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In recent years taking the train to the slopes of Europe has become an increasingly popular choice for British skiers and snowboarders looking for a more enjoyable alternative to airport queues or long drives. This year, however, Eurostar’s famous ski train has been chartered solely by a French tour operator, Travelski, and will be marketed

Anyone who has ever spent time in Britain will know that having an alternative plan in mind, should the weather take a turn for the worse, is practically essential.  The good news is that there is always plenty of choice – should we need to venture indoors – that can help keep the whole family

Don’t tell Tim Martin, but Wetherspoons is more woke than it thinks. It’s all about upcycling these days, didn’t you know? Fast fashion’s reputation is in the bin. Plastic bags are out, tote bags are in. Even our dear princes and princesses are turning up to gala climate change events wearing tatty old outfits. And indeed,

The NHS app is now widely used as a digital vaccine passport for Britons travelling abroad, and is accepted as proof of your vaccinated status – but not yet any booster dose – by a growing number of nations. The app holds the NHS Covid Pass, which is accepted by all EU countries, as well as most nations further afield. 

If you get your documentation wrong when you travel to the EU, a strange quirk in the Brexit agreement could ruin your entire holiday. One reader who contacted us estimates she lost nearly £2,000 in accommodation, travel and other costs when she was turned away at a Ryanair check-in desk and eventually ended up having

Stories of hidden pirate treasure have captivated travellers to the Seychelles for decades. Fuelled by rumours of a map lost by the 18th-century French outlaw La Buse, hunters have scoured land and sea. Abandoned trenches pock-marking coastlines document a fruitless but never-ending quest to find the hallowed spot marked X.  A collection of 115 islands

I’ve always found the rallying cry of Game of Thrones’ House of Stark somewhat overly dramatic, but this year is different. Winter is coming, and it’s the winter we’ve all been waiting for. I am so fortunate to have spent many years chasing snow – both as a Winter Olympian and now as a recreational

After last year’s cancelled Christmas plans, a family gathering this year will feel all the sweeter. But you’re not the only ones planning a big festive get-together: UK holiday rental bookings for the Christmas week are already five times higher than they were last year, says accommodation company Guesty, with the likes of Cornwall, Devon

The yuletide season will soon be upon us – bringing with it the promise of mulled wine, mince pies and, crucially, enchanting Christmas light displays. From mile-long trails to tunnels of light, these dazzling illuminations are just the ticket for getting into the seasonal spirit.  Here’s everything you need to know about the best Christmas

For anyone who has ever spent time in Britain, you’ll know that having an alternative in mind should the weather take a turn for the worse, is practically essential.  The good news is that there is always a plenty of choice should we need to venture indoors that can help keep the whole family entertained

The holiday emphasis in Italy tends to be on fun and relaxation rather than sporting excellence, and as a result, the enjoyment factor is all the higher. And not only is Italy much more laid back than its rivals in France, Switzerland and Austria, it is also cheaper. Precious euros will stretch a lot further

Expert guide to Kitzbühel Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports There’s no shortage of restaurants in Kitzbühel, both on and off the mountain, but even so, these often get fully booked, so it pays to secure a table in advance. Among the inevitable pricier options is a surprisingly good choice of simpler Italian-style eateries

Expert guide to Banff Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. Home to Canada’s longest-established ski area What can be slightly confusing to first-time visitors to Banff,

Expert guide to Banff Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. Banff became established as a town in the 1880s, when the railway came to the area.

Diwali, a five-day festival of lights, celebrates a number of themes, including joy, forgiveness, knowledge, the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and the legend of Rama and Sita. Put simply, the festival represents the triumph of good over evil.  Hindus, Sikhs and Jains both in India and across the world usually take part by decorating houses and public

One of the many depressing things about 2020 was the effect its deep-piled layers of doom and gloom had on Christmas. Think back to it – if you can remember it at all. For here was a stripped-down, under-powered, withered-away version of the world’s favourite winter festival – pinched at the nose, weary around the eyes, shorn of

Expert guide to Cervinia Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. While Cervinia is a cheaper bet in which to stay than its neighbouring, linked resort of

Expert guide to Cervinia Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. Italy’s high-altitude hero Cervinia is Italy’s most snow-sure resort in the lee of the mountain Italians call Monte Cervino, better

Come December, there seems to be an unofficial contest to see who can erect the tallest, most densely decorated Christmas tree in the whole of Dubai. Hotel lobbies are where you’ll find the winners, complete with clusters of gift-wrapped boxes and gingerbread houses bigger than some London flats. Book well in advance to join one

All travellers returning to the UK must take a ‘day two’ Covid test after arriving home. Vaccinated holidaymakers can now book a lateral flow test (from a private testing provider) to take on – or before – the second day of their arrival home, instead of a more costly PCR test. You cannot take an NHS test