Head to this action-packed new Spanish resort and the whole family will be fizzing with vitality 

We’ve always dragged our children across Europe on holiday, staying in a rented house and stopping off at a supermarket en route. In the months before departure, my husband Guy would painstakingly plan the Eurostar journey, the overnight stopovers, and even the toll payments. For my part, I would simply look forward to the freedom … Read more

Jersey’s my oyster! Discovering the island’s largest oyster farm and learning how to ‘shuck’ them 

The most sought-after foods tend to divide opinion — and for good reason. The truffle, pulled from the dirt, often by a pig, can be overwhelming, caviar leaves many cold, and it’s best not to think about how foie gras is produced. The oyster is summed up by author Jonathan Swift: ‘He was a bold … Read more

A review of The Kings Arms Hotel, Hampton Court

Great British Boltholes: Lose yourself in amazing luxury at The Kings Arms Hotel in London’s Hampton Court Kings Arms Hotel is sandwiched between Bushy Park and Hampton Court Palace  It champions the best of British throughout – from soft furnishings to produce James Mannion visited and said the hotel is ‘a jewel in the crown … Read more

Pictures show the mysterious beauty of the Mojave Desert from abandoned cars to eerie cemeteries

The mysterious beauty of the Mojave Desert has been captured in a series of stunning, yet haunting images. The pictures have been taken over 16 years by photographer Zach Bradley, who grew up in the 25,000-square-mile desert. He has discovered abandoned cars, empty house and eerie cemeteries while exploring the harsh environment. The 35-year-old, who … Read more

Airbnb launches a $1million fund to turn the world’s wackiest home ideas into reality

Airbnb is searching for the world’s wildest home ideas – and has launched a $1million fund to make them a reality. Design enthusiasts from around the world are being asked to submit proposals for unconventional and unusual liveable spaces – and 10 of these will receive Unique Airbnb Fund financing. An expert judging panel – … Read more

The pictures shortlisted in the Sony World Photography Awards youth and student categories

The future of photography is in good hands. How can we be sure? Because the Sony World Photography Awards has just released the shortlisted images for its 2020 student and youth competitions – and they are quite something to behold. Student entrants, from higher education institutions across the world, were challenged to submit images that … Read more

AirAsia offers seats for FREE in huge drive to fill cabins amid the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak 

Airline offers seats for FREE in huge drive to fill cabins amid the coronavirus outbreak AirAsia is offering six million heavily discounted seats for its ‘Big Sale’  Destinations in the deal include Australia, Thailand and Indonesia  Sale runs until Sunday with deals available for travel through to July 2021 Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and … Read more

With rainforests, mountains and volcanoes, a holiday on Ecuador’s equator is halfway to paradise 

‘Ecuador ama la vida’ reads the enormous sign built out of rocks at the peak of the Casitgua Mountain at the southern end of Quito, the country’s capital city. Ecuador loves life. And indeed it does, for this small but extraordinary South American country is one of the most biodiverse in the world, stretching from … Read more

The most charming towns and villages in the UK revealed with Rye in East Sussex No1

Prepare to be charmed. That’s because a ranking of the 25 most charming towns and villages in the UK has been revealed – think quaint cobbled streets, picturesque harbours, thatched cottages and, in general, loveliness all round. It has been compiled by Big 7 Travel, which graded UK settlements based on factors such as natural … Read more

How will Donald Trump’s European coronavirus travel ban work?

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 5,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 140,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more