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Britons rush to book holidays after plan to ease restrictions revealed

Bookings to Spain, Greece and other destinations soared after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement but there is still uncertainty surrounding international travel.

Culture Series

Discover an Antarctic research base with this virtual tour in pictures

We give you an exclusive look inside an Antarctic research station closed to tourists during the pandemic.

Travel News

Greece issues COVID vaccine certificates to those who had both doses

The scheme is designed to open up travel again and 55,000 certificates have already been issued to Greeks

People

Everything you need to know about Finnish sauna culture

Did you know saunas actually originate from Finland, not Sweden?

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Experiences

Why are people building thousands of snowmen by a lake in Poland?

Dozens of residents have flocked to this Polish village to build snowmen in an effort to raise money for an ill child.

World News

UK bans Boeing 777 planes with same engine that blew apart in US

The UK is temporarily banning all Boeing 777 planes with a specific type of engine after an aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the US.

Experiences

A day in the life of a ski resort during COVID-19

French ski resorts make the best of it as lifts remain shut and visitor numbers remain low.

Travel News

Here's how the pandemic has impacted young aviation professionals

COVID-19 has devastated many industries which rely on travel and tourism to survive - none more so than aviation. Here, meet the young professionals still hoping for a future in the industry.

People

Meet the Cuban hotel owners turning to farming for survival

Cuba usually receives up to 4 million visitors a year. But the pandemic has left those who rely on the tourism industry turning to the land for survival.

People

New drone footage shows what a decade of war has done to Syria

Syria is a country steeped in centuries of history. But many of the architectural wonders from its past have been badly affected by civil war.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

What links a Bosnian village and NASA's historic bid to land on Mars?

Villagers in Bosnia will be glued to their screens on Thursday to see if NASA can land one of its rovers on Mars. Here's why.

Destinations

The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow

Check out the tourist attraction as you’ve never seen it before.

People

Best selling souvenirs by country: From boomerangs to Russian dolls

Souvenirs can make a holiday last a lifetime. We find out what tourists always make sure to take home in their suitcases from destinations around the world.

Travel News

UK quarantine hotels judged "completely unsuitable" by travel editor

Veteran travel journalist Simon Calder road tested a quarantine hotel and found it to be unsuitable for length of stay, especially given the €2,000 price tag

Destinations

Here are the must-see spots for first-time visitors to Cuba

From Old Havana to the Bay of Pigs - here's our beginner's guide to Cuba.

Travel News

UK hotel quarantine for arrivals from 'red list' countries begins

Arrivals to England from 33 countries, including Portugal, now have to self-isolate for 10 days in a hotel they have pre-booked, at a cost of around €2,000.

Destinations

7 alternatives to a beach honeymoon

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we take a look at our favourite honeymoon destinations that don't include the traditional beach option.

Destinations

The rural French region attracting city dwellers with a free holiday

The department of Corrèze is offering people an all-expenses-paid experience living in rural France.

People

Valentine's Day but not as you know it: weird and wonderful traditions

See the funny side of Valentine's Day with this photo gallery of bizarre traditions and events from all over the world

World

Holidays in UK and Europe: is it worth making plans?

Sean Tipton, a spokesman for travel association ABTA, says he thinks things are slowly improving.