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This is the year of the upgrade. We are investing in our holidays, making up for lost time and trying to eke out each last drop of enjoyment. The overall amount travellers have been spending on trips with tour operator Scott Dunn so far in 2022 is up 25 per cent on 2019. At luxury

On a recent Saturday evening, in an old cow dairy somewhere in Sussex, I had an epiphany. I was slumped beside a roaring woodburner with a nightcap in hand. Our muddy boots were drying by the barn door and my stomach purred from the best meal it had experienced in, well, at least 24 hours.

As the ski season reaches its peak and thousands of Britons celebrate their return to the slopes, new research has found that prices in many of Europe’s most popular ski resorts have tumbled since many were last able to visit. The annual Post Office Money ski resort report, now in its 15th year, suggests the

As the country’s birthplace of tourism, Grand Baie was always regarded as the St Tropez of Mauritius. When Sunset Boulevard was built on the waterfront in the 1990s, there was nothing else like it on the island. In its heyday, the streets buzzed with Mini Mokes (a new trend then), Suzuki four-wheel drives and bicycles,

Storm Franklin looks set to bring gale-force winds of up to 80mph and lashing rain that is likely to cause travel chaos in the UK. If your travel plans are impacted by severe weather in the coming days, it is important to know your rights when it comes to compensation. Read on for our comprehensive

The chime of seagulls, on the prowl for a dropped chip. A coastal path following the contours of Jurassic cliffs, with white waves crashing beneath. A rickety harbour pub, recovering from last night’s knees up. As islanders, never more than 80 miles from the coast, an appreciation of Britain’s seaside is written in our DNA.

Take a walk down through the Hotel Liro in Albania on a sunny morning – passing the breakfast terrace, then stepping onto the staircase, which clings doggedly to the sheer cliff-face, all the way to the sea – and you will find yourself marvelling, again, at the glory of the view. It won’t just be

Last month I arrived in Cairo late at night expecting a driver to meet me. Nobody was there. Time to make a call. I’d made the arrangement through my guide using WhatsApp messaging so that seemed the easiest way to get answers. I flicked mobile roaming back on and sorted the problem out. The cost

March is a tricky month for heat-seekers. Most of Europe is a touch too chilly for a proper beach break, with the exception of the Canary Islands, but there are plenty of fine options if you’re willing to go medium- or long-haul. Below are 10 sultry shortcuts to the sun just before Easter, but there

Storm Eunice is causing travel chaos in the UK, with London City Airport halting flights until this afternoon and airports facing major delays and cancellations across the country. British Airways has cancelled “a number of flights” due to severe weather and said that the number of aircraft permitted to land at Heathrow Airport “is being

Half term is finally here for many families across the country and with it the perennial problem of what to do with the children if the weather turns bad. On the positive side, the beach is rarely a realistic option at this time of year anyway – except if a blowy walk is what you’re

In those heady early days of infatuation, romance can be found wherever you go. Love is blind to candle­wick bedspreads, rude waiters and stale cigarette smoke. Indeed, in Paris these are essential ingredients for your first weekend break together. It’s almost ironic that the honeymoon should be your ultimate romantic blow-out, at a stage when you

Savvy travellers know the value of using the bank holidays to their advantage to spend as much time as possible relaxing under a palm tree drinking cocktails out of coconuts. This year offers even more chances to maximise your annual leave, with an extra bank holiday to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on June 3. 

February half term is fast approaching and Britain is bursting with brilliant ideas for family days out. From stately homes with sprawling grounds to immersive museums and nature reserves, and even a couple of theme parks, there’s no shortage of options to fill your calendar with, wherever you are located. Opt for adventure with zip

The excellent news that Australia is re-opening to tourists on February 21 immediately brought back a vivid memory of my first trip there, many years ago. I was hitchhiking around Tasmania and had bumped into two girls from Sydney. We had spent the day exploring the rainforest, then stopped overnight in a small town in

The English have warmed their cockles over a bonfire of restrictions in recent weeks. Testing for vaccinated travellers has been scrapped, masks and Covid passports are toast, life has returned to normal with nary a one-way system or social distancing sticker in sight.  Beyond our shores, the Scandinavians are marching to the same beat, while

March is a tricky month for heat-seekers. Most of Europe is a touch too chilly for a proper beach break, with the exception of the Canary Islands, but there are plenty of fine options if you’re willing to go medium- or long-haul. Below are 10 sultry shortcuts to the sun just before Easter, but there

Mention Bulgaria to seasoned skiers and snowboarders and the first thing that comes to mind is its cheap reputation. With pints of beer for £1.50 and lift pass prices under £200, its bargain basement fame seems justified – this year the resorts of Borovets and Bansko both, once again, topped the chart of the cheapest

It is the Valentine’s Day news that many of us have been waiting for. And it has nothing to do with love-hearts, chocolates or vastly overpriced flowers. Spain has announced that, on February 14, it will simplify the entry requirements for teenage tourists.  Where previously, children over 12 needed to be fully vaccinated in order

Fully vaccinated holidaymakers will not be required to take any Covid-19 tests for return to the UK from February 11, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed. The Day 2 test for immunised arrivals will be dropped. The only remaining restriction for fully vaccinated arrivals to the UK will be completing a passenger locator form. The