They are the veins that run through our cities and countryside – Britain’s rivers, canals and tributaries have kept the nation connected through the centuries. But aside from aiding transport, our waterways define both our urban and rural landscapes with their striking beauty. Many an artist and writer has found inspiration while walking along a … Read more
‘Look left, turn right… jump!’ Faroe Islands offers ‘remote tourism’ – where web users can control a REAL-LIFE tour guide Wearing helmet cameras, local guides provide commentary to web audiences They are controlled by web users, who can tell them which direction to walk in Tourism has been growing in the Faroe Islands with 120,000 … Read more
Sit back, relax and take a stunning flight of fancy over a never-before-seen part of one of the world’s most extraordinary ancient sites. Amazing drone footage has been released of new excavations of sections of Pompeii not seen since Vesuvius erupted in AD79 and buried it in up to 23ft of ash, giving locked-down would-be … Read more
From Brittany in the north to the Spanish border in the south, there are miles of charming spots to discover on the Atlantic coast in France. The sea may be rough, but there are plenty of sheltered coves and bays to avoid the swells. We’ve trawled from top to bottom to find ten of the … Read more
Eerily beautiful aerial photos and drone footage of Sydney’s iconic beaches looking pristine and untouched during the coronavirus lockdown They were taken by Australian aerial photography specialist Jampal Williamson using a drone and helicopter He said ‘it was incredible to see these deserted beaches when they would otherwise be absolutely packed’ Williamson’s shot of North … Read more
Airlines and travel operators are flouting the law by delaying refunds for cancelled holidays, an investigation has found. Customers with package holidays are legally entitled to their money back within 14 days of cancellation, while airlines should refund passengers within seven days. However, a major survey of the UK’s 20 biggest travel firms by consumer … Read more
Fed up with mid-flight battles for the armrest? Airline introduces a new fare that guarantees the middle seat will be left EMPTY Aer Lingus is offering a new ‘premium travel experience’ ‘AerSpace’ fare on short-haul flights It will be available from September 1 with prices for the fare currently up to €190 (£165) euros one way … Read more
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is worth $37billion (£28billion) and flies to 370 destinations on six continents with state-of-the-art aircraft. Truly, it’s a titan of aviation. But it started life as a crop-dusting outfit in 1924. And when it expanded to passenger transportation it used planes that could only hit 90mph, with the wind behind them. … Read more
Is THIS what flying economy class will look like after the coronavirus crisis? Designs emerge of cabins where passengers are shielded by screens to help prevent further outbreaks Italian-based design firm Aviointeriors has come up with two cabin concepts The ‘Janus’ layout would see the middle seat on a row placed in a reverse position … Read more
If your own two feet are your preferred mode of holiday transport, then slip on your comfiest walking shoes, for it’s never been so easy to enjoy an adventure on foot, with everything from urban trails to coastal paths and woodland hikes ready and waiting. Here we take you on a world tour of wonderful … Read more