The 10 best food experiences in France
Food is at the heart of daily life in France. Markets overflow with seasonal produce, gourmet shops are ubiquitous, farms and artisan producers often welcome visitors, festivals celebrate local specialities,…
Caledonian cruise fit for a Queen: Inside the country house hotel ship beloved by the Royals
Caroline Hendrie says that Hebridean Princess, the vessel that was chartered for the Queen’s 80th birthday in Scotland, offers ‘peace and quiet, superb food and priceless views’. * This article…
Exploring Scotland’s magical Hebrides islands
An emerald shore receding behind, a sea breeze in your face, a dolphin surfing the bow wave as escort. The magic begins as soon as you board the ferry from…
One ale of a view! The best British seaside pubs you can stay the night in, from Cornwall to Wales
When it comes to rooms with dreamy views, these boozers should sail right to the top of any self-respecting UK seaside staycation bucket list… * This article was originally published…
The best Scottish islands to visit: how to find your own island idyll
It’s not often acknowledged, but Scotland is part of an archipelago. The island it shares with England and Wales is just the beginning of a sprawl of 900 islands, skerries…
We join Virgin Atlantic trainees to find out what it takes to become cabin crew
Harriet Sime (pictured) joins a class of 16 trainees at Virgin’s training centre in Crawley, near Gatwick airport, with the youngest being 18 and the eldest 56. * This article…
Best countries to visit if you’re driving an electric car this summer
There are plenty of places with a decent amount pf charging points
Five European cities you can reach from Zurich in less than five hours by train
Switzerland is a beautiful country, but it also has a great location right in the centre of Europe, making it an ideal starting point for train travel. Here are five…
Bargain-lover took £15 Megabus from London to Scotland and says ‘it was even worse than expected’
But Sam Ormiston said he’d do the 418-mile trip again
‘Affordable and simple’: What foreigners in Germany want to see after the €9 ticket
As the final month of Germany’s €9 ticket offer is underway, we asked readers what the government should bring in to replace it. Here’s what they had to say. *…
