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Dubai's best rooftop views

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

From the Burj Al Arab to the Burj Khalifa, Dubai is known for its dizzying architecture and has some of the best rooftop views in the world.

Conscious Travel

Travel industry experts weigh-in on post-COVID trends

Five travel experts on what travel will look like after the COVID-19 pandemic. Conscious travel, longer trips and engaging with local communities will all be travel trends from 2021 onwards.

Experiences

The world’s biggest sandpit: Desert camping in Oman's golden dunes

Golden dunes, wandering camels and emptiness. Desert camping is an experience you and your family will never forget.

Travel News

Glampervans and the death of mini-breaks: All the 2021 travel trends

After a tumultuous year for the travel industry, we speak to the experts to find out their predictions for summer 2021.

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Destinations

Top 10 destinations for living and working as a digital nomad in 2021

Here are the best destinations for working abroad.

Experiences

Seven of the world’s highest restaurants for panoramic dining

This is our guide to fine dining at dizzying heights.

Travel News

Red, amber or green? UK fleshes out its traffic light rules for travel

The UK has unveiled a small list of countries and territories from which arrivals won't have to quarantine after May 17, including Portugal, Israel and Gibraltar.

Stays

Holiday homes from hell: Is it worth buying property abroad?

We take a look at the advantages and risks of making an overseas investment in property.

Belgium

'This is a Belgian joke': Brussels set for a two-hour curfew on Friday

Locals in Brussels have been left bemused by rules that require them to respect a curfew on Friday evening... for just two hours!

Stays

Live volcanoes and frozen lakes: Europe's most dangerous hotels

A list of the most immersive hotel experiences for those daring to get up close and personal with Mother Nature.

Travel News

France boosts domestic tourism with 5 million cheap train tickets

SNCF is releasing discounted rail tickets every Wednesday to encourage people to explore France via train travel.

Green News

A frequent flyer tax could be the aviation industry’s only solution

The majority of Europe’s flights are taken by a wealthy minority that need to start taking responsibility.

Travel News

Farmer moves 200-year-old French border with Belgium by mistake

"We will have to put things back in place," the local Belgian mayor of Erquelinnes said.

Travel News

US air passenger numbers at highest level since the pandemic took hold

Air passenger numbers in the US are at their highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic set in.

Europe News

EU Commission recommends entry of fully vaccinated non-EU travellers

Brussels considers that the latest scientific advice indicates that vaccination "considerably helps to break the transmission chain".

Experiences

Loire Valley wines: Exploring the world's favourite Sauvignon Blanc

From Pouilly Fume to Chinon: there are treasures outside of the Loire Valley's majestic castles, and the secret is in the soil.

Italy

Italian cruises set sail for the first time in four months

The flagship Costa Smeralda set off from the port of Savona after being landbound since December when the Italian government banned cruises due to the coronavirus crisis.

Travel News

These are the best websites to help with safe travel planning in 2021

We’ve compiled a list of all the most useful sites to ensure you enjoy your long awaited 2021 holiday.

Experiences

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Portugal

Look away if you are scared of heights! This 516-metre bridge is suspended above the Paiva River in northern Portugal.

People

Meet the Estonian man forced to live in an airport for 110 days

Roman Trofimov ended up calling the Manila departure lounge home when he got stranded in the Philippines.