Following the death of Pope Francis, aged 88, devout Catholics are converging on Rome ahead of his funeral on Saturday 26 April. Flights to the Italian capital are still available […]
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Passenger fury at P&O cruise cancelled with just 24 hours’ notice
“Unforgettable adventures await on Aurora”: so says P&O Cruises about its adult-only ship. But upwards of 1,800 passengers who were due to sail on a short break from Southampton to […]
Parking machines ‘set up to trap people’ as thousands sent tickets
Drivers across England say they are being sent demands for up to £170 from private parking companies because of faulty machines. One campaigner says “thousands” of people have been affected. […]
US airports face an increasing collision risk as drone use spikes
A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Francisco’s international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. By then it was too late […]
One of the world’s most closed countries has just made it easier to visit
Turkmenistan, long one of the world’s most closed countries, has adopted a law that will bring in electronic visas and make it easier for foreigners to enter. Since it became […]
Why a river cruise is the best way to get a true taste of Bordeaux
It’s 10.30am and I’m sipping my first glass of Bordeaux. Spittoons are available but the silky merlot and cabernet sauvignon blend that dances down my throat is too good to […]
Easter Monday set to bring widespread disruption for travellers
Easter Monday is likely to be the busiest day of the year so far for travel from abroad to the UK. With many schools going back tomorrow, upwards of half […]
UK’s worst (and best) airports for flight delays revealed
Gatwick Airport has retained the unwanted title of the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to be plagued by air traffic control (ATC) disruption. Analysis of Civil […]
Intercity rail adventures – by night
“Earphones off, put your phones away.” The railway staff in high-visibility jackets were serious about safety. They were evacuating hundreds of travellers from one stricken train to another. And that […]
Where to eat in Paris in 2025
It is possible to eat really badly in Paris. Yes, that’s negative, but it’s also a home truth. Perhaps it’s because the number of tourists means that substandard restaurants get […]