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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 – 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 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