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It’s the celebration that mums everywhere look forward to. And if you are still searching for the perfect place to whisk her away to this Mother’s Day, we have five suggestions that should definitely fit the bill. The Ritz, London…

Offering business and leisure travellers alike a mode of transport that is comfortable, efficient, affordable, romantic and sustainable, a new night train connecting Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels will be launched this April by private railway carrier RegioJet and Dutch…

Looking for an ultra-special stay à deux this Valentine’s Day? Here we present five hotels that are tailor-made for romantic getaways. The Beatles may have opined that money can’t buy you love, but it can certainly ensure a memorable 14th…

The world-famous Winter Wonderland is coming to Qatar for five consecutive years starting November 2022. Housed on the Al Maha Island near Lusail City just north of Qatar’s capital, the 200,000 square metre Doha Winter Wonderland will open prior to…

World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2021 programme. Winners include the current Expo host, Dubai – with its tantalising range of gastronomy from…

From an all-villa resort in Riviera Maya to a palatial property in France’s Champagne region, we have handpicked six hotels from around the world that are offering extra festive packages and experiences this holiday season. Chablé Maroma, Mexico Consider spending…

Award-winning luxury holiday destination, Sani Resort, has launched Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Opened in partnership with ‘born survivor’ and multi-award-winning adventurer Bear Grylls – and the first-of-its-kind in a resort in Europe – it provides a unique experience for children,…

British Airways has become the first airline in the world to conduct a trial of an ultra-rapid Covid-19 antigen test that displays results within 25 seconds.   This highly intelligent, non-invasive saliva test can detect symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals with…

Disneyland Paris has announced a regal transformation of the iconic Disneyland Hotel, which will be the first Disney hotel to celebrate a royal theme. This complete refurbishment is the next step in an ambitious renovation plan for all Disneyland Paris…

British Airways has announced four new short-haul routes to Wroclaw (WRO) and Gdansk (GDN) in Poland, Riga (RIX) in Latvia and Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) in Romania. The routes will operate from the beginning of July, running throughout the summer. All flights…

As part of a drive to revive its tourism industry, the Maldives is planning to offer Covid-19 vaccinations to visitors on arrival. Tourism minister Abdulla Mausoom said this would make it “more convenient” for travellers to visit the archipelago. Currently…

The UK’s largest Covid-19 PCR testing provider is almost halving the cost of a PCR test. Randox, which charged around £120 for the tests, announced it would cut prices to £60 for passengers flying with partner airlines. Although the airlines…

Virgin Voyages, the new adult-only cruise line from Sir Richard Branson, will finally make its debut with a series of mini cruises this August. Departing from Portsmouth, the upcoming “Summer Soirée” staycation-at-sea series will include a total of six two,…

New research from ABTA – The Travel Association shows a growing trend for holidaymakers seeking the security and reassurance of booking with a travel professional this year.  ABTA’s figures show that people are 28% more likely to use a travel…

Guidance for British people travelling abroad during the coronavirus pandemic, if they are legally permitted to travel under current UK COVID-19 restrictions.  Before You Travel you need a legally-permitted reason to travel abroad: if you live in England, you must complete a declaration…

One of the most exciting visitor attraction concepts of the 21s​t​ century has been launched.  Called The Giant, and inspired by Jonathan Swift’s ​Gulliver’s Travels​, it features the world’s tallest moving statue – standing over 10 stories high – with…

A new survey by the European Travel Commission reveals that pent-up demand for holidays is increasing across Europe as vaccination programmes are deployed across the continent. Some 54% of respondents are aiming to travel within the next six months either…

Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad. Now available to book for a minimum 29 days at a flat rate, the package provides…