Land of plenty: the mesmerising appeal of Spain October 7, 2020 | Sponsored There are few countries that rival the culture, heritage and lively vivaciousness of Spain. A destination where the holy trinity of food, friends and family form the foundations for happy living, no one is more dedicated to the joy and thrill of having a good time than the Spanish. That zest for life has a [...]
Sicilian Kiss: Escaping to the pearl of the Ionian Sea October 6, 2020 The weekend The criteria for a weekend away have changed in recent months. On top of the usual considerations — weather, journey time, food, culture — travellers must now think about a host of Covid factors. How successfully is a country suppressing infections? Are there any entry requirements that might catch out visitors at the [...]
Home comforts: Road trippin’ the west of England September 29, 2020 Think “road trip” and you might think crisscrossing the US on Route 66, or driving through south America. Well, in this topsy-turvy year, both of those are off the cards – but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your kicks closer to home. If anything, the new staycation trend has encouraged some of us to [...]
On the trail: Spain’s best hiking routes September 28, 2020 Beyond moving from place to place, there is something to be said for the physical act of putting one foot in front of the other. Widely renowned as a miracle working stress-buster, walking not only calms the mind but also enlivens it, creating the space among our thoughts to bring ideas to life. So it [...]
Buen provecho: a gastronomic tour around Spain September 28, 2020 | Sponsored Food and drink are key ingredients of any great holiday. Breakfast with a jaw-dropping view, lunch laden with fresh seafood, cocktails sticks at sunset — these are the moments that etch themselves into our brains long after we’ve landed back on home turf. All across the world, Spain is revered for its exceptional gastronomic credentials, [...]
Rugged beauty: exploring the diversity of Spain’s natural landscapes September 28, 2020 When pondering Spain, the first images that probably come to mind are long stretches of coastline swathed in golden sands, bustling plazas full of happy chatter, and plates of delicious local tapas washed down with cañas. And while all this does indeed exist in abundance, what often flies under the radar is the country’s assortment [...]
Secret sunspots: the magic of Spain’s hidden beaches September 28, 2020 The staggering beauty of Spain’s beaches is no secret. Each year, thousands of Europeans descend on the country’s sinuous coastline to savour seemingly endless stretches of sand caressed by mesmerising waves. Indeed, there are few better destinations for seaside obsessives. From the rugged shores that meet the Atlantic and the crystal-clear lucidity of the Mediterranean, [...]
UK-US travel slump set to cost British economy £11bn September 21, 2020 The government is facing mounting pressure to roll out large scale coronavirus testing at airports after new research showed reduced travel between the UK and US could cost the British economy upwards of £11bn this year. A new report commissioned by Heathrow Airport, Airlines UK, British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) and aviation services [...]
Everybody loves a comeback and London’s could be glorious September 7, 2020 | Sponsored Given the amount of time we’ve spent in front of our TVs over the past few months, you’ll have no doubt seen the Government’s Brexit commercial which tells us to get prepared and get going for the UK’s new start. It ends, rather beautifully, with an aircraft taking off, presumably full of representatives from Britain’s [...]
Spain quarantine to be cut to 10 days for returning Brits July 28, 2020 Quarantine for people arriving from Spain and other countries designated high-risk coronavirus zones will be cut to 10 days under new plans, it is reported. The government is set to introduce a fresh policy later this week requiring those arriving from high-risk countries to be tested for coronavirus eight days after they land, the Telegraph [...]