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This week’s statement by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps that ‘people shouldn’t be booking holidays right now’ has been slammed by the travel industry. And quite right too. Travel company bosses have roundly criticised him for failing to point out that package holidays — involving flights and accommodation booked together — are protected against cancellation by … Read more
Wide open spaces, spectacular natural scenery and a chance to take a much-needed, proper break. A camping holiday is just the ticket, and mixed messages from the Government aside, we’re all hoping that we can get out and about this summer in Britain. Certainly, the confidence is there, with a boom in bookings. Coolcamping.com recorded … Read more
Stunning mountainous European landscapes tend not to be associated with Germany – but these jaw-dropping photographs might help to change that. They show the country’s stunning Bavarian Alps region and its crystal clear lakes, jagged peaks, mesmerising meadows and a fairy-tale castle said to have inspired Disney’s Cinderella Castle design. The amazing images have been … Read more
The inn you’ll want to stay in over and over again! The ‘Groundhog Day B&B’ is a real-life ‘gem’ of a rental you can book through Airbnb from $170 a night (6am wake-up call not mandatory) It was used as the Groundhog Day B&B for Bill Murray’s character Phil Connors If you want to have … Read more
Checking in… Singer Bonnie Tyler talks about the time she chatted with Mariah Carey over a glass of fizz on a plane and her favourite part of Wales By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 14:49 GMT, 11 February 2021 | Updated: 14:49 GMT, 11 February 2021 Bonnie Tyler checks into our travel Q&A … Read more
Behind the scenes in a Caribbean paradise: BBC Two’s Amazing Hotels show reveals the hard work that goes into creating dream stays at St Lucia’s ‘lost city-style’ Jade Mountain resort Monica Galetti and Giles Coren go behind the scenes at the luxury hotel, where rooms cost up to £2,700pn All 29 rooms have a private … Read more
On Friday afternoons in summer, Stockholm residents hop on ferries in front of the National Museum and stream out of the capital to the 30,000 or so islands that lie nearby. You can check in to your own retreat at the Seglarhotell overlooking the harbour on Sandhamn, the furthest island out in Stockholm’s archipelago before … Read more
The Sony World Photography Awards 2021 is shaping up very nicely indeed. The judges have revealed the winners in the competition’s National Awards. And they’re quite something. Overall, the contest receives entries from over 200 territories. However, these winners are drawn from the 51 countries in its National Awards programme, which celebrates local photography talent. … Read more
Moo-dini! Crafty cow proves to be the ultimate escape artist after opening her holding pen door using just her TONGUE Hedwig is permanent resident at Paragon Advanced Breeding Group in Cumbria The Angus-dairy cross was recorded as she looped her tongue around the bolt She then placed it in her mouth before pushing the gate open … Read more
Great British boltholes: The charming 17th Century beachside Cornish inn that’s upped its game with 10 glass-fronted bedrooms in a new two-storey annexe The Old Success Inn is a characterful 17th Century property in Sennen, Cornwall, opposite the beach In addition to 13 guest rooms, a modern two-storey building has just gone up with 10 glass-fronted … Read more