Coronavirus poll reveals that over 80% of Britons believe foreign travel will resume within 6 months

Revealed: Over 80% of Britons believe foreign travel will resume within six months, but only 60% of Americans agree Researchers quizzed 5,000 people in 17 countries about the future of travel   A total of 84 per cent of Britons were confident of foreign travel before October Across Europe, 75% of people think international trips will … Read more

Creepy images by photographer Bryan Sansivero of an abandoned doctor’s surgery in Northern Virginia 

It’s a set of photographs that’s likely to give you goosebumps. These intriguing – yet decidedly creepy – pictures were taken inside a crumbling abandoned doctor’s surgery in Northern Virginia by urban explorer Bryan Sansivero. As you peer at them through your fingers, you’ll spy taxidermy wolf rugs, bottles containing mystery liquids and medical books … Read more

Behold Pico Cao Grande, a needle-shaped rock that rises out of jungle on the island of Sao Tome

Towering sight: The incredible 1,200ft-tall needle-shaped rock that rises out of snake-infested jungle on a Lost World island Behold Pico Cao Grande, an eye-popping pinnacle on the paradise island of São Tomé off the coast of Africa  Technically, Pico Cao Grande (Portuguese for Great Dog Peak) – in Obo Natural Park – is a volcanic … Read more

The world’s most Instagrammable hotel voted as Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico

The world’s most Instagrammable hotel voted as Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun – and these jaw-dropping pictures show why The five-star hotel is set on a 29-acre beachfront estate that overlooks the turquoise Caribbean Sea It boasts multiple infinity pools, a swim-up bar, two private beaches and stunning Asian-Mexican furnishings The accolade was bestowed upon … Read more

Airbnb has launched a series of coronavirus crisis lockdown-friendly Zoom-hosted online experiences

Airbnb has launched a series of lockdown-friendly Zoom-hosted online experiences – from meditation sessions with sheep to virtual meetings with the stray dogs of Chernobyl. The home rental site is offering 50 virtual experiences from around the world, staring from £1, as a ‘new way for people to connect, travel virtually and earn income’ during … Read more

‘Oscar Seppeltsfield’ in Australia’s Barossa region set to become ‘the Sydney Opera House’ of hotels

Revealed: The stunning $50million vineyard hotel set to become ‘the Sydney Opera House’ of Australian accommodation Hotel ‘Oscar Seppeltsfield’ is set to open in 2022 and will sit in the heart of the historic Seppeltsfield vineyard The curvaceous design is influenced by the art of wine barrel-making, according to the architects Around 70 rooms will … Read more

Etihad to trial airport devices that may be able to identify passengers with coronavirus

Etihad to trial monitoring technology fitted to airport self-service points that may be able to identify passengers with coronavirus The machines have been developed with Australian firm Elenium Automation They will monitor passengers’ temperatures, and heart and respiratory rates New technology will be trialled this month at Etihad’s hub airport in Abu Dhabi   By Jennifer … Read more

The hilarious ski goggle Instagram selfie filter for skiers on lockdown because of covid19

Spring ski trips in the sun may be off the agenda – but skiers can still post ‘panda face’ selfies thanks to a hilarious Instagram filter that superimposes goggle marks Filter has 3 looks – sunglass tan line, classic goggle tan and sunburned dad tan   It’s a brainwave from Norway’s National Parks authority – Nasjonalparkriket  … Read more