Escape a sinking car, burglar-proof a hotel room and land a falling jet: Fascinating new Lonely Planet infographic book reveals how to do EVERYTHING Lonely Planet’s Bigger Book of Everything ‘prepares you for any surprising situation you may find yourself in’ The visual guide, by Nigel Holmes, includes handy how-to infographics that are in ‘bitesize … Read more
They said it was ‘the superyacht that couldn’t be built’. When American entrepreneur John Staluppi decided in the early 1980s that he wanted the fastest superyacht in the world – one that could break the 50knot (57.5mph) barrier – every boatyard told him it couldn’t be done. Every boatyard except Heesen Yachts in the Netherlands. … Read more
Christians have given the world some of its most beautiful buildings. As new book Amazing Churches Of The World, by Michael Kerrigan, shows, with 190 images of jaw-dropping places of worships, some of them in landscapes that are heavenly in their own right. Leaf through its pages and you’ll gaze upon churches that are ornate, immense, … Read more
We may not be able to travel at the moment but nothing is stopping us from dreaming about the incredible places around the world we long to visit. This week five of our travel writers reveal the far-flung destinations they would love to venture to after the restrictions are lifted. The other-worldliness of Casa de … Read more
The vest-wearing tattooed concierge greets us in his languid, warm Southern drawl as we rush outside from the restaurant to watch a police-escorted parade walking down the street. ‘Welcome to Nawlins. Y’all get used to this,’ he says. Napkins are being waved in the air, sticky fluorescent cocktails spill out of plastic cups and a … Read more
Will I get my money back if I cancel my holiday to Spain in June because of coronavirus and is it true easyJet may start flying again soon? The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 23:47 BST, 18 April 2020 The Holiday Guru is … Read more
The Armchair Traveller: Soak up some Mallorcan sunshine and enjoy a rollercoaster ride in Holland – how to explore the world from the comfort of your home Follow detectives in The Mallorca Files as they solve cases on the Spanish island Plunge 130ft on a virtual rollercoaster ride at Holland’s Efteling Park Get the blood … Read more
Last week I went to a beautiful part of central Europe. Not in reality, of course, and not even virtually via an online tour, but through the wonder of a jigsaw puzzle. Piece by piece, the inky waters of Lake Constance and the tree-lined shores of Mainau island, linked by a narrow causeway to the … Read more
Here we pick a selection of the best travel-related programmes, books and radio shows that will provide some isolation inspiration for the week ahead. ON THE PAGE… Beautiful Balkans Let Kassabova’s charming travelogue take you round the glistening shores of Lake Ohrid Follow Kapka Kassabova’s ancestral quest in To The Lake Brown bears and wolves … Read more
Travel has come to a halt and no one quite knows when it will start moving again. But that shouldn’t stop us planning our next trip. In fact, the lockdown might open up new possibilities for many of us and create a stronger desire to get going. Here are the dream destinations of some people … Read more