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The best European cities for foodies in 2026

This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world.

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Revealed: The best new hotels for 2026 – and number one is in Florence

Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection, housed within a 16th-century villa turned boarding school, has views over both the Tuscan countryside and the historic city centre.

Moments

Space centres and launch sites around the globe you can visit

From the Mission Control Centre made famous by ‘Houston, we have a problem’ to the European spaceport, these destinations bring you closer to space missions both past, present and future.

Destinations

Travelling to Uzbekistan? Here’s why Khiva needs to be on your agenda

This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.

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Moments

Roof walks around the world thrill-seekers won’t want to miss

From a Zaha Hadid landmark in Seoul to a record-breaking view in Toronto, add these adventures to your bucket list.

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Bad photographer? This airline might just pay you to go to Iceland

Icelandair is offering up a 10-day trip to prove that even the worst photographers can take incredible snaps of the country.

Destinations

The best destinations for solo female travellers

From the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica to the charming old towns of Estonia, here’s where you should be headed.

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What it’s like to travel on the Paris to Berlin night train

A great alternative to flying, you save money and time wasted at the airport by opting for this 14-hour train journey.

Destinations

This Swedish city has created a brain-boosting ‘IQ tourism’ path

Visitors to Uppsala are invited to discover more about the area’s history from the Vikings to more modern day inventions like the Celsius scale.

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National Geographic Museum of Exploration to open in D.C. this summer

The newly revamped museum will immerse visitors in the work of the nonprofit organisation’s researchers and take them behind the scenes of the famed magazine.

Destinations

20 under-the-radar destinations in the US to visit in 2026

From Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon to a former gold rush city in Nevada, you won’t find any crowds at these spots across the country.

Moments

Time zone quirks around the world you might not know about

With European Summer Time almost upon us, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at time zones across the globe.

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You can book an economy seat row that turns into a bed on this airline

Coming to United Airlines in 2027, the ‘Relax Row’ has leg rests that can be raised to create a larger lie-flat space.

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Flying with this low-cost carrier is about to get more comfortable

EasyJet’s new Kestrel economy seats are ‘pre-reclined’, meaning you get extra knee and shin clearance without having to change the seat pitch.

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How the Iran war is affecting tourist hotspots outside the Middle East

Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week.

Moments

Four Seasons just launched its first-ever yacht

Named Four Seasons I, the vessel will have just 95 suites on board and will sail around the Mediterranean in the summer followed by the Caribbean and Bahamas over the winter.

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Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive

Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.

Destinations

The rise of sports tourism for non-sports fans

From Muay Thai in Thailand to ice hockey in Canada, you don’t need to be a mega fan to enjoy the atmosphere at live sporting events.

Destinations

Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for

The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.

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These are the UK’s most popular tourist attractions

How many of these museums, galleries and monuments have you been to?

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