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Eurostar tickets are more flexible than ever: here's how the new rules affect your next European escape
Changes to ticket flexibility mean travel between London and the continent is easier than ever…
Announcing the Hot List Winners of 2024
The best new openings in travel, from the fresh hotels we’d plan a trip around to the dining and cruise ships to travel for next.
The best new cruises in the world: 2024 Hot List
Let’s hear it for the superships that pull off epic feats at massive scales – amusement parks, world-class dining and spas, and more
Where is cool in July? Our top 10 destinations
From wintery islands to cities with cooler climes
No ice cream and pizza after midnight: Milan becomes the latest European hotspot to battle overtourism
Bans on ice cream after midnight, limits on overnight tourists and restrictions on bars and restaurants on beaches – inside the crack down on overtourism in European destinations
Earth Day: 11 eco champions making our travels better
Our sustainability editor’s list of change-making superstars from Nepal to the Netherlands
A new proposal might allow certain UK citizens to live, work and study in the EU again
Some UK travellers may be able to regain post-Brexit free movement, new proposal suggests
“Unpick one piece and the whole thing falls apart”: navigating the winding waterways of the Okavango Delta during a tumultuous time for the majestic ecosystem
By foot, boat and mokoro canoe, an epic journey across the delicate and near-miraculous water world of Botswana’s Okavango Delta
The 12 things our editors never do on a flight
What do you always avoid doing when you fly? We asked our editors about the things they never do on a flight
Inside the abandoned fishing village taken over by nature
This deserted town on a Chinese island is like something out of an apocalyptic movie
Upstate New York is finally back in the spotlight – here's why
Novelist Gary Shteyngart spent childhood holidays in New York’s Hudson Valley and now has a home there. With the area riding a wave of new openings, he shares his insider tips
Latvia's cities and rural hideouts are the alternative European destinations to watch
With a culture that quietly resisted soviet conformity, today’s future-facing Latvia is more than ready to share its curious magic
An alternative guide to Europe this summer
Our guide to the lesser-known destinations to visit in Europe this summer
UK passport fees rise today – here’s everything you need to know
The price of UK passports has just increased for the second time in 14 months
What summer travel to Europe will look like this year
Unpredictable climate and overcrowded sites are changing how we travel in summer.
How to plan a destination wedding in Denmark
Any wedding is difficult it is to plan. Move the big day to a different country, and there's even more to think about. So we've asked some of our favourite travellers to share their top tip. Here, Marco van Rijt and Sune Palner share their tips
A family adventure through Botswana's wilderness in search of fearsome residents
Andrew McCarthy takes his nine-year-old camping in the Okavango Delta
Beaches
The 30 best beaches near London
We don't usually associate Britain's south-east shores with the best beaches in the UK – but they can be found, if you know where to look. Here are the best beaches and outdoor swimming spots near London, all within 90 minutes' drive of the capital
Airports to scrap rule banning liquids over 100ml in hand luggage by 2025
UK airports are set to axe the rule banning liquids over 100ml in hand luggage – but not until June 2025
The best alternative beaches in Europe for crowd-free shores
From secret spots along the Costa Blanca to in-the-know Estonian hideouts, these are the sandy stretches to know about
How to explore Italy in 3 days with a €29 train ticket
An Italophile's ultimate guide to exploring Italy's Northern, Central, and Southern big-hitters over a long weekend thanks to enticing new rail passes
The golden rules of retirement travel
A well-travelled crew of retirees share their savviest tips and tricks – from travel days to avoid, to must-pack items
We travelled on Europe's new sleeper train – here's what we think
“I've travelled on more than 200 sleeper trains, and this is the first time I've ever slept through the night”