Roger Bray
Newfoundland hiking tours launched
A spectacular walking tour of western Newfoundland has been launched by North America specialist operator Frontier Canada. A local guide...
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- Jun 10
- 6 min
News in Brief
US to drop pre-departure tests The last major deterrent to tourists hoping to visit the US will be lifted on Sunday, according to the...
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- Apr 29
- 2 min
Champagne, Normandy - new flights
New flights to the Champagne region and Deauville have taken off from London's Stansted Airport. They are operated from 27 May to 26...
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- Apr 28
- 2 min
Food guide ratings -a question of class
The reincarnated Good Food Guide has revamped the ratings awarded to restsurants by its subscribers. Gone is the old one to 10 scale, in...
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- Apr 22
- 1 min
Venice set to launch day trip charge
Venice authorities are said to be intent on bringing in a €10 charge for day trippers as the retreat of COVID sees a resurgence of...
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- Apr 12
- 1 min
Boutique hotel opens in Cape township
A smart place to stay has opened in the heart of Cape Town's Khayelitsha, the first upmarket hotel in the sprawling township near the...
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- Mar 29
- 1 min
BA flies to Europe from Gatwick again
Britrish Airways has started international short haul routes from Gatwick again. It suspended operations there as the pandemic laid waste...
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- Mar 27
- 1 min
Alpine hiking - new trail
A new long distance walking trail across Switzerland's Bern Canton was scheduled to open this spring. The 305km long Via Berna will...
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- Mar 4
- 1 min
France drops vaccine pass rule
France has dropped its requirement to show a pass vaccin to enter restaurants, bars, museums and other attractions. The move was...
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- Mar 3
- 2 min
Russian cruises axed in Putin pressure
Cruise lines have axed calls inSt Petersburg and other Russian ports as sanctions pressure on Putin continues to mount. Luxury line...
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- Mar 3
- 2 min
Australia drops pre-departure test requirement
Travellers to Australia no longer need to test negative before departing - regardless of vaccination. However, they must complete a...
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- Feb 24
- 1 min
Italy lifts COVID restrictions
Italy has confirmed its removal of most restrictions on international travellers. News of the move comes as Italian carrier ITA Airways...
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- Feb 2
- 2 min
BA plans Nuremburg flights
Reports suggest the pandemic has left city breaks out of favour. But could Nuremberg buck the trend. British Airways is to launch new...
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- Jan 28
- 2 min
Women only tours launched
A range of women only holidays has been launched by Trafalgar Tours in a move likely to appeal to single mature travellers. Destinations...
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- Jan 17
- 1 min
UK tests axed for fully jabbed
The Day 2 test for fully vaccinated travellers has been dropped. The change took effect at 4am on 11 February - in time for the school ...
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- Jan 4
- 1 min
Egypt lays down new COVID rules
The Egyptian Government has issued new regulations for dealing with tourists who show symptoms of or test positive for COVID-19 during...
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- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
Dolomites - New Budget Flights
Italian airline Sky Alps has launched a link between London and Bolzano in the Dolomites. Flights are on Wednesdays and Sundays. They...
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- Dec 5, 2021
- 1 min
Stained glass museum to open
The photogenic French city of Troyes is set to get a new attraction. This spring the capital of the Aube departement will celebrate its...
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Tours of three Newmarket stables where the Queen has horses in training have started.The next is at Fitzroy House on 1 July and the third at Clarehaven on a date to be confirmed. Tour cost £160. Book through Discover Newmarket.