14 of the best places in the world to celebrate Pride

Pride events take place around the world all year round: they’re magical, joyous, colour-popping celebrations of freedom attended by members of the LGBT community and their allies. June — the official month of Pride — commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots, when LGBT community members, led by black and Latin American trans activists, protested police raids […]

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UK: Travel & Tourism revenue growth by segment 2019-2028

In 2028, the revenue change is forecast to significantly decrease in all segments compared to the previous time point. In this context, the notably strong decrease of the segment Camping towards the end of the forecast period stands out. In comparison to the average decrease of 0.128 percent, the indicator is decreasing significantly here, with […]

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Is it safe to travel to South Africa? Latest travel advice

South Africa’s troubling crime rates is one of the things that’s been putting off tourists in recent years. Most recently, in January 2024, a British Airways pilot was targeted by armed robbers in Johannesburg and forced to withdraw thousands of pounds from cash machines around the city. The UK Foreign Office travel advice for the […]

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The UK is the second-most miserable nation in the world

Adding to a growing body of evidence, Sapien Labs identifies a link – not just in the UK, but globally – between poor mental wellbeing and the pervasiveness of smartphones and online comms. That young people are noted to have suffered the biggest drop in mental wellbeing appears to add heft to their argument. Ditto […]

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Braga Named As Europe’s Next Emerging Destination

The World Travel Awards are some of the travel industry’s most prestigious accolades, and the winners in the European categories have been crowned at the thirty-first edition of the ceremony in Berlin.  Leaders in tourism, airline, hotel and hospitality sectors are all included in the programme, but it’s the destinations themselves that we’re most excited […]

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How to do a wine tour of Bordeaux vineyards by public transport

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The day took a bit of a wobble at Margaux. Not, you understand, because I’d been sampling some of Bordeaux’s top-quality tipples after an excellent lunch accompanied by more wine. It was because Margaux village’s station […]

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Planning a Trip? Tips and Tricks for Working With a Travel Adviser

Decades ago, your vacation most likely began with a visit to a travel agent, who relied on a combination of expertise and connections to find the best deals on plane tickets, hotels, tours and more. Since then, the internet has turned most of us into our own travel agents, and artificial intelligence software is making […]

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