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As European resorts finally start to re-open… What’s going on in our holiday hotspots?

Travel bubbles, sea bridges, quarantines — no wonder there’s a lot of confusion surrounding holidays as restrictions ease.The UK’s blanket quarantine on all those coming [...]

Are the Cook Islands, in the Pacific Ocean with dreamy beaches, the most beautiful in the world?

Brightly illuminated orange letters at Rarotonga airport cry: ‘Kia orana!’ You’ll hear those words a lot if you’re lucky enough to visit this tiny, lushly [...]

It’s time to stride out on Yorkshire’s captivating coast from Scarborough to Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Britain at its best: It's time to stride out on Yorkshire's captivating coastThe 110-mile Cleveland Way trail weaves its way around North YorkshireDaily Mail's Bill [...]

Jet2 extends the cancellation period of flights until July 1 in light of Covid19 travel restrictions

Jet2 extends the cancellation period of all flights and holidays to July 1 in light of 'ongoing travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic'Travel firm [...]

Fascinating photographs by Mark O’Neill of forgotten underground wonders from London to France

The world can be a spectacular place up top - and just as fascinating down below, as these pictures show.Photographer Mark O'Neill, from Berkshire, has [...]

Beguiling portrait photographs showcase spectacular multi-coloured garments worn by Mongolian nomads

Beguiling portrait photographs showcase spectacular multi-coloured garments worn by Mongolian nomads - and handed down through the generationsPhotographer Alessandra Meniconzi travelled from Switzerland to Central [...]

Coronavirus UK: Some hospitality business owners ‘suicidal’

The boss of a tourism board in the UK has today warned how business owners in the hospitality sector are committing suicide due to the [...]

Qatar Airways cabin crew will wear HAZMAT suits and passengers will be forced to wear masks

When it comes to the safety of its cabin crew, Qatar Airways is taking no chances - it's issuing them with hazmat suits to wear [...]

The world’s most breathtaking ports: The ultimate list of places with wonderful waterfronts

The world's most breathtaking ports: The ultimate list of places with wonderful waterfronts, from America to Australia via Italy and NorwayThis series of scintillating snaps [...]

Britons back ‘air bridges’ and ‘travel bubbles’, with holiday searches to Italy and France rocketing

Britons back 'air bridges' and tourism in Europe 're-opening this summer', with searches for July holidays to Italy and France rocketing in the past few [...]

The History of Spanish Architecture

The MCH (Master of Architecture in Collective Housing) allows you to become an Architecture Master in Europe. The UPM (Universidad Politécnica of Madrid) and ETH [...]

Heathrow Airport begins trialling thermal screening temperature checks on passengers

New thermal imaging cameras which can check the temperatures of airline passengers as they enter Britain are today set to be rolled out at the [...]

Inside the Airbnb villa used as Marcus’s house in Netflix series White Lines

Through the keyhole of the villa used as Marcus's Ibizan house in hit Netflix series White Lines - which is available to rent on Airbnb [...]

Climate change could cause ‘dust bowl’ in the US, study warns

Climate change could spark a 'dust bowl' in the US that is more devastating than what occurred during the Great Depression, researchers warnA study used [...]

Antarctica could turn GREEN as climate change causes algae to bloom across the surface of the snow

A special issue of Nature has published a series of studies looking at how monitoring Antarctica from space is providing crucial insights into its response [...]

Airbnb reveals the 10 most wish-listed homes since the lockdown began from America to Greece

While lockdown still prohibits us from holidaying beyond our own four walls, there’s nothing to stop us dreaming about the incredible places we’ll travel to [...]

The winning images from a landscape photography contest that showcase the beauty of planet earth

Stunning locations captured by the finalists of the 2020 Landscape Photography Competition showcase the Earth's beauty in a unique series of images.In Eric Melzer's other-worldly [...]

Trust in travel industry has plummeted to a record low amid coronavirus refunds scandal, says Which?

Trust in the travel industry has plunged to a record low as airlines and holiday companies continue to deny and delay refunds for coronavirus cancellations, [...]

The amazing sights available to explore on Google Street View, from the Pyramids to epic waterfalls

To help relieve itchy feet brought on by extended stays at Costa Del Sofa, Google has pointed out that it has over 10 million miles [...]

The astonishing solar-powered floating Airbnb villa for two moored in Sydney’s exclusive Palm Beach

Want to splash out on the ultimate post-lockdown romantic getaway? This Airbnb rental moored off the Sydney coast might float your boat.Welcome aboard Lilypad Palm [...]

The bizarre tropical island in Thailand that looks like a CHICKEN

An eggs-traordinary place! The bizarre tropical paradise island in Thailand that looks like a CHICKENChicken Island, also known as Koh Kai, is part of the [...]

Coronavirus UK: ‘Air bridges’ could solve quarantine problem

Ministers are mulling coronavirus 'air bridges' to allow travellers to move between countries without the need for quarantine once the outbreak is under control, it [...]

Finnair will resume flights from Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh in July to Helsinki

Finnair will resume flights from Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh in July, gradually adding routes back to its global network.Between April and June, Finnair will have [...]

Strange things behind Belgian windows snapped by photographer Jean-Luc Feixa

Strange things behind Belgian windows: Photographer spent three years snapping objects displayed on windowsills across Belgium – and says its residents are 'natural born artists'The [...]

Holiday price STILL most important for Brits – just 5 per cent waiting for vaccine before travelling

Revealed: Price is STILL more important than safety standards for British travellers - and just five per cent are waiting for a coronavirus vaccine before [...]

Incredible footage shows a daredevil dressed only in shorts swimming under ice in the Arctic

Does this fill you with a cold dread? Incredible footage shows a daredevil dressed only in shorts swimming under blocks of ice in the ArcticArne [...]

The 53 best and worst travel firms for coronavirus cancellation refunds revealed

The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for the travel industry, with millions of holidays and travel bookings either unavailable or cancelled.Yet how firms treat their [...]

Why Visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina

The Outer Banks are some of the most unsung scenic and relaxing tourist attractions for world travelers but popular among American travelers. It's about time [...]

How to explore the world from home during lockdown

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Revive the golden age of travel through vintage posters and virtually tour a Venetian [...]

A Swedish crayfish party is a spectacle of shellfish and schnapps

During summer on Sweden’s west coast, there is a sense of anticipation as its rather unique party season approaches. Everyone gets a little giddy about... [...]

The best UK holiday homes to celebrate the end of the coronavirus pandemic in style

It may be unimaginable at the moment but one day in the future we will be able to throw the ultimate post-lockdown celebration with friends [...]

Tennis coach Judy Murray recalls her travel adventures

Checking in... Judy Murray: The tennis coach talks about family camping holidays in France and visiting one of Britain's most remote tennis courtsBy Tessa Williams [...]

From new passports to airline refunds, we can help: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week queries include returning to the UK from Cyprus, getting refunds on travel insurance [...]

A little Italy… in Greece: The undiscovered island of Syros is an Italianate masterpiece

Ermoupoli is possibly the most extraordinary town in Greece. There’s no maze of alleys, no whitewashed houses and no heaps of tangled fishing nets in [...]

Why the familiar much-loved in-flight magazine could soon disappear as from airlines

Farewell in-flight magazines, it's been nice reading you: A familiar much-loved part of the travelling experience could soon disappear as airlines try to show they're [...]

Travel insurance for summer travel could be tricky – here’s how Saga and Aviva are reacting

The mention of 'travel bubbles' across Europe, and countries such as Greece hoping to reopen to holidaymakers later this summer, keeps hopes of a sunshine [...]