Iconic images of the American West – from magnificent canyons to galloping wild horses Ernst Haas: The American West, written by Paul Lowe, showcases the work of late photographer Ernst Haas His images, captured in the mid-to-late 20th century, document U.S cultural and geographic landscapes The book ‘offers a vision of America that feels both … Read more
SWISH HUNTING LODGE Barnsdale Lodge, a former hunting lodge in Rutland with 46 rooms, reopens on March 1 after a swish makeover by new owners The Signet Collection. Doubles from £120 B&B (barnsdalelodge.co.uk). Barnsdale Lodge, a former hunting lodge in Rutland, reopens on March 1 after a swish makeover RELAX BY THE SEA Launching in … Read more
Airbnb bans one-night New Year’s Eve bookings across the world in bid to stop properties being used for ‘disruptive parties’ The anti-party restrictions are in effect in 11 countries, from the U.S to the UK The heightened rules are being rolled out following a successful trial last year Airbnb’s NYE defences have been activated over … Read more
Some of the hottest destinations for Britons for 2023 have been revealed, with the shortlist including Madeira, Melbourne, Jacksonville and Minneapolis. According to a study by a flight comparison website, Madeira and Melbourne are next year’s two ‘best-value destinations’ as return economy flights from the UK have dropped 22 per cent and 19 per cent … Read more
British Airways trials biometric tech at Heathrow that enables customers to travel through the airport ‘smartly’… without showing their passports Pre-flight, customers scan their face, passport and boarding pass on their device When they arrive at the airport, Smart Bio-Pod cameras verify their identity This means passports don’t need to be shown until the destination … Read more
Astonishing before and after photos of mushrooms taken on a long-haul flight highlight the dehydrating effects of air travel, with the fungi shrivelled on arrival (and they flew business class) The journey began in Stockholm, with the mushrooms looking fresh At the start of the journey the humidity level was a healthy 40 per cent … Read more
The best-value 2022 long-haul winter sun destinations for Britons have been revealed in a new study – and it’s Hoi An in Vietnam that’s number one in the ranking. It’s here where their pound will stretch the furthest, followed by Cape Town in South Africa (second), Mombasa in Kenya (third), and Tokyo, Japan (fourth). Meanwhile, … Read more
Sit back and enjoy a ride on Europe’s highest railway courtesy of an eye-opening POV video. The footage was filmed via a camera attached to the front of a cogwheel train on the Jungfrau Railway in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, showing the thrilling ascent from Kleine Scheidegg train station to Jungfraujoch – which, at 3,454m (11,332ft) … Read more
Uber launches new ‘smart travel’ feature for UK riders that enables them to book EUROSTAR tickets… and the tool will tell them if their flight is cancelled, too The feature is called ‘Uber Travel’ and is ‘set to turn Uber into a smart travel app’ It will ‘make travel to the Continent a door-to-door experience … Read more
Good call: Mini parasol for mobile phones unveiled to stop them from overheating and keep screen glare to a minimum The mini parasol is available through the Tesco Mobile website until August 4 Searches for ‘how to keep phone cool’ have risen 17 per cent in the past month Amazon recorded close to 80,000 searches … Read more
Author Howard Jacobson recalls his travel adventures, revealing how he was nearly shot by a cop in New Mexico (and nearly shot again when he revealed he was English) By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 13:55 BST, 20 July 2022 | Updated: 13:55 BST, 20 July 2022 Howard Jacobson checks into our travel … Read more
By gross tonnage, these behemoths are the five biggest cruise ships on the high seas: 1. WONDER OF THE SEAS – ROYAL CARIBBEAN Launched in 2022, the record-breaking ship has a gross tonnage of 236,857, and measures 362m (1,187.8ft) in length and 64m (210ft) in width. With 2,867 staterooms, she can carry 6,988 passengers at … Read more
The new multimillion-pound Tomb Raider: The Live Experience has opened in London, inviting ‘adventure-seekers’ to assist the legendary Lara Croft on a mission to save the world. I have been given the chance to try it out, but unlike Ms Croft, I just have no Uzis to see me through – just a pair of … Read more