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Airbnb branches out into luxury market

The home-booking site is seeking to attract wealthier travellers looking for luxury accommodation

23/02/2018

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Half a Day on Denis Island

A private resort on the Seychelles combines the best of land and sea.

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Half a day in La Digue, Seychelles

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Working in paradise: get ready for a 'workation'

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Harry Potter fans can now spend a night at Hogwarts

A luxury apartment dedicated to the much-loved films opened to visitors.

23/01/2018

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Half a day in Cyprus

15/01/2018

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Heavy snow strands 430 people overnight on train in Japan

Around 430 passengers in Niigata Prefecture were forced to spend the night on a packed four-car train after it got stranded by heavy snow along the Sea of Japan coast.

12/01/2018

Green News

24 Hours in Berlin

City guide: where to eat, sleep, drink and think in 2018 in Berlin.

12/01/2018

Destinations

Helsinki's Winter Secrets

Your city guide to Helsinki’s hidden gems.

08/01/2018

Destinations

A winter break on the French Riviera

The best addresses for off-season tourism on the Côte d’Azur.

04/01/2018

Destinations

Can you spend your holidays in the Maldives for an affordable price?

Kandima Maldives resort claims to be the first lifestyle resort in the Maldives with an affordable price tag.

30/12/2017

Travel News

Half a day in Turks & Caicos

29/12/2017

Green News

The best pools in Europe for winter

Where to take a swim when it's snowing outside?

28/12/2017

United Kingdom

More disruption as heavy snow hits large parts of the UK

Yellow weather alerts have been issued for ice in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north-east England and snow in Wales and parts of England.

27/12/2017

Travel News

Half a day in Mauritius

19/12/2017

Switzerland

The world's steepest funicular railway opens in Switzerland

The futuristic Stoos Bahn climbs a 110% gradient between Schywz to the mountain village of Stoos in central Switzerland.

18/12/2017

Australia

Australia: paedophiles' 'passports confiscated'

Under new laws, child sex offenders are no longer able to travel freely out of Australia.

13/12/2017

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School's out! UK kids play in snow

12/12/2017

World News

Chaos—and some fun—as snow hits parts of western Europe

A second day of snowfall in several countries caused disruption for some, entertainment for others—allowing many to share their experiences on social media.

11/12/2017

United Kingdom

Snow causes UK travel chaos

Roads closed, flights grounded and trains cancelled as heavy snow blankets large parts of the country.

10/12/2017