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Of Victoria Falls, David Livingstone swooned that ‘scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’. Charles Dickens fell hook, line and sinker for Niagara Falls: ‘What fall of bright green water! It came upon me in its full might and majesty . . . I felt how near my creator … Read more
It’s the holiday with a licence to thrill James Bond fans. A seven-night package to Tuscany has been launched to mark the release of the latest Bond film, No Time to Die, on April 3 – and it includes a helicopter ride, driving cars that have featured in Bond films and a stay in a villa used … Read more
Saga cruise ship with 89 passengers suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting and fever is due to dock in Southampton – days after it was turned away from Gibraltar The ship, Spirit of Discovery, is due back in the UK on Wednesday morning The vessel, which had been sailing around Italy, had been due to stop in … Read more
Dreamy harbours, ancient ruins, rugged landscapes and all under a baking sun. But which Greek island is for you? That’s not easy when there are no fewer than 227 inhabited islands (out of more than 6,000 in total). The temptation is to combine two, three or even four on one trip. The U.S. author Henry … Read more
Latvian capital Riga — less than three hours from the UK — is ranked among the world’s greenest cities. So it’s no surprise to find so many parks to enjoy while exploring this walkable city. Then there’s the lovely Old Town, with its cobbled streets flanked by countless cafes and restaurants set within beautiful Art … Read more
Vintage posters with designs linked to winter travel and winter sports are set to sell for thousands of pounds at auction. The rare posters, which date back to the 1920s, are due to go under the hammer at Swann Auction Galleries in New York on February 13 as part of its wider Vintage Posters sale. … Read more
It may look like a house in a galaxy far, far away. But this incredible Star Wars-themed Airbnb is right here on planet earth. The amazing rental is located in Davenport, Florida, just 15 minutes from Walt Disney World, and each of its nine bedrooms resembles a location from the film franchise. The Millennium Falcon-themed … Read more
Pictured: The quirky new Japanese hostel set inside a former school, which features ‘classroom dormitories’ and a dining room in the old library The hostel, called ‘Ready to Flight! Narita’, is close to Narita International Airport It was formerly Kuzumi Daini Elementary School but has now been transformed The school’s library is now a dining … Read more
These stunning images from all over the world perfectly convey what friendship means, across cultures and generations – and the animal kingdom. Fifty beautiful shots have made it to the final of photography app Agora’s Friends 2020 competition, including six entries from UK artists. Exquisite shortlisted shots by Britons include father-and-son co-pilots flying their drones … Read more
Flying with British Airways can increase CO2 emissions by up to 46 per cent per passenger when compared to rival airlines on the same routes, according to a new investigation. Which? Travel looked at six popular international routes from London, which are well served by a variety of carriers, to compare CO2 emissions. It found … Read more