Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught in practice. Throw in guests travelling from Cumbria, Northumberland and Surrey for a milestone birthday celebration and the search becomes more challenging still. Wressle Grange Farmhouse, available through Premier Cottages, answered the brief: a beautiful
A new gourmet philosophy has debuted on Zanzibar’s exclusive Bawe Island, designed to pamper guests and tantalise their tastebuds through an exciting culinary journey. Bawe’s exclusive dine-around formula invites guests to enjoy a variety of à la carte dining options, serving up both international and local dishes, in stunning locations
New Zealand’s reputation as one of the best destinations in the world to view the night sky is well established. From sleeping under the stars in a glass capsule at the Lindis, a billion-star dining experience at Mt Cook Lakeside retreat, experiencing a Wanaka starset on a private lake cruise,
Crystal Serenity, from Crystal Cruises, is a 740 berth uber-luxurious cruise ship. Featuring bars, casino, cinema, gym, library, nightclub, shops, swimming pool, spa, theatre, computer university at sea and much, much more. A floating paradise of education, fun, leisure and wellness. Serenity’s first-class facilities put many a city to shame.
Are you a British Airways Avios collector planning to redeem your points on short-haul European flights? Whilst it’s an easy choice when it comes to choosing between an Economy or Business Class redemption when you’re flying long-haul – the answer is clearly Business Class – things get a little murkier
Allegiant Air has been on an expansion blitz in 2025, and just announced its latest new city: Fort Myers, Florida. Starting in November, the budget carrier will launch brand-new nonstop service out of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) with flights to three cities: Allenton, Pennsylvania; Appleton, Wisconsin and Des Moines,
Denver has just become the second United Airlines hub to enjoy a fully refreshed suite of lounges. That’s because United is taking the wraps off its long-awaited renovation and expansion at the B West United Club, which will open to passengers on Thursday. The B West United Club, located near
A big travel time-saver is expected to launch this week at the world’s busiest airport. By July 31, Delta Air Lines expects to begin new security protocols for passengers flying in from London and then catching a connection at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The changes would allow those connecting
Hawaiian Airlines is getting ready to add premium economy to its workhorse fleet of long-haul planes. Last week, executives at Hawaiian’s new parent company, Alaska Air Group, confirmed the comfortable recliners are planned for the airline’s Airbus A330s — older aircraft that Hawaiian uses heavily on flights between the U.S.
Between pasta, pizza, wine, beaches, designer stores and some of the world’s fastest supercars, Italy is the perfect place for both a relaxing getaway and a jam-packed adventure, no matter your interests. You can visit the historical sights in Rome, the canals in Venice and the famous art museums in
Fast-growing Viking has one of the most diverse arrays of itineraries of any cruise line. Not only does the California-based company offer ocean cruises in almost every corner of the world, it also offers river cruises on many of the world’s major rivers. That’s notably different from most cruise lines;
Google Flights is one of our favorite tools at TPG, but Google Travel goes well beyond cheaper flights — and it’s constantly evolving, as I found out in a recent conversation with James Byers, group product manager for travel at Google. We both agreed that Google Flights Explore is one
