Travel
City breaks without the crowds: Europe’s top ‘second cities’ to visit
Congested capitals, tourist taxes and unending queues to see iconic landmarks are enough to make any traveller rethink taking a much-needed holiday…
Wynn Al Marjan Island: Opening date set for UAE’s first casino resort
By Mike Starling & AFP Published on 05/08/2026 – 12:00 GMT+2 After delays related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the first…
Italy unveils 1,500km trail network dedicated to Saint Francis
Exploring Italy in the footsteps of Saint Francis is about to get easier thanks to a new project bringing together walks tracing the history of the…
Revealed: The best travel ‘dupes’ for Venice, Lake Como and more
There are certain destinations around the world everyone wants to visit at least once: Venice. Lake Como. Saint-Tropez. But overtourism in many of…
Which city could become Japan’s ‘second capital’?
A heated race is currently underway in Japan. The prize? The honour of being crowned the Japanese secondary capital. With Japanese lawmakers…
Freedom and self-development: Solo travel trends to know in 2026
How many times has the “let’s plan a trip!” message landed in your friends or family group chat, only for a prolonged back-and-forth about dates…
Can’t make a non-refundable trip? There’s a resale platform for that
There are lots of ways to save money on your next holiday, from flying on a Friday to setting up price alerts for hotels. One method that can…
Iberia to charter a special plane for the total solar eclipse
A solar eclipse is set to happen on 12 August, and Spain is among the best places to see the totality as the sun begins to set. There are plenty of…
Hot springs and bamboo trails: Banyan Tree opens new resort in China
Published on 04/08/2026 – 9:35 GMT+2 Banyan Tree has announced the opening of its newest luxury property – a mountainside resort in China’s Sichuan…
These are the world’s greatest luxury hotels, according to Robb Report
A boutique stay in one of Nepal’s most remote areas has just been named the greatest luxury hotel in the world. The annual list from Robb Report…