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The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week many concerned travellers wrote in regarding refund issues involving the likes of British Airways and Tui. The Guru rolled up his sleeves. Q. We were due to fly to Canada with British Airways on July 1, but the trip was cancelled. We … Read more
Checking in… Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes reveals a fear of flying – ‘for years I went everywhere by boat’ – and her favourite part of Australia By Roz Lewis for the Daily Mail Published: 13:34 BST, 26 July 2020 | Updated: 13:35 BST, 26 July 2020 Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes This week the … Read more
Our mahout spun around, bewildered. ‘Bo!’ Bo? Towering forests of napier grass offered no clues. Moments earlier, Bo had been peppering her back with dirt; apparently, the perfect sunscreen. Now, we couldn’t see her for dust. ‘BO!’ The shout fell again on deaf, oversized ears. ‘He’s lost his elephant,’ grinned seven-year-old Felix. It was day … Read more
Our mahout spun around, bewildered. ‘Bo!’ Bo? Towering forests of napier grass offered no clues. Moments earlier, Bo had been peppering her back with dirt; apparently, the perfect sunscreen. Now, we couldn’t see her for dust. ‘BO!’ The shout fell again on deaf, oversized ears. ‘He’s lost his elephant,’ grinned seven-year-old Felix. It was day … Read more
Fragrant: The city’s cathedral by the Rhine For me, Cologne has always been the most fragrant of cities – whether it’s the spicy clouds of incense billowing out of its riverside cathedral, the wafts of salt-crusted pretzels on Schildergasse or Asprey’s Purple Water, courtesy of the toiletries at my favourite hotel – the Excelsior Hotel … Read more
Fragrant: The city’s cathedral by the Rhine For me, Cologne has always been the most fragrant of cities – whether it’s the spicy clouds of incense billowing out of its riverside cathedral, the wafts of salt-crusted pretzels on Schildergasse or Asprey’s Purple Water, courtesy of the toiletries at my favourite hotel – the Excelsior Hotel … Read more
I have made it my life’s mission to search out the most perfect lakes to swim in – and Britain is blessed with remote and bracing bodies of water that cry out to be enjoyed. From Lake District classics to distant Welsh wonders and bracing lochs in Scotland’s wildest places, these are our greatest lakes … Read more
The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of Britain’s best hideaways. The list includes a sheltered curve of gorgeous golden sand in Wales, a tucked-away beach in Devon where there’s a chance of spotting seals and a shingle and … Read more
I have made it my life’s mission to search out the most perfect lakes to swim in – and Britain is blessed with remote and bracing bodies of water that cry out to be enjoyed. From Lake District classics to distant Welsh wonders and bracing lochs in Scotland’s wildest places, these are our greatest lakes … Read more
Fragrant: The city’s cathedral by the Rhine For me, Cologne has always been the most fragrant of cities – whether it’s the spicy clouds of incense billowing out of its riverside cathedral, the wafts of salt-crusted pretzels on Schildergasse or Asprey’s Purple Water, courtesy of the toiletries at my favourite hotel – the Excelsior Hotel … Read more