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It might be the least exciting aspect of a holiday to organise, but travel insurance is essential for peace of mind, particularly for winter-sports holidays when the likelihood of injury is that much higher. Given that, you would think skiers and snowboarders would make this a priority. Wrong. New research from Abta, the UK association

Sadie was very competitive and loved skiing as many kilometres as possible in a day with her dad,” said Clare Bristow, mother of Sadie and, along with her husband Stewart, the brains behind Ski for Sadie, a 400km-plus ski challenge the couple are launching this winter in the French Alps.  Ski for Sadie is a

While it’s now 25 years since the genocide in Rwanda, it is remarkable that this war-torn country should have picked itself up so fast to become one of the most sought-after safari destinations in Africa, and home to some of the continent’s most expensive lodges. The main attraction, to date, has been primates – gorillas,

With its elegant galleries, fabulous shopping, budding coffee scene, energetic nightlife and impressive historical riches, Málaga is the fun-loving Andalucian city everyone is talking about. And it has plenty of accommodation picks for those seeking a comfortable, characterful and super-central yet wallet-friendly stay. Spurred on by the flourishing local arts renaissance, a wave of fashionable,

It’s still fairly easy to do Prague on a budget, especially thanks to its decent array of mid-range and budget hotels. Even better, booking cheap hotels in Prague doesn’t necessarily mean losing quality, you’ll find offers quite easily. You can find affordable designer chic at placeslike the Louren and Design Hotel Jewel, retro charm at

Britain was fascinated by ancient Egypt long before Howard Carter found Tutankhamun’s tomb, with Napoleon’s Middle Eastern campaign (1798–1801) igniting interest across Europe. Nevertheless, the discovery in 1922 of King Tut’s final resting place sparked a new wave of Egyptomania.  There was jewellery, including some by Cartier incorporating genuine Egyptian antiquities; fashion, including overblouses embroidered

Old world charm – with a burst of new world energy Long regarded as Lisbon’s quieter sibling, Portugal’s second city is currently undergoing a magical moment of rejuvenation. Centuries ago, British merchant ships would cluster in Porto’s medieval harbour to ferry the region’s eponymous port wines back home. Now, the city’s river banks are crowded with hip

More insider guides for planning a trip to Paris 48 hours Hotels Attractions Restaurants Free Nightlife Paris is not known as a budget travel destination and yet the city is replete with sights, activities and experiences that don’t cost a sou (former French coin). From riverside beaches and picnics by Canal Saint-Martin, to watching footballers performing

As Christianity’s most important place of pilgrimage, Rome has two millennia of experience of lodging backpacking visitors (or the historic equivalent). There are still plenty of Church-run hostels for the spiritually inclined, but travellers in town for more profane pleasures – including mopping up Rome’s cultural gems, or experiencing its excellent traditional fare – are

Seeking, for whatever reason, to escape the UK this festive season? Ten options; off we go… 1. Yuletide Trolls Icelandic folklore is rich in curious characters and at Christmas time the Yule Lads (Jolasveinar) take centre stage. These 13 mountain trolls traditionally appear in Reykjavik from Dec 12, dressed in ragged, peasant clothes. Last year

Madrid is actually one of the cheapest European capitals for a city break and you can often find surprisingly reasonable deals – between £70 and £110 a night – at stylish yet unfussy hotels in great locations, such as Plaza Santa Ana, Chueca and La Latina. Some are in characterful historic buildings, while others are

If you go down to Thetford Forest today, you’re sure of a big autumn surprise. The UK’s largest man-made lowland forest is newly peopled by weird, colourful figures. Three bright red women, naked but for their matching Princess Leia buns, gossip in front of a high green fence; a man with a powder-blue chest and a mottled

It’s a chance to wrap up warm, pig out on burnt sausages and toffee apples, and brave a fairground ride or two. Bonfire Night isn’t just about the fireworks – in Ottery St Mary, Devon, for example, there’s an annual tradition of carrying flaming tar barrels through the town. But there are, of course, also

Whether you’re a king of the swingers, an undercover supervillain or a self-styled Disneylicious princess, fun and enchantment abound at Disneyland Paris. Just 45 minutes by train from central Paris, 28 miles (45km) east, the hugely popular theme park can be visited on an easy Disneyland Paris weekend break. A colourful choice of themed hotels

We all know that owning a motorhome means you can go almost anywhere and be able to stay in different locations surrounded by home comforts. It’s convenient and can somewhat reduce the stress of organising a family trip, especially if you look after your motorhome and have it serviced regularly. Motorhomes have been a great

If you’re looking for high-octane fun, rest assured that Brighton rarely sleeps. Kick the weekend off in one of the many hipster cocktail bars; head next to one of the city’s deliciously quirky boozers, and that should bring you nicely round to the clubbing scene. Choose from burlesque parlours or gay-friendly dives, DJ gigs or

It has long been rumoured that the seaside village of Hyams Beach, population 112, has the whitest sand in the world. It doesn’t. In fact, it doesn’t even have the whitest sand in Australia (that award goes to Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park on Western Australia’s south coast). Nevertheless, it is a

You have the Balearic Islands, and then you have Menorca. Do not mistaken this beautiful treasure as a party island or ‘just’ a beach destination. Menorca is filled with hidden treasures, beautiful historical monuments, old buildings and archeological sites. The culture in Menorca is remarkable and in order to really embrace your time spent on

It’s nearly here. Black Friday, that annual orgy of high street sales and bickering shoppers, is weeks away (November 29). But it’s not all flat-screen TVs and breadmakers, the travel industry is in on the act, too.  What can I expect in terms of travel deals? Plenty. Last year we saw return flights to Los

Granted, there are plenty of logistical challenges that come with serving hundreds of people at 37,000 feet. But some airlines undoubtedly pull it off better than others, as demonstrated by these passengers who shared crime scene evidence of their worst plane meal abominations. As part of Which?‘s annual survey, which involved quizzing more than 2,000