It is time to complete my vision for the “perfect new hotel concept,” which I began to detail in my previous column. Here are some further musings on the Hotel Richard brand that I am building in my mind. Decor:…
Read MoreCanary Island boasts black sand beaches, National Park and £14.50pp hotels
Bookmark The Canary Islands, a part of Spain, are popular with British holidaymakers who love to flock to Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Even Fuerteventura is popular in winter due to the sunny weather the region gets all through winter….
Read MoreThe worst country in Europe for British expats is unfriendly and expensive
Moving abroad is usually a positive experience for expats who may find a better job opportunity, sunny weather or even love. However, while countries such as Spain and Mexico topped the list as the best places to be an expat,…
Read MoreTourists urged to avoid common habits that make you ‘a prime target’ in Europe
Unfortunately, tourists are often a target for scammers and pickpockets as they may be less aware of their surroundings. While it can be hard to avoid pickpockets, luckily there are a few things tourists can do to lower the risk…
Read MoreHow to visit Thessaloniki for under £100 a night
Thessaloniki for under £100 a night: It’s not just Athens – Greece’s second city is also packed with ancient remains, vibrant markets and rich history Stay at Le Palace Hotel from £87 – some rooms have partial Aegean Sea views …
Read More‘I found a secret garden and hidden bedroom in our yurt at UK glampsite’
Sitting around the campfire, telling PG-rated ghost stories, the laughter filled the air. The sun was setting behind the hills in the distance as myself, my wife, our two boys and Paddy the dog settled down to a spooktacular end…
Read MoreFlight Centre forms team to integrate AI into corporate travel
Flight Centre Travel Group (No. 6 on Travel Weekly’s 2023 Power List) has launched AI Center of Excellence, a division focusing on adopting and integrating artificial intelligence into Flight Centre’s corporate brands, Corporate Traveler and FCM. The center will be…
Read MoreW Hotels opening the W Edinburgh
W Hotels is expanding in the United Kingdom with the opening of the 12-story W Edinburgh in the St. James Quarter. With 199 rooms and 45 suites, the hotel features W’s signature Sound Suite recording studio — a first for…
Read MoreThe bittersweet side of the Alaska-Hawaiian deal
Last week, Alaska Air Group, parent of Alaska Airlines, reached an agreement to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal. The news conference was a celebration, billed as the merging of two ohana (families). But I can’t help but…
Read MoreThe most beautiful city in the world has ‘amazing architecture’
Looking for inspiration for a 2024 holiday? The world’s most beautiful city might just be the perfect destination. A new study from the team at Swift Direct Blinds has found the world’s most beautiful cities by looking at the number…
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