Travel

With the summer months coming to a close it is time to start dreaming of next years’ beach holiday. It is all to easy to head back to the same destination year on year, as one of the most difficult components of booking a holiday is finding the inspiration of where to head to next. After all, beaches come in all shapes and sizes, but how many of them leave us with a truly magical experience? The first beach you...

Team GB's chartered 747 is making its final approach into London Heathrow Airport as Team GB's athletes return for a heroes welcome. The aircraft has been re-named ‘victoRIOus’, given special flight code BA2016 and had its nose painted gold in celebration of the team's achievements. For Team GB’s homecoming, it also features ‘#greattobeBAck’ – a hashtag that the fans and athletes are encouraged to use. Alex Cruz, Chairman and CEO of British Airways, said: “We’re excited to be bringing the athletes...

With the fear of terrorism at an all time high, 2016 looks to be the summer of the 'Safecation' as Brits flock back to Butlin's and Benidorm. But for those returning from their annual getaway, staying safe could have come at a big cost. A new survey commissioned by SPANA has revealed choosing a destination that was too ‘British’ and choosing a destination that was too ‘touristy’ topped a list of the things holidaymakers regret about their travels. Being too lazy...

If you’re looking to see multiple stunning locations in one trip, cruise holidays are just the holiday ticket. From glorious mountain ranges to paradise islands, cosmopolitan cities to medieval ports, prepare yourself to be breath taken by some of the most astonishing scenery on the planet. Fairy-tale Fjords When you think of a cruise destination, you might not necessarily think of Norway, but its Fjords will amaze impress even the most experienced of travellers. Think: dramatic mountain ranges rising out...

Canada’s reputation precedes it: it’s the world’s capital of cool as proved by the most awesome Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. It’s so unhomophobic it’s progressed from being gay-friendly to gay-neutral, it’s pumped money into its arts and culture, it has America’s amenities and Europe’s refinement, it gave us Drake, and it’s an almost-perfect example of how different ethnicities can live in the same communities. As a microcosm of the country’s progressive thinking, Toronto is a pretty unique place. Flying to...

Pontresina challenges hikers chasing the reward of glacial views.

If the stereotypes are to be believed, then Germans' have been guilty of stealing sunloungers and places on the beach ever since the package holiday introduced UK sun-seekers to the behaviour of foreign holidaymakers in the 1970s. Well now it is Italy’s turn as they have launched an offensive of tourists who nick their spot on the beach for the whole day, without being there, for all, or at least a large chunk of the day. Leaving other sun worshippers with...

By Charles Hibbert China’s long awaited ‘straddling bus’, which looks like something out of Star Trek, had its big opening moment in Hebei province this week. The transit-elevated bus is expected to be in full use by the end of the year, but its original testing was positive. The smart idea only came about in May, with photos of the mini-model released China's "elevated bus" that glides over traffic completes first road test https://t.co/D0DzZNgtzO pic.twitter.com/x8siNPjf8W — CNN (@CNN) August 4,...

When the UK summer starts, after weeks of biting cold, you should be able to ditch the coat. But it’s August and I’m still donning a winter wardrobe. With that depressing thought in mind, it makes the time we spend away from our desks even more precious. The weekend getaway is fast becoming our ‘go to’ option and just the medicine we need to cheer us up. And rather surprisingly, you don’t have to venture too far in order to...