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Several cruise lines have dropped their plans to restart operations this summer in a major blow to those hoping for smoother sailing in the beleaguered industry. The head of Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have both expressed disappointment with the decision but one described it as the “best” move in the circumstances. The announcements

Telegraph Travel will host a live quiz on Thursday May 7 at 8:10pm. We’ve got the questions, you provide the answers – and the drinks For the many of us staying at home during lockdown, it can be difficult to differentiate one evening from the next. Life has become a neverending hamster wheel of puzzles,

Green, cheap and great exercise, not to mention enormous fun, cycling is becoming ever more popular. London has just launched its own cycle hire scheme and more of us than ever are exploring Britain by bike. We’ve got hundreds of cycle routes to choose from but here are 10 of our favourites. Millennium Coastal Path,

As lockdown sees British hotels struggle on with empty rooms and deserted restaurants, many are looking for new ways to adapt to life without guests. One such is The Newt in Somerset, which has launched a root-and-stem grocery business, producing fresh food and delivering it throughout the surrounding region. Called the Mobile Newt, the innovative

Welcome to China’s Temple of Heaven! 1. Many books, magazines, and travel websites prefer to use the photos of the triple-gabled circular temple in the Temple of Heaven to represent Beijing. It has become one of Beijing’s truly prized landmarks. 2. Together with the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven is another supreme example of the imperial

Doing a ski season is an incredible experience – whatever your age or background. Not merely the preserve of the expected 19-year-old trust-fund blondes immortalised in the film Chalet Girl, there are as many different kinds of season as there are people. It all depends on the job, the company and the resort you choose

1. Istanbul: where two empires meet This dynamic seaside metropolis, straddling Europe and Asia, has an unparalleled legacy of Byzantine Christian and Ottoman-Muslim architecture, a vibrant contemporary arts scene and great places to eat and drink. Why it’s so special Istanbul holds two trump cards when it comes to unique selling points: no other city

Ethiopia is one of Wild Frontiers’ most popular destinations in Africa, but it is still relatively seldom-visited. The country has worked hard to overcome negative perceptions over the years, and it is slowly gaining a reputation as one of the most varied and fascinating destinations in Africa. Here are eleven things you may find surprising

KLM and Air France have announced that the wearing of face masks will be mandatory on all flights from May 11. The news comes as KLM begins to gradually restore its suspended European flights with daily services to eight destinations, including Barcelona, Madrid, Rome and Milan. The new measures require passengers, crew and ground staff

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is experimenting with disinfection pods and robot cleaners in an effort to protect passengers and staff from coronavirus. Trials for various innovative technologies are currently under way at the international hub, many of which could become everyday features at airports around the world as more countries begin to open their

Hotels, malls and restaurants reopen as Dubai completes sterilisation drive – but when will its airline resume service? A crossroad between East and West, Dubai attracted 16.7 million visitors last year, while state-owned Emirates airline – the world’s fourth largest carrier in terms of miles flown – transported close to 58 million passengers.  Now, after the UAE

It’s been seven weeks now since cruise lines started to pause their operations around the world. It took nearly that long to return the final few passengers home, with some ships making the long journey by sea from Australia to Europe, as port closures and government restrictions closed off alternative options by air.   However, there

Why go?  Penang, nicknamed the “Pearl of the Orient“, is a vibrant mix of ancient and modern. Its state capital, George Town, has been a Unesco World Heritage site since 2008, and the Malaysian island offers a heady mix of 19th and early 20th-century architecture, soaring modern skyscrapers, and an impressive cultural heritage. Cruise port

In this lockdown world of limited freedom, almost everyone is planning their next move. For many, that means dreaming of their next travel experience; plotting the first place they’ll go when we are free to roam once more. If there’s anyone that deserves a break once coronavirus has abated, it’s the hard-working men and women

Dorothy said there was no place like home. As travellers, we would usually have to disagree. Especially after she stole our favourite red sparkly party shoes and there was that whole ‘talking to scarecrows’ incident. But for many of us, home is the safest and most responsible place to be at the moment. However, that

In light of the current situation that the world finds itself, there is a need for sensibility and responsibility. As the COVID-19 virus has halted travel plans for the foreseeable future. The most important thing for everyone now is to respect the measures in place and prioritize health and well-being.  One of the best ways

More insider guides for planning a trip to Vancouver 48 hours Hotels Attractions Restaurants Nightlife Although short-lived, British Columbia’s tangle with prohibition (1917-1921) cast a long shadow over alcohol regulation, which bars still wrestle with today – for instance, the ban on barrel-aging or infusing spirits was only lifted in 2017. Thanks to most licenses

More insider guides for planning a trip to Cornwall 48 hours Hotels Attractions Restaurants Pubs Beaches A proper Cornish cream tea is made by putting the jam on the scone before the clotted cream. The reason? The cream would melt on scones hot from the oven. A scone is something that must be freshly baked,

The UK boss of Princess Cruises has hit back at critics, saying it’s unfair to single out his industry for criticism over coronavirus, after a torrent of negative publicity that began when one of his line’s ships was quarantined.  Tony Roberts, vice president UK and Europe, told The Telegraph: “I feel aggrieved that the cruise

Who can’t stop thinking about the first place they will go on holiday once this is over, both in the UK and further afield? A host of hotels around the world are helping people plan for that first trip (whenever that may be), by offering deals and vouchers which can be spent in the future.