Take a break in Sweden’s magical Arctic Bath Hotel October 21, 2020 Sweden is currently in the UK’s travel corridor “green list”, meaning you can travel without having to self-isolate for two weeks when you return. So why not venture into the wilderness of Swedish lapland to forget about the woes back home, staying in Arctic Bath, one of the world’s most unique hotels. The weekend Set [...]
The Long Weekend: Take in a bird’s-eye view of London at hip new hotel Treehouse October 19, 2020 International travel may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a slice of luxury on your own doorstep. Why not try get a new angle on London with a stay in the sky at hip new hotel opening Treehouse London.
Mayfair hedge fund takes £140m stake in British Airways owner October 15, 2020 One of the UK’s largest hedge funds has taken out a large position in embattled British Airways owner IAG amid the worst crisis in aviation history. £35bn Marshall Wace today disclosed a three per cent stake in the airlines group, making it one of IAG’s largest stockholders. The Mayfair-based fund has previously taken out short [...]
Coronavirus: Greek islands added to England’s travel corridor and no countries relegated to quarantine list October 8, 2020 Greek islands added to England's travel corridor and no countries are added to quarantine list
Land of plenty: the mesmerising appeal of Spain October 7, 2020 | Sponsored There are few countries that rival the culture, heritage and lively vivaciousness of Spain. A destination where the holy trinity of food, friends and family form the foundations for happy living, no one is more dedicated to the joy and thrill of having a good time than the Spanish. That zest for life has a [...]
Sicilian Kiss: Escaping to the pearl of the Ionian Sea October 6, 2020 The weekend The criteria for a weekend away have changed in recent months. On top of the usual considerations — weather, journey time, food, culture — travellers must now think about a host of Covid factors. How successfully is a country suppressing infections? Are there any entry requirements that might catch out visitors at the [...]
Home comforts: Road trippin’ the west of England September 29, 2020 Think “road trip” and you might think crisscrossing the US on Route 66, or driving through south America. Well, in this topsy-turvy year, both of those are off the cards – but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your kicks closer to home. If anything, the new staycation trend has encouraged some of us to [...]
Secret sunspots: the magic of Spain’s hidden beaches September 28, 2020 The staggering beauty of Spain’s beaches is no secret. Each year, thousands of Europeans descend on the country’s sinuous coastline to savour seemingly endless stretches of sand caressed by mesmerising waves. Indeed, there are few better destinations for seaside obsessives. From the rugged shores that meet the Atlantic and the crystal-clear lucidity of the Mediterranean, [...]
On the trail: Spain’s best hiking routes September 28, 2020 Beyond moving from place to place, there is something to be said for the physical act of putting one foot in front of the other. Widely renowned as a miracle working stress-buster, walking not only calms the mind but also enlivens it, creating the space among our thoughts to bring ideas to life. So it [...]
Rugged beauty: exploring the diversity of Spain’s natural landscapes September 28, 2020 When pondering Spain, the first images that probably come to mind are long stretches of coastline swathed in golden sands, bustling plazas full of happy chatter, and plates of delicious local tapas washed down with cañas. And while all this does indeed exist in abundance, what often flies under the radar is the country’s assortment [...]