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Ibiza’s NOT just for the young: Shun the party spots for secluded towns just minutes away
GO BEYOND the nightlife at these holiday hotspots for an unlikely tranquil escape. There are two types of vacations: one for doing nothing and one for doing, well, everything. Party capitals like Ibiza and Rio have long held a reputation for nightlife so manic, you need a holiday from your holiday. But from secluded...
Is this France’s most glamorous city?
Once the stars and their entourage have sped off in their limousines, what’s Cannes really like? Cannes is the film capital of Europe, but when the glitterati leave and the red carpet is rolled up, what’s left? Plenty. There’s much more to this city than the legendary palm-fringed seafront, La Croisette, and...
Outrage as UK Muslim group says women must NOT to travel more than 48 miles without a man
A CABINET minister and champion of women's rights has condemned a Muslim community group for suggesting women must be accompanied by men on long journeys. International Development Secretary Justine Greening urged the Blackburn Muslim Association to "publicly withdraw" the "disgraceful" online comments...
Migrant crisis: EU ‘to grant Turkey visa-free travel’
The European Commission will grant Turkey conditional approval for visa-free travel within the EU's Schengen area. The move is part of a deal in which Turkey has agreed to take back migrants who have crossed the Aegean to Greece. But Turkey must still meet EU criteria, BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler says, and the deal must...
Europe’s best work-and-play city
Take a look at the city staking a claim to the title comeback king, with start-ups, surf and sunshine. A city still getting back on its feet after the Eurozone crisis which battered the national economy, Lisbon's working hard to support home-grown businesses and attract fledgling entrepreneurs from around the globe. Over...
Five underrated countries you need to see
From a medieval African trading town to a Mediterranean island nation, these overlooked outposts are worth a look. With each welcoming more than 50 million international visitors each year, France, the United States and China dominate the list of most popular countries for travellers. But are the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty...
TripAdvisor picks world’s top 10 destinations
Want to visit London to explore Buckingham Palace and stroll through Hyde Park? Or are you simply passing through the city on your way to Stratford-upon-Avon to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death? Either way, you're going to have a lot of company. London jumped five spots to become the world's...
A trip back in time to old Dubai
Supercars may be Dubai’s current transport of choice – but a spice-scented dhow trip will take you worlds away from the modern Emirate’s shiny skyscrapers. It was early evening in Dubai and the sky was streaked rose and peach as the sun dipped towards the horizon. At the edge of the salt-water creek that...
How travellers can take advantage of an early Easter
By Nick Trend, travel writer I have every respect for the Christian tradition, but I'd like to point out that the ever-shifting dates of Easter are a mixed blessing in the traveller’s calendar. This year it falls particularly early, on March 27. It will be 2035 before we have an earlier date, and next year...
Five places you’re not allowed to visit
From an isolated Pacific island without running water to a James Bond-like spy base in England, these five places are practically off-limits to even the most curious travellers. The most alluring things in life are often those that are off-limits. And as travellers, this means that we’re fascinated by places that...
A European haven for people from 187 countries
Home to more international organisations than any other place in the world, Geneva has a decidedly global feel, with more than 40% of residents coming from outside Switzerland. A haven for expats and loved by locals, Geneva attracts people from around the world for its economic opportunity, lakeside beauty and Mont Blanc views....
Hop on a coach and explore the rich history of Scotland
Break for the Borders on a coach trip and find a side to the country that is very different to the tourist trail. ONE afternoon we’re in a stately home that once belonged to a very lucky boy. In 1848, when he was six months old, the Third Marquess of Bute inherited a fortune from his family’s coalmines, ironworks...