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More insider guides for planning a trip to Dubai 48 hours Attractions Restaurants Nightlife Shopping Hotels Shopping is a national pastime in the UAE, a place where high street and designer brands from around the world stand side-by-side in shiny, air-conditioned mega malls, while old-school souks still look much like the mock historic market on

British holidaymakers will be required to have at least six months on their passport to enter the EU from 2021. Currently, British citizens visiting the bloc only need a valid passport for the duration of their stay. However, on January 1, this will change, and you will need to renew your passport to travel to

Expert guide to Val Thorens Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports The concrete edifices of Val Thorens’ early years have largely been re-clad with more favourable materials, and more recent construction is in a more sympathetic Savoyard style. The resort’s increasingly wealthy and discerning clientele demands – and receives – a clutch of some

I have stayed in many of the most impressive overwater villas in the Maldives and there are certain attributes they share: unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean; easy access to its bath-warm waters; private pools; and a position intended to frame the sunrise or the sunset perfectly. Still, as with all the best things in

Although Belgium is not so big, it still offers all kinds of different activities. One small region is particularly worth a visit: Walloon Brabant! Whatever the season, there is always a good reason to get some fresh air and go to discover less known places. Here are some ideas that will delight young and old…

Audacious architecture and gold-dipped glamour in a desert metropolis Dubai is often described as Las Vegas without the casinos. It certainly likes to do things on a grand scale. Supersized hotels, buffets, malls, amusement parks, aquariums, designer cars and luxury yachts are all commonplace. Expect to crane your neck looking up at the world’s tallest

Expert guide to Avoriaz Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports The snow-sure hub of the Portes du Soleil Avoriaz was the brainchild of Jean Vuarnet, 1960 Olympic Downhill Champion and subsequently of sunglasses fame. He grew up in Avoriaz’s neighbouring resort Morzine, and dreamt of developing the pastures high above his home town into

Expert guide to Avoriaz Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports Avoriaz is very much an apartment-based resort and started off aiming at mid-market/budget clientele with small basic apartments. In recent years much more luxurious apartments have been built and a few UK catered chalet operators have moved in too. Although not really thought of

As an Iranian interacting with many foreigners, I encounter with many interesting questions in my day-to-day life and I also discover some interesting, yet overlooked details about my country and its culture. The questions normally range from more general topics like politics, economics and religion to tiny details about everyday life of people in Iran.

Please note our writers visited the following hotels prior to the coronavirus With its famously geothermal landscapes, spas and Iceland are a fabulous fit. Several hotels have their own naturally heated hot tubs, while The Retreat and Silica Hotel – a little outside the city – form part of the Blue Lagoon. In the diminutive capital itself,

LOGO: Unlock Long Haul More frustrated businesses have pledged their support to The Telegraph’s Unlock Long Haul campaign, which aims to open up the world to British travellers after lockdown.  Almost 80 companies have now given their backing to our call for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to scrap its blanket advisory against

Despite being a large, bustling city, Hong Kong is an excellent place to get outdoors in nature! Since ~70% of Hong Kong’s land is covered in greenery and country parks, hiking is a popular activity for locals and expats. Often the trails have gorgeous views and lead to some spectacular destinations. On your next Hong

Please note our writers visited the following hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic While Mexico may well be known for tequila, Mayan pyramids and verdant jungles, it’s the country’s sun-soaked beaches that truly come to mind when dreaming of a Mexican holiday. From the gorgeous sands of Cabo San Lucas in the north, to the

If there was ever a winter to take a break, it is surely this one. The viral gloom has gone on long enough; once lockdown is lifted, the idea of a carefree week or two lying on a tropical beach will surely be more enticing than ever. Suddenly, instead of something to avoid because of

I spent three days in Milan last year on a business trip. My company booked a modern double room at the iQ Hotel Milano, which I did not know but surprised me in a very positive way! Let’s start with the location… The 4-star hotel is located a few minutes’ walk from the Milano Centrale

Please note our writers visited the following hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic Grenada is heaven for families. Its soft, white-sand beaches are among the best in the Caribbean and the snorkelling is excellent – there’s even an underwater sculpture park to explore. You can go hiking in the rainforest, swim underneath waterfalls, and enjoy

Expert guide to Méribel Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports Accommodation in Méribel is mostly in upmarket chalets, but there is also a good selection of hotels and self-catering apartments. The spread-out geography of the resort means chalets tend to be at a distance from the town centre and only the minority are ski-in/ski-out.

Expert guide to Les Arcs Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports Unbeatable ski-in/ski-out variety Les Arcs is one of the French traffic-free, purpose-built resorts built in the 1960s and 70s, when large apartment blocks were in vogue – its jagged architecture divides opinions, with some claiming it to be a contemporary masterpiece while others

Expert guide to Whistler Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports Canada’s leading ski resort Boasting dramatic mountain scenery and a lively après scene, Whistler, on the west coast of Canada in British Columbia, is much more European in flavour than most North American resorts. Twenty years ago, it was more of a locals’ mountain than the top international

Expert guide to Les Arcs Overview Hotels Restaurants Apres ski Snow reports Accommodation is spread out between each of Les Arcs separate villages. Each has their own bars, shops and restaurants, plus gentle slopes for beginners and early intermediates. Well connected by pistes, they are also linked by free shuttle buses.  Apartments are the most