Given Earth rotates, can I travel by waiting in midair? Part 3

Last Word is New Scientist’s long-running series in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions, ranging from the minutiae of everyday life to absurd astronomical hypotheticals. To answer a question or ask a new one, email lastword@newscientist.com If Earth turns at (say) 1000 kilometres per hour at London’s latitude, when wanting to travel, […]

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Mackinac Island named best fall travel destination in U.S.

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – The signature clip-clop of horses’ hooves is muffled by a blanket of fallen leaves each autumn on Mackinac Island. Crisp breezes blow across the Straits, and the smell of fudge permeates the air. Those are just a few reasons that Michiganders – and people across the country – are fawning over […]

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The best Christmas markets in Europe to book now for a festive weekend break: Dates, prices and exactly what to see and do revealed by the Daily Mail’s travel experts

Is there any better way to embrace the festive feeling than heading to a Christmas market? When you’re roaming rows of stalls, braving the ice rink and, let’s be honest, downing a few cups of mulled wine (it’s for warmth, we promise), it’s easy to forget you’re not actually in a cosy Hallmark film. Most […]

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Widgety launches revamped cruise-and-tour search widget

Tech provider Widgety will be demonstrating an upgraded version of its cruise-and-tour search widget to agents at the annual conference of the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (Atas).   Damian Gevertz, Widgety director, will be at the event in Newport, south Wales, this week to showcase the tool to the trade.   “The widget […]

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How to travel meaningfully in an increasingly generic world

It’s never been easier to go somewhere, but at the same time, it’s also never been harder to say why. As the most well-travelled generation in history, we can effortlessly book a trip to the other side of the world to eat the same poke bowl we had last weekend in Shoreditch, or lie under […]

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Orkney and Shetland to trial new Seaglider vessels which could make travel ‘cleaner, faster and more reliable’

The all-electric vessels will hold 12 passengers could be in service by 2026 Lynn Love Lifestyle Writer 16:17, 17 Sep 2025Updated 17:03, 17 Sep 2025 The Regent Seaglider in Scotland(Image: HITRANS, the Highland and Islands Transport Partnership ) New all-electric maritime vessels will be trialled in the Orkney and Shetland Islands, with the aim of […]

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Best Packing Cubes 2025 – Forbes Vetted

Packing cubes keep you organized when you travel while also helping you fit more belongings into your suitcase. As a lifestyle editor preparing for several trips (including a two-week honeymoon in Italy), I sought out the best packing cubes to maximize my space. And after reviewing dozens of options and gathering insights from a travel […]

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