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The new year is upon us and things are already looking brighter for holidays. If you’re worried you’ve missed out on the buzz already, fear not. We have the low down on every kind of trip you might be thinking of booking.  From world-class skiing in chalets that make the A-list swoon, and luxurious adventures

Nothing can match the feeling of unalloyed joy at being at sea, or the excitement as your cruise ship slowly eases away from the dock. Even after more than a decade of writing about cruises, I still get that same thrill and sense of anticipation as I linger on deck to relish the romance of

Expert guide to Lech Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports Austria’s most exclusive resort Few resorts have a more exclusive image than Lech. Princess Diana was its most famous patron and other past visitors include the Jordanian royal family, the Dutch royal family and Monaco’s Princess Caroline. With a blue-blooded guest list like this,

Expert guide to Lech Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports The village of Lech is based around a central church and on either side fast flowing river. Originally the domain of farmers, it has expanded over the years, and those with deep pockets are well-catered for with three five-star superior hotels, as well as

How to get a Government-approved day two test The 20 most beautiful corners of France France lifts UK travel ban from Friday Full details to be published in a decree on Friday France will lift its ban on UK holidaymakers, tourism minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has announced, giving the green light to thousands ski holidays.  From Friday

In Soho, every pore drips with style. This classic yet chic district, marked by quaint cobblestone streets and the world’s largest collection of cast-iron architecture, overflows with high-end shops, outstanding restaurants and bars, and contemporary art galleries. Soho is adjacent to all of downtown including Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Tribeca, and the Lower East Side, making

The European countries taking a draconian approach to omicron ‘​The latest travel announcement is the best news we could have hoped for‘ 20 of the best last-minute winter sun holidays for 2022 Travel firms report bookings surge on ‘Sunshine Saturday’ Italy has today tightened its Covid-19 restrictions, affecting ski holidays for British families this winter.

The Government is expected to ease the testing burden for travellers this week. The pre-departure test is expected to be scrapped entirely, and the requirement to take a Day 2 PCR test – and self-isolate while waiting for the result – could also go. The move would reduce the cost and hassle involved when heading abroad,

All fully vaccinated adults travelling to the UK are currently required to take a pre-departure test, a Day 2 PCR test and to self-isolate until they receive a negative result for the second test. Unvaccinated travellers face tougher restrictions. The regulations differ slightly for children depending on their age. However, testing can add hundreds of

The testing rules for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK have been eased in the latest travel review. Those travelling to the UK will no longer have to take a pre-departure test from 4am on Friday (January 7) and the required Day 2 PCR test will been downgraded to a rapid lateral flow test

The winter holiday season was thrown into disarray with the emergency of the omicron variant. However, the UK Government has now rolled back the restrictions it put in place to slow the spread of the highly contagious variant.  Fully vaccinated travellers to the UK will no longer have to take a pre-departure test from 4am

Few months spark a yearning for somewhere brighter and hotter than the European take on January sun. And with the UK’s omicron-related travel restrictions rolled back, it’s time to start dreaming of swaying palm trees and whooshing waves.  Unfortunately, ongoing border restrictions mean some of our long-haul favourites, such as Thailand, are off limits. Happily,

22 of the best winter holidays for 2022 Analysis: What the latest travel rules mean for your holiday ​A two-year timeline of the UK’s chaotic travel rules Austria has tightened its Covid-19 measures, including the requirement to wear a face mask outdoors, as omicron continues to spread across Europe.   From Saturday, an FFP2 mask must

The East End of London is arguably the nightlife hub of the entire capital, which has so much to offer across a diverse spectrum. There’s the character-filled pubs with many a story to tell, artisan cocktail bars carving out their own niche, and multi-purpose arts venues offering diverse cultural programmes with top-notch hospitality as part

Analysis: This is the best news we could have hoped for U-turns, bridges and corridors: a two-year timeline of Britain’s chaotic travel rules You’ll need a Covid booster vaccine to travel abroad, says Johnson How to prove you’ve recovered from Covid in order to travel The cost of going on holiday has tumbled as new

Today’s decision to end the need for fully-vaccinated travellers to show evidence of a negative lateral flow pre-departure test taken within 48 hours of returning to England is a vital boost to holidaymakers and the travel industry.  The rule had been part of a raft of measures introduced a month ago to try to stem

Covid travel update due today What to expect from the travel update You’ll need a Covid booster vaccine to travel abroad, says Johnson Six New Year’s resolutions for the Government to save our holidays How to prove you’ve recovered from Covid in order to travel ​The pre-departure and Day 2 PCR testing introduced for UK arrivals

All fully vaccinated adults travelling to the UK are currently required to take a pre-departure test, a Day 2 PCR test and to self-isolate until they receive a negative result for the second test. Unvaccinated travellers face tougher restrictions. The regulations differ slightly for children depending on their age. However, testing can add hundreds of

Six New Year’s resolutions for the Government to save our holidays International travel rules review tomorrow The quickest, easiest and cheapest Day 2 PCR tests for travel Germany eases ban on UK travellers from today 10 predictions for travel in 2022 Pressure is mounting on the Government to reduce the testing burden on holidaymakers when

Expert guide to Zermatt Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports It’s essential to think carefully about location when picking accommodation, as the town of Zermatt is spread out. The three lift stations, which access different parts of the mountain, are the Gornergrat railway (next to the main railway station), the Sunnegga funicular, beyond the