Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: Why ‘bike-packing’ could be the summer’s hottest holiday trend. As the name suggests, bike-packing is back-packing on two wheels – but do it in style and you’ll be … Read more
Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard and Radio 1’s Jordan North ‘teaming up for new ITV travel show’ after becoming ‘really close’ on I’m A Celebrity By Aisha Nozari For Mailonline Published: 08:40 BST, 14 June 2021 | Updated: 08:40 BST, 14 June 2021 Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard is teaming up with Radio 1’s Jordan … Read more
Sir Elton John has said musicians are facing a ‘looming catastrophe’ because of post-Brexit travel restrictions on touring in the European Union. New travel rules came into force at the beginning of the year that do not guarantee visa-free travel for musicians in the EU. The Rocketman hitmaker, 74, revealed that last month he met … Read more
Fascinating new photo book reveals how America’s cell phone masts are being cleverly disguised as fake palm trees, phoney cacti and even bogus church crosses The mesmerising images can be found in book Fauxliage, by photographer Annette LeMay Burke She writes that some of the disguises are so obviously fake that they actually draw attention … Read more
For the first time ever, a hotel has opened in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles – and it’s surely set to be one of the most sought-after stays in the world. A night in this ultra-exclusive location, as you might expect, doesn’t come cheap. Rates start at £1,470 a night (1,700 euros) – … Read more
Dubai airport boss’s fury at social media stars for bending travel rules By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:16 BST, 29 May 2021 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 29 May 2021 The boss of Dubai Airports has blasted social media influencers for bending travel rules in the pandemic as he called for ‘draconian’ … Read more
The future of short-haul flying? Amazing renderings show the inside of the vast airship with a ‘wall’ of windows it’s hoped will ferry passengers from city to city from 2025 The spacious Airlander 10 measures almost double the length of an average commercial aircraft Striking concept photos show comfortable-looking armchair-style seats, complete with plump cushions … Read more
Leisure trips to France are now banned for Britons, who must prove an essential reason for their visit. Pictured: Crowds at Chambord castle, a popular French tourist attraction.
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The CDC and Health Department are warning against travel to Japan for the Olympics as doctors plead for the Games to be called off, left. Top athletes like Simone Biles, right, are expected to attend.