10 best hotels in Biarritz to book for a chic seaside getaway
Supremely peaceful and close to nature, you’d never guess this elegant waterside retreat – an utterly charming, whitewashed 1930s mansion wrapped in ivy and grape vines – was just five…
UK flight delays after NATS technical failure hits Heathrow, Gatwick and other airports
Several major UK airports have experienced delays due to an air traffic control technical failure. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has identified the issue, but there is no certainty…
The Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is autumn’s hottest culture ticket – here’s how to get tickets to the sold-out exhibition
“The tapestry’s story is one of ambition and uncertainty, of oaths and journeys, of ships, councils, kings, comets and consequences, yet it is not merely an English story, nor only…
Where to go apple picking in the UK: the best apple orchards to visit this autumn
I love summer as much as the next person, but I have to admit that, once the calendar gets to mid-August, I just cannot wait for autumn to arrive. The…
In London, artisans are keeping hands-on heritage alive – meet the makers championing the craft revival
Allyson Williams, seamstress Deep in the Yaa Centre, a buzzing arts hub that nurtures the creativity behind the Notting Hill Carnival through costume-making workshops, steel band studios and a central…
My favourite cabin: a softly furnished ‘nest’ in Somerset, built from the bones of an old stable block
The first time I stayed at Little Combe, a cabin on the outskirts of Crowcombe in Somerset, I did what we all do when arriving somewhere new: I walked a…
Paris could soon be just a train ride away for East London
Stratford International could become a new hub for European rail travel, as Virgin Trains considers stopping in East London when it launches its new cross-Channel services to rival Eurostar. According…
11 most beautiful autumn train journeys in Europe that encourage slow travel
Austria Train line: The Arlberg Railway This train route connects the Austrian cities of Innsbruck and Bludenz and is 136 kilometres long, with direct trains completing the journey in around…
9 best wedding venues in the Cotswolds: where to say ‘I do’ in England’s prettiest county
This is a fact: the Cotswolds really are beautiful. From bucolic, bounding hills and green pastures new to honey-coloured stone cottages, it’s easily one of the most storybook counties in…
From Kendall Jenner to the Clooneys: this is where the A-list stays for the Venice Film Festival
For over 80 years now the Venice International Film Festival has attracted the world’s most glamorous and famous crowd. In the 1950s, it saw Brigitte Bardot pose for paparazzi while…
Volcano eruption in Indonesia: the latest updates, government guidelines and travel advice
Late on Friday 4 September, Mount Anak Krakatau, located 150km from Jakarta, erupted continuously for 25 hours, producing fountains of lava and a booming sound that could be heard hundreds…
What to pack for camping with kids: a tried-and-tested family checklist
I just got back from taking my kids to our first festival as a family, and I’m giving my diligent research on what to pack for camping with children as…