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• Intrepid introduces carbon labeling on itineraries

  23-09-2023 01:00 via travelweekly.com
  
  The adventure travel company's initiative aims to better educate travelers about the impact their trips are having on the environment.
  
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• Hebridean high: joy, tears and camaraderie on a 100km trek for charity across the Isle of Skye

  03-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  A 100km hike to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer proves uplifting and challenging in equal measure, with friends made for lifeThe day starts with a gentle trek. We clamber up from Flodigarry to circle under the black cliffs of the Quiraing where clouds flood around the bizarre rock formations. At the pass, we meet a howling wind and force our way down with shrieks of laughter.I’m walking on the Isle of Skye, specifically a section of the Trotternish Ridge for Copp
  
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• Beat the winter blues with these escapes

  02-01-2026 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  Eight getaways that offer warmth and cultural connection
  
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• China Daily Launches “China Bound”—An English-Language Smart-Tourism Service Platform

  02-01-2026 08:07 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Enjoy a smart journey, and discover China! On Jan 1, China Daily officially launched “China Bound,” an English-language smart-tourism service platform for international tourists. It offers one-stop services from “travel inspiration” to “personalized itineraries, enjoying intelligent Q&A, convenient ticket booking, and sharing travel stories.” With just one click, travelers can unlock the wonders of China. It’s an invitation to friends from all over t
  
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• From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges

  02-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Whether it’s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures
  • Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherWhen tackling a big cycling challenge, choose an event with strong support – it makes all the difference. Riding the full Tour de France route with Ride Le Loop was tough, but the incredible staff turned it into an unforgetta
  
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• Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026

  01-01-2026 17:00 via theguardian.com
  Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city’s attractions as it gears up for tourism boostA combination of a world record-breaking trawler, a floating lighthouse and a dizzying array of maritime objects that include a stuffed polar bear called Erik are all helping to make Hull one of the top 25 places in the world to visit in 2026.The East Yorkshire city is on the verge of completing an ambitious £70m transformation, which, supporters believe, will propel it in
  
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• The Green Horizon: Travel and Tourism Trends for 2026 and Sustainable Journeys

  01-01-2026 10:36 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As 2026 dawns, the travel industry stands at the threshold of a new era—one where adventure meets awareness, and exploration is guided by responsibility. Travelers are no longer just seeking new landscapes; they want to connect deeply with destinations while minimizing their impact on the planet. Welcome to the age of sustainable journeys, where the horizon is greener, the experiences richer, and the footprint lighter.
  
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• 10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

  01-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  From rock climbing in the Peak District to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?Even complete beginners will soon be scaling sheltered Peak District crags on this two-day course with Pure Outdoor. Participants will master tying in, belaying and several climbing techniques, as well as abseiling down. With a maximum of six learners to one instructor, there is a lot individual attention and personalised targets. The course
  
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• Happy New Year to all our readers.

  31-12-2025 08:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As we welcome in 2026, all of us at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to our readers around the world. Whether you are travelling for business, leisure, or returning home to loved ones, we wish you safe travels and a very happy New Year.The past year has once again demonstrated the resilience, creativity, and global spirit of the travel industry. Across aviation, hospitality, tourism, cruise, and destination management, we have seen innovation accelerate, sustainabilit
  
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• ‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival

  31-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands’ Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship – and much drinkingBeyond a misty veil, dawn breaks above Shetland – sort of. The days feel as if they never quite get going here at this time of year, and it’s important, as the long nights of winter drag on, to have a hobby. Here in Lerwick, the capital of the archipelago, the locals have divined a unique way of passing the time, while honouring the de
  
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• Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology

  31-12-2025 07:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution. This initiative sets a new global benchmark for guest convenience, safety, and innovation in the hospitality sector, and will allow guests to bypass in-person check-in procedures once implemented at the city&rsq
  
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• How to plan your first trip to Mexico

  30-12-2025 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  Where to go, stay, eat and more across Mexico right now
  
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• Saunas, electronica and air guitar: Oulu, Finland’s tech city, is European Capital of Culture 2026

  30-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  This Nordic city and digital hub is having its moment in the (midnight) sun, offering cultural, arty events and pleasingly eclectic sillinessA floating community sauna on the frozen Oulu River seemed as good a place as any to ask Finnish locals what they think of the European Capital of Culture bandwagon that will be rolling into their city in 2026. Two women sweltering on the top bench seemed to sweat more over my question than over the clouds of sauna steam – the result of a beefy Finn l
  
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• Turkey's ancient, caffeine-free coffee alternative

  29-12-2025 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  It's made with wild pistachios harvested here since prehistoric times
  
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• Aeroflot successfully tested biometric boarding service

  29-12-2025 08:39 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Aeroflot, in partnership with Pulkovo Airport and the Biometric Technology Center, successfully tested the “Migom” service in December. The service enables passengers to pass pre-flight checks using biometric identification without presenting a passport.
  
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• flydubai and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announce collaboration

  29-12-2025 08:37 via breakingtravelnews.com
  flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a new collaboration to advance the airline’s digital capabilities and enhance its customer journey through AWS’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to driving innovation.
  
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• ‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast

  29-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new ‘movable’ cabin makes a great base for exploring its windswept beaches, remote marshes and welcoming innsThe crumbling cliff edge is just metres away. An automatic blind, which I can operate without getting out of bed, rises to reveal an ocean view: the dramatic storm-surging North Sea with great black-backed gulls circling nearby and a distant ship on the horizon. A watery gold sunrise lights the clouds and turbulent
  
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• Seven global live music experiences for 2026

  28-12-2025 14:20 via bbc.com
  
  Where to go and what to hear in the year ahead
  
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• Virgin Atlantic launches the future of travel planning

  28-12-2025 08:26 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Virgin Atlantic recently unveiled the full rollout of its innovative Virgin Atlantic Concierge across both the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays websites, giving every guest access to an intelligent, always-on travel companion that redefines how journeys are planned and booked.
  
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• 11 of the UK’s best winter walks – all ending at a cosy pub

  27-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn’t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dogDistance 7 miles
  Duration 5 hours
  Start/finish Ditchling village car park Continue reading...
  
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• A local's guide to visiting Paris

  26-12-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  
  The ideal way to eat, bike and see art throughout the city
  
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• ‘Emerge from misty woods above a sea of clouds’: readers’ favourite UK winter walks

  26-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Readers revel in winter light, wildlife spectacles and cosy pubs from Norfolk to Northumberland
  • Tell us about your favourite European beach – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherWho needs the Swiss Alps when you have Macclesfield Forest on your doorstep? Walking from Trentabank car park, the 506-metre peak of Shutlingsloe is the gift that keeps on giving. The panoramic views from its summit, dubbed Cheshire’s mini Matterhorn, are breathtaking at any time of year. But
  
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• The travel images that transported us in 2025

  25-12-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  
  Our photo editors share the shots that brought their favourite stories to life
  
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• Around the world in 50 countries: the globe-trotting Christmas travel quiz

  25-12-2025 07:00 via theguardian.com
  From the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to Donald Trump’s territorial wishlist, test your travel knowledge. Every answer is the name of a countryName the six countries or territories Donald Trump has said or suggested he would like to annex, acquire or take control of. Continue reading...
  
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• The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

  24-12-2025 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  It's historically only been available in the nation for a few weeks each year
  
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• Festive occupancy holds steady worldwide while room rates rise year-on-year

  24-12-2025 11:26 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hoteliers are gearing up for a flurry of travellers on the hunt for snowy escapes this holiday season, though beach retreats remain on the itinerary for some
  
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• ‘It’s a social hub more than a pub’: Scottish community reopens its local inn just in time for Christmas

  24-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  As pubs nationwide buckle under soaring costs, one Argyll village spent three years buying and restoring theirs – and has ambitious plans for the futureIt’s opening night at Scotland’s newest community pub, Oakbank Inn, which sits on the Holy Loch in the village of Sandbank, Argyll. It’s a clear, cold night, and the inn couldn’t look more welcoming: a cosy glow from within the historic building, the Cowal hills beyond. The Christmas lights are twinkling, the glasses
  
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• Season’s Greetings from Breaking Travel News

  24-12-2025 07:48 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As the festive season unfolds, everyone at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our readers, viewers, and followers across our affiliated social media platforms.Christmas is a time for reflection, celebration, and connection—moments shared with loved ones, whether close to home or across the globe. It is also a season that highlights the true spirit of travel: bringing people together, fostering understanding, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
  
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• Dida recognized as a leading Globalisation Investment Brand by Forbes China

  23-12-2025 12:09 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As a leading enterprise in the global travel distribution eco-system, Dida has been ranked in the “High-Value Globalisation Investment Brands 2025” list, part of the Forbes China 30&30 Go-International Series, co-published with the LinkedIn Economic Graph.The Forbes China 30&30 Go-International Series shines a spotlight on Chinese-origin brands that have achieved robust growth paths and championed cutting-edge innovation on the global stage. The series recognises enterprises
  
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• ‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley

  23-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  This hidden gem has country inns, canalside walks, a stunning viaduct, the historic town of Market Harborough – and not a tour bus in sightIt was a chilly Sunday in November 2000 when the gods chose to smile on Ken Wallace. The retired teacher was sweeping his metal detector across a hillside in Leicestershire’s Welland valley when a series of beeps brought him up short. Digging down, he found a cache of buried coins almost two millennia old. He had chanced upon one of the UK’s
  
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