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February half term is fast approaching and Britain is bursting with brilliant ideas for family days out. From stately homes with sprawling grounds to immersive museums and nature reserves, and even a couple of theme parks, there’s no shortage of options to fill your calendar with, wherever you are located. Opt for adventure with zip

The English have warmed their cockles over a bonfire of restrictions in recent weeks. Testing for vaccinated travellers has been scrapped, masks and Covid passports are toast, life has returned to normal with nary a one-way system or social distancing sticker in sight.  Beyond our shores, the Scandinavians are marching to the same beat, while

March is a tricky month for heat-seekers. Most of Europe is a touch too chilly for a proper beach break, with the exception of the Canary Islands, but there are plenty of fine options if you’re willing to go medium- or long-haul. Below are 10 sultry shortcuts to the sun just before Easter, but there

It is the Valentine’s Day news that many of us have been waiting for. And it has nothing to do with love-hearts, chocolates or vastly overpriced flowers. Spain has announced that, on February 14, it will simplify the entry requirements for teenage tourists.  Where previously, children over 12 needed to be fully vaccinated in order

Fully vaccinated holidaymakers will not be required to take any Covid-19 tests for return to the UK from February 11, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed. The Day 2 test for immunised arrivals will be dropped. The only remaining restriction for fully vaccinated arrivals to the UK will be completing a passenger locator form. The

A number of countries have closed the door on unvaccinated Britons (a cohort in excess of 10 million people, according to some estimates), with Spain among the most recent to announce that only double-jabbed Britons would be welcomed. Previously, a negative test was sufficient.  However, with omicron proving to be a far milder version of

The NHS app or a letter from the NHS are the two ways in which Britons can show proof of vaccination for travel abroad. Travellers who have received the booster dose can now use the app to demonstrate this. Those who have previously tested positive for Covid on an NHS test can also access their proof of recovery via

Half term is fast approaching and with it the perennial problem of what to do with the children if the weather turns rainy – which is looking more and more likely. On the positive side, the beach is rarely a realistic option at this time of year anyway – except if a blowy walk is

Mention Bulgaria to seasoned skiers and snowboarders and the first thing that comes to mind is its cheap reputation. With pints of beer for £1.50 and lift pass prices under £200, its bargain basement fame seems justified – this year the resorts of Borovets and Bansko both, once again, topped the chart of the cheapest

Several words clearly never made it into Royal Caribbean International’s lexicon. Small is one, modest another. As the cruise line prepares to launch the world’s biggest ship, the superlatives are out in force. Bigger, bolder, unmatched. outstanding. But who can blame them given the vessel in question, Wonder of the Seas, is, well, wondrous, a

The Duncombe Arms is a successful pub-restaurant opened 10 years ago by Laura and Johnny Greenall. In 2018, they added 10 bedrooms, but it wasn’t until the end of lockdown, Laura says, that these rooms came into their own. “Until then, our overnight guests had mainly been people coming to the area on business,” she

From this Friday (February 11), international travel will get a little bit easier, with the UK dropping the requirement for fully vaccinated arrivals to take a day two lateral flow test, just in time for half term holidays. However, there are still plenty of travel rules to get your head around. Every destination has its

Expert guide to Méribel Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports Party-loving French favourite There are plenty of reasons to love Méribel, not least for its pretty, chalet-style architecture, wooded surroundings and friendly, village atmosphere. But the prime reason, for keen snow-sport fans, is its central position within France’s huge Trois Vallées ski area. Founded

The International Olympic Committee makes a big deal out of the legacy it creates for a destination when awarding an Olympic Games – and the Winter Olympics are no different . Legacy counts. I competed in five Winter Olympic Games and have reported on five more for the BBC; Beijing 2022 makes it 11 in

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This is the part of the year when we dream of simple pleasures. Specifically, the simple pleasures of a soft stretch of beach, ample hours of sunshine and the absolute essential that is a country that enjoys weather considerably better than anything Britain can offer amid the chilly gloom of February. In an ideal world,

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Valentine’s Day is precisely two weeks away, and there is still time (just) to get your act together and book a last-minute romantic holiday. The good news is that the decidedly unromantic process of taking a Covid-19 test will be removed for British arrivals as of February 11, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The