Shropshire is named in the world’s top 10 ‘destinations to watch’ in 2024 as travel company praises the historic region’s ‘beautiful landscapes, towns and villages’

By Harriet Sime Deputy Travel Editor 00:50 05 Jan 2024, updated 00:57 05 Jan 2024 It is the first time anywhere in the UK has made the list by travel company Abta When picking your next holiday, thoughts might naturally turn to the beaches of Bali or the slopes of Chamonix. But families should perhaps look […]

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The best holiday destinations in April 2024

Temperature in April: 21°C high; 10°C lowSeason: springTravel time from UK: 4 hoursTime difference: GMT +3 The holiday season doesn’t get started until May on the Turquoise Coast – which is precisely why in-the-know Istanbulites go in April for an early dose of spring sunshine, before the crowds, when the coastline is bursting into riotous bloom. Find yourself […]

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The Train Maya: Mexico’s ambitious new tourism megaproject

When I arrived in the Yucatán in November, just weeks before the opening of the Tren Maya, the first thing I saw was a floor-to-ceiling image of an ultramodern white, teal and gold train speeding through a jungle. A strange cross between an Indiana Jones film poster and a commuter advert, the image also showed […]

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24 amazing train journeys you’ve got to try in 2024 – Lonely Planet

From cutting through the countryside to connecting a country’s great cities, the world’s best railway journeys offer entirely new perspectives on a destination. Train travel always delivers plenty of magic. Sometimes it’s in the cars, as you meet fellow travelers, or as you eat and sleep with the sound of wheels rolling on the steel […]

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Maeshowe: The UK’s doorway to another world

Adventure & Experience | History (Image credit: Flavio Vallenari/Getty Images) For thousands of years, our ancestors found solace in the winter solstice. Today, that belief is still reflected in the astonishing sight of the sun setting on Orkney’s Maeshowe tomb. L Located 10 miles off Scotland’s north-eastern coast, the Orkney islands are a treasure trove […]

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World’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2024 revealed

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The world’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2024 have been revealed in a new study. South Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya and Somalia were named as the riskiest nations in the 2024 risk map compiled by […]

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The 100 Best Cities In The World To Visit

What are the best cities in the world? Euromonitor International has unveiled the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023. This comprehensive analysis serves as a guide to the most dynamic and influential cities across the globe and gives a glimpse into the best places to travel to right now. To come up with the list, […]

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Michael Palin takes top honours in TV travel world

Sir Michael Palin’s Big Three Adventures, available as BBC DVD box-sets, benefit from regular viewing. Picture: Scott Reid Having travelled a gazillion miles up and down and around the world you wouldn’t blame Sir Michael Palin for wanting to put his feet up. Not that he shows any sign of doing so, despite reaching the […]

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