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Computers nil, man with a pencil and paintbrushes, one. Meet James Niehues, an artist who has hand-painted over 200 ski resort trail maps across North America, South America, New Zealand and Australia, despite competition from map-makers using computer-generated imagery. His amazing artistry has shepherded millions of skiers in some of the world’s most famous resorts … Read more
For sheer number of five-star hotels, London will take some catching. Forbes Travel Guide has announced its 2021 Star Awards and London is still the leader of the pack for five-star properties with 19 in total. Tokyo has added four hotels to its five-star roster, bringing its total to nine, but it still also lags … Read more
She stalked Nato ships during the Cold War, lurking in the depths of the ocean on long-range patrols. And these photographs show just what a grim job it would have been for those on board. They show the poky interior of a Foxtrot-class Soviet submarine called B-143, operational from 1960 to 1991 and which would … Read more
A pair of breathtaking skyscrapers by renowned Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry are set to transform his hometown’s skyline, with the developers promising they’ll become an ‘instant landmark’. Newly released renderings show how each tower looks like it’s formed from randomly placed building blocks, with sections jutting out at various angles. It’s a typically eye-catching design … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he assesses the chances of a skiing holiday this winter and gives his opinion on whether ‘vaccine passports’ for travel to Greece will ever happen. Q. I want to go abroad and I’ve had my jab. There is talk about ‘vaccine passports’ … Read more
Will passenger plane windows become obsolete? Firm offers cabin upgrades that include covering the walls in giant OLED screens that display movies and landscapes The concept has been developed by Swiss design company Yasava, which customises private jet interiors It says the OLED screens come in various sizes and can be fitted over windows on … Read more
Brexit visa rules for Tenerife and insurance refunds: The Holiday Guru tackles travellers’ issues By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 15:08 GMT, 11 February 2021 | Updated: 15:08 GMT, 11 February 2021 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he offers advice on booking a South-East Asia backpacking trip and … Read more
It’s the trailer that will give you a clean break in more ways than one. It enables its users to live off-grid for up to two weeks in complete luxury and it comes with Covid-grade hygiene measures – hospital-grade Hepa filters and germ-killing UVC lighting that disinfects surfaces. Called the Terra Firma, it is billed … Read more
Stunning renderings have been revealed for an island resort off the coast of Saudi Arabia that’s part of a Red Sea ‘giga-resort’ that will ultimately span 22 islands and six inland sites. The new designs are by renowned architect firm Foster + Partners and show its vision for Shurayrah, the gateway island to the enormous … Read more
An outdoorsman is dedicating his time in lockdown to helping tackle mental health issues in the U.S by taking people on amazing adventures in nature. When the pandemic first struck, Tristan Hamm, based in Los Angeles, California, wanted to find ways to give hope to those strapped down in fear, worrying about what the future … Read more