Milan is certainly a powerhouse of fashion, finance, and furniture – but art destination? Really? Apart from The Last Supper and the Duomo, Milan’s list of artistic blockbusters seems paltry when compared with those of Rome or Florence, but delve a little deeper and you will discover a city that played a significant role in the life of…
Beautiful Places Around the World to Soak up the Winter Sun
Pink-sand beaches in the Bahamas, nature reserves doubling as sumptuous island resorts in the Seychelles and bright green paddies in Sri Lanka: the world is filled with places where the sun never leaves. We’ve picked some of the most beautiful spots where you can enjoy sunny days and balmy nights, even in the middle of winter. Dubai, United Arab Emirates…
Incredible Places to Visit in 2022 for a Great Escape
The US recently opened its borders to international travellers, and more and more destinations are also opening up – so we’re excited about our travel options for 2022. Now’s the time to start planning – and we’re here to help! Here’s our pick of the top six destinations to start your new year with a…
The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022
When it comes to singling out the best vacation spots and compiling our annual year-end list of the places we’re most excited about in the coming months, narrowing down the field is easier said than done. We pore over press releases, tourism statistics, and our overflowing spreadsheets of hotel openings, restaurant debuts, and new flight…
What to see in Calais, France
Often overlooked in the rush to catch a cross channel ferry, Calais is well worth a stopover – especially when the dragon is in town. Unlike Dover, its counterpart on the other side of the channel, Calais feels positively booming. It’s got an added new attraction in the form of a giant dragon which strolls…
Walking Across Luxembourg
Although one of the smallest countries in Europe, Luxembourg has hundreds of kilometres of signed walking trails, including the long distance GR5. 50 years ago, I walked from Belgium to Switzerland following the European long distance GR5 trail. I fondly remember one of the highlights was the section traversing the length of Luxembourg so it…
New Adults Only All-Inclusive Margaritaville Resort Coming To The Riviera Maya
A new adults-only – and all-inclusive – Margaritaville resort is set to open in the Riviera Maya early next year. The resort which has been aptly named the Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya will not only feature more than 350 rooms – and offer a wide variety of entertainment, drinking and fine-dining options for guests to choose from – but it will also be strategically located on…
Five out-of-this world things to do at Dubai’s Museum of the Future
With a four-day public holiday starting on 8 July, now is your perfect chance to explore Dubai’s newest wow factor. Hard to miss, the Museum of the Future is in the heart of Dubai’s Future District, offering entertainment, education and a glimpse into the future for you and your whole family. Here is a list…
Bear Lodge – the ultimate in slopeside Alpine opulence
Bear Lodge is the new piste side hotel in the centre of Arc 1950, offering the ultimate in luxury, slopeside mountain living. Breaking Travel News catches up with Andy Sturt of VIP SKI to find out about his fascinating journey making his dream project a reality. What was the inspiration behind Bear Lodge? A very…
The Ritz-Carlton spas launches new wellness journeys
ESPA and The Ritz-Carlton has announced the launch of a innovative wellness concept, “Meaningful Wellness Journeys.” The concept, exclusive to The Ritz-Carlton, provides tailor-made journeys designed for optimum wellness, giving each guest the emotional and physical strength to adapt and cope with the stresses and strains of everyday life, physically, mentally, and spiritually. The journeys…