- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Apr 1
- 6 min
News in Brief
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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...