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In the age of Greta, many British holidaymakers – and even some travel journalists – are pledging to swap flying for more environmentally-friendly modes of transport.  Suggest trains as an alternative to planes, however, and most people will usually complain about costs. It’s cheaper to fly, they claim, thanks to low-cost airlines and pricey rail fares. Yes,

An expert guide to the most romantic hotels in the UK – from lavish country piles to spa hotels and sumptuous city boutiques – including the best for rooms with antique furnishings, rolltop baths and four-poster beds, Michelin-starred restaurants, private gardens and cosy bars, in London, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, Hampshire, Scotland, York, Bath, the Lake District, Devon,

Thousands of British skiers and snowboarders found themselves stranded at the weekend when tour operator TUI, Britain’s biggest travel firm, cancelled flights to and from the French airport of Chambery. Customers of Crystal Ski Holidays, a subsidiary of TUI, were stuck in France for over 24 hours when TUI cancelled at least 10 flights from

Why go?  Los Angeles is a city that doesn’t really need an introduction. It’s a place with something for everyone from fabulous beaches to the world’s most famous film studios, a renowned restaurant and nightlife scene and shopping opportunities from LA’s Farmers Market to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. Cruise port location The main Los

I was staring down my opponent under the Grecian sun. All around me on the tennis courts I could hear the thwack of glove-on-glove action from several trainees to the trills of the tight-muscled trainers. I scraped my hair back with my forearm to stop beads of sweat stinging my eyes, banged my boxing gloves

‘Cabo is always a good idea’, says Sarah Ivens as she follows the Hollywood A-listers and books into Nobu’s first Latin American hotel When I was editor-in-chief of a US celebrity magazine, I spent a lot of time in Los Angeles, especially around awards season. Hanging out with Hollywood’s most dazzling stars, I soon learned that

Discover your spiritual side amid spectacular scenery, says Nick Trend 1. Dreamtime rock Uluru, the red sandstone formation in central Australia that rises nearly 3,000ft above sea level, is one of the most spectacular sights in the outback. Climbing was banned in October 2019 because the mountain is revered by the Anangu people who associate

British holidaymakers are ditching sun in favour of new experiences whatever the weather, new research has shown. As the peak booking period kicks off, with more than five million Britons expected to organise a holiday over the coming weeks, a survey of more than 4,000 adults by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) found that the

Hawaii’s sandy beaches, big surf, volcanic landscapes, rugged coastlines and tropical glamour beckon. But cruise choices abound. Do you prefer a big ship with a cast of thousands and a huge variety of onboard activities and restaurants, or a small ship for a more intimate atmosphere, personal attention, peace and quiet, and seeing the same

British visitors to Australia should spend more time indoors, authorities have warned, as the country is gripped by record-breaking temperatures and devastating bush fires. Sydney, which attracts more than four million international visitors a year, has been cloaked in a haze of smoke from scores of nearby bush fires, prompting the New South Wales ambulance

Whether the priority is ultra-warmth, maximum dexterity or a slim and elegant look, our buying advice and technology tips will help you choose the right ski and snowboard gloves – or mittens – this season. Cinch straps Whether it’s in the form of tighten-to-fit elastic pulls at the top of gloves or Velcro fastening at

Telegraph Travel is a year older, and a year wiser. Here are 50 nuggets of fact we discovered in 2019 1. The Dutch aren’t as friendly as we thought. In fact, they can be downright rude.  2. There’s an amorous South Pacific island with a penchant for violent cricket. 3. The Faroese have 37 words for fog, from

Winter walking has a beauty and excitement all of its own. The circular walks below have been chosen to represent the full geographical and geological diversity of our Great British landscapes with an eye for the topical, historical and just plain beautiful. For each we’ve suggested a cosy pub for your walk’s end where you

It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Namib Desert is out-of-this-world extraordinary. Before arriving I already know the basic facts: formed around 55 to 80 million years ago, it’s thought to be our oldest desert, the second driest on the planet, and has the highest dunes anywhere. Yet in reality, when faced with the

On the lawn in front of Little Barwick House stand a magnificent cedar tree and a beautiful tulip tree with lime and orange flowers that must remain in place by law. I rather wish that the small hotel to which they belong were protected by a similar preservation order – for though it is thriving

Multi-destination travel, luxury urban spas, high art, a new breed of hostels, and a slew of high-profile reopenings… Jade Conroy looks at what will be setting travellers’ hearts aflutter in the next 12 months 1. Check-in… and leave again It’s no longer about fly and flop: hotels are facilitating seamless travel within destinations so guests

It was the late Nineties that Ayia Napa became the “new Ibiza”, attracting hundreds of thousands of British revellers every summer to a corner of Cyprus previously more or less left alone by tourists. The boom of low-cost airlines and cheap package deals fused with a blossoming club scene, and made this small town on

Riviera Travel has been providing luxury escorted tours for more than 35 years. Voted Which? Travel Brand of the Year in 2017. Travellers are delighted with the professionalism and knowledge of the local guides, and the value for money. 97% of travellers book again. This holiday is provided by, and your resulting contract and booking

Riviera Travel has been providing luxury escorted tours for more than 35 years. Voted Which? Travel Brand of the Year in 2017. Travellers are delighted with the professionalism and knowledge of the local guides, and the value for money. 97% of travellers book again. This holiday is provided by, and your resulting contract and booking

Riviera Travel has been providing luxury escorted tours for more than 35 years. Voted Which? Travel Brand of the Year in 2017. Travellers are delighted with the professionalism and knowledge of the local guides, and the value for money. 97% of travellers book again. This holiday is provided by, and your resulting contract and booking