One of the best boutique inns in Porto
In Porto they work, in Braga they pray, in Coimbra they examine and in Lisbon they play, goes the outdated adage. ...
Eight of one of the best locations to swim in Copenhagen
Getty PhotosWhether or not you are stress-free on the snail-shaped Kastrup Sea Tub or taking a harbour dip at Kalvebod Bølge, Copenhagen is a paradise for swimmers.Copenhagen’s lifeblood is saltwater: the ribbon of...
The best spa hotels in Manchester
This five-star property, set in one of the city's grandest buildings, the Free Trade Hall, often hosts celebrity visitors to the city (Simon Cowell and Sven-Goran Eriksson among them) making it one of the...
What it’s like on the world’s most crowded island, Santa Cruz del Islote, where more...
Located off the coast of Colombia sits the world's most crowded island, where more than 800 people are crammed into a 2.4-acre patch.Santa Cruz del Islote is a manmade outcrop and it was established...
These are the UK’s ‘ghost airports’ – which could come back to life?
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailSome UK airports are highly successful, with Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted all bouncing back strongly after...
The 21 best things to do in Edinburgh
More than 60 years ago the International Festival’s founders set out to bring art, culture, colour and prosperity to a gritty and grey...
First look: Alton Towers’ 50mph Nemesis rollercoaster is unveiled to the public with a...
It's been thrilling rollercoaster fans for 30 years. But now, Alton Towers' 'cherished' Nemesis has been 'reborn'.After closing in November 2022 to undergo an extensive makeover, the iconic Staffordshire-based attraction has officially reopened with...
M25 closure causes six miles of traffic as junction 10 and 11 shut all...
Andy Gregory16 March 2024 16:111710602955Former Green Party co-leader suggests M25 shutdown shows Sian Berry, former Green Party co-leader, notes that the closure of the M25 suggests people can reduce their use of cars if...
How to spend the perfect weekend in Perth
Some might say Perth’s a late bloomer; others may suggest that she’s simply been biding her time. For locals, the secret is...
From a jaguar pouncing on an alligator to a spectacular ‘flying saucer cloud’: Jaw-dropping...
The category winners and shortlisted entries in the Open competition of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been unveiled - and the images featured are as extraordinary as ever.The prestigious contest runs several...