Quarantine-free Sicily, the largest island in the Med is just across the Strait of Messina from mainland Italy’s big toe. It offers idyllic beaches, cerulean waters, archaeological treasures, luscious vineyards, great food, fine wine and a chance for some winter sun. And this gorgeous sun-kissed Italian island is also one of the best spots in…
Mark Warner: LAST MINUTE October Half term family holidays, filled with activities
Mark Warner’s Mediterranean resorts are still basked in very pleasant high-20s temperatures with lots of sunshine. So this is the ideal time to secure your half term getaway and enjoy a final boost of vitamin D, invigorating activities and splendid relaxation at the beautiful Levante Beach Resort, Rhodes. With half-term always very popular, limited childcare…
Gatwick Airport to charge £5 fee to drop passengers off or pick them up
The kiss-and-fly ritual at airports is going to cost £5 at Gatwick airport in 2021. The airport says that the fee will cut down on traffic and reduce carbon emissions. The reality is more likely to be a way of earning revenue to make up for the huge losses the airport has had to shoulder…
Travel Information: 24 hours in Edinburgh
It might be the capital of Scotland, the home of vibrant festivals and the seat of Scottish power, but there’s something about the cold cobbles, the wind-battered stones and the towering castle that make the hilly city of Edinburgh still feel like a haunted fortress atop an enchanted mountain. Tourists duck and dive under towering bridges, they…
Virgin Atlantic puts pressure on with pre-flight tests at Heathrow
While the UK and US governments procrastinate on the issue of tests at airports, Virgin Atlantic has started with their own trial of Covid-19 pre-flight testing at Heathrow for cabin crew and pilots. At the moment the initiative is available on flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong however there are plans to roll it out…
Airport testing for Covid-19 could be rolled out at UK airports
The incidences of COVID-19 spikes around the world is unpredictable and with each spike comes a government edict to travellers to self-isolate on their return. With so few travel corridors in place, options for international travel for British holidaymakers who cannot self-isolate is minimal. There have been frequent calls from all corners of the travel…
Hotel Assessment: Hotel Eiger, Mürren, Switzerland
Mürren lies at the foot of the Schilthorn whose panoramic restaurant provided the stunning location for the 1960’s James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” Some of the cast stayed at the Hotel Eiger during the filming and of course, there’s a 007 suite named after the famous spy. The hotel opened in 1892…
An inconvenient truth
Most guests to Zakouma National Park in Chad rave about it, saying it’s nicely well worth the effort of getting there. So, when Nicky Dunnington-Jefferson set her thoughts to going, she knew she wanted skilled recommendation. Travelling as Covid-19 struck, her intrepid story reminds us of the worth of tour operator’ as vital as ever…
How we got married by a penguin in Antarctica
We found ourselves on a bright sunny Tuesday morning in a Zodiac boat, being delayed by three humpback whales on our way to say our vows. I’ll be honest; this was not my idea. We had booked a wedding ceremony in Bristol followed by dinner with friends. I don’t have anywhere near enough imagination to…
Getaway to Portland: An Insider’s Guide to the City
Portland, Oregon figured out how to offer travelers the best of each city rolled into one. A reliable light rail system, responsible urban planning featuring parks and walking/biking trails, an eclectic art scene and an evolving food market makes this Northwest city a travelers haven. Its bustling culture positioned between the Tualatin Mountains, Oregon Coast Range and the…