Inside the spellbinding new Harry Potter-themed Airbnb in Florida

Don’t forget to pack your wand and broom if you plan on holidaying at this magical property once the lockdown eases – an incredible new Harry Potter-themed Airbnb.  ‘Wizard’s Way’, a 30-minute drive from the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, will leave fans of the books and movies spellbound. A regular-looking detached house on the outside, … Read more

Albert Dros shares mesmerising timelapse footage of Amsterdam

If you didn’t want to visit Amsterdam before – you almost certainly will after watching this mesmerising timelapse footage of it. The magical video, called ‘Amsterdam – My Home’ and posted to YouTube, has been created by renowned Dutch landscape photographer Albert Dros, who moved to the city a few years ago. He revealed that … Read more

Mesmerising timelapse footage and stills of Amsterdam by Albert Dros will spark your wanderlust

If you didn’t want to visit Amsterdam before – you almost certainly will after watching this mesmerising timelapse footage of it. The magical video, called Amsterdam – My Home, has been created by renowned Dutch landscape photographer Albert Dros, who moved to the city a few years ago. He revealed that he wanted to show … Read more

Klein Curacao – the rogue abandoned ghost island in a Caribbean paradise

No infinity pools, no tuxedoed cocktail bar staff, no palm-fringed golf courses. Klein Curacao, which lies 15 miles to the south-east of the Dutch outpost of Curacao, is a rogue island in a Caribbean paradise – uninhabited, barren, scarred with shipwrecks and graves, and blighted by a grisly history. In the 17th century it was … Read more

Villanelle’s flat from season three of Killing Eve is on Airbnb 

The Barcelona filming location for Villanelle’s flat in season three of Killing Eve is a stunning Art Nouveau apartment that’s available to rent on Airbnb The Art Nouveau property is listed on Airbnb as ‘Our house: Architects’ flat’, but its name is Casa Ramos  Some Killing Eve scenes were filmed in the rentable flat, some … Read more

Apartment used as the location for Villanelle’s flat in season three of Killing Eve is on Airbnb 

The Barcelona filming location for Villanelle’s flat in season three of Killing Eve is a stunning Art Nouveau apartment that’s available to rent on Airbnb The Art Nouveau property is listed on Airbnb as ‘Our house: Architects’ flat’, but its name is Casa Ramos  Some Killing Eve scenes were filmed in the rentable flat, some … Read more

How to explore the world from home during coronavirus lockdown including virtual cliff-diving

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Discover breathtaking cliff-diving locations and Europe’s best cycle tours Red Bull’s YouTube channel has a 20-minute tour of stunning cliff-diving spots Bike firm Freewheel Holidays holds weekly webinars about cycle tours in Europe  Access a playlist of Portuguese-themed music heard in five-star therapy rooms   … Read more

Go into action with an Algarve autumn – the perfect time for a family activity trip

The weather gods were smiling on the Algarve. The autumn breeze blowing up from Morocco was bringing the warmth of North Africa, big blue skies and a placid sea. For an activity week in half-term, designed to squeeze the last drops out of summer, it could not have been better timed. Every day, my husband … Read more

Five fantastic campervan tours in the UK, from Cornwall to Scotland

Hiring a campervan is a wonderful way to see some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside and coastlines. But to enjoy the perfect four-wheeled holiday experience, you’ll need to plan ahead. From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, here we discover five of the country’s best campervan driving routes.  RETRO STYLE: A VW CAMPERVAN … Read more