The reinvention of Croatia, from tourism backwater to holiday behemoth

Croatian restaurants have also been through something of a revolution. “In the 1990s, restaurants had long menus offering dozens of dishes, and plates arrived heaped with food….

The 20 best cruises for 2022

Nothing can match the feeling of unalloyed joy at being at sea, or the excitement as your cruise ship slowly eases away from the dock. Even after…

12 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

Turkey All arrivals into Turkey aged six and over, including Turkish citizens and residence permit holders, must complete an online form (Form for Entry to Turkey) a…

How to prove you’ve recovered from Covid in order to travel

If you have recovered from Covid, you may be exempt from testing – or even vaccination – requirements when travelling overseas. The likes of Iceland, Croatia and…

Eight countries you can still visit if you’re not vaccinated

Cyprus Unvaccinated Britons must undergo a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and provide proof of a negative result. They must then undergo another PCR…

Seven countries you can still visit if you’re not vaccinated

The options for unvaccinated UK travellers are diminishing, with Spain this month announcing that only double-jabbed Britons would be welcomed. Previously, a negative test was sufficient.  Here…

How Mexico became the only major destination to make a success of tourism during Covid

For tourism, the global response to Covid made 2020 the most catastrophic year in living memory. Until 2021, that is.  Remarkably, given that worldwide leisure travel collapsed…