travel

Britain’s best under-the-radar museums and galleries, including a former nuclear bunker in Cheshire

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Britain has a host of wonderful lesser-known museums that are perfect for curious minds.  Be they galleries devoted to motorbikes or musical instruments, when restrictions are lifted you’ll be able to explore to your heart’s content.  Even better, there are some great places at which to stay nearby. Make a date with the world’s first … Read more

Confused about what airlines are doing during the coronavirus crisis? We give you the plane talking

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The rapid spread of coronavirus has brought the world to an emergency stop.  Airlines and airports are close to shutdown, travel plans are in disarray and many of us are out of pocket due to flights and holidays being cancelled or abandoned. With the Government now advising British nationals to avoid all non-essential journeys ‘for … Read more

Confused about what airlines are doing during the coronavirus crisis? We give you the plane talking

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The rapid spread of coronavirus has brought the world to an emergency stop.  Airlines and airports are close to shutdown, travel plans are in disarray and many of us are out of pocket due to flights and holidays being cancelled or abandoned. With the Government now advising British nationals to avoid all non-essential journeys ‘for … Read more

Here’s our guide to boating through the country’s most beautiful landscapes from London to Wales

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Once a crucial cog in the wheel of British industry, Britain’s 2,200 navigable miles of canals make for a brilliant staycation. Take the tiller on your own narrowboat and plot a mellow course through some of Britain’s most fascinating rural and urban landscapes.  Length? About 50ft, usually. Top speed? A heady 4mph. Pleasures to be … Read more

How Sao Tome and Principe are far-flung tropical islands and a pure delight for body and soul 

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Many of us (now more than ever) hope to find a glorious tropical island — somewhere small, perfectly formed, filled with wildlife, an exotic bolthole to escape from the trials of the world. Sao Tome and Principe, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is a good place to start. Especially as it has more rare birds per … Read more

Cruising is ready to bounce back – with enticing offers, especially for repeat customers 

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The cruise industry may have pressed the pause button on late spring and early summer sailings, but most passengers are staying loyal, with cruise lines reporting that up to 75 per cent of customers are rescheduling rather than cancelling their bookings. Peak season for UK departures to the Mediterranean is April to October, and many … Read more

The stick-on ‘stained glass window’ that can transform an aircraft cabin into a place of prayer

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The stick-on ‘stained glass window’ that can transform an aircraft cabin into a dazzling place of prayer The windows are made from a flexible plastic film that fits on an aircraft window They can be used time after time and cleaned with soapy water or disinfectant  Films are available to fit 5 types of window … Read more