Travel in Britain

Midsummer has arrived, the longest day of the year is here, but for many Brits, the sun has made few appearances in the UK, and the June weather has been disappointing. Located on Hvar, Europe’s sunniest island, guests at the five-star Maslina Resort, Croatia’s very first Mindful Luxury hotel will be basking in the rays rather than diving for cover under grey clouds. The outstanding Relais & Chateaux property, surrounded by olive groves and stretching across five acres of lush pine forest, is an Adriatic paradise where families can relax, explore and indulge.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s branded collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes, chalets and mansions, comprises a hand-picked selection of exceptional homes, each chosen for its outstanding quality and sought-after location, while also providing personalised service and experiences in keeping with the legendary hospitality of the award-winning brand.

Data from Contiki - leading social travel brand for 18-35s - shows last minute travel is on the rise with 34% increase in bookings in May for travel in June

The UEFA Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Germany has sparked a surge in sports tourism, particularly among Asian travelers, according to data from Trip.com Group.

The sun was finally peaking through the storm clouds when I cracked open The New Tourist on a train headed out of Amsterdam. I’d absolutely loved the city, even in pouring rain—canals around every corner, beautiful public parks, some of the most charming architecture I’d ever encountered. But I’d also spent the vast majority of my time outside the inner ring, venturing into the historic, heavily touristed city center just once, to hop on a boat tour. I’d wanted to avoid being part of the overcrowding that much of Amsterdam has experienced due to a surge in tourism in recent years. (In 2010, there were 5.3 million overnight hotel stays in the city. Last year, there were 9.4 million. Complaining about tourism is now a frequent refrain among locals and visitors alike.) Put less charitably, I wanted to avoid any possibility of being mistaken for a “tourist” in the most pejorative sense.

Jun 17, 2024 • 3 min read

Every year, it seems like the rush to sign my kids up for summer camp begins earlier and earlier. For some of the more competitive programs, enrollment can begin as early as January or even November/December of the previous year.

Tenerife, the largest and most diverse of Spain’s Canary Islands, has lined up an exciting calendar of diverse music concerts that visitors should not miss this summer. From Ed Sheeran to reggaeton and bachata, visitors to the island these warm months will have the opportunity to dance the night away with the best music and with the island’s magical sunsets as backdrop.

TravelPerk said Tuesday that it has acquired Chicago-based AmTrav, making the U.S. the corporate travel tech startup’s top region for revenue. 

After being delayed for years, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to come into force this autumn.

The UK's Birmingham Airport saw major delays this weekend amid confusion over new rules about liquids in hand luggage.

The brand new Lufthansa City Airlines will take its first flight on 26 June, bringing new short- and medium-haul connections to Germany.

Now both major airplane manufacturers are under scrutiny.

Regulators from the European Union are poised to approve the takeover bid by German national carrier Lufthansa of Italian airline ITA.

You don't have to be a die-hard Taylor Swift fan for the (record-breaking!) Eras Tour to be on your radar. Each weekend, she lights up the stage—there in her glittering prime, the lights refracting sequined stars off her silhouette every night—during over three hours of sparkly Broadwayesque performances, rolling into cities all over the globe from New York to Tokyo to Melbourne to Madrid. Finally, this summer, London gets its own taste of the Taylor Swift show. The Eras Tour has sold out eight dates at Wembley between June and August, equating to nearly one million Swifties descending on the city.

In her best-selling memoir Save Me the Plums, legendary food writer and restaurant critic Ruth Reichl recounts a work trip to Paris in her trademark delectable detail, from the foods she ate to the gorgeous $6,000 black dress she almost bought. “My editor said, ‘I love that chapter so much. Couldn’t you imagine a novel based on that?’” says Reichl.

Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read

Happy Saturday! After deciding to move to Bali on a cold NYC day, one couple is selling their tropical escape. See inside their rustic-luxury villa on the market for $1.89 million.

Expedia Group in recent years has shed around a half-dozen brands, and it is continuing the purge with the closure of ebookers UK on September 4.

British Airways has added Lapland to its list, and checked it twice, as it prepares to launch new flights to Santa Claus’s home region this winter. Departing from London Gatwick, new twice-weekly flights will launch on 3 December 2024 and fly customers to Ivalo, which is home to Finland’s most northerly airport.

The tall-ship cruise line has become the latest to install SpaceX’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to allow guests and crew to experience a faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connection whilst on board.