The 34 best beaches in the world

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 […]

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20 best holiday destinations in May 2024

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 […]

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The world’s greatest rail journeys

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 […]

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The world’s coolest second cities, from Milan to Mumbai

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 […]

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Moderator reflects on ‘inspiring’ RAF trip

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 […]

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Somerset tour named as one of the best in the country by Travel Weekly

The Splendour of Stunning Somerset & Best of the West Country tour by Just Go Holidays showcases stunning scenery and the South West’s rich heritage. Places of note include Bishop’s Palace, Longleat House and Cheddar Gorge, where visitors can enjoy delicious local cheese. Travel Weekly hopes that, by publishing the list, people from across the country will […]

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9 Beautiful Train Trips From London to European Destinations

Note: The Travel Awaits team regularly updates content to provide the latest, and most accurate information to our readers. The updated content in this article may not reflect the views or opinions of the original author. There are lots I love about Europe: the different countries’ history, the languages, the cuisines, and, tying them all […]

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Taylor Swift’s European Eras Tour Will Have a Major Travel Impact

The pop megastar’s become a global economic juggernaut, and everyone wants a share of the shimmer. Published on 2/16/2024 at 12:57 PM Design by Maitane Romagosa for Thrillist | Getty Images There’s really nowhere on the internet where you can avoid Taylor Swift right now—maybe to her detriment—and with the Oceania, Asia and Europe legs of […]

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