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His work The Splash has just been sold at auction for more than £23 million, and huge crowds are expected at London’s National Portrait Gallery from this week to see the first major exhibition of his drawings in two decades. But the locations that inspired many of the best-loved works of David Hockney, Britain’s most … Read more
The Maldives are the dream destination for sun-lovers, honeymooners and anyone who fancies a holiday on a classic treasure island. But which of the many islands should you choose? At last count there were more than 100 resorts on almost as many different islands, most of which have completely different styles and facilities. Having visited … Read more
To help your holidays go smoothly, we consulted experts — from top hoteliers, cabin crew and cruise directors to specialist tour operators and industry insiders — to compile this list of unmissable advice for all travellers. There’s tips on how to avoid airport hell, luggage advice and help on choosing the right destination for you. … Read more
Sir Richard Branson has unveiled his first-ever Virgin Voyages cruise ship today in Dover. The luxury 17-deck ship – Scarlet Lady – is the first of four Virgin Voyages ships that will come into service each year for the next four years. Newly-released photographs reveal some of the vessel’s standout features, including marble-clad bathrooms, spacious suites, … Read more
A swing and a prayer: Learning to play golf is that much easier when staying at this chic Sicilian resort Hotels around the world are now offering golf as one of their premier activities The spectacularly placed Verdura Resort on the Sicilian coast is no different And this glamorous resort caters capably for all off-course needs … Read more
M’aidez! M’aidez!’ Deranged with panic, I flapped my arms and hollered for help. No ski trip for my family is complete without the international phrase for emergency being used at least once. Only this time I wasn’t shouting it from a slope-side collision but from the hard shoulder of a French motorway after coming to … Read more
Revealed: Disney Cruise Line set to start work on new ‘authentic’ £308million private Caribbean island resort The Florida-headquartered company purchased a 751-acre plot called Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas Renderings show how cruise-goers will have prime beach access with various activity options Highlights include a family beach, wellness spa, an arts and culture centre and … Read more
I landed in Ushuaia – the Patagonian port town nicknamed the ‘end of the world’ – and from the small airport, I taxied to my hotel. It was around 7am and as the morning fog cleared, my home for the next three days suddenly came into view. Perched on a hill with a snow-crested peak … Read more
Picturesque Italian town with a dwindling population tries to lure new residents by offering to pay their rent and waive school meal fees and taxes Teora, located in the Campania region of Italy, has a population of around 1,500 Newcomers will be given 150 euros a month towards their rent for two years Or they … Read more
Some architects clearly like a challenge. A new coffee table book has revealed the world’s ‘edgiest’ homes – eye-catching houses located in some of the most treacherous places. Studded into cliff faces, steep mountain slopes and other unlikely plot locations, these head-scratching architectural wonders defy logic – and gravity. The book – Edgy Architecture: Architecture in … Read more