Travellers booking last-minute getaways face the prospect of severely curtailed travel insurance cover – and in some cases no Covid-19 cover at all – this summer. Currently a relatively low number of insurers are willing to cover coronavirus-related medical claims, […]
Benidorm: Bring hotel Solana to life with a trip to Spanish holiday hotspot
Many Britons might be missing their annual dose of Spanish sunshine at the moment, as holidays remain on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. The good news is, ITV comedy-drama Benidorm is back on screens for a repeat tonight at 9pm. […]
Hostels in England set to reopen from 4 July – but without dorms or socialising
Staying somewhere specifically designed to encourage strangers to socialise may not be top of everyone’s post-lockdown travel wishlists, but England’s hostels are hoping that outdoor enthusiasts and younger travellers will be quick to return – even if much of the […]
Wilderness in waiting: Bringing safari home – A Luxury Travel Blog
‘Wilderness in waiting’ is a four-part weekly series, highlighting Africa’s proud wildlife heritage during the COVID pandemic. The good news is that we’re starting to see movement in African countries opening up tourism again. In South Africa, various tourism bodies are working around […]
No mini bars or buffet breakfasts as hotels in England plan to reopen
Empty mini bars, buffet-free breakfasts and regular deep cleaning are among the measures being introduced by one of the biggest hotel operators in England as it prepares to reopen at the start of July. Accor, which owns hotel brands including […]
Italy’s remote villages now make an ideal escape
When Italy shuttered for the lockdown, the obscure village of Campli, in the central region of Abruzzo, got to work. Its mission was simple: to put itself on tourists’ maps. It is not short of attractions, with churches frescoed by students […]
Love Island Australia: Bring romance to life with a stay at the Love Island villa
Love Island Australia landed on UK screens on June 15, bringing with it another gang of eager hopefuls looking for love in a beautiful filming location. Though the name suggests the show is filmed in Australia, viewers might be shocked […]
TravelPulse Podcast: Air Travel – What You Need to Know Right Now and for the Near Future
Happy #TravelTuesday. Hosts Eric Bowman and Dan Callahan discuss the latest trending topics in the travel industry, including the proposed tax break credit for travel and how airlines are cracking down and making sure guests wear masks during their air […]
8 Best Virtual Games To Play On Father’s Day When The Dad Jokes Are Strong
Showing your dad or the dad figure in your life appreciation is a must every day, but especially on Father’s Day. It’s what the summertime holiday is all about, next to firing up the grill, gathering up your siblings, and […]
New Zealand: Rejuvenated and ready to return – A Luxury Travel Blog
As Autumn gives way to the crisp cool days, warm company, and well-earned peace of winter, the challenges of recent months begin to ease and fade. The land and people slow down and recuperate, taking stock as we look forward […]