Full List of Tube And Train Closures For December 5-7 2025

Christmas is just a few weeks away – and London is in full festive mode. Lights displays are a-sparkling, buzzy markets are a-flogging and ice rinks are a-skating. There are still plenty of non-festive things to indulge in across the city, too, from the newly opened Paddington musical to the acclaimed West End production of […]

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Chinese airline launches world’s longest one-way flight, shortens travel time between China and South America by over 4 hours

China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 is pictured at Shanghai Pudong International Airport before heading for Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 4, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of China Eastern Airlines A Chinese airline launched the world’s longest one-way flight in the early hours of Thursday, the Global Times learned. China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 took off from […]

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Visa-free travel for tourists from China to be tried in 2026

The government will trial a policy granting visa exemption for Chinese citizens from June 15 to Oct 15, 2026, said an official letter. Signed by Hing Thoraxy, a standing secretary of state of Cambodia’s Council of Ministers, the letter said the royal government agreed in principle to provide a trial visa waiver for Chinese citizens […]

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Macs Adventure, the leading self-guided hiking and cycling tour operator, sets records and announces trend report

Classified in: Tourism and vacationsSubject: PDT Self-guided travel specialist highlights surging interest in “cool-cations,” lesser-known alpine routes and winter-walking island escapes DENVER, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In its 22nd year, Macs Adventure, the world’s leading self-guided hiking and cycling adventure tour operator, continued its record-breaking momentum with unprecedented North American growth and a wave of […]

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US pauses immigration, green card applications from 19 nations

Trump halts immigration applications from 19 countries The Trump administration paused green cards, citizenship and visa processing for 19 countries already under a travel ban. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has paused immigration applications from 19 countries it deemed high-risk in the wake of an attack on two National Guard members in the nation’s capital […]

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Rainbow Tours reinstates Uganda parks after travel advice changes

Specialist Africa tour operator Rainbow Tours has reinstated two national parks in its Uganda portfolio following a change in Foreign Office advice.   On Tuesday (December 2), the FCDO said that it no longer advises against all but essential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the area immediately south-west of Kasese town, or to Semuliki […]

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Discover new tours for 2026 & 2027 | Save up to £600pp

  Your next great adventure starts here. Discover the world the way it was meant to be explored – effortless, immersive and utterly enriching. We’re thrilled to unveil a wide range of brand-new, fully inclusive tours added to our award-winning collection this year, and when you book by 24 December, you can save up to […]

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Riviera Travel appoints events and hospitality veteran as chief executive

Riviera Travel has appointed Matt Luscombe as chief executive, succeeding Phil Hullah, who will step down from January 1, 2026.   The tours and cruise specialist said Hullah will continue to support Luscombe during the first part of 2026 “to ensure a seamless transition and will remain a significant shareholder in the business thereafter”.    […]

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Where to Travel in 2026: American Express Picks The Best Spots

In a world where trend culture remains supreme, travel is no exception. The world is also more accessible now than it’s ever been, thanks to ambitious new flight networks, expanding hotel footprints, and the ability to subsidize travel with points and miles. Combine everything, and you get the dawn of a new age of travel, […]

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