Nicola Lomas spent years carefully collecting frequent-flyer points to protect her British Airways “gold” status as she flew dozens of times a year for work. A consultant in the business travel industry, she enjoyed the perks. The queue jumps at check-in, access to lounges and priority boarding for gold members helped soothe the rigours of […]
If, like us, you regularly struggle to find a restaurant in Soho – let alone London – that ticks all the boxes, then we’re here to solve all your problems. Or, better yet, Paradise Soho is. Located in the heart of the capital, the restaurant is the perfect blend of rich Sri Lankan cuisine and […]
Where would we be without public transport? With more and more of us consciously trying to reduce our reliance on car travel, to help our own health and that of the planet, trains, buses and trams are the unsung heroes that could literally save the world. Sure, a crowded bus on the morning commute isn’t […]
There’s something about a good beach that enlivens the senses: the briny scent of salt in the air, the calming murmur of waves, the gentle nip of sand whipped up by the soft breeze. A favourite beach is like a favourite poem – individual, important and something that makes our hearts sing, and now more […]
Temperature in May: 23°C high; 17°C lowSeason: springTravel time from UK: 4 hours 15 minutesTime difference: GMT +2 Think of the Greek Islands and think of whitewashed stone villages illuminated against the blue Aegean, ancient ruins and tiny little fishing villages. The Dodecanese islands, a chain of 12 larger islands (Rhodes is the best known […]
Perhaps the world’s most famous and decadent train, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, is a truly magnificent way to travel. Life onboard is an elegant affair of fine dining and fine wines, where conversation and music continue into the night in the fabled Bar Car 3674, and midnight brunch is served. There are several […]
East Midlands Airport (EMA) has mapped out what they call the ultimate high-flying hack. The 15-day itinerary takes intrepid travellers across Europe, North America, and Asia in March 2024 and could cost as low as £1,475. The great-value global guide was created using exclusively low-fare airlines. The journey, which begins on March 4, takes travel […]
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Capital cities are often, if not overrated, definitely overcrowded. Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin: they all have their charms, of course, but they also have the accompanying hordes of tourists to prove it. Why not swap the headline […]
Last Updated on 20th February 2024 by Sophie Nadeau At 19, I took my first trip to Italy. And from the moment I step foot in the boot-shaped country, I was enthralled by the land of pizza, pasta, and plenty of wine. I loved the monuments, the history, the architecture. I loved the beautiful weather. […]
Published on 20 February 2024 1 minute read The Moderator of the General Assembly visited Royal Air Force bases in England to learn more about the pastoral support provided to personnel. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton said she was ‘inspired’ by […]
