With Spain and France locking out British families, it’s time to look east
They can be oily skinned, sulky, intermittently selfish. But the way some countries are treating our teenagers feels rather unfair. With the UK dropping testing requirements from…
Planning your 2022 getaway? The easiest test-free holiday options
This week, British holidaymakers received a piece of news that has been eight months in the making. For the first time since May 17 last year, you…
The easiest test-free holiday options
This week, holidaymakers received a piece of news that has been 252 days in the making. For the first time since May 17 2021, you can travel…
20 amazing half-term holidays – and the Covid hoops to jump through
Admit it – you had forgotten, hadn’t you? What with the children barely back at school, and you still struggling to keep up with work, thank-you cards…
Ten test-free half-term holidays to book now
Rejoice! The Government has just dropped the day two test for fully vaccinated arrivals, opening up the possibility for a fully test-free half-term holiday. Following the UK…
The country with everything – except travel restrictions
Best for mid-life adventurers The Mayan and Aztec world We hear a lot about Mexico’s northern neighbour, but for a holiday it’s wisest to look south. The…
20 amazing February half-term holidays at home and abroad
Admit it – you had forgotten, hadn’t you? What with the children barely back at school, and you still struggling to keep up with work, thank-you cards…
The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward Shawcross: like an am-dram rehearsal for the 20th century
The life and death of Maximilian, archduke of the house of Habsburg-Lorraine and emperor of the second Mexican empire, are a cautionary tale about not wanting something…
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…
The easiest last-minute winter holiday options
“Never heard of it? You’re missing out and, as far as I can ascertain, you can go there right now if you’re double-vaxxed, without any quarantine or…
Don’t let the need to get the perfect photograph ruin your holiday
We had just had a first thrilling glimpse of a humpback whale in the wild when behind me I detected clear signs of agitation. “I don’t think…
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…
The worst holiday of my life, featuring pickpockets and a deadly chicken tamale
Second mistake. The tamale certainly hit the spot. Very more-ish. But then, as I wandered the place an hour or so later, the foodstuff turned traitor. It…
The bohemian Mexican city than can rival Ibiza
Shopping is hungry work. Fortunately, San Miguel is a gastronomical dream. Long topping local restaurant charts is the ultra-romantic Moxi at Hotel Matilda (hotelmatilda.com). Created by famed…
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…
The perfect holiday in Mexico – our expert’s ultimate itinerary
Mexico is a country with remarkable diversity, from its people and landscapes to its food and drink. Consider: 31 states, each with their own cuisines, textiles, cultures…