STARGAZING is shooting to the top of our bucket lists for 2025. According to Booking.com, 62 per cent of travellers are seeking “night-time-focused travel destinations”. 2 Hong Kong’s Clearwater Bay Country Park is especially famous for its twinkling night skiesCredit: Supplied 2 Sark, part of the Channel Islands, is the world’s first designated Dark Sky […]
“Is anyone else feeling weird about flying right now?” one of my friends asked our group chat this week as we discussed upcoming work trips and vacations. She was, of course, referencing the barrage of plane-crash headlines that have overwhelmed our newsfeeds since the start of 2025. As much as I hated to admit it […]
Tech companies promising to automate old industries are still getting big investment deals in 2025. Klook, which is modernizing the historically low-tech sector of ticketed experiences, just landed its second large fundraise in the past 18 months. And RoomPriceGenie, despite having several notable competitors, raised $75 million to help hotels automate pricing — an area […]
Those dark days began almost five years ago. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic, and four days later, U.S. states began to order shutdowns and travel restrictions. By the end of the month, the European Union had barred nonessential travel from outside the bloc, cruise ships were under a […]
Natural disasters can strike nearly without warning. Earthquakes, wildfires and tornadoes do not care that you are on vacation or have big travel plans. These unforeseen events bring up a lot of questions for travelers, including whether or not it is safe to visit the affected area and the best way to help a devastated […]
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Late last month, a helicopter and passenger airliner collided mid-air over the Potomac River in Washington DC, killing all 67 on board both aircraft. This week, a Delta Air Lines jet crashed on the runway […]
Friday 21 February at 2:00pm As we reach the end of half term, thousands of families are already looking ahead to their next big getaway. But should we actually be looking at Easter rather than summer for a better deal? With Easter falling late this year, travel expert Simon Calder has seen a growing trend […]
Emirates is on a recruitment drive, offering successful candidates a tax-free salary, paid accommodation in Dubai and travel perks. The international airline will host a recruitment open day on February 26 at the Marriott Hotel, Piccadilly, in Manchester as part of a series of events across the UK to hire new staff. Those who secure […]
By CHARLOTTE VOSSEN FOR YOU MAGAZINE Published: 13:05, 21 February 2025 | Updated: 13:18, 21 February 2025 In 2024, we splurged on bucket list destinations, embarked on scenic journeys on luxury sleeper trains and chased the Northern Lights in Iceland and Norway. So how will we be travelling in 2025? British Airways Holidays has analysed […]
A European country has been named the most peaceful place in the world, but one of the most expensive spots for a holiday. Iceland has been declared the world’s safest country for holidays numerous times, but it is also extremely expensive. The Nordic country has some of Europe’s most unique landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty […]
