionally flocked to this peerless Aegean-Mediterranean destination in their millions (2.5 million in 2019 alone) in order to take advantage of the superb weather, some of

Russia has closed its airspace to all British airlines after the UK Government banned its flag-carrier, Aeroflot, from UK territory. Last night Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tweeted: “I’ve signed restrictions prohibiting all scheduled Russian airlines from entering UK airspace or touching down on British soil. Putin’s heinous actions will not be ignored, and we will

The excellent news that Australia is re-opening to tourists on February 21 immediately brought back a vivid memory of my first trip there, many years ago. I was hitchhiking around Tasmania and had bumped into two girls from Sydney. We had spent the day exploring the rainforest, then stopped overnight in a small town in

Expert guide to Sauze d’Oulx Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports While  Sauze d’Olux’s village is notable for its charm, a warren of narrow lanes with a fountain and an attractive old church set at 1,509m, it’s not the place to come for an upmarket, luxurious experience. There are four four-star hotels, but most

Expert guide to Sauze d’Oulx Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports Good value good times in Italy Sauze d’Oulx built a reputation in the 1980s as big party town, popular with the Club 18-30 crowd and famed for its organised pub crawls. Things have calmed down a lot now but there are still several

This is the year of the upgrade. We are investing in our holidays, making up for lost time and trying to eke out each last drop of enjoyment. The overall amount travellers have been spending on trips with tour operator Scott Dunn so far in 2022 is up 25 per cent on 2019. At luxury

On a recent Saturday evening, in an old cow dairy somewhere in Sussex, I had an epiphany. I was slumped beside a roaring woodburner with a nightcap in hand. Our muddy boots were drying by the barn door and my stomach purred from the best meal it had experienced in, well, at least 24 hours.

As the ski season reaches its peak and thousands of Britons celebrate their return to the slopes, new research has found that prices in many of Europe’s most popular ski resorts have tumbled since many were last able to visit. The annual Post Office Money ski resort report, now in its 15th year, suggests the

As the country’s birthplace of tourism, Grand Baie was always regarded as the St Tropez of Mauritius. When Sunset Boulevard was built on the waterfront in the 1990s, there was nothing else like it on the island. In its heyday, the streets buzzed with Mini Mokes (a new trend then), Suzuki four-wheel drives and bicycles,

Storm Franklin looks set to bring gale-force winds of up to 80mph and lashing rain that is likely to cause travel chaos in the UK. If your travel plans are impacted by severe weather in the coming days, it is important to know your rights when it comes to compensation. Read on for our comprehensive