[ Like the golden beaches of the Costa de la Luz, summer in this south-western corner of Spain seems to go on forever. This is where the Spanish flock on holiday, where Iberian lynx prowl Doñana National Park, where Columbus set sail for the Americas in 1492 and where Admiral Nelson met his end (his … Read more
[ Six miles south of Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay – known affectionately as “Baytown” – is an appealing fishing village in North Yorkshire. It has centuries-old pubs, a colourful smuggling history, and opportunities to explore the treasures of the fossil-rich Dinosaur Coast. The village is divided into Upper Bay and the car-free Lower Bay. It … Read more
[ The start of the year tends to be serious. It’s ruled by self-improvement and goal setting. Fun is at a minimum while we’re hunkering down with blankets and sticking to daily schedules. For me, a strict January and February routine was both down to social pressure of “new year, new me”, but also seasonal … Read more
[ January is traditionally the peak time for holiday bookings, and this year is no exception. Package holiday providers and airlines are holding sales in the hope to guarantee business for 2024 – and there are bargains to be found. Research on behalf of financial protection scheme Atol shows that more than half of UK … Read more
[ Rail launches, air traffic control issues and the start of new border rules are among the things to consider when booking a holiday in Europe in 2024 (Photo: Westend61/Gemma Ferrando/Getty) It was a brilliant year for holidays. Whether you joined the thousands reunited with family in Australia, India and Ireland or just lazily read … Read more
[ Turkey, Greece and Portugal are outliers – these three countries are the only in Europe to have surpassed pre-pandemic visitor numbers. But that doesn’t necessarily spell overtourism – there are still places in each where you can find hidden gems and low prices. Meanwhile, a recent global tourism report at this year’s World Travel … Read more
