San Sebastian: The Michelin capital of the world July 26, 2022 Throughout the confinement of the pandemic we dreamed of the day travel restrictions would finally ease. This year that wish came true – but the monkey’s paw twitched. While we are allowed to fly almost anywhere – even Japan and Korea, some of the strictest countries for Covid restrictions, have welcomed tourists back – but [...]
British passport sixth most powerful in the world while EU states dominate top ranks July 20, 2022 The British passport is the world’s sixth most powerful with visa-free or visa on-arrival access to 187 countries. The UK passport was one place ahead of the US at 186 countries, while EU states dominated much of the top rankings, data from Henley & Partners’ 2022 Henley Passport Index showed. Germany and Spain were joint third, [...]
Why locals prefer Aspen in the summertime July 5, 2022 Even from the air, it’s obvious Aspen isn’t quite like any other town. Situated at an elevation of 2,438m and surrounded on all sides by the snow-topped Rocky Mountains, this remote enclave even requires special pilot training to land at its tiny airport, dubbed one of the most dangerous in the world thanks to its [...]
Business travel rebound at risk as travel chaos plays out on our screens June 16, 2022 Stephen Hammond is the Conservative MP for Wimbledon and the chair of the all party parliamentary group on business travel The pandemic had a dramatic impact on aviation. Airports closed their doors. Airlines went bust. Staff were let go. Britain was well and truly grounded. Fast forward to this Easter, and the situation couldn’t be [...]
Speedy recovery of business air travel will bring billions to UK economy June 16, 2022 A speedy recovery of business air travel could bring extra billions into the UK’s pockets, according to a study published today by WPI Economics. Figures showed that business travellers returning to pre-pandemic levels by 2023 would lead growth rates increasing by 50 per cent by 2030, whereas passenger levels going back by 2025 would cause [...]
Dates announced for Aegean Messinia Pro-Am at Costa Navarino June 8, 2022 The dates have been announced for what promises to be Europe’s most luxurious golf tournament later this year. The Aegean Messinia Pro-Am 2022 will take place from 14-17 September at Greece’s incredible Costa Navarino, which was named the World’s Best New Golf Development at the 2020 World Golf Awards. The inaugural 54-hole event, which will [...]
How to be a real king of Lyon June 1, 2022 The weekend: Tired of visiting Paris because you’re tired of, well, Parisians? I don’t like to give much credence to stereotypes, but Paris is a hard city for those who thrive on politeness. Unlike the capital, Lyon has buoyantly friendly people who, when I visited at least, mocked their Parisian neighbours in the same way [...]
Half term travel bloodbath with endless queues at UK airport, delayed flights and last-minute cancellations May 30, 2022 Tens of thousands more Brits face queues, delays and even cancellations today after what some social media users described as a ‘Sunday from hell’. Half-term holidaymakers who tried to get away over the weekend face delays of up to nearly eight bours with some passengers being told at the very last minute that their flight [...]
Japan reopens after two years: Time for that trip of a lifetime May 30, 2022 After two years of closure to tourists, Japan will welcome visitors from 10 June. Steve Hogarty takes a trip from Osaka into the ancient Japanese countryside. Osaka’s main entertainment district, Dotonbori is a kind of psychedelic, neon circus. Brilliant, colourful lights bounce off the glass-fronted buildings, and below they transform the surface of the canal [...]
On the Beach sales beat pre-pandemic levels as Brits grab suitcases and passports May 24, 2022 On the Beach saw sales soar in the first half of the year, up 322 per cent from 2021, and six per cent compared to pre-pandemic figures.