Dominic Raab refused to apologise for reimposing quarantine on travel to Spain today despite the fury of British holidaymakers who have already headed tot the Costas. The Foreign Secretary defended the decision by the Department for Transport to remove the country from a list of safe destinations in the wake of a spike in coronavirus … Read more
The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of Britain’s best hideaways. The list includes a sheltered curve of gorgeous golden sand in Wales, a tucked-away beach in Devon where there’s a chance of spotting seals and a shingle and … Read more
Fragrant: The city’s cathedral by the Rhine For me, Cologne has always been the most fragrant of cities – whether it’s the spicy clouds of incense billowing out of its riverside cathedral, the wafts of salt-crusted pretzels on Schildergasse or Asprey’s Purple Water, courtesy of the toiletries at my favourite hotel – the Excelsior Hotel … Read more
I have made it my life’s mission to search out the most perfect lakes to swim in – and Britain is blessed with remote and bracing bodies of water that cry out to be enjoyed. From Lake District classics to distant Welsh wonders and bracing lochs in Scotland’s wildest places, these are our greatest lakes … Read more
‘Our Government has hung us out to dry’: Couple who will be among first to be quarantined from Spain blast ‘ridiculous’ ruling after u-turn over travel rule means they will be stuck at home for next two weeks Sophie Ingham, 23, and boyfriend Nick Baldwin spent the last week in Tenerife They will have to … Read more
The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of Britain’s best hideaways. The list includes a sheltered curve of gorgeous golden sand in Wales, a tucked-away beach in Devon where there’s a chance of spotting seals and a shingle and … Read more
Europe has suffered as tourism vanished during lockdown. Now it’s back — and so are some incredible bargains, as airlines struggle to fill seats. Year-on-year fares in August are as much as 81 per cent off. Here’s our guide to some of the best deals… ROME FOR £51 RETURN Bargain: Ryanair return fares from Stansted to … Read more
Oh, the joy of Venice without the crowds! From quiet bars and empty canals to no mammoth cruise ships, why now is the perfect moment to see Italy’s floating city St Mark’s — and Venice as a whole — has never been this empty in 100 years The tourists are beginning to come back, but … Read more
Why high flyers are hopping on air taxis… it’s a new way to travel without the hassle of an airport – and far cheaper than you might think Niche website Wingly.io has reported a surge in interest for private flights It puts ‘hobby pilots’ in touch with passengers who share the cost of fuel A … Read more
What ARE they teaching British kids these days? Over three-quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds don’t know the county where Shakespeare was born and can’t locate the Angel of the North sculpture Survey concludes that the UK’s Generation Z needs to reconnect with its nation It found that they didn’t know the answers to basic geography … Read more