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Is Iceland safe to drive yourself?

Is Iceland safe to drive yourself?

ByJulien Achache March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

The car rental counter at Keflavík Airport is always busy. Visitors collect their keys, load up on insurance options…

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Top 10 luxury travel gifts for Mother’s Day 2026 (UK edition)

Top 10 luxury travel gifts for Mother’s Day 2026 (UK edition)

ByPaul Johnson March 10, 2026March 27, 2026

There’s no better opportunity in the year to tell your Mum how much you care than Mothering Sunday. And…

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Maximise your Avios and experience BA Business Class like a pro

Maximise your Avios and experience BA Business Class like a pro

ByKayleigh Hepworth March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

For Avios collectors, understanding the difference between British Airways’ business class products is key to making the most of…

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Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

ByPaul Johnson March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Nestled on Pilgrim Street — one of Newcastle’s oldest thoroughfares, once trodden by 13th-century pilgrims heading to venerate relics…

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Why 2026 marks the definitive pivot from luxury hotels to private villas

Why 2026 marks the definitive pivot from luxury hotels to private villas

ByStuart Glen February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

The landscape of high-end travel is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. For decades, the five-star hotel served as…

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Avios travel trends for 2026: Predictions, strategies, and best redemption opportunities

Avios travel trends for 2026: Predictions, strategies, and best redemption opportunities

ByKayleigh Hepworth February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Frequent flyer programmes are evolving quickly, and the Avios ecosystem is no exception. Used across multiple airlines including British…

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Stubai Valley: Austria’s best winter sports playground

Stubai Valley: Austria’s best winter sports playground

ByValery Collins February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

The Stubai Valley is only a bus ride from Innsbruck but it is a journey into another world. A…

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10 luxury travel gifts for Valentine’s Day – UK & Europe edition

10 luxury travel gifts for Valentine’s Day – UK & Europe edition

ByPaul Johnson February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate your favourite travel partner. If your…

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The power of three: Why there are no wrong choices in Les 3 Vallées

The power of three: Why there are no wrong choices in Les 3 Vallées

ByCathie Arquilla February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Les 3 Vallées boasts the world’s largest linked ski area, encompassing three distinct resorts, each with its own DNA….

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Review: Windstar’s Star Legend cruises Southern Spain – Days 5 to 8

Review: Windstar’s Star Legend cruises Southern Spain – Days 5 to 8

ByMichael Edwards January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Windstar‘s Star Legend threads her way through the Mediterranean, sailing through time itself. Millennia of Phoenician legends, Roman roads, Moorish courtyards…

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Madonna di Campiglio reaches the heights of Italian luxury

Madonna di Campiglio reaches the heights of Italian luxury

ByValery Collins January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

The mountain resort of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomite Mountains is experiencing a wave of restoration, renovation and…

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Review: The Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal

Review: The Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal

ByMichael Edwards December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

The Palacete Severo has thrice been inspired by love. Ricardo Severo, Portuguese polymath – architect, engineer, political Republican and…

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20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – US & Canada edition

20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – US & Canada edition

ByPaul Johnson December 12, 2025January 2, 2026

Are you nearly ready for Christmas? The holiday season is not only a time for joy and togetherness, but…

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20 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition

20 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition

ByPaul Johnson December 11, 2025January 2, 2026

Take a Yuletide journey through our compilation of 20 luxury travel travels gifts, designed to give your Christmas celebrations…

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20 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition

20 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition

ByPaul Johnson December 10, 2025January 2, 2026

This Christmas, why not offer a gift that promises more than just a momentary delight? Take your gift-giving to…

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20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition

20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition

ByPaul Johnson December 8, 2025January 2, 2026

Beyond the tinsel and carols, the festive season is a magnificent excuse to gather with family and friends and…

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