During these testing times on the back of the COVID-19 virus, many people have seen future travel plans be cancelled for the foreseeable future. As frustrating as this is, we strongly believe that respecting the health measures in place all over the world should be observed by all. As well as this, that health is
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The premature end to this winter’s ski season has left thousands of skiers and snowboarders without a trip to the slopes and the chance to enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled week of sunny spring skies and end-of-season turns. Four-time Winter Olympian Chemmy Alcott is among those who have had their season cut short. The mum of two
The British country house hotel was born in 1949, brought to us in the pink and frilly shape of Sharrow Bay, overlooking Ullswater in the Lake District. Presided over by a splendid couple, Francis Coulson and his partner Brian Sack, it came complete with a gargantuan afternoon tea, and Sack’s famous Icky Sticky Toffee Pudding
With its eccentric traditions, quirky gargoyles and tales of mystery and intrigue, Oxford makes a great destination for families. The museums may be world-famous but they go out of their way to welcome children, there are loads of parks, and it’s easy to hop in a boat and splash about on the river. A number
In Yorkshire, budget doesn’t have to mean slumming it or bunking up (although some of the cities have cool hostels with bars and shared rooms with en-suite bathrooms) or compromising on contemporary comforts. You can find cheap hotels in Yorkshire with beautiful private gardens, stunning sea views, handsome home-cooked breakfasts or a quirky vintage style
Bath has lots to offer families and activities are endless. As well as exploring the city’s many attractions, be sure to visit the Roman Baths – a big hit for all ages (the audio tours for children are excellent) – rent bikes and cycle along the Two Tunnels Circuit, walk some or all of the lovely Bath
Even before the arrival of coronavirus, “reservation cancelled” was a statement that had become increasingly familiar to those of us who use Airbnb when we travel. A cursory ask around my friends about their experiences with the site was answered with examples of last-minute cancellations owing to plumbing issues, keys missing from safe-boxes on arrival
Also known as Helambhu, Helambu is really an assortment of Tamang-Sherpa village, distributed over a wide area roughly associated by a series of mountains, lying at above 5000 to 6000 meters between the Jugal Himal groups in the East and Gosainkund to its southwest. Helambu Trekking is the best circuit trekking trail close the valley
The UK Foreign Office (FCO) has advised Britons against ‘all but essential travel’ abroad for the next 30 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus, meaning many of us are staying put. The Prime Minister has called for the country to avoid large gatherings as well as interactions in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas,
Little can describe the joy walkers feel after stomping for hours through drizzly, sheep-dotted fields, over heather-brushed moors, or along a wind-battered clifftop only to find the pub of their wildest Welsh dreams. Medieval coaching inns, boutique-chic country boltholes and riverside boozers hide down single-track roads and up slopes all over the country, from the
Ski films have been around for as long as we can remember, from retro edits with bad hairstyles and even worse fashion sense in the 1980s to epic feature-length films shot across the globe in recent years. Every season, with the development of new filming technology and the popularity of events such as the Banff
Yorkshire is well known for its brewing tradition – think Theakston and Samuel Smith – and now has a flourishing micro-brewery sector, too. So, it’s rare to find a village without a pub (or a town without several); many were originally drovers’ inns or coaching inns. Increasingly, these are adding (or smartening up) bedrooms, and
Social distancing and self-isolation are now becoming very real for everyone across the globe. If you are not already self-isolating, or considering it, there is a high chance you will be in the coming months. As we’re adjusting to a more homebound lifestyle – at least for the time being – we need to start
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The renewal of spring returns each year to banish the dark days of winter and tantalise with the promise of summer. And as warmer, lighter evenings emerge, so does the urge to travel. These hotels are just right for a spring break or an Easter holiday (where you might find some of the year’s earliest
The global cruise industry is taking a break from operations as travel restrictions due to coronavirus take hold aroud the world. The first cruise operator to announce it was suspending its river and ocean cruises for a temporary period was Viking, closely followed by Princess Cruises, and nearly all other major cruise lines have made
Ski Sunday presenter and ex-Olympic downhill ski racer Graham Bell knows a great run when he skis one. That’s why Telegraph Ski and Snowboard asked him to pick stand-out runs from around the world and talk us down each one – all the while filming himself navigating them on skis. From much-loved pistes to infamous
It’s fair to say that so far, 2020 has been a tough, and for many, a tragic year. Since the first case of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 was reported. Everywhere you turn someone’s either talking about it, reading about it, or stockpiling sanitiser for it. We know that these uncertain times can cause a lot
Among the world’s famous cities, Sacramento tops the list. You may be going for business or tourism, and you’ll love the tourist attraction sites in this lovely city in California. Here are five attraction sites which are a must-visit during your tour and will forever remain etched in your memory. Sacramento River Bridge/Tower Bridge The
Barcelona is a place that is known for having a history dating back over 2,000 years. In recent times, the city has become world renowned for offering fantastic food and drinks in its restaurants and bars. Nothing seems better than having a taste of the city´s history and culinary wonder in one sitting. Therefore, we