EU unveils plans to reopen borders in bid to salvage tourism season May 13, 2020 The EU has lain out new guidelines for member states to use to reopen their borders and encourage tourism as the bloc seeks to begin its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. It is hoped that the measures will salvage at least some of Europe’s summer holiday season, which brings in around €150bn in the average [...]
Travel industry calls on government to extend refund payment timetable May 5, 2020 The UK’s leading travel association has called on the government to extend the time period in which holiday firms must refund customers or risk “huge job losses”. Under current rules, travel firms are legally obliged to refund customers within 14 days, a timeline that ABTA chief Mark Tanzer described as “impossible” in the current circumstances. [...]
Experiencing the finest of the Alps on a golf, wine and wellness exclusive adventure April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Leo Trippi’s exclusive golf, wine and wellness itinerary across Switzerland is the perfect escape for friends and family to enjoy the fresh mountain air this autumn. Accompanied by a PGA golf professional (upon request), the ten-day bespoke itinerary will take guests on a golfing odyssey like no other – honing driving and putting techniques against [...]
Indulging in a private sanctuary for absolute luxury in the Maldives April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Just a 20-minute catamaran ride away from Malé International Airport, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers multi-generational guests an idyllic setting in which to lift their spirits, spend quality time, kick back and relax. Seamless service shapes the character of this resort paradise, with every detail meticulously crafted to inspire journeys of reconnection and enjoyment. For the ultimate in luxury, [...]
Retreating to a luxury villa in Ibiza with cutting edge yachting April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Ibiza, long known as an exclusive destination of healing and spirituality, is the ideal balm for a sense of adventure without straying too far from home. A reassuringly small island, it may be easily explored yet with a variety of settings (from rugged mountain tops to turquoise hidden coves), it has may places to reunite [...]
Acclaimed chef Virgilio Martinez and Explora Peru come together to showcase the unique culinary identity of the Sacred Valley March 25, 2020 When most people think of Peru, it’s the ancient citadel Machu Picchu that comes to mind. And when you mention the Sacred Valley, it’ll likely conjure up similar images of hiking through misty mountains to equally mystical Incan ruins. This is, in fact, exactly what I’m doing. But I’m not only here for the archaeology; [...]
Ryanair to ground the majority of its fleet amid European travel bans March 16, 2020 Ryanair will ground the majority of its fleet in the next week as travel bans across Europe take effect. The low-cost airline said that even in countries where the fleet had not been grounded, social distancing restrictions would make flying impractical, if not, impossible. For April and May, Ryanair expects to reduce its seat capacity [...]
Ikos Aria hotel review: No better place from which to explore the charms of Kos March 6, 2020 Found on the impossibly scenic bay of Kefalos, on the southwestern tip of Kos, the latest hotel opening from Ikos Resorts is the group’s prettiest yet. An ideal place to soak up the sun, get fit – there’s a huge amount of activities in store – or as a base to discover the charms of [...]
Le Farnatchi hotel review: Refined, laid-back luxury in the heart of Marrakech March 6, 2020 Personal space? In the souk, there’s no such thing. Belts. Bags. Trinkets. Shoes. Earthenware. Snakes. All will be thrust under your nose within minutes of entering the old town. Mules kick up clouds of nose-tickling dust. Scooters slalom recklessly through the throng. All around, commerce unfolds as it has done for centuries: aggressive, loud, and, [...]
Want to help Australia after the bushfires? March 3, 2020 | City Talk New extended working holiday visas for visitors to help with the recovery from the Australian bushfires If you’ve been shocked by the extensive devastation in Australia following the bushfires, you may be thinking about how you can help. When it seems like the rain will never stop in the UK, some time out travelling Australia [...]