The cover story in Sunday’s print edition was about retro travel experiences that transport you back in time. With this in mind, we’d like to hear about a trip you have done that evoked an era, on a classic bike or in a VW campervan, perhaps, or in a flying boat, an Airstream caravan, a
Advice
“They’re plump, they’re sassy and they floss their teeth.” I had just stepped off a tender boat into the furnace-hot heat of Hydra and our SeaDream tour manager, Jeff, was introducing the local transport. A heat haze that danced above the jetty but I could just make out a handful of tethered donkeys at the
Travelsphere packs in, flights, transfers, accommodation, experienced Tour Managers and a huge range of local excursions are a given. The included meals, give a flavour of the local culture and cuisine, and there is always plenty of time to explore independently. Travelsphere has specialised in providing escorted tours across the globe for over 50 years,
Broadway Travel are an experienced travel company based in Luton, Newcastle and Frimley providing the best deals on holidays, city breaks and cruises since 1948. Broadway products are ATOL and ABTA protected and booking via the website or call centre is simple. Prices are subject to change. This holiday is provided by, and your resulting
The world of wellness is ever changing, and with each season trends continue to inspire anew. Last year it was cryotherapy, vegan products and 24-carat gold facials, this year its IV infusions, goat yoga and CBD treatments. With a constant flurry of new hotel openings, there’s always somewhere to get excited about. We’ve created a
While most skiers and snowboarders will be used to having technology from long-time favourite Gore-Tex in their outdoor and ski gear to help keep them comfortably dry but not sweaty, now The North Face believes it has created a fabric that gives even better waterproofing and breathability. Yesterday the well-known brand has released a range of
North Macedonia is pretty new, as countries go. It officially adopted the name in February 2019, before which it went by the snappy soubriquet, the ‘Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’ (usually shortened to just ‘Macedonia’). Because of a long-running dispute with Greece (which contains a region also known as ‘Macedonia’) the ‘North’ has been added.
Voting in the 2019 Telegraph Travel Awards is open, giving you the opportunity to reward those operators and destinations that continue to surpass your expectations. And because we recognise you need to invest time and energy to make these awards what they are, as a reward for your efforts we are offering you the chance
Few chefs have defined corporate-hip hotel dining as much as Jason Atherton has over the past 10 years. Ian Schrager has installed him in EDITION hotels in New York, Shanghai and London, the InterContinental Dubai Marina hosts an outpost of his Social brand, and last week he came to Grosvenor Square, to the new Biltmore Mayfair,
A heli-skiing trip is a staple feature on any keen skier or snowboarder’s bucket list. As one of the most adrenaline-fuelled and adventurous activities in the mountains the thrill of accessing untapped terrain in the wilderness is legendary, but what’s it actually like stepping out under those propellers for the first time? Here are five
France’s second largest airline has become the 12th carrier to fail this year in a tumultuous month for the travel industry. Aigle Azur filed for bankruptcy earlier in September but was finally liquidated on Friday. It was based at Paris Orly Airport and served more than 20 destinations across Europe, Africa, primarily Algeria, and the
Just You is the UK’s single traveller specialist, organising holidays for independent globe trotters to over 65 countries, without charging a single supplement. Just You designs its holidays to offer the perfect balance between an escorted tour and independent travel. There is the option to stick with the group or head off and explore on
Anyone who has ever star-gazed will know that aircraft use lights when flying, pesky planes masquerading as shooting stars throughout the hours of darkness. But the powerful LED spotted from the ground, 35,000 feet below, is not a headlight, guiding the path of the 8.30pm service to Chicago; more likely a beacon to help other
Even if an A-road runs right through it, Newport feels like a slice of remote Wales redolent of a more genteel era, with its sleepy coastal vibe and high street lined with sagging stone cottages and candy-coloured Georgian townhouses. There’s a sprinkling of holidaymakers lingering in cafés over crushed-avocado-on-sourdough and single-origin coffees, and browsing gallery-studios
The most popular time to visit Australia is during summer, while the sun’s shining, the skies are blue, and the locals are cheery! Australia has a lot to offer during summer between beaches, dessert and mountain ranges (come back for the snow in winter, we’re not joking its amazing!) However, you might have heard it
Today is a red-letter date in the African country of Malawi. Independence Day, in fact. As it has been since July 6, 1964. A good enough reason to read through a few fascinating facts about a country which remains a (relatively) niche destination for tourists? Why not? 1. Malawi has a British back-story Nothing unusual
Just You is the UK’s single traveller specialist, organising holidays for independent globe trotters to over 65 countries, without charging a single supplement. Just You designs its holidays to offer the perfect balance between an escorted tour and independent travel. There is the option to stick with the group or head off and explore on
Valencia may not be the first European city to spring to mind when it comes to romance, but that is only because Spain’s third city is still remarkably under the radar as a city break destination. A lot of people have yet to discover its many charms, which range from Gothic palaces of golden stone
While Italians traditionally love children, Florence isn’t a particularly family-friendly place, but these hotels will help you make the city fun for your offspring. For starters, most listed here have outside space to run around in which makes up for the lack of parks in the city centre. Many have bedrooms that are capacious enough
If you’ve been handed an actual map to navigate brunch, chances are you’re in Dubai. Brunch is huge in the emirate, both physically and conceptually, and nowhere more so than in Dubai’s notoriously extravagant hotels. It’s become much more than a breakfast-lunch mash-up; it’s a true institution. It can take place day or night, but from the
