Travel in Britain

As summer ends, it's time to plan your holiday getaway. Whether you're looking for a family Thanksgiving in the sun, a unique Christmas experience for the kids, or a cultural New Year's celebration with your partner, we've got you covered. 

Cruises can take you to amazing places, including bucket-list destinations like the Galápagos or Greenland and tried-and-true favorites like the Caribbean and the Med. But so much of the fun comes from being on the ship itself. Here, we’ve expanded on our long-running column Onboard Obsessions, spotlighting all the little things we’ve loved while cruising lately. From an unexpected plein-air performance and chic libraries to possibly the most unique New Year’s party of all time, these are the kinds of moments, big and small, that turn mere passengers into cruisers for life.

Greg Cormier. (Photo Credit: Aurora Expeditions)

As it introduces longer flights, ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air isn't planning any upgrades to its no-frills offering — hoping passengers will "suffer the pain" for cheaper tickets.

Paris has changed a lot in the last few decades. Not so long ago, the tourist circuit was limited to a small number of famous locations and you’d find few locals who spoke more than a handful of phrases in English. These days, Paris is a more worldly, cosmopolitan place. However, the densely packed French capital still has its distinct way of doing things. Parisian culture places huge value on food, beauty, and leisure, and many of the faux pas (at least in the eyes of Parisians) made by visitors occur when these sacred principles are infringed. From dining etiquette to public transportation dos and don'ts, here’s your easy guide to navigating the City of Lights the Parisian way.

My quest for a long-term partner while on the road has not yet proved successful, but it has always come with adventure.

Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges. 

The newest iPhones will come with an easy way to ask generative AI about real-life visuals. For travelers, that means easier ways of navigating new cities. 

Maldives-focused airline Beond is a largely unknown startup.

American Airlines has just discounted dozens of round-trip flights to Athens, Venice, and other dreamy European cities — all starting at under $500.

Sep 9, 2024 • 6 min read

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When the British hotelier Robin Hutson, 67, took a paint brush to a vintage painting in one of his Pig hotels and replaced the man’s red riding jacket with a less-showy brown one, he transformed the huntsman from a posh gentleman into a rural farmer in one swoop.

British Airways is putting epic vacations on sale this fall with flights starting at less than $500 roundtrip.

Virgin Atlantic is expanding its network with the addition of three "new" destinations.

It's the scourge of travellers who fly long haul for business and pleasure alike, but jet lag is an inevitability for many.

Although holidays are meant for switching off, many of us prefer to stay connected while we’re away - even if just to upload our holiday snaps on Instagram. But using your phone abroad can be expensive. 

Who is it? Dwayne Fields. He’s a British explorer who is the first Black Briton to reach the Magnetic North Pole, and the second Black person in the world, after Matthew Henson, who did it in 1909.

I'm an American born to British parents. My husband is British and recently obtained US citizenship after living there for 10 years. When we had our son (who also has dual citizenship), we knew we'd spend significant time on both continents. However, the pandemic, finances, and busy schedules kept us from traveling internationally.

Travellers, including British tourists post-Brexit, will soon face a new hurdle when visiting Europe.

Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.