Travel

French air traffic control strike: which airports and flights are affected?

Everything you need to know about flight disruption as France’s air traffic control staff go on strike

'Distinct cultures are being flattened' – how millennials ruined our holidays

From Lisbon to Vancouver, via Morecambe, the world is more homogenous than ever before – is it such a bad thing?

How the cost of your plane ticket breaks down – from crew salaries to airport fees

Surprised by the cost of your airline ticket? Here’s where your money really goes when you book that plane seat

Eight common mistakes people make when booking a winter sun holiday

Tempted to head for the heat? Fly South, avoid the rainy season and don’t leave it too late

Saint-Malo does blustery beauty better than anywhere else

As the Emerald Coast hits our screens, our writer discovers its enigmatic heart

I nearly missed a wedding because of the ‘computer says no’ attitude of airline staff

After our reader’s flights were cancelled, he endured a battle with customer services to be rebooked on a flight that had available seats

How tiny Aughton became the Michelin-star capital of Britain

With four stars for its population of just 8,000 people, this Lancashire village has become an an unlikely international foodie destination

How Seaham Beach went from environmental disaster zone to natural utopia

Mining and industry once despoiled County Durham’s shores, but the landscape has now been returned to nature as the Durham Heritage Coast

The 10 best ways to explore Thailand in 2024

With tourism numbers still not what they were forecasted to be, there are bargains to be had. Our expert seeks out the best of the bunch

Les Arcs or La Plagne: which is the best ski resort?

La Plagne and Les Arcs pride themselves as top family choices but it’s hard to tell the two apart. Here's which is actually the best

The real-life locations used in the new series of The Crown

From stately homes to a Balearic villa, here's a look at the filming locations used in the latest Netflix series

Britain’s 30 greatest winter getaways

These hotels have hearty food, roaring fires and walks from the doorstep – our experts rate each one on its cosy factor

Blackpool is Britain's original (and best) winter holiday destination

As Strictly Come Dancing descends on the town this weekend, our writer says Blackpool leads the dance as Britain's best winter break

Europe’s best-value Christmas markets revealed in ‘mulled wine index’

Riga and Stockholm offer this year’s top bargains, thanks to strong sterling (and free cake)

The best resorts for expert skiers and snowboarders

These destinations tick all the boxes for skiers in search of a extreme thrills on the slopes this winter

Five reasons to delay committing to your 2024 holiday

Holiday companies are urging you to “book now”, but savvy travellers know not to be rushed into a decision

Scotland’s far north has already reached peak tourism

It’s not Disneyland, yet, but the remote north of the British Isles is a long way from being a time-stood-still backwater

How to crack the February half term holiday puzzle

Funds are low after Christmas, the UK is bleak, most of the Med isn't warm yet. How do you make a success of the trickiest half term?

Dubrovnik is out, Split is in: the new cruise map of Europe

Cruise ships are moving away from stop-offs like Venice and Dubrovnik and towards alternative, lesser-known cities, ripe for discovery

Are we heading for more ash cloud travel chaos? Iceland on high alert amid volcano warning

Everything you need to know about travel to Iceland, as experts warn the threat could last for “decades”

The rise of ‘skijoring’, the world’s most bizarre winter sport

Skijoring isn't your average winter sport – as skiers bid for its return to the Winter Olympics, our writer takes the reins

‘Punitive, odd, vexing’ – the French 90-day visa should never have existed

British second home owners express cautious optimism after France signals a possible relaxation of post-Brexit rules

The Japanese spots refreshingly empty of other tourists

Japan may be suffering from an overtourism problem, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the country, if you know where to look

The secret to finding the perfect ski resort

Whether you're after charm, luxury or endless turns, picking the perfect resort can be a daunting task – let our experts help

20 of the best Twixmas breaks that you can still book now

Escape the festive fray with one of these rejuvenating trips, from cosy British staycations to bargain winter sun

More restaurants should have an ‘unruly children tax’ – and one for adults, too

Dining-table standards go out of the window on holiday – and not just where kids are concerned

What British hotels can learn from the French

France's family-run and -owned hotels offer a certain 'je ne sais quoi' when it comes to hospitality

Britain’s prettiest (and ugliest) towns, ranked and rated

There are 1,250 towns in Great Britain – our experts give their verdict on the prettiest, and least attractive, of them all

Andalucia is asking for influencers – and will live to regret it

The Spanish region’s tourist board is marketing itself towards "influencers" – is this such a wise move?