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Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios Japan next year after being delayed by Covid-19

Super Nintendo World will finally open at Universal Studios Japan in 2021 after being delayed by coronavirus - and guests will be able to play [...]

The Inspector reviews Billesley Manor Hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon

An Inspector calls... at Billesley Manor Hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon and says the Bard would have liked the cosy dining room - but he doubts the [...]

Portugal: The nail-biting new see-through ‘516 Arouca’ footbridge that hangs 575ft above a river

Would YOU dare cross it? The nail-biting new see-through footbridge in Portugal that hangs 575ft above a riverThe new 516 Arouca bridge, located an hour's [...]

Covid-19: Worldwide airport passenger numbers plummeted 58% in the first half of 2020, says report

The dramatic impact of coronavirus on worldwide aviation highlighted in shock new report that reveals passenger numbers plummeted by 58 per cent in the first [...]

Holidays: Sun-seekers are snapping up last-minute bargains to islands such as Madeira and Cyprus

Last-minute breaks are really hotting up: Sun-seekers are snapping up bargain holidays, with island destinations especially popularSkyscanner says searches and bookings spike when new travel [...]

Why Cyprus makes for a perfect autumn holiday in the sun

For a last blast of sunshine this year, Cyprus is just the ticket. With temperatures hovering around 25C in October, and often above 20C in November, [...]

Great British boltholes: A review of The Bull Inn, Totnes, Devon

Great British boltholes: The Bull Inn is an indulgent escape for the eco-travellerThe Bull Inn, located in Little Totnes, Devon, is Geetie Singh-Watson's fourth organic [...]

Why Christchurch is Dorset’s little dazzler, from sandy beaches to castle ruins

There is something particularly soothing about watching early-morning rowers skim over the river before going down for a full English. Relaxing is not normally associated [...]

Its borders are now open, you can fly direct, so… say ‘I do’ to the Seychelles

The giant tortoise was agonisingly slow and stately as it inched with plodding precision across the road.Two cars and a bicycle patiently came to a [...]

With Ibiza unavailable Amanda Platell instead found that Yorkshire made a great spot for a reunion

Right now, I should be lying on a sunbed beside the infinity pool, above the old town of Ibiza with friends, chilled rosé in hand.Instead, [...]

ALEX BRUMMER: Britain’s flying circus over airport Covid testing

Britain's flying circus: It is farcical that government has taken so long to look into airport Covid testing, says ALEX BRUMMERBy Alex Brummer for the [...]

The world’s best hotels, islands, cities and ski resorts are revealed by Conde Nast Traveller

BEST HOTEL IN LONDON: Mandarin Oriental Hyde ParkBEST HOTEL IN THE REST OF THE UK: Gleneagles, ScotlandBEST HOTEL IN IRELAND: The Westbury, DublinBEST HOTEL IN [...]

The other-worldly majesty of the Faroe Islands captured in a set of stunning drone photographs

The other-worldly majesty of the Faroe Islands captured in a set of stunning drone images by a photographer who said the archipelago 'just doesn't look [...]

Trailfinders has been named as the UK’s best holiday provider 2020 in the Which? Awards

Trailfinders is named the UK's best overall holiday provider of 2020 by Which? after 'a stellar response to customers impacted by the fallout from Covid-19'Which? [...]

Italian Alps: New observation deck that sits 10,000ft up on the Schnals Valley Glacier ridge opens

Ascending to this incredible new observation deck might just be the peak experience of a visit to the Italian Alps. Called Ötzi Peak 3251m, it is [...]

A boiled egg with soldiers is Britain’s favourite way to enjoy an egg

Revealed: A boiled egg with soldiers is Britain's favourite way to enjoy an egg (and five minutes and 10 seconds is the perfect boiling time)Over [...]

The world’s 500 best places to visit revealed and RANKED by Lonely Planet

You've seen Petra in Jordan on the silver screen in Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, now it's time to plan a visit to see [...]

Skiiers survive terrifying avalanche in Andorran mountains

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) said skiers should regularly check avalanche danger ratings and weather conditions online or with their resort before they [...]

Ryanair is RIGHT: Travel expert Rob Burgess on why the carrier’s Covid rebooking policy is sensible

A travel expert has come to the defence of Ryanair, saying that some airlines may come to regret not matching its not-so-generous pandemic fee-waiving policies.Millions [...]

Coronavirus China: Social distancing ignored at tourist attractions

Swarms of Chinese tourists have ditched social distancing rules and flocked to scenic spots in China to enjoy their first major holiday after the country [...]

The wanderlust-inducing images that have been submitted to the Cewe 2021 Photo Award

From the mesmerising 'Game of Thrones trees' to epic Monument Valley: The wanderlust-inducing images submitted to a prestigious annual photo contestThe 15 images are some [...]

Can YOU find the renowned city souvenirs among this holiday scene?

A tricky new brainteaser is challenging players to spot seven renowned souvenirs in a jam-packed illustration. The seek-and-find puzzle, created by British travel company Love Holidays, [...]

A review of the Rock Point Inn – a pub with rooms in Lyme Regis, which sits on the Jurassic Coast

I was lost in the moment – hypnotised by the Pearl of Dorset twinkling gently in the gloaming.From my breathtaking vantage point my gaze drifted [...]

From Constable’s Suffolk to Lowry’s Berwick, stroll through scenery that inspired artistic genius

There's more to contemplating art than admiring it in museums. From a disused railway embankment beside the River Stour, just outside the Suffolk village of [...]

From UFO treehouses to ice hotels – and bone chilling Arctic baths, Sweden’s cool all year round!

For a stunning break less than three hours from the UK, Sweden offers a wealth of experiences to enjoy at any time of the year, whether [...]

Jade Adams and Patrick transforms vintage caravan into stunning home on wheels named Vinnie Viscount

A DIY couple have transformed a vintage caravan into a spectacular holiday home on wheels dubbed 'Vinnie' - complete with beds, dining space and a [...]

Am I being taken for a ride? The Holiday Guru solves coronavirus travel issues

Am I being taken for a ride? The Holiday Guru solves coronavirus travel issues, which this week includes booking issues for a theme park pass [...]

Britain at its best: Cerne Abbas is a beautiful ivy-clad Dorset village that has giant appeal

Britain at its best: The beautiful ivy-clad Dorset village that has giant appealCerne Abbas is a village in Dorset known for the Cerne Giant, an [...]

Germany holidays: There’s never been a better time to explore Europe’s powerhouse

With much of Europe out-of-bounds for British visitors - city breaks, road trips or rural strolls in Germany provide an enjoyable and safe break. Pictured [...]

The UK’s hotels and inns of the year as chosen by the Good Hotel Guide

A romantic island hotel reached by horse-drawn carriage, a stylish, half-timbered B&B and a restaurant-with-rooms serving great value food are among this year's winners of [...]

Entrepreneur, 25, opens ‘world’s smallest takeaway’ curry house in disused red phone box

It's a Rogan SQUASH! Entrepreneur, 25, opens 'world's smallest takeaway' curry house in disused red phone boxTayyab Shafiq, 25, set up business in a red [...]

Madeira is cheapest quarantine-free island destination for Britons looking for autumn sun

Madeira is the cheapest island destination for Britons considering an autumn break abroad in the sun.That's according to a new report by Post Office Travel [...]

New book Great Destinations of a Lifetime takes readers on a picture-tour of the world’s wonders

Compiling the ultimate bucket list is a tough task.But eye-catching assistance is at hand in the form of a stunning new book that details some [...]

Which? calls for overhaul of ‘broken’ airline complaints system citing Ryanair refund claim hell

Which? is calling for the introduction of a new mandatory aviation ombudsman, saying proposed changes to the 'broken' airline complaints system fall far short of [...]

Super organised mum’s simple trick for saving money on her family holiday divides the internet

Super-organised mum's simple trick for saving money on her family holiday divides the internetSuper organised mum has revealed her money-saving trick for family trip awayShe [...]

Cornish resort Landal Gwel an Mor reveals it lost thousands in an Instagram booking site scam

Cornish resort reveals it lost thousands in a scam run by an Instagram site that claimed to offer half-price holiday dealsLandal Gwel an Mor resort [...]