Category Archives: Travel
The bohemian corner of Britain where The Body Shop was born
North Laine in Brighton, near where Dame Anita Roddick opened her first shop in 1976 – Nikreates/Alamy Stock Photo A playground for philandering princes, rebellious moneylenders and generations of artists, writers and poets, Brighton and Hove is not short on Blue Plaques. They are everywhere. Under Arts and Culture, you will find Doreen Valiente, the… Read More »
The Queen received a ‘get well soon’ card from the Dames and Hamlets on behalf of the King at the Shakespeare event
Queen Camilla photographed with stars including Joanna Lumley, Floella Benjamin and Twiggy Lawson – CHRIS JACKSON/AFP More than a dozen “Women and Hamlets” joined in to toast the Queen’s health, while a super-sized get-well card was sent to the King from leading figures in British theatre. The Queen attended the Shakespeare celebration at Grosvenor House… Read More »
The most romantic back-to-nature holidays in Britain and beyond
Getting back to nature has never been more romantic, says Sarah Baxter, thanks to safari tents, shepherd’s huts and ‘off-grid bubbles’ for hire, says Sarah Baxter – getty There’s no better way to get closer to your other half than sharing a tent. Some might say too sincere. Having just returned from a walk in… Read More »
The rise of ‘air travel’ – the new holiday for the super-rich
Aman’s ‘Greatest Tour’ consists of a 21-night trip around the world aboard a spacious Airbus ACJ319 jet Sometimes the world can seem as if it exists in two parallel universes. On the one hand, ordinary people are constantly encouraged to fly less by politicians, eco-activists and celebrities. On the other hand, there is no sign… Read More »
What I learned from a day with Austria’s avalanche hunters
Ski patrollers explore Austria’s historic Paznaun Valley on snowmobiles – Mike MacEacheran It wasn’t long after lunchtime and I was searching the summits for trouble, looking for an avalanche. Suddenly, as a flash of sunlight pierced the clouds, we stopped our snowmobile and my guide, ski patroller Rene Schmid, pointed out a half-hidden shelter beneath… Read More »
Statue of colonial officer’s ‘angry spirit’ returns to DRC as Netherlands calls for reckoning
The trick to experiencing two completely different destinations in one holiday
Staycations are the perfect opportunity to do two holidays in one (pictured: Vancouver and Caqalai island, Fiji) Are you a fan of twin-centered holidays? For some travelers, these are a golden chance to add an entirely new destination in the spirit of “well, while I was there…” Others see them as a distraction from a… Read More »
You’re never too old to fly, but here are the health risks you should consider:
Older travelers are more sensitive to the risks of flying – Svitlana Hulko/Getty Images While many people the monarch’s age would prefer to remain calm after undergoing cancer treatment, the King instead plans to fly to Australia this autumn and said he was “hopeful that this will continue”. Even the most direct flight from the… Read More »
The holiday that made me grieve after my father took his own life
Author Maddi Howell enjoys coffee in the hills outside Florence – Maddi Howell When I met my college friend Carrie for dinner on June 7, 2023, I waited until dessert to tell her my sad news. First, I wanted to enjoy our long-awaited catch-up and be distracted by her gossip and trademark, giggle-worthy sense of… Read More »