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Apr 29
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Champagne, Normandy - new flights

New flights to the Champagne region and Deauville are set to take off from London's Stansted Airport this summer. They will be operated...

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Roger Bray

Mar 27
1 min

Alpine hiking - new trail to open

A new long distance walking trail across Switzerland's Bern Canton is set to open this spring. The 305km long Via Berna will comprise 20...

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Apr 28
2 min

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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

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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

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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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Apr 1
6 min

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Learn science of whisky on new Scottish cruise Learning the art of whisky distilling in the Hebrides is the theme of the first UK tour to...

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Mar 29
1 min

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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 4
1 min

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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

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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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Australia drops pre-departure test requirement

Mar 3
2 min

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Roger Bray is a long established reporter on the travel industry as it affects consumers.

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Tours of three Newmarket stables where the Queen has horses in training are set to start this month. The first is at Somerville Lodge on 31 May, the second at Fitzroy House on 1 July and the third at Clarehaven on a date to be confirmed. Tour cost £160. Book through Discover Newmarket.

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Champagne, Normandy - new flights

Alpine hiking - new trail to open

TRAVEL NEWS
&COMMENT

Food guide ratings -a question of class

Venice set to launch day trip charge

Boutique hotel opens in Cape township

News in Brief

BA flies to Europe from Gatwick again

France drops vaccine pass rule

Russian cruises axed in Putin pressure

Australia drops pre-departure test requirement

Italy lifts COVID restrictions

BA plans Nuremburg flights

Women only tours launched

UK tests axed for fully jabbed

Egypt lays down new COVID rules

Dolomites - New Budget Flights

Stained glass museum to open

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SPOTLIGHT

Champagne, Normandy - new flights

Alpine hiking - new trail to open

TRAVEL NEWS &COMMENT

Food guide ratings -a question of class

Venice set to launch day trip charge

Boutique hotel opens in Cape township

News in Brief

BA flies to Europe from Gatwick again

France drops vaccine pass rule

Russian cruises axed in Putin pressure

Australia drops pre-departure test requirement

Italy lifts COVID restrictions

BA plans Nuremburg flights

Women only tours launched

UK tests axed for fully jabbed

Egypt lays down new COVID rules

Dolomites - New Budget Flights

Stained glass museum to open

ABOUT ME

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MY PICK OF THE MONTH

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MY PICK
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