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Dianne Apen-Sadler

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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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Residences

Luxury farm resort from the founder of Aman to open in Japan

Azuma Farm Koiwai, which has just 24 guest rooms, was created in collaboration with Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Destinations

Peaky Blinders shooting locations across the UK as film hits Netflix

With Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man hitting Netflix on 20 March, we thought it was time to dive into the world of Tommy Shelby.

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Revealed: The world’s best airports and airlines for 2026

The winners of both the Skytrax World Airport Awards and AirlineRatings.com’s World's Best Airline Awards have just been announced.

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There’s a new way to see the Eiffel Tower

The mesh bridge is found between the monument’s east and west pillars.

Moments

Luxury boat hotel from Belmond to set sail in Burgundy this summer

Guests on board Marguerite, A Belmond Boat can head for wine tastings, art tours and mustard-making classes.

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Apply now to be a ‘room service critic’ or a ‘hotel robe researcher’

Winners of the competition will receive a €4,300 gift card to cover a stay at their dream property for a review.

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European airlines boost direct Asia and Africa routes amid Iran war

Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes.

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The strangest items left on planes last year – including a frog purse

The annual unclaimed baggage report reveals that you truly don’t know who, or what, you’re travelling on board with.

Destinations

Purpose-built capitals around the world

From the modernist beauty of Brasília to the eerily empty Ciudad de la Paz, it’s time to add these planned cities to your pub quiz knowledge.

Residences

The Wolseley to open flagship hotel in Manhattan

The property in midtown Manhattan is found within a similarly historic building to its namesake restaurant.

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Paris to Berlin night train set to restart later this month

Served by European Sleeper, the train will take around 18 hours to reach its destination.

Destinations

This European capital was named the best creative city for 2026

Ljubljana beat more than 200 other cities for the top gong, with the jury praising its festival calendar and creative quarters.

Destinations

These are the 50 best cities in the world right now

Time Out’s 2026 ranking named the Scottish capital third overall and the best in Europe, closely followed by London in fourth.

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Iran conflict ‘costs Middle East tourism industry €515 million a day’

The estimate from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is based on the 2026 pre-conflict forecast for the Middle East.

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The world’s happiest country is giving away Finnish Lakeland trips

Visit Finland is inviting tourists to apply for a seven-day, all-expenses-paid trip this summer, where you’ll sauna bathe, go for dips in the lakes and head on forest walks in a bid to relax like a local.

Residences

Whisky-themed hotel with just 12 rooms named UK’s best stay

Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery, and guests can also try a small-batch dram exclusively available at the on-site bar.

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