When traveling to the southern half of Italy there are many sights to see. You might want to soak up the sun off of the Amalfi Coast, visit the ghost town of Pompeii, or even see the volcano that caused its dismay from the Bay of Naples in the bustling city. But, what if I told you that some…
Planning your post-lockdown journey? Get inspired with these incredible tours and experiences
Feel like you need something to look forward to in 2021? We have put together a hand-picked selection of incredible tours and experiences from around the world just for you from a 9-day Ladakh Mountains adventure trek to relaxing in the tranquil Coco Bodu Hithi resort in the Maldives. 1. Two-week highway journey by way of…
Explore underwater wrecks using virtual reality at Heritage Malta’s new online museum
One of probably the most thrilling underwater experiences you’ll be able to have is to discover sunken wrecks within the extensive expanse of the world seas and oceans. It’s an enchanting window into our collective previous and a dramatic sight to behold. Now, you’ll be able to discover ship and airplane wrecks found off the…
Easyjet halves cabin baggage allowance for the cheap seats
Ryanair has done it and so has Wizz Air. Now easyJet is doing it too. Britain’s biggest budget airline is halving its cabin baggage allowance for passengers paying cheaper fares. The move will come into place on February 10 2021 and most passengers will only be able to carry on a bag that can fit under…
Could a Covid-19 vaccine stamp in passports become the new reality for travellers?
There are rumours that travellers who have had the Covid vaccine could have a stamp in their passport to enable them to travel freely. Qantas Airlines, the flag carrier of Australia, has already said international travellers will have to prove they have been inoculated to fly with them. The move has prompted at least one…
Mountain Food in Megève, France
The Toquisimes Food Festival is held in the village of Megève in France’s Savoie region – famous mostly as a ski resort – every October and is a showcase for local producers. For three days the sports complex, Le Palais de Megève, is transformed into a huge food market. There are also tastings, cookery demonstrations…
Road trip through Alabama in an RV from £1249pp
Discover a huge variety of experiences in Alabama, all from the comforts of your home on wheels, organised by American As You Like It and Alabama Tourism. One of the great joys of an RV (recreational vehicle) holiday is that you really can have the freedom of the open road and can come and go…
Qantas say international flyers must have a Covid-19 vaccine
The message from Qantas is that if you haven’t been vaccinated against Covid-19 you won’t be able to fly with them on international routes. Qantas is the first big airline to publicly announce it’s impending refusal to carry passengers who have not been vaccinated. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says a Covid vaccination will be a…
Quarantine for arrivals into the UK to be cut to 5 days if a private covid test is negative
It has been 24 weeks since a 14-day self-isolation was imposed on arrivals to the UK from the vast majority of countries. This ruling is about to change. Travellers can take advantage of what is known as the “test to release for international travel” strategy. To do so they will have to pay for a…
Hotel Lorenzetti, Madonna di Campiglio, Trentino, Italy
Madonna di Campiglio is a mountain resort surrounded by the majestic Brenta Dolomites, a crescent of peaks in the UNESCO protected Italian Dolomites. Excellent skiing in the winter and great walking in the summer complement the stunning scenery of this amazing place. The Hotel Lorenzetti has the best views in the resort and is well-placed…