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As with much of Europe, Italy is still off limits for the forseeable future. However, as one of our readers’ favourite destinations – and the first place many of you have said you want go back to when this is over – we thought we’d inspire you with a round-up of the country’s greatest hotels.  It’s

A motorcycle road trip across the western United States, along route 66 is surely on the bucket list of every passionate biker. From the majestic nature of the surroundings, to the historic landmarks and towns, there is a lot to see along this route, none of which will be forgotten easily. When you finally find

Let our experts be your guide to three of the world’s most majestic ranges for lovers of the great outdoors. For more amazing travel ideas, see our 1,000 Dream Trips 1. Take a walk on the wild side in the Alpujarras Rising up from the Mediterranean on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada in Andalucia,

Setting my ‘out of office’ on Thursday, April 2, didn’t have quite the same sense of satisfaction as usual. Like all my colleagues, I’d been out of the office since mid-March, but the routine of working from home was about to pause as five days of annual leave I’d booked in the run-up to Easter

The RTW traveler: a breed of road veteran surpassed in experience perhaps only by the steely-eyed, scarf-wearing newspaper foreign correspondent. The idea of round-the-world travel has been gaining traction in recent years, with more and more people, from a widening variety of age ranges and backgrounds, deciding it’s not only possible to add a big

Look and you see cracked and baking deserts strewn with boulders and rock formations. There are precipitous rocky canyons, pink and green crater lakes, coral gardens and caves abundant with stalagmites and stalactites.  Travelling across these extraordinary terrains is remarkably easy. There’s no need to work up a sweat. No need to don a clunky

With many hospital patients currently isolated from family and friends amidst lockdown restrictions, one hotel group is donating iPads to help them stay in touch with loved ones. CitizenM hotels in London and Paris have gifted almost 800 unused electronic tablets to a number of hospitals across both cities, and the devices are now being

A wise decision before embarking on any trip is to obtain travel insurance. The documents and details of an insurance plan often includes exceptionally detailed legal jargon, and it can be a nightmare to interpret. We’ve taken the liberty of explaining the major coverages to help guide travelers in selecting which options are necessary for

Rail, road or river – our experts suggest three great ways to explore this extraordinary country. For more amazing adventures see our 1,000 Dream Trips  1. Ride the Darjeeling Express Explore India’s capital of culture then puff through Darjeeling’s emerald-green tea plantations on a steam train into the foothills of the Himalayas.  Why it’s special  Even

Three days after my mum was diagnosed with a late-stage cancer, I found myself at the seaside. I was in Falmouth, it was my birthday, and I had booked a weekend away at a spa hotel with my partner and our dog. The whole weekend quickly went down hill, though. The dog was recovering from

When Ian Wright launched the Brilliant Maps Twitter account and website back in 2014, to share his favourite cartographic finds, he had little inkling that it would prove such a hit. Five years later, with more than 100,000 social followers and millions of annual visitors, he is left in little doubt about the universal appeal

Wanstead Park is providing respite for the residents of east London during the coronavirus lockdown. But how many visitors know about its fascinating history? The Duke of Wellington’s nephew has plenty to answer for. Were it not for William Wellesley-Pole’s rakish ways, east London might have a stately home – perhaps even a royal palace – to

Want a castaway escape close to home? These lesser-known islands can all add a bit of spice to your holiday dreams. For more suggestions explore our 1,000 Dream Trips 1. Porquerolles: the Riviera escape Provence’s secret island where the spirit of the old Riviera lives on. Why it’s special From the ferry, Porquerolles appears more Caribbean than

In perhaps his best book yet, Tim Dee tracks the progress of migratory birds as they head north to spend the summer in Europe, writes Michael Kerr “Nature Writing”, says the classification on the back of the latest book from Tim Dee. Partly true. He’s good at that. But leaving it there is a bit like

I can’t help but feel a tinge of jealousy as I read about Danny Bradley’s cruise around the Caribbean. Dolphin watching in the Dominican Republic, a sun-soaked beach in Jamaica, a day of sun, sea and cocktails as his ship sails from one island to another. And here we all are in lockdown in the

With school cancelled, and adults stuck at home, what better time to show off (or improve) your geography knowledge? Every Friday lunchtime, until the Government releases us from our lockdown, we are publishing a new travel quiz. This one has an ancient history theme. So, without further ado… Once you are done, try our quiz

Want a fresh take on the Caribbean? Our experts reveal their favourite hidden gems  1. Peak pleasures on Nevis Shaped like a sombrero and only 36 square miles in area, Nevis is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean on account of the 3,232ft high, rainforest-wrapped Nevis Peak at its heart. Peaceful and friendly

The Dunkirk spirit was invoked by the coronavirus crisis, when a small 25-cabin cruise yacht helped 19 Cuban crew from a mega cruise ship return to their homeland. Variety Cruises’ vessel Panorama made a special 14-day diversion in the Caribbean to repatriate the group from MSC Preziosa. Panorama’s captain Vasilis Mazarkis came across the plight

Continuing our series, Chris Leadbeater enjoys a virtual holiday in Sin City. Previous articles include New York, Rio and Venice You might argue that Las Vegas is a place that cannot possibly be enjoyed at a distance. The Nevada metropolis is a temple to sensory overload – a gleaming oasis in the desert where visitors

There’s a flurry of problems facing the travel industry at the moment, not least the question of its survival in a time of lockdowns and travel bans. But to their credit, industry leaders are still finding innovative ways to help where they can, as is currently being demonstrated by four hotels on the Amalfi Coast