Category Archives: Travel
Obituary of Peter Eötvös
Boozy British tourists heading to Zanzibar may be disappointed – and that’s a good thing
Tourist numbers are still relatively low considering the size of the island – Universal Images/Getty If you want to compare Zanzibar to anywhere else, the Caribbean can be a good starting point. This is definitely what my friend found herself doing after her recent visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis with her boyfriend; She concluded… Read More »
We endured a 48-hour journey through hell before my BA Gold Member status came to our rescue
Sara finds herself stranded at Miami International Airport during her nightmare journey home from the Caribbean – AFP/Getty The first clue that our trip home from the Caribbean might not go as smoothly as planned came with an American Airlines (AA) email arriving in my inbox the evening before departure. “Adverse weather may affect your… Read More »
Thousands of British travelers face flying chaos as heavy rain grounds planes
Thousands of British passengers have suffered flight disruptions after Dubai International Airport was flooded due to severe storms. Emirates canceled seven flights between its United Arab Emirates (UAE) airport and the UK, while British Airways diverted or canceled four. The airport has urged passengers to stay away “unless absolutely necessary” after seeing more rainfall than… Read More »
Festivals, folklore, art and food: Croatia’s unmissable cultural events
Croatia’s wonderful mix of cultures, from the ancient Greeks to the Romans, Venetians, Austrians, Hungarians and Italians, has left a rich legacy throughout the country. You’ll see this in the Venetian architecture of Rovinj, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Hvar, the Habsburg townhouses of Zagreb and Opatija, and the ancient Roman ruins of Istria and Dalmatia. You… Read More »
What you need to know about the ‘Olympics’ of the art world
(AP) For the art world, this is the most exciting and important week of the year. Nearly 25,000 curators, artists, journalists, critics, directors and gallerists from around the world fly to Italy’s floating city to spend a week running wildly from pavilion to exhibition, past canals and palazzos, to see the work of legendary artists… Read More »
Trouble finding affordable travel insurance once you reach 60
Travel insurers ignore the fact that some people in their 80s are fitter than much younger travelers – E+ Being a senior traveler has its perks, including free or discounted access to many European attractions and attractions. However, there are also disadvantages. In particular, the significantly higher prices incurred when issuing travel insurance and the… Read More »
In the world of hidden Renaissance portraits: ‘It’s great fun’
Surprising countries where smoking is still allowed indoors
A bar in Beijing where smoking is allowed indoors – alamy Today’s vote on the Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Bill, which aims to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, is the final stage of a process that began in July 2007, when the New Labor government made it illegal to smoke in bars,… Read More »