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Yule be dazzled in festive New York: The ultimate guide to Christmas shopping in the Big Apple (and where to stay for complimentary hot chocolate and ‘Santa letter’ stationery) Plenty of tour firms can arrange mini-break packages for Christmas shopping Don’t miss the iconic window displays at Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and more Browse the … Read more
Lora McLaughlin Peterson has shared a handy step-by-step guide to bringing pets into an aircraft cabin A TikTok influencer has revealed a handy hack for bringing pet pooches into an aircraft cabin. If you buy your dog an airline ticket, you can place the animal in a ventilated pet carrier (which also accommodates cats) that slots … Read more
British Airways trials biometric tech at Heathrow that enables customers to travel through the airport ‘smartly’… without showing their passports Pre-flight, customers scan their face, passport and boarding pass on their device When they arrive at the airport, Smart Bio-Pod cameras verify their identity This means passports don’t need to be shown until the destination … Read more
Britannia has been named the UK’s worst large hotel chain by Which? for the 10th year in a row. Its dismal reputation has been further cemented following an annual survey by Which? that asked respondents to assess 35 chains across 10 key categories, including bed comfort, food, customer service, ‘description matches reality’, and Wi-Fi. Britannia, … Read more
The Points Guy UK conducted a four-way Emirates A380 cabin battle Emirates’ premium cabins are among the flashiest in the world – but do the high standards extend all the way back to economy? Four travel experts from The Points Guy UK (TPG UK) decided to find out, boarding a London-Heathrow-bound Emirates A380 in Dubai … Read more
A huge grinning Totoro and other whimsical exhibits welcomed visitors to Japan’s new Ghibli theme park as three of its five sections opened to the public this week. The attraction in Nagakute, central Japan – 250 kilometres (150 miles) west of Tokyo – has been long awaited by fans of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animations, from … Read more
Astonishing before and after photos of mushrooms taken on a long-haul flight highlight the dehydrating effects of air travel, with the fungi shrivelled on arrival (and they flew business class) The journey began in Stockholm, with the mushrooms looking fresh At the start of the journey the humidity level was a healthy 40 per cent … Read more
Pictures have been unveiled of the first-ever yacht by luxury hotel group Four Seasons, with the ‘extraordinary’ 207-metre-long (679ft) vessel set to make its debut voyage in 2025 for ‘discerning guests’. The jewel in the accommodation crown will be the ‘Funnel Suite’, which will offer an astonishing 892 square metres (9,601 square feet) of combined … Read more
British holidaymakers are being charged hundreds of pounds more than overseas customers by travel firms presenting higher prices on UK websites, according to a new study. Research commissioned by cybersecurity company NordVPN found that from car hire and cruises to ferries and theme parks, consumers are frequently being presented with wildly different prices depending on … Read more
Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: Amsterdam in autumn. Amsterdam has long been a favourite destination for a city break, with so much to do that a weekend never does it justice. But head … Read more