<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Travel Industry - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Travel Industry news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[An almost wild camping trip: alternative family fun in the Peak District]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over one weekend, we hiked, swam, slept in a woodland cabin and camped on a hillside &ndash; while also supporting community-run projectsThe children were asleep in the little tent behind us, wrapped in two sleeping bags, each with an extra helping of wool blankets. Earlier, all I could see were their little faces half-lit by torchlight as I read them a book about rivers to the sound of rain on canvas. They fell asleep as fast and thick as the fog pooling in the valley below.My partner and I sat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-almost-wild-camping-trip-alternative-family-fun-in-the-peak-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-almost-wild-camping-trip-alternative-family-fun-in-the-peak-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From churches and castles to wonderfully weird Portmeirion: exploring Wales’s north-west coast on foot and by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cambrian Line hugs the shore, offering easy access to the Wales Coast Path, the Cadfan Way pilgrimage route and glorious Cardigan Bay From the graveyard of St Michael&rsquo;s in Ynys, Wales, the view was ravishing: the Italianate oddity of Portmeirion sparkled on the opposite shore; the peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) rippled in the distance; and, within the River Dwyryd&rsquo;s broad swirl, sat the tidal island of Ynys Gifftan. &ldquo;No one&rsquo;s lived there for years,&rdquo; said a passerby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-churches-and-castles-to-wonderfully-weird-portmeirion-exploring-waless-north-west-coast-on-foot-and-by-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-churches-and-castles-to-wonderfully-weird-portmeirion-exploring-waless-north-west-coast-on-foot-and-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tripe soup and bitter coffee in the dining car: a nostalgic ride through Poland on a communist-era train]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love exploring Poland by rail. When I heard about a new back-to-the-80s service, I booked a retro seat &hellip;Trainspotters jostled on platform 2 as sunshine lit up the polished olive-green carriages of the 11:07 from Warszawa G&#322;&oacute;wna (Warsaw main station) to Pozna&#324;. As I was readying to board, a man, sporting bow tie and braces, zipped past me, making it to the steps first. Excitement was palpable. But then this was no ordinary train, but rather an event. A throwback in time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tripe-soup-and-bitter-coffee-in-the-dining-car-a-nostalgic-ride-through-poland-on-a-communist-era-train/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tripe-soup-and-bitter-coffee-in-the-dining-car-a-nostalgic-ride-through-poland-on-a-communist-era-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite European seaside hotels offering affordable glamour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your best coastal boltholes that won&rsquo;t blow the budget &ndash; the top tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFinding affordable hotel accommodation in Europe&rsquo;s coastal hotspots in summer can be a challenge, especially if you&rsquo;d rather not settle for a soulless budget chain or youth hostel. Whether it&rsquo;s a grand old hotel on the French Riviera that oozes faded glamour or a charming guesthouse on the Amalfi coast, we&rsquo;d love to hear about European se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-seaside-hotels-offering-affordable-glamour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-seaside-hotels-offering-affordable-glamour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A slap-up meal for €12’: my search for the perfect old-school Turin tavern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pi&ograve;le are the Italian city&rsquo;s working-class neighbourhood taverns. Of the few that survive, many have gone upmarket &ndash; but I was looking for the real deal and affordable home cookingTurin is one of Italy&rsquo;s most serious food cities, shaped by the culinary legacy of the House of Savoy and, more recently, the slow food movement &ndash; a reputation reflected in its historic cafes and restaurants, where meals can feel refined. But that&rsquo;s only part of the picture. As a lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-slap-up-meal-for-12-my-search-for-the-perfect-old-school-turin-tavern/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-slap-up-meal-for-12-my-search-for-the-perfect-old-school-turin-tavern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five stunning walks on the new King Charles III England coast path]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2,700-mile route covering the entire English coastline is almost complete. We walked less trodden sections big on scenery and historyDay one Circular walk of Lindisfarne (4 miles)<br />
Day two Budle Bay to Bamburgh to (5&nbsp;miles) Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-stunning-walks-on-the-new-king-charles-iii-england-coast-path/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-stunning-walks-on-the-new-king-charles-iii-england-coast-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabulous views, ferry rides and tucked-away beaches: readers’ favourite UK coast walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the wilds of Galloway and spectacular Pembrokeshire to the cockle sheds of Southend, you share your favourite seaside walks<br />
&bull; Tell us about a European road trip &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWith an impressive mix of mountain and sea views, the 130-mile Anglesey Coastal Path is a must-do for those who love a good walk. But like most locals, my perennial favourite is the offshoot trail out to the tidal island Ynys Llanddwyn. Having grown up on Ynys M&ocirc;n but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fabulous-views-ferry-rides-and-tucked-away-beaches-readers-favourite-uk-coast-walks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fabulous-views-ferry-rides-and-tucked-away-beaches-readers-favourite-uk-coast-walks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re going on a Bosnian bear hunt … in Europe’s oldest forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guided walk in the primeval wildwood of Peru&#263;ica, where wolves, chamois and the elusive brown bear roam&lsquo;I know this bear. He knows me. We&rsquo;ve met several times.&rdquo; Our guide for the day points to a damaged sign in Sutjeska national park, at the beginning of the trail that descends to the forest of Peru&#263;ica in south-east Bosnia. The wooden post is covered in scratches from large claws. &ldquo;Bears are the sharks of the land, because they have the keenest sense of smell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/were-going-on-a-bosnian-bear-hunt-in-europes-oldest-forest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/were-going-on-a-bosnian-bear-hunt-in-europes-oldest-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fancy a European art break with fewer crowds? Try one of these five cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget queuing at the Louvre or the Uffizi. You&rsquo;ll find a fresh perspective on everything from medieval to modern art in places like Lille, Verona and ZurichZurich may be known as a financial centre, but it has a creative side, too. The Kunsthaus Z&uuml;rich became the biggest art gallery in the country when its David Chipperfield-designed extension opened in 2021. Its collection spans 800 years of art, and includes old masters, Swiss artists such as Giacometti, works by Monet, C&eacute;za]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fancy-a-european-art-break-with-fewer-crowds-try-one-of-these-five-cities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fancy-a-european-art-break-with-fewer-crowds-try-one-of-these-five-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reopened Train de Merveilles route takes passengers from the glamour of Nice to a grandiose alpine landscapeNine-thirty on a sunny Tuesday morning, and the platforms at Nice-Ville station are buzzing. Office workers nudge their way past backpackers, passengers clamber on to trains heading east to Monaco and Italy, or west to Antibes and Cannes. My husband and I, however, are heading away from the glittering coastline and boarding the Train des Merveilles (Train of Wonders) into the Alpes-Azu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-return-of-frances-train-of-marvels-from-the-cte-dazur-to-the-southern-french-alps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-return-of-frances-train-of-marvels-from-the-cte-dazur-to-the-southern-french-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The train is ‘my time machine’: a tour of Naples’ hidden ancient wonders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new film about this corner of southern Italy reveals rarely visited villas, seismic landscapes and a &lsquo;civilisation buried mid-sentence&rsquo; &ndash; all accessible by trainOne by one, the visitors descend through a tight tunnel cut through volcanic rock into the damp foundations of the Teatro Romano buried beneath Herculaneum, with the weight of 2,000 years of city above them. &ldquo;This is a time machine,&rdquo; the guide says, &ldquo;and we are going back.&rdquo; It is pitch black as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-train-is-my-time-machine-a-tour-of-naples-hidden-ancient-wonders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-train-is-my-time-machine-a-tour-of-naples-hidden-ancient-wonders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘An unforgettable train ride through deep gorges, canyons and mountain peaks’: readers’ favourite European rail journeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vintage locomotives, alpine classics and a dramatic urban ride feature in your memorable train journeys<br />
&bull; Tell us about a favourite family summer holiday &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherI travelled across Norway by rail on the spectacular Bergensbanen, running between Oslo and Bergen, and the unforgettable Fl&aring;msbana branch line. The Bergensbanen crosses the high mountain plateau of Hardangervidda, passing lakes, forests and snow&#8209;covered peaks before descend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-unforgettable-train-ride-through-deep-gorges-canyons-and-mountain-peaks-readers-favourite-european-rail-journeys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-unforgettable-train-ride-through-deep-gorges-canyons-and-mountain-peaks-readers-favourite-european-rail-journeys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weird Britain: 10 glorious oddities to visit and marvel at]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eccentric public art, strange ruins, eerie landscapes, follies &hellip; Britain has a rich store of curiosities. An enthusiast selects 10 of the quirkiest finds from his new bookOne thing unites the British more than anything else. It stands there in plain sight but is rarely spoken about. We may try to hide it; we may not admit it to ourselves; but under the surface, deep down, in the nicest possible way, we are all a little odd. Not in a sinister way, just eccentric, weird, unpredictable and d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/weird-britain-10-glorious-oddities-to-visit-and-marvel-at/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/weird-britain-10-glorious-oddities-to-visit-and-marvel-at/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A landscape raw and wild’: by train to the heart of the Yorkshire Three Peaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yorkshire Dales Explorer is a little-known alternative to the Settle to Carlisle rail route, and takes you deep into wonderful walking countryLimestone stretches on all sides like an inland ocean &ndash; appropriately enough, since the shimmering white rock has its ancient origins in coral, shells and the skeletons of sea creatures. We advance carefully, stepping on clints (blocks of rock) and avoiding grykes (the deep fissures between them). It&rsquo;s a warm, dry day and, even if it were n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-landscape-raw-and-wild-by-train-to-the-heart-of-the-yorkshire-three-peaks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-landscape-raw-and-wild-by-train-to-the-heart-of-the-yorkshire-three-peaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new off-grid cabin stay in Scotland – on a farm where kids can run wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wonderful walks, wholesome adventures and friendly farmyard animals await at this collection of cabins and cottages in PerthshireOn a January morning in 1938, Pitmiddle&rsquo;s last resident, James Gillies, closed the door to his cottage for the final time and walked away through the snow. High on the south-facing slopes of the Sidlaw Hills in Perthshire, the village is now little more than a jumble of half-ruined walls gradually being reclaimed by the land.My children pick around the overgrown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-new-off-grid-cabin-stay-in-scotland-on-a-farm-where-kids-can-run-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-new-off-grid-cabin-stay-in-scotland-on-a-farm-where-kids-can-run-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite family summer holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on your most memorable family break in the UK and Europe &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhat makes the perfect family holiday? Whether you travelled with toddlers, teenagers or as part of a multi-generational group, tell us about the choice of destination and fun activities that made your trip successful, or even special. Where did you go in the UK or Europe, what did you do and what made it work?The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-family-summer-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-family-summer-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After three days here I felt like an Olympic athlete: the Montenegro hotel designed for fitness and wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[With state-of-the-art fitness and spa facilities onsite and everything from hiking to kayaking the beautiful Bay of Kotor, it&rsquo;s a perfect base for an active breakI was lying on a bed with no trousers on. A young man helped me into some crotch-high boots and zipped them up. He turned the lights down low, put on some music, pressed a button and left the room. Argh! The boots started to slowly inflate from the toes up, like a giant blood-pressure cuff. As they clenched around my upper thighs,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/after-three-days-here-i-felt-like-an-olympic-athlete-the-montenegro-hotel-designed-for-fitness-and-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/after-three-days-here-i-felt-like-an-olympic-athlete-the-montenegro-hotel-designed-for-fitness-and-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming pools, fabulous views and radical architecture: 30 UK holiday cottages with the wow factor]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a stylish retreat in Norfolk to a remote hideaway on a Scottish island, these boltholes will make for a truly memorable stayTourism experts are predicting a bumper year for &ldquo;staycations&rdquo; with more of us choosing to holiday in the UK due to continuing uncertainty around jet fuel prices and possible flight cancellations. Holidaymakers are spoilt for choice with more than 350,000 UK self-catering listings on booking platforms, from rustic barn conversions to seaside villas with all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swimming-pools-fabulous-views-and-radical-architecture-30-uk-holiday-cottages-with-the-wow-factor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swimming-pools-fabulous-views-and-radical-architecture-30-uk-holiday-cottages-with-the-wow-factor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries&bull; Tell us about your favourite UK coast walk &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucher&ldquo;So this is where Officer Nick Angel [Simon Pegg] chased that swan.&rdquo; As a fan of Hot Fuzz, I was excited to explore the cathedral city of Wells in Somerset, where much of the film was shot. This charming, compact and walkable city is awash with medieval architecture and magni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-found-a-charming-alternative-to-touristy-bath-readers-favourite-uk-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-found-a-charming-alternative-to-touristy-bath-readers-favourite-uk-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[And did those feet in ancient time: walking Britain’s oldest paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few places where history can be felt more powerfully than these pathways, walked by explorer, author and TV presenter Nicholas CraneHow often do you look down and wonder who created the path your feet are following? Or ask the cause of its curves and dips? Formed over thousands of years, paths form an &ldquo;internet of feet&rdquo; &ndash; a web of bridleways and hollow ways, drove roads and ridgeways, coffin tracks, pilgrimage trails and city pavements. Whether you&rsquo;re hiking a N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/and-did-those-feet-in-ancient-time-walking-britains-oldest-paths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/and-did-those-feet-in-ancient-time-walking-britains-oldest-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From mountain photography to ice-climbing – try it all at this summer festival in the French Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improve your mountain skills by day and party by night at the Arc&rsquo;teryx Alpine Academy in ChamonixAfter a day spent hiking across the Col d&rsquo;Entr&egrave;ves glacier, a sugar hit is required. I descend on the cable car and join the queue at the ice-cream counter. Above me, surrounded by jagged peaks, looms the huge white figure of Mont Blanc, serene and pure against a brilliant blue sky. Although it&rsquo;s late afternoon, people are still heading up the mountain, and there are two cle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-mountain-photography-to-ice-climbing-try-it-all-at-this-summer-festival-in-the-french-alps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-mountain-photography-to-ice-climbing-try-it-all-at-this-summer-festival-in-the-french-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sunny Danish island that’s a poster child for the good life – and perfect for a spring break]]></title><description><![CDATA[The island of Sams&oslash; offers tranquil walks, biking, birding, distillery and pottery tours, and locally sourced fare &ndash; including citrusy ants&lsquo;We have lammerullep&oslash;llse &ndash; lamb rolled sausage &ndash; today,&rdquo; says Daniel Hesseldal-Haines, chef at Det Lille Sommerhotel on the Danish island of Sams&oslash;. &ldquo;It tastes better than the translation sounds. And,&rdquo; he gestures towards a woman sitting by the window, &ldquo;the lamb is from Camilla&rsquo;s farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-sunny-danish-island-thats-a-poster-child-for-the-good-life-and-perfect-for-a-spring-break/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-sunny-danish-island-thats-a-poster-child-for-the-good-life-and-perfect-for-a-spring-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a UK coast walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s on the beach, along the prom or over dramatic cliffs, tell us about your favourite seaside walk &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThe King Charles III England Coast Path, which launches officially this year, is opening up miles of previously inaccessible coastal terrain to walkers in England. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite coastal walks all around the UK, from the White Cliffs of Dover to the Western Isles of Scotland.The best tip of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-uk-coast-walk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-uk-coast-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight of the best secluded and affordable places to stay in Andalucía, Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[From B&amp;Bs and cabins to fincas and family hotels, these rural boltholes make ideal bases for exploring the region&rsquo;s mountains, trails and historic towns and villagesFor centuries, outsiders have been lured to the radiant hills and valleys of Andaluc&iacute;a, not least the Moors of north Africa who left such an impact on the land and culture. More recently, an influx of northern European aficionados has fostered a string of seductive, small-scale guesthouses to join some idiosyncratic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-of-the-best-secluded-and-affordable-places-to-stay-in-andaluca-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-of-the-best-secluded-and-affordable-places-to-stay-in-andaluca-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocktails, sunsets and freshly caught seafood: 27 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the breezy dunes of Normandy to the dreamy lagoons of the Algarve, our writers choose their favourite places to eat and drink by the sea Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cocktails-sunsets-and-freshly-caught-seafood-27-of-the-best-beach-bars-and-cafes-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cocktails-sunsets-and-freshly-caught-seafood-27-of-the-best-beach-bars-and-cafes-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No reservations, no waiter, just great sea views, food and drink’: readers’ favourite beach bars in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[You share your favourite spots for sand, seafood and sundowners from the Kent coast to the Greek islands<br />
&bull; Tell us about your favourite railway trip in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherDungeness is a place of wild beauty, a stretch of coast that knows fierce winds. Artist and gardener Derek Jarman&rsquo;s cottage roof blew off at least once and the wind regularly wreaked havoc with his planting. Stubborn plants survive on this vast shingle beach and just as stubb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-reservations-no-waiter-just-great-sea-views-food-and-drink-readers-favourite-beach-bars-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-reservations-no-waiter-just-great-sea-views-food-and-drink-readers-favourite-beach-bars-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateway to the South Downs: take the train to a picture-perfect village with a cracking pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Sussex village of Amberley, near Arundel, is easy to reach by train and offers great hiking in the national park, castles and a newly reopened pub with a focus on local foodWisteria and clematis hang from weathered cottage walls. Tulips and pink apple blossom spill out of several gardens. Thatched animals decorate the rooftops. There&rsquo;s a Norman church, a medieval castle and an 80-hectare (200-acre) nature reserve. Amberley is the kind of place people assume you can only reach by c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/gateway-to-the-south-downs-take-the-train-to-a-picture-perfect-village-with-a-cracking-pub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/gateway-to-the-south-downs-take-the-train-to-a-picture-perfect-village-with-a-cracking-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The heart of Munich’s underground scene’: exploring edgy Schlachthofviertel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Butcher&rsquo;s shops and dive bars sit side by side in a district where you can swap the touristy beer halls of the city centre for raw creative energyIn the south-west of Munich, Schlachthofviertel is an area in flux; a jarring district that is home to a theatre, a techno club and a controversial active slaughterhouse. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-heart-of-munichs-underground-scene-exploring-edgy-schlachthofviertel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-heart-of-munichs-underground-scene-exploring-edgy-schlachthofviertel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It feels like an independent republic’: Madrid’s new arty barrio of Carabanchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[This traditional neighbourhood &lsquo;across the river&rsquo; is where the city&rsquo;s creatives are heading as the centre heats upMadrid&rsquo;s current boomtown dynamics are driving the city centre way upmarket, pushing the average punter to outer barrios in search of cheaper rent. As seen in New York and elsewhere, the creative class is moving too &ndash; crossing the River Manzanares to open studios in the former factories and metalworks of Carabanchel. Now the city&rsquo;s most populous di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-feels-like-an-independent-republic-madrids-new-arty-barrio-of-carabanchel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-feels-like-an-independent-republic-madrids-new-arty-barrio-of-carabanchel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite railway trip in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great train journey you&rsquo;ve taken, whether long or short. The best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether it&rsquo;s a short hop across the Channel on Eurostar or a long-distance adventure crossing several countries, more of us are rediscovering the excitement and romance of rail travel. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite train-based trips in Europe.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a &pound;200 voucher to stay at a C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-railway-trip-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-railway-trip-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Neighbourhood renaissance’: once noble La Sanità in Naples is open for business again]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades in the shadows, the residents of this historic quarter came together to launch local businesses and make the area an attractive proposition once moreMy favourite way to enter Rione Sanit&agrave; is by elevator: descending from a bridge into cobblestoned streets buzzing with mopeds and flanked by opulent but decaying 18th-century palazzi. Through the grand doorways of these once noble palaces are courtyards where bakers, butchers, cobblers and the odd contraband cigarette vendor do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/neighbourhood-renaissance-once-noble-la-sanit-in-naples-is-open-for-business-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/neighbourhood-renaissance-once-noble-la-sanit-in-naples-is-open-for-business-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A diverse and convivial village’: the urban eye candy of Notre-Dame du Mont, Marseille]]></title><description><![CDATA[This buzzy quarter is best enjoyed on one of the many tree-lined terraces, eating gourmet wraps, sipping bio wine and listening to live jazzNamed for its 19th-century neoclassical church, Notre-Dame du Mont was once a site where sailors who&rsquo;d survived shipwrecks and storms made offerings of thanks. Now locals and visitors make a pilgrimage to this vibrant quarter for its restaurants, indie shops and street art. Voted Time Out&rsquo;s coolest neighbourhood in the world in 2024, Notre-Dame d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-diverse-and-convivial-village-the-urban-eye-candy-of-notre-dame-du-mont-marseille/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-diverse-and-convivial-village-the-urban-eye-candy-of-notre-dame-du-mont-marseille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The air resounds with a Babel’s Tower of languages’: why I wrote a novel based in Victoria Square, Athens]]></title><description><![CDATA[It once housed the fanciest shops and restaurants in Greece&rsquo;s capital city &ndash; then it crashed. Now the area is reborn as a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhoodAfter my father&rsquo;s will banned me and my siblings from his funeral, I wrote a novel about some brothers and sisters stealing their dad in his coffin. The emotions were drawn from my painful experiences, but I invented the characters and the tragi-comic narrative in Stealing Dad. Despite growing up in England, I&rsquo;ve liv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-air-resounds-with-a-babels-tower-of-languages-why-i-wrote-a-novel-based-in-victoria-square-athens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-air-resounds-with-a-babels-tower-of-languages-why-i-wrote-a-novel-based-in-victoria-square-athens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool bars and friendly vibes: readers’ favourite city neighbourhoods in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the less explored corners of Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Porto that you&rsquo;ve &lsquo;stumbled into and ended up staying&rsquo;&bull; Tell us about a great trip in the UK &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWhen friends came to visit while I was studying in Berlin or I wanted to flaneur through the city, I would go to Maybachufer, a neighbourhood in the Neuk&ouml;lln district. Wander from U-Bahn station Kottbusser Tor in the direction of the Landwehrkanal and p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cool-bars-and-friendly-vibes-readers-favourite-city-neighbourhoods-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cool-bars-and-friendly-vibes-readers-favourite-city-neighbourhoods-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best UK nature festivals for late spring and summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The natural world is the headliner at these joyous gatherings, while the support acts include live music, immersive art and fire ceremoniesWinner of the UK&rsquo;s best micro-festival in 2025, Between the Trees returns to Candleston Woods in the spectacular Merthyr Mawr national nature reserve (between Cardiff and Swansea) this year. Designed to reconnect people to the natural world, the programme features science and nature activities, folk music and storytelling. Workshops in the Eco Hub inclu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-uk-nature-festivals-for-late-spring-and-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-uk-nature-festivals-for-late-spring-and-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wheeling through vineyards and chateaux country’: an ebike tour of France’s Loire valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gentle cycling is the perfect pace to enjoy the region&rsquo;s sunflower fields and medieval towns &ndash; with gourmet food and fine wine along the wayAs I cycle in golden light through the Loire&rsquo;s vineyards, I have the sudden wish to wear a flowing floral dress, tuck a sunflower behind my ear and answer only to the name Delphine. Opulent chateaux, honeyed stone villages, blazing fields of sunflowers &hellip; the Loire is so ridiculously and relentlessly beautiful it&rsquo;s no wonder art]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wheeling-through-vineyards-and-chateaux-country-an-ebike-tour-of-frances-loire-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wheeling-through-vineyards-and-chateaux-country-an-ebike-tour-of-frances-loire-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new long-distance walking trail in Wales takes in gorges, ruined abbeys and sweeping sands]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Cambrian Mountains to Cardigan Bay, the 83-mile Teifi Valley Trail is a grassroots initiative designed to revive a once-thriving areaUp here, the river was a mere gurgle; a babbling babe finding its way into the world. A few sheep roamed, a kite wheeled and a spring-clean wind ruffled the tussocks on the barren hills and rippled the pools. It was a stark yet striking beginning. As we followed a brand new fingerpost, skirted Llyn Teifi &ndash; the river&rsquo;s official source &ndash; an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-new-long-distance-walking-trail-in-wales-takes-in-gorges-ruined-abbeys-and-sweeping-sands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-new-long-distance-walking-trail-in-wales-takes-in-gorges-ruined-abbeys-and-sweeping-sands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a favourite holiday in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a great place for a UK break &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith everything going on in the world right now, more people are, unsurprisingly, choosing to holiday at home. And with great cities, amazing coastlines and glorious landscapes there&rsquo;s a lot to choose from. We want to hear about your favourite holidays in the UK, whether it was an urban break, under-the-radar coastal resort or a long distance hike.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-holiday-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-holiday-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best natural and free beaches in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Private beach clubs dominate much of the Italian coast, but you can still find pristine stretches that are framed by nature and open to allAs an Australian living in Italy, I grew up within an hour of some of the most pristine coastline in the world, so the Italian penchant for private beach clubs is something I&rsquo;ll never quite grow accustomed to.Along some of Italy&rsquo;s most naturally beautiful stretches of beach, from the Amalfi Coast to the Cinque Terre, private, exclusive beach clubs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-natural-and-free-beaches-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-natural-and-free-beaches-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget Florence: six of the best towns in Tuscany to escape overtourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the Tuscan capital, there are exquisite towns with Medici fortresses, stunning frescoes, Roman amphitheatres &ndash; and not a selfie stick in sightFirst, it was Barcelona, Venice and Dubrovnik. Now, Florence has joined the most overtouristed destinations in the world: its 365,000 inhabitants shared their city last year with 4.6 million visitors. The director of the city&rsquo;s Accademia gallery &ndash; home to Michelangelo&rsquo;s David &ndash; talked in 2024 about &ldquo;hit and run&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/forget-florence-six-of-the-best-towns-in-tuscany-to-escape-overtourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/forget-florence-six-of-the-best-towns-in-tuscany-to-escape-overtourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Italy’s ‘forgotten’ Dolomites: ‘The same massive mountains without the crowds’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear waterfalls, mountain meadows and high-altitude refuges are just some of the highlights of this less-visited part of the stunning rangeThe &ldquo;forgotten&rdquo; Dolomites lie to the east, far from the crowds of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Val Gardena. Belluno is the main gateway, two hours north of Venice by train or a drive up the A27. From here, the upper Piave valley leads into the quieter Friulian mountains. The land rises gently, opening into pasture, then stone lifting into spires]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-italys-forgotten-dolomites-the-same-massive-mountains-without-the-crowds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-italys-forgotten-dolomites-the-same-massive-mountains-without-the-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights&bull; Tell us about great beach bars and restaurants in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWhen we visited Venice, we stayed in Padua. It&rsquo;s half an hour to Venezia Mestre (Venice&rsquo;s mainland suburb), trains are frequent and cheap, as long as you avoid expresses, and easy to book if you have the Trenitalia app. You&rsquo;ll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/perfect-padua-and-a-greek-theatre-in-sicily-readers-favourite-places-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/perfect-padua-and-a-greek-theatre-in-sicily-readers-favourite-places-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 1980s &lsquo;the Antwerp Six&rsquo; put Flanders on the fashion map. Now a major new exhibition celebrates the designers&rsquo; legacy and provides the perfect excuse to visit Belgium&rsquo;s vibrant second cityYou know you&rsquo;re in a city that takes its fashion seriously when even the Virgin Mary is dressed head to toe in couture. A short walk from Antwerp&rsquo;s old town, with its ornate medieval guild houses and cobblestone streets, is the baroque church of St Andrews. Like many of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-fashion-lovers-guide-to-antwerp-europes-alternative-style-capital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-fashion-lovers-guide-to-antwerp-europes-alternative-style-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday is a great excuse to explore the Sussex forest that inspired the books]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark the anniversary there are dozens of events planned around Ashdown Forest (aka the Hundred Acre Wood) &ndash; and, of course, playing Pooh Sticks is always a good ideaDeep in a medieval hunting forest, amid 6,500 acres of heathland, a wooden bridge spans a tributary of the River Medway. Every single day, no matter the weather, people flock to stand on its slats and cheer on sticks as they float downstream.I know this because on a frosty but sunny morning, (&ldquo;a very long time ago now,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winnie-the-poohs-100th-birthday-is-a-great-excuse-to-explore-the-sussex-forest-that-inspired-the-books/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winnie-the-poohs-100th-birthday-is-a-great-excuse-to-explore-the-sussex-forest-that-inspired-the-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to holiday as a single-parent family? A back-to-nature retreat in west Wales worked for us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away in a remote valley, these cosy off-grid cabins come with a wild-swimming pond, loads of wildlife and a farm where kids can run freeHolidaying as a single parent is a tricky balance. You want to ringfence the kind of extended one-on-one time that can be difficult to find during term time; but too much of that and you know you&rsquo;ll drive each other a little crazy. Kids need other kids, and you could do with some adult company too. You also need a break. It&rsquo;s a nice idea to pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-to-holiday-as-a-single-parent-family-a-back-to-nature-retreat-in-west-wales-worked-for-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-to-holiday-as-a-single-parent-family-a-back-to-nature-retreat-in-west-wales-worked-for-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite beach bar or restaurant in Europe, including the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a great place to eat or drink on the beach &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhat&rsquo;s the one thing better than finding the perfect beach? Finding one with a perfect cafe, bar or restaurant, where even the simplest of meals is elevated by a sea view and a soundtrack of crashing waves. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite finds in the UK and Europe, whether it&rsquo;s a laid-back chiringuito in Spain, a seafood shack on a UK beach or an archet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-beach-bar-or-restaurant-in-europe-including-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-beach-bar-or-restaurant-in-europe-including-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to find Scotland’s best seafood. Clue: these places are just metres from the water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Highlands and Islands are rightly lauded for their superb seafood &ndash; but these days it&rsquo;s not reserved for fine dining and can be found at the simplest waterside shacks and inns The best oysters of my life arrive on a polystyrene tray, eaten elbow-to-elbow with strangers at a table littered with empty shells and damp paper napkins. We huddle beneath a tarpaulin, sheltering from the fine spray of rain rattling on the roof, the wind whipping around the hulking CalMac ferry moored met]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-to-find-scotlands-best-seafood-clue-these-places-are-just-metres-from-the-water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-to-find-scotlands-best-seafood-clue-these-places-are-just-metres-from-the-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Britons opt to holiday in UK this summer amid uncertainty over flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holiday park firms say such bookings are on the rise because of impact of Iran war on aviationHoliday companies have predicted a surge in bookings for UK summer breaks after a jump in interest from Britons fearful of flight cancellations linked to the Iran war.Summer bookings are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid warnings of possible jet fuel shortages and resulting cancellations by airlines across Europe. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/more-britons-opt-to-holiday-in-uk-this-summer-amid-uncertainty-over-flights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/more-britons-opt-to-holiday-in-uk-this-summer-amid-uncertainty-over-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best scenic stays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a beachside bothy to a Highland bunkhouse and lochside inn, here are some of Scotland&rsquo;s bonniest boltholesWith its cheery, cherry-red tin roof, you can&rsquo;t miss the sturdy stone bothy on the Ben Damph estate. The family-owned 5,868-hectare (14,500-acre) estate nudges up to Loch Torridon, and the bothy, constructed from the ruins of an old black house (a&nbsp;traditional thatched home), has views over the loch to the mountains beyond. Restored by a team of stonemasons, it has two r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-scenic-stays-in-the-highlands-and-islands-of-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-scenic-stays-in-the-highlands-and-islands-of-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[The machair is nature&rsquo;s dazzling display on these remote islands, but this rare habitat also plays a vital role for wildlife and the resurgent crofting communitySome 8,000 years ago, behind the retreating glaciers, a remarkable environment was born on the western fringes of Scotland&rsquo;s Outer Hebridean islands, forged by the wind and waves. It began with rising sea levels and sweeping Atlantic gales depositing crushed shell-sand inland; this settled over glacial sediment to form a coas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scotland-in-bloom-wildflowers-turn-the-outer-hebrides-into-a-technicolor-dream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scotland-in-bloom-wildflowers-turn-the-outer-hebrides-into-a-technicolor-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lochs, bothies and burial chambers: readers’ favourite trips in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the epic landscapes of the Highlands and Islands to intimate local community events, our readers share their best finds in Scotland&bull; Tell us about a cool neighbourhood in a European city &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherAfter trekking in from near Oykel Bridge, our group stayed the night at Choire Mhoir and Magoo&rsquo;s bothies (conjoined Mountain Bothies Association and non-MBA bothies, both free) in the northern Highlands. Emerging from the bothies come morning,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/lochs-bothies-and-burial-chambers-readers-favourite-trips-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/lochs-bothies-and-burial-chambers-readers-favourite-trips-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bath, Harrogate … Woodhall?’ A short break in one of the UK’s most forgotten spa towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lincolnshire village, the height of fashion a century ago, offers fascinating history, a woodland cinema, excellent cycle routes and a deeply restorative feelIt was 6.30am, the cockcrow slot at Jubilee Park lido, and still not quite light. I hadn&rsquo;t wanted to come this early &ndash; it was the only time I&rsquo;d been able to book. But as I slid into the pool &ndash; heated to a delicious 29C &ndash; I realised it was a gift. Vapours rose dreamily into cool air laced with owl hoots and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bath-harrogate-woodhall-a-short-break-in-one-of-the-uks-most-forgotten-spa-towns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bath-harrogate-woodhall-a-short-break-in-one-of-the-uks-most-forgotten-spa-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From gentle strolls to zipline thrills: summer hiking in the Swiss Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vertiginous Valais canton offers adventures aplenty, from abseiling down gorges to wild swims in glacial pools &ndash; and nights swapping hiking tales in mountain hutsThick grey-green mud squidges through my toes as I step into the icy, irresistible water. I&rsquo;m on the descent from the Britannia Hut at the foot of the Allalinhorn in the Valais canton of the Swiss Alps, and this turquoise pool of glacial meltwater has been on the horizon tempting me for an hour. I peel off all five layer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-gentle-strolls-to-zipline-thrills-summer-hiking-in-the-swiss-alps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-gentle-strolls-to-zipline-thrills-summer-hiking-in-the-swiss-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The perfect base for a Wind in the Willows weekend: a stylish B&amp;B in the Chilterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking a leaf out of Kenneth Grahame&rsquo;s book, our writer spends a few days getting lost among the woods and riverside villages of Oxfordshire and BerkshireStrolling through a deep tangle of beech trees to get some fresh air after a long drive, I think of the scene in Kenneth Grahame&rsquo;s wistful story The Wind in the Willows, where Mole gets lost in the Wild Wood. &ldquo;There seemed to be no end to this wood, and no beginning, and no difference in it, and, worst of all, no way out.&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-perfect-base-for-a-wind-in-the-willows-weekend-a-stylish-bampb-in-the-chilterns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-perfect-base-for-a-wind-in-the-willows-weekend-a-stylish-bampb-in-the-chilterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite neighbourhood in a European city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about an area away from the centre and tourist hotspots in a European city, including the UK. The best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakIt&rsquo;s always a joy to discover a new area in a city, a place you want to linger. Perhaps it&rsquo;s the vintage markets, independent shops, local restaurants and bars or small galleries that appeal. Maybe it&rsquo;s particularly green and great for escaping the crowds. Whatever the reasons, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-neighbourhood-in-a-european-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-neighbourhood-in-a-european-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My search for the perfect bodega in Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good wine, cheap tapas, ramshackle decor and a sense of history are the key ingredients of these Madrile&ntilde;o institutions. I went on a bar crawl to find my favouriteThe first hurdle to overcome when searching for the Spanish capital&rsquo;s top bodegas is the correct interpretation of the word &ldquo;bodega&rdquo;. It is defined as a warehouse, winery, wine cellar and wine shop or bar specialising in wine. In Spanish slang it can also mean a&nbsp;convenience store.I asked several people wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-bodega-in-madrid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-bodega-in-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time-travelling in Cantabria: from the stone age to Sartre via the ‘prettiest town in Spain’]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the north coast of Spain you can see some of the world&rsquo;s oldest art, explore a stunning medieval village, then watch surfers ride Atlantic swellsExploring the area west of Santander feels like being in a time machine. Within a half-hour drive of the Cantabrian capital on Spain&rsquo;s green northern coast, you can stumble upon prehistoric cave art, a perfectly preserved medieval town and a laid-back beach resort.When I began my weekend trip, it was raining, so my journey started in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/time-travelling-in-cantabria-from-the-stone-age-to-sartre-via-the-prettiest-town-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/time-travelling-in-cantabria-from-the-stone-age-to-sartre-via-the-prettiest-town-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We are not like the rest of Andalucía’: the rugged charms of Almería, Spain’s desert city]]></title><description><![CDATA[While M&aacute;laga battles overtourism down the coast, this &lsquo;forgotten&rsquo; working port city revels in its outsider statusPerched high on the battlements of Almer&iacute;a&rsquo;s 10th-century Alcazaba, looking over the mosaic of flat roofs tumbling down to the sea, I&rsquo;m reminded of author Gerald Brenan&rsquo;s travel classic South from Granada, and his impression upon arriving in Almer&iacute;a in 1920: &ldquo;Certainly, it seemed that the sea was doubly Mediterranean here, and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-are-not-like-the-rest-of-andaluca-the-rugged-charms-of-almera-spains-desert-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-are-not-like-the-rest-of-andaluca-the-rugged-charms-of-almera-spains-desert-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tranquil, natural and barely a tourist in sight’: readers’ favourite hidden gems in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your top off-the-beaten track discoveries, from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja<br />
&bull; Tell us about a trip to Italy &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherRecently travelling from Madrid to San Sebasti&aacute;n, we spent three days in picturesque Bri&ntilde;as in La Rioja, staying at the beautiful Finca Torre de Bri&ntilde;as (doubles from &euro;189 B&amp;B). The neighbouring town, Haro, reached via a 40-minute walk by the Ebro River, hosts several of the largest wine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tranquil-natural-and-barely-a-tourist-in-sight-readers-favourite-hidden-gems-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tranquil-natural-and-barely-a-tourist-in-sight-readers-favourite-hidden-gems-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrain in Spain: gravel biking in the mountains of Andalucía]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cycle tour of the Sierra Nevada backcountry proves a bumpy but beautiful ride through cinematic sceneryWhen you get into a van with an Englishman, five Irishmen and a Scotsman, you know someone is going to end up looking silly. For the next few days, my aim is for it not to be me. The van is taking us from busy M&aacute;laga to remote Andaluc&iacute;a for four days of gravel biking, something I have never done and for which I am not sure I am cut out.Most of my cycling experience is limited to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/terrain-in-spain-gravel-biking-in-the-mountains-of-andaluca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/terrain-in-spain-gravel-biking-in-the-mountains-of-andaluca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The vast wooded wilderness doesn’t look like England’: exploring Northumberland’s Kielder Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s largest forest has an aura reminiscent of parts of Canada or Finland. This year it celebrates its centenary with new trails and dark sky eventsDeep in Kielder Forest, on the northern side of the vast Kielder Water stands Silvas Capitalis, a giant, two-storey timber head, one of the most striking of the 20 sculptures tucked between the pines. It&rsquo;s an eerie sight, almost shocking; its mouth ajar, as if astounded by all it sees. It&rsquo;s my first visit to Kielder, and my fac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-vast-wooded-wilderness-doesnt-look-like-england-exploring-northumberlands-kielder-forest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-vast-wooded-wilderness-doesnt-look-like-england-exploring-northumberlands-kielder-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the shoulders of giants: roaming among England’s famous chalk figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ancient hill carvings of horses, crosses and crowns have fascinated artists, writers and travellers for centuries. I went in search of their storiesIn the churchyard next to Wilmington Priory in East Sussex, I found a yew so ancient and stooped that its trunk had eaten half a gravestone. Its boughs were supported by long poles, a creepy sight that made me shudder. I had come here to see something just as strange, but more benign than this folk-horror vision &ndash; the figure of the Long Man of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-shoulders-of-giants-roaming-among-englands-famous-chalk-figures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-shoulders-of-giants-roaming-among-englands-famous-chalk-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a trip to Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite Italian holiday discovery &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrom the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to the sun-baked beaches of Sicily, via Roman ruins, Renaissance art and rolling vineyards, Italy has something for everyone. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite Italian discovery, whether it&rsquo;s a beautiful hilltop town, a favourite shoreline, a memorable hike or a less famous gallery, museum or cultural sight.The best tip of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-trip-to-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-trip-to-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From volcanic wilds to world-class art: 10 fun and fabulous reasons to visit France in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the best under-the-radar attractions across the Channel include steampunk wonders in Calais and the largest collection of impressionist works outside ParisYou don&rsquo;t need to venture too far into France to find its wow factor. Indeed, within minutes of exiting the ferry or Channel Tunnel, you can be staring a fire-breathing dragon in the face. The Dragon de Calais is a 25-metre-long mechanical beast that stomps along the renovated sea front carrying 48 passengers on its back (adult t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-volcanic-wilds-to-world-class-art-10-fun-and-fabulous-reasons-to-visit-france-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-volcanic-wilds-to-world-class-art-10-fun-and-fabulous-reasons-to-visit-france-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cruise through history on the Canal du Midi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Med, today the scenic waterway fromToulouse to S&egrave;te is seen as a living &lsquo;work of art&rsquo;Centuries before Donald Trump started playing around with the world economy, &ldquo;tariff&rdquo; was a levy paid to Spain by ships using the strait of Gibraltar; it was named for Tarifa, the town near the strait&rsquo;s narrowest point. France&rsquo;s kings had long dreamed of a waterway linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean: as well as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-cruise-through-history-on-the-canal-du-midi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-cruise-through-history-on-the-canal-du-midi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route des Vacances: a gastronomic driving holiday from Paris to the Mediterranean]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RN7 road to the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Azur is enjoying a renaissance among lovers of slow travel in search of offbeat France &lsquo;We were five people in my parents&rsquo; 2CV; we would set out at 3am and by 10am, around about Lyon, my father would need a break. My mother would set up a deckchair for him under a tree by the side of the road and he would sleep before driving the rest of the way to Toulon.&rdquo;On a recent road trip through France, I met up with Thierry Doillon, a vintage car f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/route-des-vacances-a-gastronomic-driving-holiday-from-paris-to-the-mediterranean/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/route-des-vacances-a-gastronomic-driving-holiday-from-paris-to-the-mediterranean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life’: readers’ favourite trips in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Normandy to Provence, our readers enjoy great art, architecture and outdoor activities in France<br />
&bull; Tell us about a trip to Scotland &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherVichy is not on everyone&rsquo;s radar as a must visit French town, but it really is a delight to spend a few days in. I discovered it while on a bicycle trip around central France, and its famous waters did wonders for my tired legs and muscles. Vichy is a historic spa town famous for its spring waters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-witnessing-a-renoir-or-matisse-painting-coming-to-life-readers-favourite-trips-in-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-witnessing-a-renoir-or-matisse-painting-coming-to-life-readers-favourite-trips-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Walking is the best way to discover offbeat Corfu’: a spring hike across the Greek island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore wild scenery, empty beaches and beautiful villages on the 110-mile Corfu trail, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this yearThe riverside was heaving. Families spilled from cafes. A marching band trooped on to the bridge, their tasselled metal helmets dazzling in the sun. Priests with bushy beards delivered ageless chants from beneath their cylindrical kalimavkion hats. Men let off shotguns, terrifying the air. Easter Monday in Lefkimmi.We hadn&rsquo;t planned this. Simply right place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-is-the-best-way-to-discover-offbeat-corfu-a-spring-hike-across-the-greek-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-is-the-best-way-to-discover-offbeat-corfu-a-spring-hike-across-the-greek-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious Marrakech: why I never tire of Morocco’s Red City]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its never-ending street theatre and labyrinthine medina, this timeless city swallows you whole &ndash; and reveals new secrets with each visitThe rising sun sets fire to the snow-covered caps of the Atlas mountains. Within moments, the shadowy gorges are gleaming with warm terracotta hues. I turn my back on north Africa&rsquo;s highest peaks and look north where Marrakech &ndash; nicknamed the Red City &ndash; rests like a jagged ruby amid the jade swathes of palms and the silvery sheen of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mysterious-marrakech-why-i-never-tire-of-moroccos-red-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mysterious-marrakech-why-i-never-tire-of-moroccos-red-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales on rails: a car-free break in Carmarthenshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a quintessentially Welsh experience of castles, cockles and cawl when you explore the south-west of the country by train, bus and a new footpath opening this weekSit on the left when you catch the train from Swansea to Carmarthen, and you can watch huge sandy estuaries unspool outside the window. There&rsquo;s a curlew standing by the water, an egret-haunted pool in the wetlands, and a boardwalk along the foreshore, part of the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. It has been a six-hour, four-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wales-on-rails-a-car-free-break-in-carmarthenshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wales-on-rails-a-car-free-break-in-carmarthenshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a trip to Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip about a favourite break in Scotland, whether it was in the Highlands and islands or in a town or city &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether it&rsquo;s hiking in Glencoe, kayaking across a beautiful sea loch, wild camping on a mountainside, enjoying the freshest seafood in a waterside inn, a road trip on the North Coast 500, or a visit to the V&amp;A in Dundee, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your Scottish adventures.The best tip of the week, chosen by To]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: ‘A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the Belgian capital&rsquo;s more obvious sights lies a thriving district known for its classic Belgian cuisine, alternative art scene and gigantic flea marketThe Brusseleir dialect that&rsquo;s still spoken in much of the Marolles dates back to the middle ages, a symbol of the independence of this proudly working-class neighbourhood in central Brussels. Located between the Palace of Justice and Halle Gate, it&rsquo;s always been an inclusive refuge for immigrants from Europe and north Afr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/zoning-in-on-marolles-brussels-a-friendly-cosmopolitan-village-where-everyone-is-welcome/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/zoning-in-on-marolles-brussels-a-friendly-cosmopolitan-village-where-everyone-is-welcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My search for the perfect Sachertorte in Vienna]]></title><description><![CDATA[The luscious chocolate and apricot torte is the stuff of legend in the grand, old world of Viennese coffeehouses. But which makes the tastiest?I&rsquo;m on a tram on Vienna&rsquo;s Ringstrasse as towering facades, columns, statues and domes drift past, each more ornate than the last. Here, the&nbsp;State Opera; there, the Austrian parliament, built in the Greek neoclassical style.As I gawp, I shove cake in my mouth. After all, Vienna isn&rsquo;t just the city of music, or lavish architecture. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-sachertorte-in-vienna/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-sachertorte-in-vienna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 fabulous family spring days out in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Famous Five in Dorset, relive Springwatch in the Peak District &hellip; our selection of Easter treats will keep all the family entertainedSpring has arrived at Wicken Fen, one of Europe&rsquo;s most important wetlands, and with it the first summer migrants. Chiffchaffs are usually the earliest, with their rhythmic song ringing out across the fens. Then, if the weather is mild, blackcaps and willow warblers might join them. Listen closely, especially early morning or at dusk, for the fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-fabulous-family-spring-days-out-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-fabulous-family-spring-days-out-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A kaleidoscope of colour and life’: readers’ favourite UK spring days out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your top tips for seasonal outings from birdwatching to gorgeous gardens, amazing architecture and more<br />
&bull; Tell us about a trip to Spain &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherLast April, I based myself in Oban and took my teenagers puffin-watching at Lunga, off Mull, in the Treshnish Isles, with an organised tour (Staffa Tours) by ferry and foot. It was a real delight. The guides were brilliant and helpful, especially with my mobility issues, and we were surprised and amazed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-kaleidoscope-of-colour-and-life-readers-favourite-uk-spring-days-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-kaleidoscope-of-colour-and-life-readers-favourite-uk-spring-days-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like having a friend everywhere you travel’: after 12 home exchanges, I’ll never book a hotel again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Which? travel editor on the unexpected joys and considerable savings of house swapping. Plus top tips on how to do itImagine cutting the cost of accommodation on your next holiday to about &pound;5 a day. You can have a whole house, rather than just a bedroom. And you can go almost anywhere in the world and stay as long as you like, within reason. Welcome to house swapping.You&rsquo;re sceptical, I know. I was, too. Our terrace house was too small. Too overflowing with stuff. The 1980s kitch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-having-a-friend-everywhere-you-travel-after-12-home-exchanges-ill-never-book-a-hotel-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-having-a-friend-everywhere-you-travel-after-12-home-exchanges-ill-never-book-a-hotel-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holy parades and earthly pleasures in Spain: Easter in Granada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ancient city &ndash; with its gardens, hammams and Moorish architecture &ndash; comes alive in spring and its Holy Week processions are among the most authentic in Andaluc&iacute;aAs I turned the corner on a narrow, cobbled street in Granada, I felt as if I had stumbled upon a slightly sinister re-enactment society. Mysterious men dressed in white robes and tall, conical, face-covering hats with slits for their eyes were followed by women in black dresses and mantillas, holding pillar candle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/holy-parades-and-earthly-pleasures-in-spain-easter-in-granada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/holy-parades-and-earthly-pleasures-in-spain-easter-in-granada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking with the weavers 200 years after the Lancashire uprising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former mill towns in the West Pennine Moors tell the story of the workers&rsquo; rebellion against power looms, the new machines decimating their livelihoodsThere&rsquo;s a massive hole in the ground at the top of Whinney Hill &ndash; a shale quarry that once supplied raw materials for Accrington&rsquo;s famous Nori brickworks (as used in the Empire State Building and Blackpool Tower). It&rsquo;s fitting, as there&rsquo;s a chasm in history when it comes to this unprepossessing spot on the edge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-with-the-weavers-200-years-after-the-lancashire-uprising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-with-the-weavers-200-years-after-the-lancashire-uprising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a trip to Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite break in Spain, whether it was by the beach, in the town or deep in the countryside &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThe issue of overtourism in certain parts of the Spanish costas and islands has made headlines in recent years but the country offers so much to travellers who are prepared to explore a little off the beaten track. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite Spanish discoveries, whether it&rsquo;s a perfect beachfront cafe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-trip-to-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-trip-to-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You’d be pushed to find a more soul-stirring landscape in Scotland’: walking in Beinn Eighe]]></title><description><![CDATA[It isn&rsquo;t only climbers who get misty-eyed about the awe-inspiring mountains and ancient pinewoods of Britain&rsquo;s first national nature reserve, created 75 years agoThe waymarked quartzite path glimmers in the sun, flanked by amber-gold grassland. Beyond, one of Scotland&rsquo;s finest landscapes opens up before me, a woodland of ancient Caledonian pines leading my eye to the metallic glint of Loch Maree. On the other side of the water, a winding river separates the steep, stacked rocks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/youd-be-pushed-to-find-a-more-soul-stirring-landscape-in-scotland-walking-in-beinn-eighe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/youd-be-pushed-to-find-a-more-soul-stirring-landscape-in-scotland-walking-in-beinn-eighe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrambling, walking and swimming in splendid isolation: 75 years of the UK’s national parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our writer first hiked in the Lake District, Eryri and Dartmoor in the 1970s. Their beauty remains unrivalled, but they are more popular than ever. So, here&rsquo;s how to avoid the crowdsBefore we enter the clouds on snow-capped Helvellyn, I glance back down at Ullswater. The early morning sun is bursting around the dark corners of High Dodd and Sleet Fell, sending a flush of light across the&nbsp;golden bracken and on to the hammered silver of the lake.Further away to the south, ragged patches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scrambling-walking-and-swimming-in-splendid-isolation-75-years-of-the-uks-national-parks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scrambling-walking-and-swimming-in-splendid-isolation-75-years-of-the-uks-national-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tastes of salt, smells of coffee’: why Trieste is one of Italy’s best food cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic port is a cosmopolitan gateway to global flavours and traditions. And it&rsquo;s barely on the tourist trail. Take a tour &hellip;Many years ago, I swapped languages with a young woman from Trieste. It was during one of our half-English, half-Italian practice hours that she introduced the idea of Trieste, on a map, as possessing the shape of a stomach. She described her city (which is also a province) as being suspended: pressed by the sea on one side, enveloped by Slovenia and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tastes-of-salt-smells-of-coffee-why-trieste-is-one-of-italys-best-food-cities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tastes-of-salt-smells-of-coffee-why-trieste-is-one-of-italys-best-food-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A celebration of wildness and wonder: the Peak District national park at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wild moors and gentle dales of the UK&rsquo;s oldest national park are just as inviting today as they were when it was created in 1951Look at a satellite photograph of Britain taken on a clear night and the only things visible are the glowing street lights of towns and cities. If you cast your eyes to the centre of northern England, the distinctive, cupped-hand-shaped boundary of the Peak District national park is clearly outlined as an island of darkness washed by an ocean of light from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-celebration-of-wildness-and-wonder-the-peak-district-national-park-at-75/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-celebration-of-wildness-and-wonder-the-peak-district-national-park-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife abounds – even in our cities: readers’ favourite UK nature reserves and national parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a deconsecrated London cemetery to a Cumbrian seal colony, our readers select wonderful &lsquo;havens for both human and non-human visitors&rsquo;<br />
&bull; Tell us about your trips to France &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherI always take friends on an afternoon walk when they visit Bristol, to experience the swift changes in scenery: starting at the tobacco warehouses of Cumberland Basin before ascending from the muddy banks of the River Avon up into Leigh Woods, a nation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wildlife-abounds-even-in-our-cities-readers-favourite-uk-nature-reserves-and-national-parks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wildlife-abounds-even-in-our-cities-readers-favourite-uk-nature-reserves-and-national-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can an Austrian hostel give a luxury ski chalet a run for its money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ski accommodation can be prohibitively expensive, but a cosy youth hostel puts the Montafon resort and its glorious runs within reach for those on a budget&lsquo;Want to come skiing in Austria at half-term?&rdquo; I asked my 13-year-old son. &ldquo;It&rsquo;ll be just like one of those luxury chalet holidays, only we&rsquo;ll make our own beds, cook our own dinners and carry our gear back to our accommodation ourselves.&rdquo; Osian didn&rsquo;t hear the caveats. &ldquo;Sounds amazing,&rdquo; he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/can-an-austrian-hostel-give-a-luxury-ski-chalet-a-run-for-its-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/can-an-austrian-hostel-give-a-luxury-ski-chalet-a-run-for-its-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the trail of the Romantics in the Welsh borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruins of Tintern Abbey have inspired artists and poets. Now, the restoration of a historic inn has given visitors a perfect base for exploring this corner of MonmouthshireStanding in Tintern Abbey, you can feel the magic that has given this small Monmouthshire village on the banks of the Wye and its famous ruin such an outsized place in culture. JMW Turner, Gainsborough and Samuel Palmer are just some of the artists who have captured this landscape, and Wordsworth and Tennyson famously wrote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-trail-of-the-romantics-in-the-welsh-borders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-trail-of-the-romantics-in-the-welsh-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Totally Med: exploring Menton, where the French and Italian rivieras meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feted for its warm winters and famous lemons, the seaside border town has attracted artists and writers from around the world&lsquo;It&rsquo;s not France, it&rsquo;s not Italy, it&rsquo;s Menton.&rdquo; The seaside town on the French-Italian border has changed identities many times in its history. It was the only town in France completely annexed by the Italians during the second world war, but has also belonged to the Grimaldis of Monaco, was part of the kingdom of Sardinia, and only became Fre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/totally-med-exploring-menton-where-the-french-and-italian-rivieras-meet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/totally-med-exploring-menton-where-the-french-and-italian-rivieras-meet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a trip to France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite break in France, whether it was in the town or countryside &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrance is one of the world&rsquo;s most popular tourist destinations but there are still plenty of hidden corners where you can go to escape the crowds. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite under-the-radar places in France, whether it&rsquo;s an underrated city break destination, a little-known museum, gallery or cultural attraction, a beau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-trip-to-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-trip-to-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five of Europe’s best accessible island escapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Venetian lagoon to the sparkling Med, these island getaways offer a welcome change of pace just a short hop from the mainland Connected to the German mainland by a single rail causeway, Sylt is just over three hours from Hamburg by direct train. The largest of the North Frisian islands, it slices through the North Sea and the Wadden Sea, with salt marshes and mudflats to the east and 25 miles of white sands sweeping along the western coast, grassy dunes buffering the bracing winds. Cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-of-europes-best-accessible-island-escapes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-of-europes-best-accessible-island-escapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I have the island to myself’: how to be a castaway in Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book an overnight stay in the cosy smuggler&rsquo;s cottage on Looe Island and you get to enjoy this marine nature reserve after the day trippers have gone homeIt is just after dawn and from a viewpoint on Looe Island, Cornwall, I watch two seals on the beach below. The pair entwine in the surf, her freckled, creamy belly against his, flippers wrapped around each other, eyes closed in blissful bonding. I feel like a peeping Tom, watching from behind a bush. It feels too intimate a moment to be s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-have-the-island-to-myself-how-to-be-a-castaway-in-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-have-the-island-to-myself-how-to-be-a-castaway-in-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pristine waters teeming with marine life: a deep dive into the Greek island of Alonissos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Divers come for one of the world&rsquo;s most significant marine reserves, but there&rsquo;s plenty to do on land too &ndash; from hiking trails and beaches to seafood tavernasGreek divers surface around me shouting about &ldquo;megalo&rdquo; groupers. I&rsquo;m surrounded by enormous grins above the water and big fish below. A&nbsp;happy place to be. A bunch of us, divers and snorkellers, are hanging around Agios Petros reef off the island of Alonissos, and there&rsquo;s a reason the groupers a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pristine-waters-teeming-with-marine-life-a-deep-dive-into-the-greek-island-of-alonissos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pristine-waters-teeming-with-marine-life-a-deep-dive-into-the-greek-island-of-alonissos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No cars, unspoilt beaches and seabirds rule’: readers’ favourite European island escapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the rugged north of Scotland to the glittering Aegean, our tipsters recommend islands for slowing down, lazing around and taking in nature<br />
&bull; Tell us about a spring activity or day out &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherA short ferry ride from Vigo (daily and overnight visitor numbers are capped) took us to the tiny archipelago of the C&iacute;es Islands, a protected cluster of islands where seabirds rule and tiny beaches remain unspoilt. There are no cars on the isla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-cars-unspoilt-beaches-and-seabirds-rule-readers-favourite-european-island-escapes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-cars-unspoilt-beaches-and-seabirds-rule-readers-favourite-european-island-escapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It takes a village – the pioneering tourism project breathing new life into India’s mountain communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past 21 years, Village Ways has been leading low-impact tours of remote communities in the foothills of the Himalayas, supporting traditional ways of life and offering a rare glimpse of pristine landscapes and wildlifeKathdhara village is a riot of colour as the early evening light turns the clouds the rosy hue of Himalayan salt. Bright red chillies lie drying in front of cornflower blue doorways. The pink of a sari and the orange of marigolds pop against a backdrop of verdant terraced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-takes-a-village-the-pioneering-tourism-project-breathing-new-life-into-indias-mountain-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-takes-a-village-the-pioneering-tourism-project-breathing-new-life-into-indias-mountain-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My stay in Switzerland’s oldest mountain inn – where winter sports aren’t allowed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perched high above a frozen lake, Grimsel Hospiz in the Bernese Oberland offers an unusual winter escape, with gourmet food, a hot tub, star-filled skies and no distractionsNear the top of the Grimsel Pass in Switzerland&rsquo;s Bernese Oberland, a small crowd had gathered to take photographs. We were surrounded by bulky mountains and rippling glaciers, but all eyes were focused on a silvery granite chalet with apple-red shutters, its foundations deep in snow.It was early February and, one after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-stay-in-switzerlands-oldest-mountain-inn-where-winter-sports-arent-allowed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-stay-in-switzerlands-oldest-mountain-inn-where-winter-sports-arent-allowed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villagers on Príncipe, the ‘African Galapagos’, to be paid for protecting the ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[A billionaire is funding a sustainable development project on the west African island that makes the local population stewards of its futureAt the crumbling colonial farm buildings in Porto Real, agricultural worker Kimilson Lima, 43, has signed the agreement and he&rsquo;s happy. &ldquo;With this money we can have a proper floor in the house,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;And an inside toilet.&rdquo;Lima is part of a ground-breaking experiment on the West African island of Pr&iacute;ncipe, where villa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/villagers-on-prncipe-the-african-galapagos-to-be-paid-for-protecting-the-ecosystem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/villagers-on-prncipe-the-african-galapagos-to-be-paid-for-protecting-the-ecosystem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven of the best music festivals to visit by train from the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian&rsquo;s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by railParis has some great festivals, such as Cercle (22-24 May), with dance music stars against the backdrop of planes and rockets in an outdoor aerospace museum, but the most accessible and democratic is F&ecirc;te de la musique, which began in Paris in 1982 but is now popular across the country. It is a loose event enc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/seven-of-the-best-music-festivals-to-visit-by-train-from-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/seven-of-the-best-music-festivals-to-visit-by-train-from-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite UK spring activity or day out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a fun, family day out that celebrates the arrival of spring in the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAfter a long, grey winter, the first signs of spring are starting to appear. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite days out in the UK to celebrate the change of season and the arrival of longer, brighter days. From blossom trails and tulip displays in beautiful gardens, to birdwatching, bike rides, food festivals and farm visits to see newborn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-uk-spring-activity-or-day-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-uk-spring-activity-or-day-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best affordable family adventures in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From packrafting in Luxembourg to cycling in Slovenia and eclipse-spotting in Spain, here are some great ways to get the kids into the wildSeveral companies offer affordable multi-activity trips for families in Greece, but if you&rsquo;re looking for something less frenetic, and a bit more&nbsp;challenging for teenagers, how about Greek island-hopping by sea kayak? Running on regular dates through the summer months, Trekking Hellas&rsquo;s three-day, two&#8209;night&nbsp;odysseys in the Ionian S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-affordable-family-adventures-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-affordable-family-adventures-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Children see magic in the smallest adventures’: exploring Scotland with my four-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a tight budget, we stayed in a bothy, climbed a mountain, looked for Nessie and &ndash; best of all &ndash; made memories that money can&rsquo;t buy&lsquo;There! There &ndash; I can see it!&rdquo; The cries of my four-year-old echoed around the ruins of 13th-century Urquhart Castle, causing a group of US tourists to come&nbsp;running over to the corbelled bartizans (overhanging turrets) where we stood. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Nessie, I saw her,&rdquo; he insisted, pointing at the ripples spinning o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/children-see-magic-in-the-smallest-adventures-exploring-scotland-with-my-four-year-old/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/children-see-magic-in-the-smallest-adventures-exploring-scotland-with-my-four-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountain hikes, river swims and centuries-old traditions appeal to the whole family on a trip to the Balkans&lsquo;Uno, Uno, Uno No Mercy!&rdquo; the six-year-old son of our hosts for the day bellows while leading my boys, 10&nbsp;and 12, into his dimly lit corrugated iron home. I let out a little sigh of relief. The popular card game is a&nbsp;much-needed icebreaker as ominous clouds close in on the remote stan (the&nbsp;Albanian word for a shepherd dwelling). Despite the language barrier, much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/landscapes-as-wild-as-they-get-in-europe-family-hiking-in-albania-and-montenegro/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/landscapes-as-wild-as-they-get-in-europe-family-hiking-in-albania-and-montenegro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In Switzerland, it’s possible to sledge between two railway stations’: readers’ favourite family adventures in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpine playgrounds, unforgettable train rides and white-water rafting feature in our readers&rsquo; family trips from Norway to the Netherlands&bull; Tell us about a trip to a UK national park or national nature reserve &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherTravelling by rail in Europe gives you plenty of opportunity for ad-hoc adventure. We were returning from a ski trip in Italy and took the Bernina Express part of the way. We&rsquo;d heard that if you disembark at Berg&uuml;n,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-switzerland-its-possible-to-sledge-between-two-railway-stations-readers-favourite-family-adventures-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-switzerland-its-possible-to-sledge-between-two-railway-stations-readers-favourite-family-adventures-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the trail of Peaky Blinders, Black Sabbath and the perfect pint – an alternative guide to Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Peaky Blinders film is released this week, we follow in the footsteps of the Shelbys, make a heavy metalpilgrimage and find the city&rsquo;s best places to eat, drink and danceThe runaway success of the TV crime drama Peaky Blinders has been credited with boosting tourism to Birmingham and the West Midlands since it first aired in 2013, even though much of the series was actually shot farther north, in Merseyside, Yorkshire and Manchester. The release this week of the Peaky Blinders movie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-trail-of-peaky-blinders-black-sabbath-and-the-perfect-pint-an-alternative-guide-to-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-trail-of-peaky-blinders-black-sabbath-and-the-perfect-pint-an-alternative-guide-to-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That thrush just did something incredible’: tuning in to bird calls on a North York Moors walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guided walk through North Yorkshire woodland throws up some thrilling surprises by honing in on sound over sightAt the outset, Richard Baines says: &ldquo;You don&rsquo;t need binoculars.&rdquo; This is not what I expect to hear on a walk where the main focus is birds. The sun has yet to rise, but we can see our way across muddy ground crunchy with ice. That is the next surprise in a day that will be full of them: we are still in February but Richard points out that ornithological spring is we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/that-thrush-just-did-something-incredible-tuning-in-to-bird-calls-on-a-north-york-moors-walk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/that-thrush-just-did-something-incredible-tuning-in-to-bird-calls-on-a-north-york-moors-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to go skiing in Switzerland without breaking the bank? Here’s where to go …]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitting the piste in Verbier doesn&rsquo;t come cheap, but in laid-back La Tzoumaz you can access the same pistes without such a steep price tagI&rsquo;m standing at 3,330 metres on a tall metal platform with a heavy harness strapped to my back, gazing in awe at the snow-covered Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and the Dents du Midi ridge. It&rsquo;s a gorgeous distraction while I wait to be clipped in and launched down the valley at 120 kilometres an hour. This is the Mont Fort zip line, the highest in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/want-to-go-skiing-in-switzerland-without-breaking-the-bank-heres-where-to-go-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/want-to-go-skiing-in-switzerland-without-breaking-the-bank-heres-where-to-go-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on an unsung discovery in a UK national park or nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite trip &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThis year marks the 75th anniversary of the Peak District national park &ndash; the first designated national park in the UK. That number has grown to 15 across the UK, alongside more than 200 national nature reserves, which are designed to protect specific landscapes and habitats. Whether it&rsquo;s boating through the Norfolk Broads national park, birdwatching on Lindisfarne national nature reserve, or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-unsung-discovery-in-a-uk-national-park-or-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-unsung-discovery-in-a-uk-national-park-or-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My search for the  perfect brown bar in Amsterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[I swerved the tourist traps and went on a bar crawl of the city&rsquo;s bruine kroegen, the cosy, dimly lit pubs that are the Netherlands&rsquo; &lsquo;surrogate living rooms&rsquo;Is there anything better than a&nbsp;good old British pub? Well, a&nbsp;Dutch person may prefer a&nbsp;bruine kroeg (brown bar). Often nondescript from the outside and thus easy to miss, these&nbsp;cosy, homely, rustic cafe-style bars typically have plain dark-wood furniture, candles on the tables, aged&nbsp;knick-kna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-brown-bar-in-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-brown-bar-in-amsterdam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[This rugged promontory is thriving thanks to community-run cafes, restaurants and inns, which can all be visited on a spectacular coastal walkCliff is sitting in his farm truck scanning the hillsides with powerful binoculars. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s the rams,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;They can stray at this time of year.&rdquo; I follow his direction of gaze, down a golden hillside covered in bracken and boulders to a dark patch in the valley bottom. &ldquo;Hopefully not down there,&rdquo; he adds. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stunning-views-honesty-shops-and-community-pubs-people-power-on-the-lln-peninsula-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stunning-views-honesty-shops-and-community-pubs-people-power-on-the-lln-peninsula-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s very own sakura: cherry blossom season in the Jerte valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t have to travel to Japan to see a stunning floral display. Every spring, this corner of Extremadura is transformed as two million trees come into bloomIt&rsquo;s late March and the villagers of the Jerte valley in Extremadura, Spain&rsquo;s wild west, are twitchy &ndash; as if they&rsquo;re hosting a party and wondering if all the guests will show up. The event they&rsquo;re waiting for is the flowering of the valley&rsquo;s cherry trees, which number about two million. So far, on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spains-very-own-sakura-cherry-blossom-season-in-the-jerte-valley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spains-very-own-sakura-cherry-blossom-season-in-the-jerte-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A scramble down to a gorgeous expanse of beach’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[From magical swimming spots to museums and pizza joints, our readers share their top Welsh discoveries&bull; Tell us about a favourite break on an island in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherI&rsquo;m a fan of the lesser-known beaches along the dramatic and rugged Glamorgan Heritage coastline; Wick, Monknash and Nash Point. One of my favourite routes requires a scenic hike across fields and a precipitous scramble down Cwm Bach ladder. The reward is a gorgeous expanse o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-scramble-down-to-a-gorgeous-expanse-of-beach-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-scramble-down-to-a-gorgeous-expanse-of-beach-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning in on Ménilmontant, Paris: ‘bohemian, arty and off the tourist trail’]]></title><description><![CDATA[This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African foodOn a hill that rises up between Belleville&rsquo;s Chinatown and P&egrave;re-Lachaise cemetery, M&eacute;nilmontant was once a rural hamlet with vines and farms, before becoming more industrial in the 19th century. The quartier boasts a united, colourful community whose working-class Parisian roots have long been integrated with a strong north African d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/zoning-in-on-mnilmontant-paris-bohemian-arty-and-off-the-tourist-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/zoning-in-on-mnilmontant-paris-bohemian-arty-and-off-the-tourist-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it&rsquo;s great for exploring by public transport Fallow deer are grazing under ruined brick walls in the house where Lady Jane Grey was born. It&rsquo;s a moody spring day at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire and there are few visitors. Instead, there are fieldfares in the hedges and skylarks singing in the mist. I&rsquo;m walking, through bracken and craggy outcrops, towards Old John Tower, a folly that looks like a giant be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rolling-hills-rich-heritage-and-great-pubs-a-car-free-break-in-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rolling-hills-rich-heritage-and-great-pubs-a-car-free-break-in-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 20: three UK towns that feel like home]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last of the series, the writer returns to three passed-over places where he used to live &ndash; Harrow, Clitheroe and Princetown in DevonWhere tourists seldom tread, parts 1-19The last in this series of underexplored, overlooked, bypassed towns revisits three places loosely linked to somewhere I&rsquo;ve lived at different stages of my life. Relocating is grand-scale vacationing, as there are a few months when the new place feels like a holiday destination &ndash; fresh, strange, not fil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-20-three-uk-towns-that-feel-like-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-20-three-uk-towns-that-feel-like-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite break on a European island]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the sun-kissed isles of the Med to the wild beauty of the Outer Hebrides,we&rsquo;d love to hear about your memorable island escapes &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFor a true sense of freedom and escape, nothing quite compares with an island getaway. Whether it&rsquo;s island hopping in Greece, exploring a Scandinavian archipelago by kayak or simply getting on a ferry to the Isle of Wight, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite European islands.The best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-break-on-a-european-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-break-on-a-european-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking on the roof of North Africa: a trek to Morocco’s tallest peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fabled boutique hotel in the Atlas mountains makes a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpointsComing up the footpath from Imlil, Hussein and I&nbsp;step aside to let a laden mule go past and I look back. On the wooded lower slopes of the valley are clusters of tall houses, some plumed with wood smoke. There appears to be a lot of building work going on, some of it to repair the damage caused by the 2023 earthquake. The sound of a concrete mixer comes cutting through the cool mountain a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-on-the-roof-of-north-africa-a-trek-to-moroccos-tallest-peak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-on-the-roof-of-north-africa-a-trek-to-moroccos-tallest-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A natural paradise’: the south of France’s beautiful blue lagoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[With pine-fringed beaches, crystal waters and affordable seafood restaurants, L&rsquo;&Eacute;tang de Thau is a hidden gem worth visiting at any time of yearWhen I asked Nordine Nid Hsain, the owner of my favourite Parisian bistro, why he sold up and left the capital to join the arty diaspora living in the Mediterranean port of S&egrave;te, he said: &ldquo;What really drew&nbsp;me here was not S&egrave;te itself, but the natural paradise of the adjoining Thau lagoon. I love cycling and, after 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-natural-paradise-the-south-of-frances-beautiful-blue-lagoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-natural-paradise-the-south-of-frances-beautiful-blue-lagoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the beaches, culture and people of Corfu hit me for six]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cricket match kindled my love affair with the Greek island, inspiring both aliterary festival and my new novelThis is not where you would expect an article about one of the Mediterranean&rsquo;s most beautiful islands to start. It&rsquo;s the tail end&nbsp;of&nbsp;winter, 2021. Kensal Green Cemetery in west London: the imperial mausolea&nbsp;canted and crumbling, low clouds dissolving into rain. We are still &nbsp;in that &nbsp;strange phase of the pandemic when we are masked, newly aware of o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-the-beaches-culture-and-people-of-corfu-hit-me-for-six/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-the-beaches-culture-and-people-of-corfu-hit-me-for-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avignon warmed our bones and fed our souls’: readers’ favourite early spring trips to southern Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best places to seek respite from the wintry UK weather in France, Italy and Germany&bull; Tell us about a family adventure in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherSaint-Jorioz in Haute-Savoie will provide a springtime lift for your spirits. On the shore of Lake Annecy, it&rsquo;s a short bus ride from the city of Annecy, but less busy and with superior lake and mountain views. Hike to the surrounding peaks, towards the lesser-known Col de l&rsquo;Arpettaz, or cycle on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/avignon-warmed-our-bones-and-fed-our-souls-readers-favourite-early-spring-trips-to-southern-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/avignon-warmed-our-bones-and-fed-our-souls-readers-favourite-early-spring-trips-to-southern-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the footsteps of a Welsh borderlands baddie: walking the Mortimer Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trail named after a brutal marcher lord passes through tranquil countryside between Shropshire and Herefordshire but is rich in reminders of the area&rsquo;s turbulent pastIn the UK, there is a proud tradition of naming long-distance walking paths after talented reprobates. I mean the various opium fiends, international terrorists and child murderers who make up our colourful national tapestry (see the Coleridge Way, Drake&rsquo;s Trail and the Richard III Trail). So perhaps a 30-mile weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-footsteps-of-a-welsh-borderlands-baddie-walking-the-mortimer-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-footsteps-of-a-welsh-borderlands-baddie-walking-the-mortimer-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget the Algarve – Portugal’s best winter escape is in the mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal&rsquo;s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hillsNavigating the high slopes of Portugal&rsquo;s Serra da Estrela in midwinter requires serious negotiation with the elements, but my guide, Jo&atilde;o Pedro Sousa, makes it look simple. Angling his lean frame into the wind, he digs his plastic snow-shoes into a steep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/forget-the-algarve-portugals-best-winter-escape-is-in-the-mountains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/forget-the-algarve-portugals-best-winter-escape-is-in-the-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Swim, soak, switch off’: an off-grid cabin stay in the Scottish Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cabin on a farm near Hawick, known for its whisky and woollens, offers wild seclusion &ndash; and a great base for exploring an overlooked regionThe tiny, off-grid cabin looked almost unreal: made of repurposed oak it stood by a private lochan, with separate cedar sauna, cold outdoor shower, sunken hot tub, and a jetty with two hammocks and a pair of paddleboards. It screamed Finland or Sweden, not a sheep and deer farm in the Scottish Borders. It was the sort of isolated location that would s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swim-soak-switch-off-an-off-grid-cabin-stay-in-the-scottish-borders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swim-soak-switch-off-an-off-grid-cabin-stay-in-the-scottish-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a favourite family adventure in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a memorable trip where you tried something new as a family &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakHave you had a memorable family adventure? A trip where you stepped outside your comfort zone and tried something new together? Whether it&rsquo;s a family backpacking trip, completing a long-distance hike, bike or canoe trail, wild camping, youth hostelling or trying out a new activity, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-family-adventure-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-family-adventure-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provence in bloom – exploring its flower festivals and the ‘perfume capital of the world’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mimosas and violets are already out in the south of France, making it the perfect time for a pre-spring road tripAs I take my seat in Galimard&rsquo;s Studio des&nbsp;Fragrances, in the&nbsp;Proven&ccedil;al town of&nbsp;Grasse, I limber up my nostrils for the task ahead: to create my own scent from the 126 bottles in front of me. Together they represent a world of exotic aromas, from amber and musk to ginger and saffron. But given that I&nbsp;have left the grey British winter behind to come her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/provence-in-bloom-exploring-its-flower-festivals-and-the-perfume-capital-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/provence-in-bloom-exploring-its-flower-festivals-and-the-perfume-capital-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The most quietly romantic town we have ever visited’ – the enduring charm of Chiavenna, Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writers from George Eliot to Goethe put this Lombardy town on the map, then it fell out of fashion. Today it makes a picture-perfect alternative to the Italian lakesThe ancient settlement of Chiavenna, in Lombardy, near Italy&rsquo;s border with Switzerland, was once well known among travellers. &ldquo;Lovely Chiavenna &hellip; mountain peaks, huge boulders, with rippling miniature torrents and lovely young flowers &hellip; and grassy heights with rich Spanish chestnuts,&rdquo; wrote George&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-most-quietly-romantic-town-we-have-ever-visited-the-enduring-charm-of-chiavenna-italy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-most-quietly-romantic-town-we-have-ever-visited-the-enduring-charm-of-chiavenna-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the most romantic hotels, pubs, cabins and cottages for a cosy UK getaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an ideal time of year for snuggling up on a countryside break. We pick accommodation from shepherds&rsquo; huts in Somerset to a chateau in WalesSix vintage-style &ldquo;luxury huts&rdquo; spaced out around a lake make up The Shepherds Hut Retreat in south Somerset. They have modern kitchens and bathrooms, private areas with hot&nbsp;tubs, and fancy features such as&nbsp;telescopes, gin bars, pizza ovens, fire pits and hammocks. There is also a&nbsp;woodland sauna on site. The newest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-most-romantic-hotels-pubs-cabins-and-cottages-for-a-cosy-uk-getaway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-most-romantic-hotels-pubs-cabins-and-cottages-for-a-cosy-uk-getaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It feels as if I’m in a Richard Curtis film’: readers’ favourite romantic trips in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romance is in the air on a roof terrace in Venice, rowing across Lake Bled and a fairytale garden in Stuttgart<br />
&bull; Tell us about your memorable breaks in Wales &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWe had our wedding reception at the Grand Hotel Royal in Sorrento, south of Naples. We danced to two guitarists playing Justin Bieber&rsquo;s Despacito with our 50 guests singing and dancing along with us. We watched as the sun began to melt into the Mediterranean Sea from this time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-feels-as-if-im-in-a-richard-curtis-film-readers-favourite-romantic-trips-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-feels-as-if-im-in-a-richard-curtis-film-readers-favourite-romantic-trips-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The intimate and the epic’: the best way to understand India is to travel by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a passenger in this vast country is &lsquo;a full-blooded immersion in the local&rsquo;, says the novelist whose latest protagonist is lured by the romance of the railsI carry my train journeys in my bones, the juddering song of the Indian rail. Our first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, famously likened India to a palimpsest, no layer quite effacing the one that went before. That&rsquo;s how I think of Indian railway journeys. They inscribe on the mind our fellow travellers, our ways, ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-intimate-and-the-epic-the-best-way-to-understand-india-is-to-travel-by-train/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-intimate-and-the-epic-the-best-way-to-understand-india-is-to-travel-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saunas, safaris and silence in Norfolk: a winter weekend on a rewilded retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A transformative conservation project encompassing East Anglia&rsquo;s large but secluded Fritton Lake has high-end hospitality and nature-rich experiences at its heartThe scene is entirely black, white, grey and silver. It is cold, unusually dark and a film of ice is forming on the lake. I&rsquo;m sitting in an unlit wooden sauna, alone, in immense silence. The only noise is the soft ticking of the stove as the heat rises. Across the water are ghostly silver birches and dark pines. Above them,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saunas-safaris-and-silence-in-norfolk-a-winter-weekend-on-a-rewilded-retreat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saunas-safaris-and-silence-in-norfolk-a-winter-weekend-on-a-rewilded-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say no to fake snow: the Austrian ski resort that likes to keep it real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like many Alpine areas faced with declining snowfall, Villach had to make a difficult choice: bring in the snow cannons or reinvent itselfWalking up a winding trail in the Dobratsch nature park in Carinthia, surrounded by picturesque snowy slopes dotted with pines, we hear shrieks coming from round the corner. The path is as wide as a one-way street but Birgit Pichorner, the park ranger I&rsquo;m taking a tour with, motions for me to move to the side, where we watch a couple with wide grins glid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/say-no-to-fake-snow-the-austrian-ski-resort-that-likes-to-keep-it-real/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/say-no-to-fake-snow-the-austrian-ski-resort-that-likes-to-keep-it-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite under-the-radar places and things to do in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite trip in Wales &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrom the vast sandy surf beaches of the Gower to the peaks of Eryri national park (Snowdonia), Wales has no shortage of world-class natural attractions. But we&rsquo;d love to hear about some of your favourite under-the-radar discoveries, whether it be a perfect hiking or biking trail, an intriguing small museum or attraction, or just an unexpected diversion which turned into the highlight of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-under-the-radar-places-and-things-to-do-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-under-the-radar-places-and-things-to-do-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool design and wild art on a city break in Metz, north-east France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small city in the Lorraine region has been put on the map with the aid of two Parisian heavyweights &ndash; a loan from the Pompidou Centre and designer Philippe Starck&rsquo;s quirky new hotelAs I stand and look at a&nbsp;six-metre skeleton of a domestic cat named Felix, the words of Alice in Wonderland spring to mind: &ldquo;Curiouser and curiouser.&rdquo; The sculpture is part of a thought-provoking and enchanting exhibition at the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and this isn&rsquo;t the first time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cool-design-and-wild-art-on-a-city-break-in-metz-north-east-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cool-design-and-wild-art-on-a-city-break-in-metz-north-east-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why western Sicily is Italy’s emerging arts hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art is helping to revitalise Sicily&rsquo;s ghost towns and deserted urban spaces, with the earthquake-hit town of Gibellina becoming Italy&rsquo;s first Capital of Contemporary ArtFrom the ostentatious baroque square of Quattro Canti all the way&nbsp;up to the Teatro Massimo, Palermo&rsquo;s Via Maqueda is thick with tourists. Pomegranate juice sellers are setting up pyramids of fruit on their carts at gaps in the crowd and waiters are trying to reel in passersby with happy hour prices for Aper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-western-sicily-is-italys-emerging-arts-hub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-western-sicily-is-italys-emerging-arts-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re used to crowds’: latest Wuthering Heights hype doesn’t faze Yorkshire residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Emerald Fennell&rsquo;s adaptation hits cinemas, a slew of visitors are expected at the sites that inspired Emily Bront&euml;&rsquo;s novel. People living close by, however, are taking it in their strideThe four-mile trail from the village of Haworth to Top Withens in West Yorkshire is well trodden; numerous footprints squelched into the boggy ground by those seeking the view said to have inspired the setting for Emily Bront&euml;&rsquo;s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights. The landscape rolls in d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/were-used-to-crowds-latest-wuthering-heights-hype-doesnt-faze-yorkshire-residents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/were-used-to-crowds-latest-wuthering-heights-hype-doesnt-faze-yorkshire-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the ‘Lowry effect’ is rejuvenating Salford and Manchester: a tour of the artist’s old haunts and new shrines]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a lot more to LS Lowry than his matchstick men. A visit to the artist&rsquo;s hometown reveals how his legacy helped turn a derelict dockland into the thriving creative hub of Salford QuaysMy nan had one in her downstairs loo. An LS Lowry print, that is. It showed a&nbsp;street scene: 100-odd people, a&nbsp;few dogs, some mills in the background. I remember liking the work mostly because I could see myself in it, in a way that I couldn&rsquo;t when faced with paintings of fruit or&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-the-lowry-effect-is-rejuvenating-salford-and-manchester-a-tour-of-the-artists-old-haunts-and-new-shrines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-the-lowry-effect-is-rejuvenating-salford-and-manchester-a-tour-of-the-artists-old-haunts-and-new-shrines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s dedicated exclusively to female artists, from Frida Kahlo to Tracey Emin’: readers’ favourite unsung museums in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From ancient Greek bronzes to an unusual take on Donald Trump, readers recommend galleries and collections they&rsquo;ve discovered on their travels<br />
&bull; Tell us about a sunny break in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWe visited the Female Artists of the Mougins Museum, in Mougins, a small village on a hill near Cannes. Full of exclusively female artists &ndash; from Berthe Morisot in the 19th century and Frida Kahlo in the early 20th to contemporary figures such as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-dedicated-exclusively-to-female-artists-from-frida-kahlo-to-tracey-emin-readers-favourite-unsung-museums-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-dedicated-exclusively-to-female-artists-from-frida-kahlo-to-tracey-emin-readers-favourite-unsung-museums-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A local’s guide to Milan: the city’s best restaurants, culture and green spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which starts this week, paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam shares his favourite places in his hometownBorn in Milan in 2000, Paralympic swimmer Simone Barlaam, is a 13-time world champion who won three golds and a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He&rsquo;s a torchbearer and ambassador for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, which run from 6-22 February (the Paralympic Games run from 6-15 March) at sites across Lombardy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-locals-guide-to-milan-the-citys-best-restaurants-culture-and-green-spaces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-locals-guide-to-milan-the-citys-best-restaurants-culture-and-green-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A different kind of girls’ weekend: adventure and creativity in Carmarthenshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curated getaways in south-west Wales offer wellbeing and crafty fun for groups of women amid beautiful sceneryThe scent of hand-poured candles filled the air in the Little Welsh Dresser, one of Llandeilo&rsquo;s clutch of arts and crafts shops. This vibrant Welsh market town is a creative spot &ndash; it&rsquo;s where the famous Dinefwr wool blankets are woven and boasts many galleries and antique stores &ndash; and is a pretty place to wander. Our eyes land on the rows of handmade cards and mug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-different-kind-of-girls-weekend-adventure-and-creativity-in-carmarthenshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-different-kind-of-girls-weekend-adventure-and-creativity-in-carmarthenshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[By travelling during the day on scenic routes, travellers can soak up spectacular landscapes before taking in Turin&rsquo;s cultural heritageIs there a better sensation for a traveller than when a train speeds out of a tunnel? The sudden flood of light, that howling rush of air. Clearly, it&rsquo;s not just me who thinks trains are the new (old) planes, with 2025 having seen a 7% rise in UK train travel, and more Europeans than ever looking to hit the rails.It&rsquo;s late December, and I&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slow-train-to-turin-a-winter-journey-through-the-swiss-alps-to-italy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slow-train-to-turin-a-winter-journey-through-the-swiss-alps-to-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a sunny spring break in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite early spring discoveries that offer sunshine without flying &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakIt&rsquo;s time to think about shaking off winter and looking forward to spring. Whether it was a coastal Mediterranean town without the crowds or a southern European city that comes to life at this time of year, we&rsquo;d love to hear about places you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels that can be reached by rail. Tell us what you got up to and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-sunny-spring-break-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-sunny-spring-break-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My search for the perfect Danish pastry in Copenhagen]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a city packed with bakeries, how do you find the best? I risked tooth decay to track down the quintessential blend of crisp pastry, an oozy centre and sugary cinnamonOpen sandwiches (sm&oslash;rrebr&oslash;d), meatballs (frikadeller), crispy pork belly (stegt fl&aelig;sk) &hellip; There are many must-eat dishes for food lovers visiting Denmark, though perhaps nothing springs to mind as readily as the Danish pastry. But how are you supposed to choose from the countless bakeries on offer? And o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-danish-pastry-in-copenhagen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-danish-pastry-in-copenhagen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island-hopping in Sweden: an enchanted maze of tiny isles – only a bus ride from Gothenburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a bioluminescent nightime sea to rare wildlife, natural wonders are on tap in the Gothenburg archipelagoOut on the water, paddling across the straits between two small rocky islands, the&nbsp;dusk fades and the stars appear. Jennie has done her best to coach me in local geography before darkness, showing me the map with its patchwork of islands and bays, and describing the shape of each landmark. All to no avail. I&rsquo;m more than happy to be lost at sea, leaning back in my kayak to gaze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/island-hopping-in-sweden-an-enchanted-maze-of-tiny-isles-only-a-bus-ride-from-gothenburg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/island-hopping-in-sweden-an-enchanted-maze-of-tiny-isles-only-a-bus-ride-from-gothenburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes Finland the happiest place on Earth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last eight years, Finland has topped the list of the world&rsquo;s happiest countries. Our writer embarks on a tour to discover their secretI&rsquo;ve been visiting the happiest country on Earth every year since I was a baby. At first glance, Finland doesn&rsquo;t seem like an obvious breeding ground for happiness. In midwinter the sun only appears for&nbsp;two to five hours a day and temperatures can plummet to below -20C. (It would seem a warm-year-round, sunny climate is not&nbsp;a pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/what-makes-finland-the-happiest-place-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/what-makes-finland-the-happiest-place-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We had Norway’s glacial lakes to ourselves’: readers’ favourite breaks in Scandinavia and Finland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saunas, island-hopping, mountain hikes, great design and cosy cafes abound in our readers&rsquo; treasured memories of the Nordic countries<br />
&bull; Tell us about a romantic break in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherA week&rsquo;s hiking in Jotunheimen national park (230 miles north of Oslo) last summer brought me tranquillity and peace. During four days of challenging hiking and wild camping through the area we saw hardly anyone else, having entire lush green valleys a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-had-norways-glacial-lakes-to-ourselves-readers-favourite-breaks-in-scandinavia-and-finland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-had-norways-glacial-lakes-to-ourselves-readers-favourite-breaks-in-scandinavia-and-finland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sledges, bears and a hotel with Wes Anderson vibes: Switzerland’s quirkiest family ski resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget flashy St Moritz or Zermatt, the unsung village of Arosa has childlike charm, with animal sanctuaries, cool accommodation and kid-friendly tobogganingOn the approach to Arosa in the Graub&uuml;nden Alps, the road is lined with mountain chapels, their stark spires soaring heavenwards; a portent, perhaps, of the ominous route ahead. The sheer-sided valley is skirted with rugged farmhouses and the road twists, over ravines and round hairpin curves, to a holiday destination that feels like a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sledges-bears-and-a-hotel-with-wes-anderson-vibes-switzerlands-quirkiest-family-ski-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sledges-bears-and-a-hotel-with-wes-anderson-vibes-switzerlands-quirkiest-family-ski-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting one of the Europe’s last wild rivers: a volunteering trip to the Vjosa in Albania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now a &lsquo;wild river national park&rsquo;, the Vjosa needs more trees to be planted to preserve its fragile ecosystem. And visitors are being asked to help &hellip;Our induction into tree-planting comes from Pietro, an Italian hydromorphologist charged with overseeing our group of 20 or so volunteers for the week. We&rsquo;re standing in a makeshift nursery full of spindly willow and poplar saplings just above the Vjosa River, a graceful, meandering waterway that cuts east to west across sout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/protecting-one-of-the-europes-last-wild-rivers-a-volunteering-trip-to-the-vjosa-in-albania/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/protecting-one-of-the-europes-last-wild-rivers-a-volunteering-trip-to-the-vjosa-in-albania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting one of Europe’s last wild rivers: a volunteering trip to the Vjosa in Albania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now a &lsquo;wild river national park&rsquo;, the Vjosa needs more trees to be planted to preserve its fragile ecosystem. And visitors are being asked to help &hellip;Our induction into tree-planting comes from Pietro, an Italian hydromorphologist charged with overseeing our group of 20 or so volunteers for the week. We&rsquo;re standing in a makeshift nursery full of spindly willow and poplar saplings just above the Vjosa River, a graceful, meandering waterway that cuts east to west across sout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/protecting-one-of-europes-last-wild-rivers-a-volunteering-trip-to-the-vjosa-in-albania/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/protecting-one-of-europes-last-wild-rivers-a-volunteering-trip-to-the-vjosa-in-albania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic port district &ndash; and setting for Irvine Welsh&rsquo;s Trainspotting &ndash; has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgenceLeith is Edinburgh&rsquo;s port district, where people, goods and new ideas have flowed into the city for centuries. Here, the Water of Leith river meets the sea, and on bright days, when pubs and restaurants spill out to the Shore area, there&rsquo;s nowhere quite like i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/zoning-in-on-leith-edinburgh-its-been-a-joy-to-watch-the-area-reinvent-itself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/zoning-in-on-leith-edinburgh-its-been-a-joy-to-watch-the-area-reinvent-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite romantic place in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a romantic spot &ndash; whether city, hotel or mountain top &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakValentine&rsquo;s Day may be coming up, but we think romance should be year round! We want to hear about a favourite romantic place you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels in Europe (including the UK), whether it was a fairytale city, a remote mountain refuge, a beautiful hotel or a romantic restaurant.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-romantic-place-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-romantic-place-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do writing retreats actually work? Reader, I finished my novel in style …]]></title><description><![CDATA[The distractions of daily life can make writing a book a frustrating task, so I sought boltholes offering creative support and solitude in inspiring landscapesThe idea for my novel came in a rush: as I&nbsp;walked over the Thames on the Golden Jubilee Bridge in central London, the scene at the heart of it leapt out of the deep blue dusk and clung on to me until I committed to writing it into existence.A few months later, it became depressingly clear that the half-hour snatches of writing at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/do-writing-retreats-actually-work-reader-i-finished-my-novel-in-style-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/do-writing-retreats-actually-work-reader-i-finished-my-novel-in-style-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change your life &ndash; or just kick back and relax &ndash; by connecting with nature, trying a creative workshop, or taking a yoga course somewhere beautifulPlayfulness is at the heart of the Art and Play holiday, based on a farm outside the Bay of Kotor. A&nbsp;family-friendly retreat designed to reignite joy and reconnect with the inner child, it&rsquo;s one for solo travellers and couples as well as parents with kids. There are creative sessions on everything from dance to painting, as well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-retreats-in-europe-to-soothe-mind-body-and-soul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-retreats-in-europe-to-soothe-mind-body-and-soul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic toolI can&rsquo;t remember when my terror of waves began in earnest. Maybe it was a singular incident that triggered it, like that monster wave in Biarritz, France, almost 20 years ago that body-slammed me on to the seabed, taking all the skin off my chin.More likely is that my transition from fearless to frightened had been more of a slow creep, and a perfectly rational one when you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/could-a-surfing-retreat-in-morocco-conquer-my-fear-of-the-sea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/could-a-surfing-retreat-in-morocco-conquer-my-fear-of-the-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Walking in the Lake District drizzle rewired my head’: readers’ life-changing trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the jungles of Colombia to sailing in Croatia, our readers reflect on the life lessons travel has taught them<br />
&bull; Send us a tip on a museum or gallery &ndash; the best wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherI did a circuit of the Old Man of Coniston in the Lake District on a grey, drizzly weekday in October and it quietly rewired my head. I&rsquo;d been running on always-on mode, and that climb forces you to slow down and breathe properly. From the Coppermines valley up to the ridge, then alon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-the-lake-district-drizzle-rewired-my-head-readers-life-changing-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-the-lake-district-drizzle-rewired-my-head-readers-life-changing-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going beyond the surface in the Karst plateau: exploring the new cross-border geopark in Italy and Slovenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[GeoKarst is a new EU-funded project highlighting a unique landscape of caves, gorges and medieval villages near TriesteOur guide turns out the lights and suddenly there is nothing. Just total darkness, the sound of gentle dripping and a creeping feeling of unease. The switch is flicked back on and the shadowy world that lies deep beneath the Karst returns. I&rsquo;m in Vilenica, thought to be the first cave in the world ever opened to tourists, with records of visitors dating back to 1633. It&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/going-beyond-the-surface-in-the-karst-plateau-exploring-the-new-cross-border-geopark-in-italy-and-slovenia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/going-beyond-the-surface-in-the-karst-plateau-exploring-the-new-cross-border-geopark-in-italy-and-slovenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock up to London: discovering stones and fossils from around the world on an urban geology tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city&rsquo;s architecture travels through time and continents, incorporating everything from slabs of the Italian Alps to meteorites that hit southern Africa 2bn years agoIn the heart of London&rsquo;s Square Mile, between the windows of a tapas restaurant, a 150m-year-old ammonite stares mutely at passersby. The fossil is embedded in a limestone wall on Plantation Lane, sitting alongside the remnants of ancient nautiloids and squid-like belemnites. It&rsquo;s a mineralised aquarium hiding i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rock-up-to-london-discovering-stones-and-fossils-from-around-the-world-on-an-urban-geology-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rock-up-to-london-discovering-stones-and-fossils-from-around-the-world-on-an-urban-geology-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mingling is part of the adventure’: a family trip to Wales shows why hostels are booming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget draughty bunk rooms and awkward social encounters, hostels now provide home comforts and a sense of community private rentals will never match&lsquo;Penguins? In Snowdonia?&rdquo; I asked incredulously. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s right!&rdquo; came the enthusiastic reply from our newest hostel companion. We were standing in the large kitchen of The Rocks hostel in Capel Curig, a village in the north-east of Eryri national park (Snowdonia), chatting amiably while waiting for our teas to brew.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mingling-is-part-of-the-adventure-a-family-trip-to-wales-shows-why-hostels-are-booming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mingling-is-part-of-the-adventure-a-family-trip-to-wales-shows-why-hostels-are-booming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great gallery or museum in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite small museum or gallery you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhile Europe&rsquo;s famous museums and galleries draw the crowds with their blockbuster exhibitions, it can be more rewarding to discover wonderful art in out-of-the-way places. Whether it was a museum dedicated to tapestries in France, a quirky gallery in Berlin or an artist&rsquo;s studio in Italy, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your less-known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-gallery-or-museum-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-gallery-or-museum-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide sandy beaches and amazing seafood in western France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charente-Maritime is a more affordable, less manicured family destination than nearby &Icirc;le de R&eacute;Dinner comes with a&nbsp;spectacle in La Tremblade. Before I sit down to a platter of oysters at La Cabane des Bons Vivants, one of the village&rsquo;s canal-side restaurants, I stand and watch orange flames bellow up from a tangle of long, skinny pine needles inside a large, open oven. They are piled on top of a board of carefully arranged mussels and, by setting fire to the pine needles,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wide-sandy-beaches-and-amazing-seafood-in-western-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wide-sandy-beaches-and-amazing-seafood-in-western-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz is the Spanish coastline time forgot; a great swathe of Atlantic drama, fringed with sandy beaches and small seaside villages and resorts. Hotel Madreselva, surrounded by the pine forest, wetlands, dunes and sea cliffs of the Bre&ntilde;a y Marismas de Barbate nature reserve, makes a suitably tranquil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-of-the-best-affordable-beach-holidays-from-crete-to-the-costa-de-la-luz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-of-the-best-affordable-beach-holidays-from-crete-to-the-costa-de-la-luz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey as it used to be: the beach resort of Akyaka retains its ramshackle charm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years after she first visited, our writer is relieved to discover that the town has managed to swerve the worst excesses of tourist developmentMy favourite memory of Akyaka? The second evening of our most recent visit: the beach floodlit by the last embers of a flaming sunset, the mountains that stand sentry around the town softening into deep purple hues. Before our eyes, all was transformed: sunloungers stacked away, waiters whisking back and forth&nbsp;with tables, menus and small rech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkey-as-it-used-to-be-the-beach-resort-of-akyaka-retains-its-ramshackle-charm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkey-as-it-used-to-be-the-beach-resort-of-akyaka-retains-its-ramshackle-charm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Golden sands meld into the clear turquoise sea’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our readers bask in the memory of great beach discoveries, from Latvia to Sicily<br />
&bull; Send us a tip on Scandinavia or Finland &ndash; the best wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherForty miles east of Palermo, the magnificent Sicilian resort town of Cefal&ugrave; juts out beneath dramatic cliffs. The town has a perfect half-moon beach of golden sands melding into the gorgeous clear turquoise sea. Medieval lanes of stones in a diamond pattern lead up to a lively square offering great Italian food. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/golden-sands-meld-into-the-clear-turquoise-sea-readers-favourite-beaches-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/golden-sands-meld-into-the-clear-turquoise-sea-readers-favourite-beaches-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never felt such a skin-zinging feeling of being alive’: my year of swimming in Nordic seas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing &ndash; and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded peopleWarm lights shine from the houses that dot the wintry slopes of Mount Fl&oslash;yen and a cold wind blows as I stand in a swimming costume trying to talk myself into joining my friends in Bergen harbour. Stars are already appearing in the inky mid-afternoon sky.Life-changing moments are easy to spot in retrospect, but at the time th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ive-never-felt-such-a-skin-zinging-feeling-of-being-alive-my-year-of-swimming-in-nordic-seas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ive-never-felt-such-a-skin-zinging-feeling-of-being-alive-my-year-of-swimming-in-nordic-seas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bless you, Alfred Wainwright … and you, Rishi Sunak’: England’s Coast to Coast walk gets an upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multi-day trail between the Cumbria and North Yorkshire coasts is one of Britain&rsquo;s most popular, and now upgrades, path repairs and trail officers aim to preserve it for future generationsA soft breeze tickled the waters of Innominate Tarn, sending ripples dashing across the pool, bogbean and tussock grass dancing at its fringes. From my rocky perch atop Haystacks, I gazed down on Buttermere and Crummock Water glistening to the north, the round-shouldered hulks of Pillar and Great Gabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bless-you-alfred-wainwright-and-you-rishi-sunak-englands-coast-to-coast-walk-gets-an-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bless-you-alfred-wainwright-and-you-rishi-sunak-englands-coast-to-coast-walk-gets-an-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to have a sustainable family ski holiday: take the train and head high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cut out flying and you shred skiing&rsquo;s carbon footprint. And opting for a high-altitude resort that needs less artificial snow makes it even greener. Les Arcs in the French Alps ticks both boxesI&rsquo;ve always wanted to try skiing, but it&rsquo;s not a cheap holiday and I have always had a lingering suspicion that some resorts are like Las Vegas in the mountains, with artificial snow, damaging infrastructure, annihilated vegetation and air-freighted fine dining &ndash; in short, profoundl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-to-have-a-sustainable-family-ski-holiday-take-the-train-and-head-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-to-have-a-sustainable-family-ski-holiday-take-the-train-and-head-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a travel tip on a holiday in Scandinavia or Finland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From beautiful cities to dune-backed beaches and spectacular Arctic landscapes, tell us about a memorable trip to Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Finland &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakScandinavia and Finland regularly top polls for the world&rsquo;s happiest countries. So what&rsquo;s their secret? We&rsquo;d love to hear about your best travel experiences in the Nordic countries, whether it was designer shopping in Helsinki, soaking up the sun on a Danish beach, escap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-travel-tip-on-a-holiday-in-scandinavia-or-finland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-travel-tip-on-a-holiday-in-scandinavia-or-finland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant&rsquo;s CausewayOystercatchers fly off as I step through stalks of storm-racked kelp for an icy dip in the winter-grey sea. Actually, the water feels unexpectedly warm, perhaps in contrast to the freezing wind. But it&rsquo;s cold enough to do its job: every nerve is singing and I feel euphoric. I&rsquo;m exploring the Antrim coast, which has some of the U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/waves-break-right-on-to-the-bus-windscreen-a-car-free-trip-along-county-antrims-dramatic-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/waves-break-right-on-to-the-bus-windscreen-a-car-free-trip-along-county-antrims-dramatic-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 inspiring travel ideas for 2026, chosen by readers: beaches, city breaks, family holidays and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our popular readers&rsquo; tips column has been running for 20 years. We&rsquo;ve selected some highlights from the past 12 months to help you plan your 2026 adventures<br />
&bull; Enter this week&rsquo;s competition, on life-changing holidays Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/50-inspiring-travel-ideas-for-2026-chosen-by-readers-beaches-city-breaks-family-holidays-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/50-inspiring-travel-ideas-for-2026-chosen-by-readers-beaches-city-breaks-family-holidays-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We were as stuffed as the dumplings’: a tour of Warsaw’s top vegan restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland&rsquo;s capital is now rated above cities like San Francisco and Copenhagen for its vegan options. We sample plant-based schnitzel, ramen and, of course,pierogi Pinny on, hands dusted with flour, I rolled out dough, cut it into circles, added a spoonful of filling and sealed it into little parcels. I was getting stuck into a dumpling cooking class in one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world. Making gyoza in Tokyo, perhaps? Wontons in Singapore? Potstickers in Taipei?In fact, I w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-were-as-stuffed-as-the-dumplings-a-tour-of-warsaws-top-vegan-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-were-as-stuffed-as-the-dumplings-a-tour-of-warsaws-top-vegan-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier folkUlva House is a building site. There are workmen up ladders, hammering, plastering, but I leave my muddy walking boots by the door. There&rsquo;s no central heating or hot water and Banjo Beale and his husband, Ro, have been camping out here for weeks, but he greets me, dazzlingly debonair, in a burnt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-a-tv-interior-designer-is-helping-revive-a-remote-scottish-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-a-tv-interior-designer-is-helping-revive-a-remote-scottish-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best affordable UK country house hotels to beat the January blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festive season can stretch waistbands and wallets to breaking point. Here&rsquo;s our pick of boltholes for a new year reset &ndash; each with a spa and rooms for under &pound;160 a nightVirginia Woolf described the South Downs as &ldquo;too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness&rdquo;. So where better to head at this time of year, when our happiness levels are traditionally at their lowest ebb? Striding across the rolling chalkland towards the teetering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-affordable-uk-country-house-hotels-to-beat-the-january-blues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-affordable-uk-country-house-hotels-to-beat-the-january-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A perfect winter walk between two great pubs in Cheshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 14-mile section of the Sandstone Trail crosses an ancient landscape of hills, woods and ridges, bookended by two fine old inns Deep in the heartland of rural Cheshire, there&rsquo;s a wind-scoured ridge of sandstone that hides a two-storey cave known as Mad Allen&rsquo;s Hole. Here, on the flanks of Bickerton Hill, it is said that in the 18th century a heartbroken man called John Harris of Handley lived as a hermit for several decades.As locations to weather the storm of romantic trauma go,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-perfect-winter-walk-between-two-great-pubs-in-cheshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-perfect-winter-walk-between-two-great-pubs-in-cheshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a life-changing holiday or adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it was learning mindfulness or surfing for the first time, tell us about a trip that changed your life &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakTravel can affect our lives in many positive ways &ndash; and some holidays really can be life-changing. We&rsquo;d love to hear about trips that have changed you &ndash; perhaps it was a wellbeing retreat, a learning or yoga holiday, going fishing or sailing for the first time, or a long-distance hike or kayaking adventure,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-life-changing-holiday-or-adventure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-life-changing-holiday-or-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a running pilgrimage in the land of my forebears I was blown away by the scenery &ndash; and even more so by the warmth of the people As a long-distance runner, I had always wanted to use running as a means of travel, a&nbsp;way to traverse a&nbsp;landscape. I&rsquo;d heard of people running across Africa, or the&nbsp;length of New Zealand, and the idea of embarking on an epic journey propelled only by my own two legs was compelling. I had just turned 50,&nbsp;and some might have said I was h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-ran-1400-miles-around-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-ran-1400-miles-around-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swim, run, ride and row for charity: 10 challenges for 2026 in the UK, Europe and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climbing, skiing and paddleboarding also feature in our round-up of this year&rsquo;scharity challengesSwimQuest&rsquo;s annual Isles of Scilly challenge is a 15km island-hopping swim, broken into five sessions with walks in between. The longest swim is the 6km leg from St Agnes to Bryher; the shortest is 600 metres from Bryher to Tresco; and the island walks in between are no longer than 45 minutes. Swimmers can opt to complete the challenge in one tough day, or space it out over two &ndash; th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swim-run-ride-and-row-for-charity-10-challenges-for-2026-in-the-uk-europe-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swim-run-ride-and-row-for-charity-10-challenges-for-2026-in-the-uk-europe-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hebridean high: joy, tears and camaraderie on a 100km trek for charity across the Isle of Skye]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;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&nbsp;the pass, we meet a&nbsp;howling wind and force our way down with shrieks of laughter.I&rsquo;m walking on the Isle of Skye, specifically a section of the Trotternish Ridge for Copp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hebridean-high-joy-tears-and-camaraderie-on-a-100km-trek-for-charity-across-the-isle-of-skye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hebridean-high-joy-tears-and-camaraderie-on-a-100km-trek-for-charity-across-the-isle-of-skye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures<br />
&bull; Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWhen tackling a big cycling challenge, choose an event with strong support &ndash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-climbing-kilimanjaro-to-cycling-the-tour-de-france-route-readers-favourite-organised-challenges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-climbing-kilimanjaro-to-cycling-the-tour-de-france-route-readers-favourite-organised-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city&rsquo;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 &pound;70m transformation, which, supporters believe, will propel it in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hulls-maritime-history-thrusts-city-into-worlds-top-places-to-visit-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hulls-maritime-history-thrusts-city-into-worlds-top-places-to-visit-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-learning-holidays-in-europe-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-learning-holidays-in-europe-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands&rsquo; Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship &ndash; and much drinkingBeyond a misty veil, dawn breaks above Shetland &ndash; sort of. The days feel as if they never quite get going here at this time of year, and it&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-bigger-than-hogmanay-shetlands-up-helly-aa-viking-fire-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-bigger-than-hogmanay-shetlands-up-helly-aa-viking-fire-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saunas, electronica and air guitar: Oulu, Finland’s tech city, is European Capital of Culture 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 frozen Lake Oulu 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 &ndash; the result of a beefy Finn ladlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saunas-electronica-and-air-guitar-oulu-finlands-tech-city-is-european-capital-of-culture-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saunas-electronica-and-air-guitar-oulu-finlands-tech-city-is-european-capital-of-culture-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new &lsquo;movable&rsquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-watery-gold-sunrise-lights-the-turbulent-water-the-wild-beauty-of-the-suffolk-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-watery-gold-sunrise-lights-the-turbulent-water-the-wild-beauty-of-the-suffolk-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 of the UK’s best winter walks – all ending at a cosy pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn&rsquo;t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dogDistance 7 miles<br />
Duration 5 hours<br />
Start/finish Ditchling village car park Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/11-of-the-uks-best-winter-walks-all-ending-at-a-cosy-pub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/11-of-the-uks-best-winter-walks-all-ending-at-a-cosy-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Emerge from misty woods above a sea of clouds’: readers’ favourite UK winter walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Readers revel in winter light, wildlife spectacles and cosy pubs from Norfolk to Northumberland<br />
&bull; Tell us about your favourite European beach &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;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&rsquo;s mini Matterhorn, are breathtaking at any time of year. But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/emerge-from-misty-woods-above-a-sea-of-clouds-readers-favourite-uk-winter-walks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/emerge-from-misty-woods-above-a-sea-of-clouds-readers-favourite-uk-winter-walks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the world in 50 countries: the globe-trotting Christmas travel quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to Donald Trump&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/around-the-world-in-50-countries-the-globe-trotting-christmas-travel-quiz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/around-the-world-in-50-countries-the-globe-trotting-christmas-travel-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a social hub more than a pub’: Scottish community reopens its local inn just in time for Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[As pubs nationwide buckle under soaring costs, one Argyll village spent three years buying and restoring theirs &ndash; and has ambitious plans for the futureIt&rsquo;s opening night at Scotland&rsquo;s newest community pub, Oakbank Inn, which sits on the Holy Loch in the village of Sandbank, Argyll. It&rsquo;s a clear, cold night, and the inn couldn&rsquo;t look more welcoming: a cosy glow from within the historic building, the Cowal hills beyond. The Christmas lights are twinkling, the glasses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-a-social-hub-more-than-a-pub-scottish-community-reopens-its-local-inn-just-in-time-for-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-a-social-hub-more-than-a-pub-scottish-community-reopens-its-local-inn-just-in-time-for-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[This hidden gem has country inns, canalside walks, a stunning viaduct, the historic town of Market Harborough &ndash; 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-unsung-alternative-to-the-cotswolds-exploring-leicestershires-welland-valley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-unsung-alternative-to-the-cotswolds-exploring-leicestershires-welland-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events tooA tawny owl screeches nearby in the dark and&nbsp;her mate replies, hooting eerily from the forest below. A white dome floats in the gloaming above a plain black doorway outlined with red light, like a portal to another dimension. I&rsquo;m in Grizedale Forest, far from any light-polluting cities, to visit the Lake District&rsquo;s first public observator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stargazing-in-the-lake-district-a-new-forest-observatory-opens-in-grizedale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stargazing-in-the-lake-district-a-new-forest-observatory-opens-in-grizedale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come on in, all ye faithful: 18 of the UK’s best mass swims for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festive sea swims are pure joy &ndash; and also blow away the cobwebs, unite communities and raise money for charity. Here are some old (and new) favouritesFelixstowe, Suffolk<br />
A proper community affair, with hundreds of participants resplendent in festive finery racing into the North Sea at 10am sharp while much of the town gathers along the promenade to watch. The event raises funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, and every year brings new tales of heroics and even romance (there&rsquo;s been the odd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/come-on-in-all-ye-faithful-18-of-the-uks-best-mass-swims-for-christmas-boxing-day-and-new-years-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/come-on-in-all-ye-faithful-18-of-the-uks-best-mass-swims-for-christmas-boxing-day-and-new-years-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If meeting Santa is on your family wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells onChristmas was only a few days away and the Finnish capital of Helsinki was ringing with festive cheer as we explored the Tuomaan Markkinat in Senate Square, sipping from mugs of hot, spicy gl&ouml;gi (mulled wine), and biting into joulutorttu (jam-filled puff pastries shaped like catherine wheels). A cold front had bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-took-my-kids-to-lapland-on-the-santa-claus-express-but-would-the-big-man-deliver/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-took-my-kids-to-lapland-on-the-santa-claus-express-but-would-the-big-man-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You can’t beat a wintry walk on a crisp, bright day’: readers’ favourite UK winter activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rockpooling in Somerset to stargazing in Northumberland, our readers share their favourite seasonal outdoor activities<br />
&bull; Tell us about a beach holiday &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherArrive at Fowlmere RSPB reserve, 10 miles south-west of Cambridge, an hour before nightfall to allow yourself time to find a good vantage point to enjoy the spectacle of the murmuration. Starlings gather and swirl in fluid Spirograph shapes, framed by shadowy trees against sunset reds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/you-cant-beat-a-wintry-walk-on-a-crisp-bright-day-readers-favourite-uk-winter-activities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/you-cant-beat-a-wintry-walk-on-a-crisp-bright-day-readers-favourite-uk-winter-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why west Cornwall is the perfect place to mark the winter solstice]]></title><description><![CDATA[With ancient standing stones and modern midwinter festivals, the West Penwith peninsula is a land of magic and mysteryThe light is fading fast as I stand inside Tregeseal stone circle near St Just. The granite stones of the circle are luminous in this sombre landscape, like pale, inquisitive ghosts gathered round to see what we&rsquo;re up to. Above us, a sea of withered bracken and gorse rises to Carn Kenidjack, the sinister rock outcrop that dominates the naked skyline. At night, this moor is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-west-cornwall-is-the-perfect-place-to-mark-the-winter-solstice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-west-cornwall-is-the-perfect-place-to-mark-the-winter-solstice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite beach in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a lesser-known European beach &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAt this time of year, thoughts turn to warmer days and dreamy holidays on sun-drenched beaches. We&rsquo;d love to hear about beaches you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels in Europe (excluding the UK). We&rsquo;re interested in places beyond the usual tourist haunts &ndash; coves and sandy stretches overlooked by the holiday crowds.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-beach-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-beach-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a favourite beach in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite lesser-known European beach &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAt this time of year, thoughts turn to warmer days and dreamy holidays on sun-drenched beaches. We&rsquo;d love to hear about favourite beaches you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels in Europe (excluding the UK). We&rsquo;re interested in places beyond the usual tourist haunts &ndash; lesser-known bays, coves and sandy stretches overlooked by the holiday crowds. Tell us where i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-beach-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-beach-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A winter tour of Luxembourg’s fairytale chateaux – on the country’s free bus network]]></title><description><![CDATA[This tiny country is awash with atmospheric castles, many of which you can stay in, making for a magical wintry break. And it won&rsquo;t cost you a cent to travel between themThe top of the tower had disappeared in the mist, but its bells rang clear and true, tolling beyond the abbey gates, over the slopes of frost-fringed trees, down to the town in the valley below. Final call for morning mass. I took a seat at the back of the modern church, built when the Abbey of Saint Maurice and Saint Maur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-winter-tour-of-luxembourgs-fairytale-chateaux-on-the-countrys-free-bus-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-winter-tour-of-luxembourgs-fairytale-chateaux-on-the-countrys-free-bus-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delizioso! Six of Italy’s tastiest local food delicacies – and where to try them]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will come as little surprise that Italian cuisine has been added to Unesco&rsquo;s cultural heritage list. Here are a select few of the country&rsquo;s countless regional specialitiesLast week&rsquo;s announcement that Italian cuisine has been added to Unesco&rsquo;s intangible cultural heritage list came as no surprise to anyone familiar with that country&rsquo;s obsession with food. Unesco called Italy&rsquo;s cooking a &ldquo;communal activity&rdquo; in which &ldquo;people of all ages and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/delizioso-six-of-italys-tastiest-local-food-delicacies-and-where-to-try-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/delizioso-six-of-italys-tastiest-local-food-delicacies-and-where-to-try-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All I want for Christmas … is to escape and go travelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going away for the festive season has left me with unforgettable memories, from a boat trip with Bangladeshi fishermen to exploring Castro&rsquo;s Cuban hideoutI have made a point of escaping Christmas for as long as I can remember. Not escaping for Christmas, but avoiding it altogether &ndash; the stressful buildup, consumer chaos, panic buying, the enforced jollity and parties. When the first festive gifts start appearing in the shops in September, it&rsquo;s time to confirm my travel plans, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-escape-and-go-travelling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-escape-and-go-travelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 25 favourite European travel discoveries of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most exciting places our writers came across this year, from untouched islands in Finland to an affordable ski resort in Bulgaria and the perfect Parisian bistroOn a midsummer trip to Ireland, I saw dolphins in the Irish Sea, sunset by the Liffey, and misty views of the Galtee Mountains. The half-hour train journey to Cobh (&ldquo;cove&rdquo;), through Cork&rsquo;s island-studded harbour, was especially lovely. As the railway crossed Lough Mahon, home to thousands of seabirds, there was wate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/our-25-favourite-european-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/our-25-favourite-european-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We walked in awe, gazing across the sea’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Essex to Istanbul, and from a soul music bar to a dramatic mountain pass, our tipsters share their personal travel highlights of the yearMoments after stepping off the bus, I wanted to text my friend: &ldquo;What have I done to you, why did you tell me to come here?&rdquo; As I weaved my way through coach-party day trippers, my initial suspicions dissipated. I came to swim, but Piran offered so much more. Venetian squares provided a delicately ornate backdrop, while cobbled passageways hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-walked-in-awe-gazing-across-the-sea-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-walked-in-awe-gazing-across-the-sea-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underground art: exploring the unique designs of London’s tube seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most metros use plastic or metal, but the distinctive fabrics on London&rsquo;s network are full of clues to its historyWhen I first came to London from Yorkshire in the late 1980s, I found the tube replete with bizarre novelties. Among them was the way most trains required me to sit sideways to the direction of travel, as on a fairground waltzer. Directly opposite me was another person or an empty seat, and while I knew not to stare at people, I did stare at the seats &ndash; at their woollen c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/underground-art-exploring-the-unique-designs-of-londons-tube-seats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/underground-art-exploring-the-unique-designs-of-londons-tube-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I love Portscatho in Cornwall – especially in winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a far cry from the sun-kissed beaches of Cape Town where she grew up, but the simple pleasures of a seaside village in Cornwall draw the author back year after yearThe idea of the sea that I grew up with was associated with sundowners and souped-up cars and skipping classes to sunbathe with the models who took over Cape Town&rsquo;s beaches each summer. As a student, long nights would end, not infrequently, with a swim at sunrise (until, one morning, the police arrived to remind us th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-i-love-portscatho-in-cornwall-especially-in-winter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-i-love-portscatho-in-cornwall-especially-in-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is the real Santa’s workshop’: a trip to Germany’s toy village]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t have to be a child to enjoy Seiffen, the magical &lsquo;home of Christmas&rsquo; where they&rsquo;ve been making traditional wooden toys for hundreds of yearsI feel terrible &hellip; I&rsquo;ve left the children at home and Seiffen, nicknamed Spielzeugdorf (The Toy Village), is literally a Christmas wonderland. Every street is alive with sparkling fairy lights and soft candlelight. There are thousands of tiny wooden figurines, train sets and toy animals displayed in shop windows,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-the-real-santas-workshop-a-trip-to-germanys-toy-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-the-real-santas-workshop-a-trip-to-germanys-toy-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘When the church door opens, it’s like a miracle’: the phone app that’s a key to Italy’s religious art]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cultural initiative in Piedmont is unlocking a trove of priceless medieval frescoes in rural churchesThe Santa Maria di Missione chapel in Villafranca Piemonte, northern Italy, stands at&nbsp;the end of a long cornfield. Behind it, the mountains rise gently, their outlines caressed by the sun. The colours of autumn frame the 15th-century frescoes that embellish the structure&rsquo;s interior, painted by Italian artist Aimone Duce, of the Lombard school. The chapel is the municipality&rsquo;s o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/when-the-church-door-opens-its-like-a-miracle-the-phone-app-thats-a-key-to-italys-religious-art/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/when-the-church-door-opens-its-like-a-miracle-the-phone-app-thats-a-key-to-italys-religious-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarché sweep: the treats we love to buy on holiday in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian sweets, Irish smoked fish, honey cakes in Belgium &hellip; travel writers choose the stores and local delicacies they make a beeline for when travellingI fell in love with Belgian snacks when cycling the amateur version of the Tour of Flanders some years ago. The feed stations along the route were crammed with packets of Meli honey waffles and Meli honey cake. I ate so many that I suffered withdrawal symptoms after finishing the last of them at the end of the 167-mile route. Continue rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/supermarch-sweep-the-treats-we-love-to-buy-on-holiday-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/supermarch-sweep-the-treats-we-love-to-buy-on-holiday-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where the real Rudolph lives: reindeer herding with the Sami people in Sweden’s wild west]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the snowy mountains of Gr&ouml;velsj&ouml;n, visitors can get a rare glimpse into alittle-known traditional way of life &ndash; and sleep in a tipi under the starsOn the summit of a snow-covered hill, two men sit on a patch of lichen, their backs against their snowmobiles. They are wearing thick padded clothing and hats with ear covers. One is scanning the valley with binoculars, the other is checking their drone. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got a speaker on it to play various calls. Thermal imaging h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-the-real-rudolph-lives-reindeer-herding-with-the-sami-people-in-swedens-wild-west/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-the-real-rudolph-lives-reindeer-herding-with-the-sami-people-in-swedens-wild-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wonderful art, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to chapels, churches and cathedrals from Norway to Bulgaria&bull; Tell us about a great charity challenge you&rsquo;ve taken part in &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherThe Troms&oslash;ysund parish church, commonly called the Arctic Cathedral, in Troms&oslash; is a modernist delight. The simple, elegant exterior that reflects the surrounding scenery and evokes traditional Sami dwellings is matched by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/one-of-the-most-breathtaking-cathedrals-in-the-world-readers-favourite-churches-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/one-of-the-most-breathtaking-cathedrals-in-the-world-readers-favourite-churches-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainabilityI feel my travel-scrunched spine start to straighten as I stretch out on the plump mattress, a quilted blanket wrapped around me and a pillow beneath my head. As bedtime routines go, however, this one involves a novel step &ndash; placing my lower legs in a mesh bag and clipping it into seatbelt-style buckles on either side; the bed will be travelling at around 50mph for the next 12 hours and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-tested-europes-luxurious-new-business-class-sleeper-bus-between-amsterdam-and-zurich/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-tested-europes-luxurious-new-business-class-sleeper-bus-between-amsterdam-and-zurich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We found the authentic Liguria: an off-season road trip through north-west Italy’s brilliant villages and cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[By avoiding the famous hotspots and travelling in December, we enjoy culinary delights and historic charms without the summer crowdsThe copper pot is filled with a custard so golden it looks like liquid sunshine. Our waiter carefully ladles the sugary, egg-yolk elixir, zabaglione, into two bowls for dunking warm pansarole doughnuts. Our conversation stops, a silent competition to nab the last one. We are literally living la dolce vita.This dessert is a tradition in Apricale, a fairytale-like vil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-found-the-authentic-liguria-an-off-season-road-trip-through-north-west-italys-brilliant-villages-and-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-found-the-authentic-liguria-an-off-season-road-trip-through-north-west-italys-brilliant-villages-and-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best pop-up ice rinks in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From city rooftops to seafront winter wonderlands, these are some of the best places to slide into ChristmasLeicester Square in the West End of London has its first ice rink, encircling the statue of Shakespeare that has stood on the spot since 1874. Unusually for a London pop-up rink, there are tickets available every day for walk-up visitors, with skating sessions starting every 15 minutes from 10am to 10pm. A bar serves hot chocolate, mulled wine and mulled cider, and Christmas market stalls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-pop-up-ice-rinks-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-pop-up-ice-rinks-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on taking part in an organised challenge in the UK or overseas]]></title><description><![CDATA[From charity treks to open water swims and urban trail runs, tell us about a trip based around a physical challenge &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakForget the sun lounger, more of us than ever before are signing up for trips which involve completing a tough physical challenge, whether it&rsquo;s to raise money for charity or just to put ourselves to the test. From taking part in the UK&rsquo;s Three Peak Challenge, a sponsored open-water swim or charity trek, to com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-taking-part-in-an-organised-challenge-in-the-uk-or-overseas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-taking-part-in-an-organised-challenge-in-the-uk-or-overseas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like striding across the top of the world’: the Pennines’ new Roof of England walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The route showcases the North Pennines&rsquo; unsung landscapes. We road test a 50-mile section that takes in golden forests, high moors and pretty villagesUp on Langley Common the wind is rising. The tussocks under my boots cover the Maiden Way, perhaps the highest Roman road in Britain, but the sense of being close to&nbsp;the sky &ndash; today a simmering grey &ndash; remains as palpable as it would have been 2,000 years ago. Looking north, a&nbsp;rainbow arcs across the horizon, the full rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-striding-across-the-top-of-the-world-the-pennines-new-roof-of-england-walk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-striding-across-the-top-of-the-world-the-pennines-new-roof-of-england-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was hooked’: the rise of the intrepid female solo traveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women of all ages, especially older ones, are actively choosing to travel alone. What&rsquo;s behind the trend?UK travel companies have reported an increase in bookings for solo travellers, primarily older women, often leaving partners behind to &ldquo;explore on their own terms&rdquo;.Last month, the tour operator Jules Verne said solo travellers accounted for 46% of bookings for its trips departing next year, up from 40% in 2023. Just under 70% of its current solo bookings are made by women. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-was-hooked-the-rise-of-the-intrepid-female-solo-traveller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-was-hooked-the-rise-of-the-intrepid-female-solo-traveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter warmer in the woods: a sizzling sauna and cool, cosy cabin deep in a Sussex forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Architect-built cabins and a sauna blend seamlessly into the High Weald landscape and make the most of its magnificent viewsI sat stock-still on a bench fashioned from a fallen silver birch, scanning the woods for a sudden movement or a flash of blue. Deer and kingfisher visit this secluded copse and its stream, and I hoped to spot at least one of them. There was a rustle in the undergrowth, but it was only a more familiar winter visitor: a cheery robin.It was a chilly day for wildlife-watching,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-warmer-in-the-woods-a-sizzling-sauna-and-cool-cosy-cabin-deep-in-a-sussex-forest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-warmer-in-the-woods-a-sizzling-sauna-and-cool-cosy-cabin-deep-in-a-sussex-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete’s Eats, north Wales’ famous climbers’ cafe, reopens its doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Eryri refuge for hillwalkers and climbers has been reborn, breathing new life into the once-struggling mountain village of LlanberisPete&rsquo;s Eats, the famous climbers&rsquo; cafe in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), reopened this summer after almost three years of being shuttered. The newly minted version is a swish affair, with a copper-topped bar, distressed wood panels, local craft beers, tacos and a handsome crew of young locals in branded T-shirts. A lot of money has clearly been spe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/petes-eats-north-wales-famous-climbers-cafe-reopens-its-doors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/petes-eats-north-wales-famous-climbers-cafe-reopens-its-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We awoke to find the Peak District under a blanket of snow’: readers’ favourite rural winter UK breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From an ancient castle in Easter Ross to a cosy cabin on Lough Erne, our tipsters share their favourite country boltholes for an active winter escape<br />
&bull; Tell us about a UK winter walk &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherAfter a beautiful wintry walk along the Roaches in Staffordshire (having been fuelled with Staffordshire oatcakes), we stayed at the historic YHA Hartington Hall youth hostel, a period drama setting for a cosy bunk. We woke up to find the Peak District under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-awoke-to-find-the-peak-district-under-a-blanket-of-snow-readers-favourite-rural-winter-uk-breaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-awoke-to-find-the-peak-district-under-a-blanket-of-snow-readers-favourite-rural-winter-uk-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authentic Algarve: exploring Portugal beyond the beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of walking festivals and cultural programmes aim to lure visitors to the Algarve&rsquo;s woodland interiors and pretty villages to help boost tourism year round&lsquo;I never mind doing the same walk over and over again,&rdquo; said our guide, Joana Almeida, crouching beside a cluster of flowers. &ldquo;Each time, there are new things &ndash; these weren&rsquo;t here yesterday.&rdquo; Standing on stems at least two centimetres tall and starring the dirt with white petals, the fact these]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/authentic-algarve-exploring-portugal-beyond-the-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/authentic-algarve-exploring-portugal-beyond-the-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great winter walk in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite route at this time of year &ndash; the best entry wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThe crunch of frost underfoot, lungfuls of crisp fresh air, landscapes sparkling in shafts of sunlight; a good winter walk is one of life&rsquo;s simple pleasures. We want to hear about where you love to walk at this time of year in the UK. Perhaps it&rsquo;s a bracing coastal path, a meandering woodland hike or a riverside trail. If there&rsquo;s a lovely pub or cafe on the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-winter-walk-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-winter-walk-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty beaches guaranteed: a wintry weekend break in north Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[With stunning beaches, cosy cafes and a lot fewer people, the unspoilt surfing village of Croyde has just as much to offer out of seasonIt&rsquo;s been a while since I&rsquo;ve struggled into damp neoprene of a morning. It&rsquo;s the second day of a wintry weekend in Croyde, north-west Devon; I&rsquo;m stiff from an hour in the sea the previous afternoon, and the upper part of the super-thick wetsuit won&rsquo;t budge past my elbows. Together, my husband, Mark, and I jiggle and pull and yank it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/empty-beaches-guaranteed-a-wintry-weekend-break-in-north-devon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/empty-beaches-guaranteed-a-wintry-weekend-break-in-north-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Alicante cuisine epitomises the Mediterranean’: a gastronomic journey in south-east Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alicante region is renowned for its rice and seafood dishes. Less well known is that its restaurant scene has a wealth of talented female chefs, a rarity in SpainI&rsquo;m on a quest in buzzy, beachy Alicante on the Costa Blanca to investigate the rice dishes the Valencian province is famed for, as well as explore the vast palm grove of nearby Elche. I start with a pilgrimage to a restaurant featured in my book on tapas, Andaluz, a mere 25 years ago. Mes&oacute;n de Labradores in the pedestr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/alicante-cuisine-epitomises-the-mediterranean-a-gastronomic-journey-in-south-east-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/alicante-cuisine-epitomises-the-mediterranean-a-gastronomic-journey-in-south-east-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite outdoor winter activities in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From stargazing to swimming, we&rsquo;d love to hear how you beat the winter blues by getting out into nature &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith the days getting shorter (and colder), it&rsquo;s tempting to go into hibernation mode. But winter can feel like a special time of year if you get out and embrace it. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite UK-based outdoor winter activity, whether it&rsquo;s cold-water swimming, stargazing, birdwatching or simply wr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-outdoor-winter-activities-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-outdoor-winter-activities-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of the UK’s best town and country hotels – chosen by the Good Hotel Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[From stylish townhouses to characterful country piles, this selection of inns, B&amp;Bs and hotels offer delicious food and a touch of luxury for &pound;150 a night or lessDrakes, BrightonKeep an eye out for deals at this glamorous Regency seafront hotel (a November 30% discount won&rsquo;t be a one-off). A sea-view balcony room, of course, will cost a bit, but even the snuggest, city-facing bedrooms have air conditioning, a king-size bed, wet room, bathtub and Green &amp; Spring toiletries. For]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-town-and-country-hotels-chosen-by-the-good-hotel-guide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-town-and-country-hotels-chosen-by-the-good-hotel-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m hiking in the Dolomites, Italy’s magical mountains – if only I could see them!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor weather couldn&rsquo;t spoil my high-altitude walking trip amid these stunning peaks, especially with delicious, hearty Tyrolean cuisine to keep me goingWhen you come to the Dolomites for winter walking, it&rsquo;s with the intention of having spellbinding snow-streaked peaks that are unlike anything else in the Alps as your constant companion. But with impenetrable cloud and heavy rain forecast, it was hard not to feel deflated.Then again, this was Italy, where it&rsquo;s&nbsp;easy to make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-hiking-in-the-dolomites-italys-magical-mountains-if-only-i-could-see-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-hiking-in-the-dolomites-italys-magical-mountains-if-only-i-could-see-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompressThe first thing I notice when I walk into the oasis is the temperature drop. Then, I hear the birdsong and the rustling of the palm trees. The harsh sun dims and there&rsquo;s water and the smell of damp earth. It&rsquo;s easy to understand why desert travellers yearned to reach these havens and why they have become synonymous with peace. I&rsquo;m an explorer who&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/so-unchanged-it-is-almost-otherworldly-the-oasis-town-of-skoura-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/so-unchanged-it-is-almost-otherworldly-the-oasis-town-of-skoura-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like stepping into a Renaissance masterpiece’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country has so many cultural and historical treasures that relatively few are known to tourists. Our tipsters share their discoveries, from ancient hill towns to a mini Venice&bull; Tell us about your favourite travel discoveries of the year &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherApproaching the town of Brisighella in Emilia-Romagna, it feels as though you are rapidly incorporating yourself in the backdrop of a Renaissance masterpiece, with dramatic rocky hills with singular t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-stepping-into-a-renaissance-masterpiece-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-stepping-into-a-renaissance-masterpiece-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All wrapped up: the 10 best British towns and cities for Christmas shopping with a local flavour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where better to source what you need for the season than the places with a reputation for making it? From fizz and food to fine art, here&rsquo;s our festive shopping guideStock up on festive fizz with a trip to the heart of Kent&rsquo;s flourishing wine region. Start the tastings at Simpsons&rsquo; wine estate, 10 minutes&rsquo; drive from Canterbury, then head to Domaine Evremond, Taittinger&rsquo;s UK vineyard, where its first release, Classic Cuv&eacute;e Edition I, is available at the Cella]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-wrapped-up-the-10-best-british-towns-and-cities-for-christmas-shopping-with-a-local-flavour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-wrapped-up-the-10-best-british-towns-and-cities-for-christmas-shopping-with-a-local-flavour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the home town of the artist Joseph Wright of Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new exhibition of his work at the National Gallery in London, a visit to the artist&rsquo;s home town reveals the landscapes and industry that inspired himThe river rushes white around each of the large, flattish rocks as I tread tentatively over the stepping stones that Dovedale is famous for. This limestone valley on the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire is a popular spot for day trips and hiking. Thankfully, it&rsquo;s quiet on this brisk November morning, and I&rsquo;m able]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-the-home-town-of-the-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-the-home-town-of-the-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetlands and wildlife in the Netherlands: slowing down and connecting with nature in Friesland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cosy cabins, bike rides and serenity of De Alde Feanen national park make it the perfect place to switch off and unwind in winterIf there are times when the sights, smells and sounds of a new destination are best downed in a single, heady, flaming sambuca of a weekend, there are others when a more slow-drip pace is called for. Such is the case with De Alde Feanen, in Friesland. One of the most peaceful national parks in the Netherlands, this 4,000-hectare wetland slows down naturally after t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wetlands-and-wildlife-in-the-netherlands-slowing-down-and-connecting-with-nature-in-friesland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wetlands-and-wildlife-in-the-netherlands-slowing-down-and-connecting-with-nature-in-friesland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a favourite European travel discovery of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite discovery this year in Europe, including the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAs another year nears its end, it&rsquo;s worth taking stock of the new places we&rsquo;ve discovered in 2025. Perhaps it was a quiet seaside resort, an exceptional gallery or museum, an unforgettable restaurant, a wonderful hiking route or vibrant nightlife in a small town. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your finds in Europe and the UK &ndash; the more unusua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-european-travel-discovery-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-european-travel-discovery-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Herefordshire was the perfect stand-in for Shakespeare’s Stratford in the new film of Hamnet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crooked buildings, welcoming inns, ancient woodlands &hellip; it&rsquo;s easy to see why the location scouts chose this idyllic corner of EnglandThe door creaks as I push it back and move forward into the gloom. The ceiling is vaulted and dark, but light falls in shafts of gold from the upper windows, revealing ancient stone carvings and tombs. It&rsquo;s the right atmosphere for a ghost-hunt. I take a few steps and the door clicks, making me jump. Must be the wind.Exploring old English churches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-herefordshire-was-the-perfect-stand-in-for-shakespeares-stratford-in-the-new-film-of-hamnet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-herefordshire-was-the-perfect-stand-in-for-shakespeares-stratford-in-the-new-film-of-hamnet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 places to stay in the UK and Europe where you can travel back in time]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a Tudor manor in Wales to a swinging 60s hotel in Prague, these hotels and guesthouses are steeped in history Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-places-to-stay-in-the-uk-and-europe-where-you-can-travel-back-in-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-places-to-stay-in-the-uk-and-europe-where-you-can-travel-back-in-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History comes alive at a new hotel-museum in the ancient Italian city of Matera]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past lives again at an unusual immersive hotel housed in the cave dwellings of Italy&rsquo;s oldest city, once ruled by ancient GreeceDiners fall silent as the haunting sound of the aulos &ndash; a double-piped wind instrument from ancient Greece &ndash; echoes through the vaulted breakfast room. The musician, Davide, wears a chiton (tunic), as do the guests; the mosaic floor, decorated vases and flicker of flames from the sconces add to the sense that we&rsquo;ve stepped back in time.This i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/history-comes-alive-at-a-new-hotel-museum-in-the-ancient-italian-city-of-matera/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/history-comes-alive-at-a-new-hotel-museum-in-the-ancient-italian-city-of-matera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We stayed in a 500-year-old palazzo for €100’: readers’ favourite historic places to stay in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel back in time at a folly in Scotland, a parador in Spain and a German castle<br />
&bull; Tell us about your favourite church in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherMy husband and I stayed in a beautiful 500-year-old Venetian palazzo for just &euro;100 for a double room. The exterior of Palazzo Abadessa, tucked away in the sleepy backstreets of the Cannaregio district, is low key enough, but the grandeur and opulence begin to hit your senses as you explore. First we stro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-stayed-in-a-500-year-old-palazzo-for-100-readers-favourite-historic-places-to-stay-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-stayed-in-a-500-year-old-palazzo-for-100-readers-favourite-historic-places-to-stay-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatsworth estate in Derbyshire opens a new family-friendly hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[With affordable rooms, the Hide hotel makes a great base to explore one of England&rsquo;s most famous stately homes, as well as the glorious Peak District national parkNothing quite prepares you for your first glimpse of Chatsworth. As we turn into the drive, the house reveals itself, a handsome limestone edifice framed by a steep ridge of wooded hills, ablaze with autumn colours, and fronted by rolling parkland where sheep graze on the riverbanks. Despite its bucolic aspect, this is a landscap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/chatsworth-estate-in-derbyshire-opens-a-new-family-friendly-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/chatsworth-estate-in-derbyshire-opens-a-new-family-friendly-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sleeper service will run from Paris to Berlin next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Sleeper will operate the new service from March 2026, replacing the Nightjet train that is being axed next monthThe resurgence of sleeper trains on the continent hit a kink in the tracks in September, when the Austrian state operator &Ouml;BB announced that it would be axing its two Nightjet services &ndash; Paris to Vienna and Paris to Berlin &ndash; from 14 December. &Ouml;BB cited the French government&rsquo;s ending of subsidies, dealing a blow to the night-train renaissance.However]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/new-sleeper-service-will-run-from-paris-to-berlin-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/new-sleeper-service-will-run-from-paris-to-berlin-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Andes to the Amazon: a six-week riverboat adventure to Belém, Brazil’s gateway to the river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visiting the city hosting the Cop30 conference brings with it questions about farming, tourism and sustainabilityIn an open-air market in the Brazilian city of Bel&eacute;m, I had a problem. It was breakfast time and I wanted a drink, but the long menu of fruit juices was baffling. Apart from pineapple (abacaxi) and mango (manga), I&rsquo;d never heard of any of the drinks. What are bacuri, buriti and muruci? And what about mangaba, tucum&atilde; and uxi? Even my phone was confused. Uxi, it info]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-andes-to-the-amazon-a-six-week-riverboat-adventure-to-belm-brazils-gateway-to-the-river/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-andes-to-the-amazon-a-six-week-riverboat-adventure-to-belm-brazils-gateway-to-the-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a favourite church or cathedral in Europe including the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite church or cathedral &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrom ornately frescoed churches in Florence, to rock-hewn chapels in Greece, stained-glass filled sanctuaries in France or tiny seaside shrines in Cornwall, the UK and Europe has a stunning variety of churches and cathedrals. Whether it was a small rural discovery or a grandiose urban affair, we want to hear about favourite discoveries on your travels.The best tip of the week, chosen by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-church-or-cathedral-in-europe-including-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-church-or-cathedral-in-europe-including-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a favourite church or cathedral in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite European church or cathedral, including those in the UK. The best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrom ornately frescoed churches in Florence, to rock-hewn chapels in Greece, stained-glass filled sanctuaries in France or tiny seaside shrines in Cornwall, Europe has a stunning variety of churches and cathedrals. Whether it was a small rural chapel or a grandiose city cathedral, we want to hear about favourite discoveries from your UK and European travels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-church-or-cathedral-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-church-or-cathedral-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My search for the perfect steak frites in Paris, the staple of French brasserie cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s on every prix fixe menu in France, but which restaurant serves up the best incarnation in the capital? I stomped and chomped my way across the city to find outI once ate seven bowls of rag&ugrave; bolognese over the course of a&nbsp;single weekend. I was in Bologna, to be fair, and on a mission &ndash; to get to the bottom of spag bol (yes, I know it should be served with tagliatelle). A&nbsp;few years earlier, I did something similar with a Polish stew called bigos (a&nbsp;sort of hu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-steak-frites-in-paris-the-staple-of-french-brasserie-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-search-for-the-perfect-steak-frites-in-paris-the-staple-of-french-brasserie-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continental thrift: five of the best cities in Europe for vintage shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[From flea markets in Berlin to thrift stores in Athens, a vintage shopping veteran picks her favourite places to shop for preloved bargains and unique souvenirsA city as celebrated for its quirkiness as Berlin is almost duty-bound to deliver on the flea market front &ndash; plus, many of its shops close on Sundays, making market browsing the natural retail fix. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/continental-thrift-five-of-the-best-cities-in-europe-for-vintage-shopping/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/continental-thrift-five-of-the-best-cities-in-europe-for-vintage-shopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There is bounty almost everywhere’: why you’ll always find me in the flea market on my travels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget sightseeing, secondhand shopping is now a major draw for tourists. A seasoned bargain-hunter shares her tips on picking up the best vintage finds when travelling abroadMarburg, Germany. It&rsquo;s a fairytale city, not only because of the hilltop castle that overlooks its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses, but also because this is where the Grimm brothers once lived and studied, starting the collection of folklore stories that would eventually become their famous anthology of fairy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/there-is-bounty-almost-everywhere-why-youll-always-find-me-in-the-flea-market-on-my-travels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/there-is-bounty-almost-everywhere-why-youll-always-find-me-in-the-flea-market-on-my-travels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fabulous 50s dresses and even a kilt’: readers’ favourite vintage shops and markets in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters rummage through thrift stores and markets from Budapest to Bologna&bull; Tell us about a lesser known corner of Italy or a winter stay in the UK &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherW Armstrong in Edinburgh is a true institution. There are several locations, but the Grassmarket spot is a treasure trove. Frequented by locals, students and tourists alike, there is a price point for all. Whether I&rsquo;ve been on the hunt for vintage cashmere, denim, fabulous 1950s dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fabulous-50s-dresses-and-even-a-kilt-readers-favourite-vintage-shops-and-markets-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fabulous-50s-dresses-and-even-a-kilt-readers-favourite-vintage-shops-and-markets-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calabria comes alive with song and dance: how a new generation is revitalising southern Italy’s quiet villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small communes of Lago and Conflenti are putting themselves back on the map with a series of community-run music and food festivalsOn the lamp-lit steps of a sombre gothic church, a young woman stands before a microphone. Beside her, a man plucks a slow melody from his guitar. Arrayed on chairs and cobblestones in front of them, a large crowd sits in an expectant silence. From a nearby balcony, laundry sways in the sultry Calabrian breeze.The guitar quickens, and the woman issues a string of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/calabria-comes-alive-with-song-and-dance-how-a-new-generation-is-revitalising-southern-italys-quiet-villages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/calabria-comes-alive-with-song-and-dance-how-a-new-generation-is-revitalising-southern-italys-quiet-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on an a winter UK rural break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite winter holiday in the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays stayLong winter hikes, cottages with roaring fires, lazy lunches in a cosy pub &hellip; the days might be shorter but that doesn&rsquo;t need to dampen the holiday fun. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite places in the UK for a winter rural break. Perhaps it was a cabin stay in the Lakes, a west country hotel with walks on the doorstep, an off-season seaside weekend or a hiking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-a-winter-uk-rural-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-a-winter-uk-rural-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn in Alentejo: ancient city sites and golden vineyards in Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite its world heritage site status and plethora of tourist attractions, &Eacute;vora, the capital of the Alentejo region, retains a laidback charm and boasts wonderful food and drinkThe 16th-century monks of &Eacute;vora knew life was short. As if to ram home the point, they decorated an entire chapel with bones dug up from the town&rsquo;s overflowing cemeteries. The sign outside the Chapel of Bones roughly translates as &ldquo;We bones in here wait for yours to join us&rdquo;. Cheerful lot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/autumn-in-alentejo-ancient-city-sites-and-golden-vineyards-in-portugal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/autumn-in-alentejo-ancient-city-sites-and-golden-vineyards-in-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Irish landscape whispers tales of the past’: a trip beyond the blarney in far-flung Donegal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our writer explores the cliffs, beaches and villages of the Gaeltacht area of Donegal and sees the landscape afresh through the Irish languageEarlier this year, a trailer for a film called Dear Erin appeared in cinemas featuring bloody-knuckled, flat-capped &ldquo;Paddy&rdquo; penning a letter on a table strewn with empty porter and whiskey glasses to Erin, his long-lost American flame. Much online brouhaha and frustration ensued at yet another Hollywood misrepresentation of modern day Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-irish-landscape-whispers-tales-of-the-past-a-trip-beyond-the-blarney-in-far-flung-donegal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-irish-landscape-whispers-tales-of-the-past-a-trip-beyond-the-blarney-in-far-flung-donegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a travel tip on a lesser-known corner of Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar spot in Italy &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakBeyond tourism hotspots such as Venice, Amalfi and Rome, Italy has no end of enticements &ndash; whether its historical sites, delicious food or impressive landscapes that you&rsquo;re looking for. We want to hear about your discoveries in less well known parts of the country &ndash; perhaps it was a small mountain resort, an overlooked coastal town or a wild hiking trail.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-travel-tip-on-a-lesser-known-corner-of-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-travel-tip-on-a-lesser-known-corner-of-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The silence allows me to hear every flurry of falling snow’: walking in Switzerland’s hidden valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laced with hiking trails, the remote valley of Lower Engadine is the perfect place to reconnect with natureIn the muffled silence all I can hear is the crunch and squeak of snow underfoot. The white path ahead of me meanders skyward through forests of larch and pine, their boughs glittering with snow. When I look back, I can see for miles &ndash; an icily beautiful panorama of crags and peaks.I&rsquo;m in the Lower Engadine, in remote south-east Switzerland, thanks to a tip shared by my Swiss fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-silence-allows-me-to-hear-every-flurry-of-falling-snow-walking-in-switzerlands-hidden-valley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-silence-allows-me-to-hear-every-flurry-of-falling-snow-walking-in-switzerlands-hidden-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleigh rides, spas and snowshoeing: 10 of the best winter holidays in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ditch the skis&ndash; these winter breaks are all about stunning mountain scenery, cosy places to stay and fun activitiesSaddle up for sleigh rides, strap in for a 220-metre illuminated toboggan run, and prepare to get lost in an ice-carved maze at the Snowland theme park in Zakopane, as Poland&rsquo;s winter capital sparkles up for the season. Pair a snowy walk through the Chocho&#322;owska valley with a visit to the Chocho&#322;owskie thermal baths, with outdoor pools, sauna, balneotherapy and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sleigh-rides-spas-and-snowshoeing-10-of-the-best-winter-holidays-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sleigh-rides-spas-and-snowshoeing-10-of-the-best-winter-holidays-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I skied up to the highest mountain hut in the Swedish Arctic. My reward? A whiteout …]]></title><description><![CDATA[An epic rail trip to Sweden&rsquo;s Arctic north ends with a surreal skiing experience &ndash; and waffles for breakfast while sitting out a snowstormThe light coming through the sleeper train window wakes me. It&rsquo;s nearly time. Climbing down the&nbsp;ladder past the other snoozing occupants, I&nbsp;head into the corridor. A few hours ago there were only trees, an endless unfurling ribbon of spruce and birch. Now there is snow, vast banks of it. And sometimes, when the train roars through a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-skied-up-to-the-highest-mountain-hut-in-the-swedish-arctic-my-reward-a-whiteout-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-skied-up-to-the-highest-mountain-hut-in-the-swedish-arctic-my-reward-a-whiteout-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alps, Spain&rsquo;s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers&rsquo; treasured winter mountain breaks&bull; Tell us about a stay in a historic building &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherInnsbruck offers lots of options for a winter holiday. I found it&rsquo;s a place where you don&rsquo;t have to hurtle down ski slopes or dance like crazy at apr&egrave;s-ski parties. In fact I was amazed when I took the 20-minute cable car from t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/you-dont-have-to-hurtle-down-slopes-or-dance-like-crazy-at-aprs-parties-readers-favourite-winter-mountain-holidays-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/you-dont-have-to-hurtle-down-slopes-or-dance-like-crazy-at-aprs-parties-readers-favourite-winter-mountain-holidays-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The world’s most haunted forest’: twisted trees, UFOs and spooky stories in Transylvania]]></title><description><![CDATA[The native woodland of Hoia-Baciu in Romania is a place where the human imagination can run riot. A guided night tour is the perfect way to discover its otherworldly charms&lsquo;They call this place the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania,&rdquo; says tour guide Marius Lazin, his breath expelling a procession of cotton-wool ghosts into the sharp evening air. &ldquo;So many people have disappeared here, some say it&rsquo;s a portal to another dimension.&rdquo; Marius is leading me on a night walk t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-worlds-most-haunted-forest-twisted-trees-ufos-and-spooky-stories-in-transylvania/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-worlds-most-haunted-forest-twisted-trees-ufos-and-spooky-stories-in-transylvania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The young local talent breathing new life into the Isle of Skye’s food scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new generation of chefs and distillers are showcasing the Hebridean island&rsquo;s outstanding produce and creating jobs for fellow islandersWith its dramatic, rugged mountain skyline, winding roads and ever-changing weather, the Isle of Skye has long appealed to lovers of the wild. Over the last decade, however, the largest island in the Inner Hebrides has been drawing visitors for other reasons &ndash; its dynamic food and drink scene. Leading the way are young Sgitheanach (people from Skye)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-young-local-talent-breathing-new-life-into-the-isle-of-skyes-food-scene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-young-local-talent-breathing-new-life-into-the-isle-of-skyes-food-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kicking back in Catalonia: a new eco-retreat in Spain with yoga, ebikes and volcano hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set within a volcanic nature reserve, this charmingly repurposed 17th-century farmhouse has all bases covered for a relaxing, rustic microadventureIt&rsquo;s 10pm, and I&rsquo;m chatting with new friends after dinner at a guesthouse in wilds of Catalonia. The candlelight flickers off stout terracotta jugs of wine and on to the faces of Thomas, a management consultant from New York, and Viktoras and Gabije, a charming Lithuanian couple I&rsquo;ve been grilling about Baltic holiday spots. Ellen is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kicking-back-in-catalonia-a-new-eco-retreat-in-spain-with-yoga-ebikes-and-volcano-hikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kicking-back-in-catalonia-a-new-eco-retreat-in-spain-with-yoga-ebikes-and-volcano-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a historic stay in Europe, including the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on accommodation that takes you back in time &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakStepping into some hotels, old houses or historic buildings converted into a place to stay can feel like stepping back in time. Perhaps it was a Tudor manor house, a grand chateau or a 1970s-themed B&amp;B with authentic decor and ambience. We&rsquo;d love to hear about accommodation in Europe, including the UK, that really brought history alive and made your stay particularly speci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-historic-stay-in-europe-including-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-historic-stay-in-europe-including-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Steel City to Cottonopolis: a new walking trail through a post-industrial Peak District]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nostalgic Steel Cotton Rail Trail between Sheffield and Manchester has 14 day-length sections, with walks for urban explorers and summit-bagging hikers alikeThe Pride of Cumbria train carried me out of Piccadilly station and, eventually, beyond built-up Manchester. After Marple, everything turned green as the valleys narrowed. It was a classic northern autumn day: the clouds were low, the mizzle and mist were closing in and the world was grey-filtered but for the glow of dead leaves all arou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-steel-city-to-cottonopolis-a-new-walking-trail-through-a-post-industrial-peak-district/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-steel-city-to-cottonopolis-a-new-walking-trail-through-a-post-industrial-peak-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 of the best UK pubs for an autumn escape with great food]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Cornwall to the Highlands, here&rsquo;s our pick of new or recently refurbished inns with cosy rooms, enticing menus and country walks from the door Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/30-of-the-best-uk-pubs-for-an-autumn-escape-with-great-food/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/30-of-the-best-uk-pubs-for-an-autumn-escape-with-great-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not many pub lunches require a trip across the Atlantic’: readers’ favourite UK country pubs with great food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your top tips for inns that serve delicious meals, from mussels on a Scottish island to homemade pies in North YorkshireThere are not many pub lunches that require a trip across the Atlantic, but to reach Tigh An Truish (a 30-minute drive south of Oban), visitors must cross the 250-year-old Bridge over the Atlantic &ndash; Clachan Bridge, which links the west coast of the Scottish mainland to the Isle of Seil. This transatlantic journey is well worth it for delicious and lovingly presented local]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/not-many-pub-lunches-require-a-trip-across-the-atlantic-readers-favourite-uk-country-pubs-with-great-food/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/not-many-pub-lunches-require-a-trip-across-the-atlantic-readers-favourite-uk-country-pubs-with-great-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A train tour of Europe’s cool northern capitals: from London to Vilnius, via Berlin and Warsaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[My epic rail journey to some of the continent&rsquo;s most creative and edgy cities mimics a cruise &ndash; I hop on and off, eat too much and soak up the cultureThe people queueing for the Eurostar at London St Pancras station, rushing in from the rain in hoodies, look noticeably less enthusiastic than the usual holiday crowds. But then, we aren&rsquo;t heading to the usual hot, heady holiday destinations of Spain or the south of France, but boarding a train to north-east Europe. For me, it wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-train-tour-of-europes-cool-northern-capitals-from-london-to-vilnius-via-berlin-and-warsaw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-train-tour-of-europes-cool-northern-capitals-from-london-to-vilnius-via-berlin-and-warsaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 19: three UK towns with industrial legacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[We explore the Roman, Tudor and Indian delights of Leicester, the textile and religious heritage of Paisley, and the radical history of Nelson, the only town named after a pub&bull; Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-18Academics, journalists and pundits talk at great length about the conundrum of overtourism; the ready-made solution is simply to swerve the crowds. These three towns are regional centres where you will never need to queue, but will come away culturally stimulated and historicall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-19-three-uk-towns-with-industrial-legacies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-19-three-uk-towns-with-industrial-legacies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A taste of north Wales: a walk between cafes (and pubs) on the Llŷn peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powered by fruit cake and fresh fish, our writer takes in the spectacular cliffs, coves and villages along a new seafood trailIn all human endeavours undertaken within Britiain&rsquo;s isles, the provision of tea and cake is the most vital consideration. When a walker or cyclist delivers the damning judgment &ldquo;there&rsquo;s no decent caff&rdquo; to a group of friends, the ghastly silence is followed by everyone crossing the accursed region off their map. The sheer importance of this staple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-taste-of-north-wales-a-walk-between-cafes-and-pubs-on-the-lln-peninsula/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-taste-of-north-wales-a-walk-between-cafes-and-pubs-on-the-lln-peninsula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back on the piste – at 83: Hilary Bradt and her ‘gang of oldies’ go skiing in Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s four decades since the travel writer last ventured on to the slopes. A resort in the Tirol is the perfect place to rediscover the joys of skiing&lsquo;You&rsquo;re mad!&rdquo; Caroline the greengrocer said cheerfully when I&nbsp;told her I was going skiing. A&nbsp;reasonable reaction since not so long ago I was shopping on crutches following a hip replacement. My sister&rsquo;s friends were more concerned: &ldquo;How old are you? 80? I don&rsquo;t think this is a good idea. You&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/back-on-the-piste-at-83-hilary-bradt-and-her-gang-of-oldies-go-skiing-in-austria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/back-on-the-piste-at-83-hilary-bradt-and-her-gang-of-oldies-go-skiing-in-austria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was as good aged 61 as it had been at 16’: readers’ favourite trips as older travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Interrailing around Europe to trekking in the Himalayas, our tipsters share their memorable trips made later in life<br />
I went Interrailing at 16 &ndash; so decided to do it again at 61! My wife and I bought our passes for all of Europe (under &pound;500 for one-month unlimited rail trips) and it was great to rediscover the sense of freedom and adventure travelling by train gave. Having a romantic dinner in Paris, getting on the night train and having coffee and croissants for breakfast in Nic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-as-good-aged-61-as-it-had-been-at-16-readers-favourite-trips-as-older-travellers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-as-good-aged-61-as-it-had-been-at-16-readers-favourite-trips-as-older-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The South West Coast Path’s ‘forgotten section’: the quiet pleasures of south-east Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rame peninsula, just west of Plymouth, is often bypassed by tourists these days, which makes its hidden coves and fine walking even more appealingAt the end of Downderry&rsquo;s shingle and sand, there&rsquo;s a tumble of rocks and then a long beach stretching eastwards into the distance at the foot of the cliffs. Sitting on the rocks is a man with five raffish dogs that immediately start prowling around me and my partner, Sophie. A wet nose touches my bare calf.Every long-distance trek has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-south-west-coast-paths-forgotten-section-the-quiet-pleasures-of-south-east-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-south-west-coast-paths-forgotten-section-the-quiet-pleasures-of-south-east-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hebden Bridge I know was always a place for Riot Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Sally Wainwright brings the West Yorkshire town back to our screens, a fellow local writer returns home and reflects on how it&rsquo;s changed since she was a childHebden Bridge has always buzzed with female energy. As a child I remember the feisty women behind the bar at the pubs where my dad used to drink, the punk-haired cafe owner and the redoubtable librarian always up for a noisy chat when we checked out our books. That was before it became known as the lesbian capital of the UK (my gay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-hebden-bridge-i-know-was-always-a-place-for-riot-women/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-hebden-bridge-i-know-was-always-a-place-for-riot-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking an unruly but beautiful new coast path in south-west Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[This coastal hiking trail around the hammerhead-shaped Rhins of Galloway peninsula is still a bit wild in places, but it&rsquo;s an exhilarating introduction to this remote and little visited part of the countryThree days into my walk along the Rhins of Galloway coast path and I was on love-hate terms with this new long-distance trail. Unruly and at times cruel, it forced me to hurdle fences, wade through bracken up to my midriff and teased me with disappearing paths and wayward waymarks.But the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-an-unruly-but-beautiful-new-coast-path-in-south-west-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-an-unruly-but-beautiful-new-coast-path-in-south-west-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splendid isolation: 10 beautifully remote getaways in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a Scottish island lighthouse to a lakeside cabin in Cornwall, these secluded places to stay are bound to reinvigorate and inspireGuests at this lighthouse keeper&rsquo;s cottage have not only the property but&nbsp;the whole 1.6-hectare (four-acre) island to themselves. Eilean Sionnach is an islet off Skye that is accessible by boat or on foot at low tide. Like the lighthouse, the cottage was built in 1857 and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen and a lounge with a wood burner, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/splendid-isolation-10-beautifully-remote-getaways-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/splendid-isolation-10-beautifully-remote-getaways-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Slovenia: a land of medieval castles, sprawling forests and a Passion Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its magical mountains, lakes and forests have made Slovenia a must-visit destination &ndash; but there&rsquo;s so much more for travellers to discover in this country of rich contrastsBoutique destinations offering authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences are becoming the way to travel, as holidaymakers increasingly question the value of overtourism, nature-exploiting excursions and holiday cliches. Just over two hours away by plane, Slovenia fits the boutique bill &ndash; and then some. You&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/welcome-to-slovenia-a-land-of-medieval-castles-sprawling-forests-and-a-passion-play/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/welcome-to-slovenia-a-land-of-medieval-castles-sprawling-forests-and-a-passion-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibex, bears and underground rivers: why Slovenia is perfect for nature-loving families]]></title><description><![CDATA[For children hardwired to love the natural world, Slovenia&rsquo;s wild wonders make it an ideal destination &ndash; and it&rsquo;s quick and easy to get to from the UKPacked with outdoor activities, from kayaking to canyoning, and swimming to wildlife watching, Slovenia is a fantastic family adventure. Safe, affordable and accessible (just over two hours by air from London), it&rsquo;s a place where kids will feel genuinely welcome. There are castles, caves and beaches, medieval fairs, zip line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ibex-bears-and-underground-rivers-why-slovenia-is-perfect-for-nature-loving-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ibex-bears-and-underground-rivers-why-slovenia-is-perfect-for-nature-loving-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slovenia with soul: food and culture from the city to the hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Michelin Green Stars to a beekeeping museum &ndash; via a 60,000-year-old flute &ndash; Slovenia gives visitors the authentic, lesser-travelled experienceIt is said that soul is the true spice of any dish &ndash; and Slovenian cuisine has soul writ large. This is, in part, down to the vast array of locally produced and sourced ingredients, from trout caught in the crystal, alpine waters of the So&#269;a River, to goat&rsquo;s cheese, farmed on the misty Polhov Gradec hills. This produce, cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slovenia-with-soul-food-and-culture-from-the-city-to-the-hills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slovenia-with-soul-food-and-culture-from-the-city-to-the-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From spring meadows to winter sports: 10 reasons to visit Slovenia - in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re a skier, hiker or culture buff, there&rsquo;s something for everyone in this vibrant, family-friendly country &ndash; and the food is pretty epic too<br />
What will be your way of feeling Slovenia?Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-spring-meadows-to-winter-sports-10-reasons-to-visit-slovenia-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-spring-meadows-to-winter-sports-10-reasons-to-visit-slovenia-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘£20 a night for one of the most peaceful locations in the world’: readers’ favourite remote stays]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Scottish Highlands to a Greek island, our tipsters have been awed by silence, beauty and wildlife in out-of-the-way corners of Europe<br />
&bull; Tell us about a great country pub &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherI&rsquo;d recommend visiting the Outer Hebrides island of Berneray for an experience of true remoteness. Here you can walk across the rare grassland called the machair to the white, three-mile long West Beach, which looks out into the North Atlantic, and marvel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-a-night-for-one-of-the-most-peaceful-locations-in-the-world-readers-favourite-remote-stays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-a-night-for-one-of-the-most-peaceful-locations-in-the-world-readers-favourite-remote-stays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Troms&oslash;, our tipsters choose their favourite citiesSibiu, the former capital of Transylvania, proved a wonderful place to visit. The city&rsquo;s old town is on a hill, with every other building in the three main squares and the sidestreets seemingly a historic monument, dominated by the medieval Lutheran cathedral of Saint Mary. The characteristic design of attic windows makes it clear why Sibiu is called &ldquo;the town of a thou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/like-it-had-been-put-on-earth-specially-for-me-readers-favourite-european-city-breaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/like-it-had-been-put-on-earth-specially-for-me-readers-favourite-european-city-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best stress-free European breaks by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a Dutch beach break to a forest lodge near Paris, there&rsquo;s no flight or car required on these relaxing jauntsThere&rsquo;s nothing sweeter than leaving London on the Eurostar in the morning and to be sipping something cold and pink in Provence by aperitif time (tip: switch to the TGV in Lille to avoid having to change stations in Paris). Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-stress-free-european-breaks-by-train/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-stress-free-european-breaks-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best stress-free UK breaks by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a posh Scottish bothy to a new budget hotel in the Lakes, there&rsquo;s no driving required on these relaxing jauntsSometimes, you just want to be able to arrive in a place with the least amount of hassle and instantly switch off and relax. Wouldn&rsquo;t it be nice not to have to think about potential traffic snarl-ups en route or missing connections? Just jump on a direct train and arrive fresh.That&rsquo;s what these brilliantly accessible boltholes in the UK deliver &ndash; they&rsquo;r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-stress-free-uk-breaks-by-train/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-stress-free-uk-breaks-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hop on the boat and wake up in Spain’: readers’ favourite ferry breaks from the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Rotterdam to Bilbao, our tipsters recommend the best trips by ferry<br />
The overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo is hard to beat. After work, we board the ship, enjoy a drink in the bar and wake up to the sunrise over the harbour. The scenic coastal path that runs along the Brittany coast winds through woodlands and secluded coves. A swim in the clear water and then on to the restaurant La Guinguette des Marmouz near Plou&euml;r-sur-Rance. The best chips we&rsquo;ve ever had in a very]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hop-on-the-boat-and-wake-up-in-spain-readers-favourite-ferry-breaks-from-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hop-on-the-boat-and-wake-up-in-spain-readers-favourite-ferry-breaks-from-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A truly authentic experience that benefits everyone’: readers’ favourite community travel experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporting Sri Lankan tea-pickers, training Mexican marine conservationists, and helping to regenerate remote Alpine villages are among your favourite tourism projectsNestled in the Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot Community Homestay Network is a cornerstone for building businesses. It enables women to grasp financial independence by opening up their homes to tourists. It was an enriching cultural experience for both me and my host. Their support of each other spilled over during my stay, in their war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-truly-authentic-experience-that-benefits-everyone-readers-favourite-community-travel-experiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-truly-authentic-experience-that-benefits-everyone-readers-favourite-community-travel-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A secret escape where summer lingers’: readers’ favourite September trips in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crowds, extreme heat and inflated prices of high summer have subsided, allowing our tipsters to mellow out in their favourite destinationsWe explored Sardinia&rsquo;s wild west coast by ebike with Bosa Bike Experience, who had us whizzing up into vertiginous mountain villages with views of the sparkling azure sea, then back down in time for mirto spritz at a sunset bar right on the seafront. Then back into Bosa&rsquo;s maze of colourful cobbled streets for delicious Sardinian specialities li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-secret-escape-where-summer-lingers-readers-favourite-september-trips-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-secret-escape-where-summer-lingers-readers-favourite-september-trips-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Joyce went by train from Dublin to Trieste. A hundred years on, it’s a very different experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is more than a century since Joyce crossed Europe by rail but there is still inspiration to be found on the overland journey to TriesteWhen James Joyce first travelled from Dublin to Trieste in 1904, he went via Paris, Zurich and Ljubljana. Zurich, because he mistakenly believed a job to be awaiting him there, and Ljubljana because &ndash; groggy after the night train &ndash; he thought they&rsquo;d pulled into Trieste. By the time he twigged, the train had departed and, without ready cash, J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/james-joyce-went-by-train-from-dublin-to-trieste-a-hundred-years-on-its-a-very-different-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/james-joyce-went-by-train-from-dublin-to-trieste-a-hundred-years-on-its-a-very-different-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ll be Poirot’: the Orient Express is back – but what is it like to ride?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes at a steep price, but the remodelled luxury train from Sicily to Rome immerses passengers in the country&rsquo;s culture as well as passing through stunning scenery&lsquo;If anyone mysteriously vanishes, I can be Poirot,&rdquo; said the passenger from India, twirling his moustache. It&nbsp;felt as though the spirit of Agatha&nbsp;Christie&rsquo;s most famous character &ndash; best known for solving the Murder on the Orient Express &ndash; was lingering in the breeze at Palermo&rsquo;s s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ill-be-poirot-the-orient-express-is-back-but-what-is-it-like-to-ride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ill-be-poirot-the-orient-express-is-back-but-what-is-it-like-to-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpine adventures: fairytale hiking in the hidden French Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little known Queyras nature park promises blue-green lakes, mountain views, pretty villages and plenty of cheese &ndash; but almost no crowdsThe baguette was fresh from the boulangerie that morning, a perfect fusion of airy lightness and crackled crust. The cheese &ndash; a nutty, golden gruy&egrave;re &ndash; we&rsquo;d bought from Pierre: we hadn&rsquo;t expected to hike past a human, let alone a fromagerie, in the teeny hillside hamlet of Rouet, and it had taken a while to rouse the cheesemak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/alpine-adventures-fairytale-hiking-in-the-hidden-french-alps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/alpine-adventures-fairytale-hiking-in-the-hidden-french-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The joy of railways is shared by millions | Letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[That Thomas the Tank Engine has a legion of grownup superfans &ndash; the subjects of a new documentary &ndash; is no surprise to Rev David GibsonAlthough a not a full-on Thomas the Tank Engine fan, I have for 65 years been an out-there and unashamed enthusiast for anything&nbsp;running on rails (&lsquo;Thomas the Tank Engine clung to me like a disease&rsquo;: the film about the choo-choo&rsquo;s global grownup superfans, 22 July).My wife and I sometimes do front-of-house at a heritage railway&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-joy-of-railways-is-shared-by-millions-letters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-joy-of-railways-is-shared-by-millions-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a holiday with teenagers in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite family trip with teens &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakKeeping teenagers happy on holiday can be a challenge, but choose the right spot and the memories will last a lifetime. We&rsquo;d love to hear about holidays in Europe that have ticked the right boxes for parents and teens. Perhaps it was a coastal resort with lots of activities to keep the younger ones happy, or a city with fantastic museums, parks and restaurants for all the famil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-holiday-with-teenagers-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-holiday-with-teenagers-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Reconnect with yourself and nature’: yoga and pristine scenery in Montenegro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most visitors stick to the coast, leaving the wild interior to hikers, cyclists and fans of mindfulness I wasn&rsquo;t expecting the welcoming chorus of &ldquo;woofs&rdquo; that greet me when I arrive at FitCamp Montenegro. Then again, the name, suggestive of a 1970s-style fat farm, is misleading. Based in a rustic farmhouse in the hills north-east of Nik&scaron;i&#263;, the country&rsquo;s second largest city, the Yoga getaway I&rsquo;m here to sample may focus on wellness and plant-based food]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/reconnect-with-yourself-and-nature-yoga-and-pristine-scenery-in-montenegro/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/reconnect-with-yourself-and-nature-yoga-and-pristine-scenery-in-montenegro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unlike anywhere else in Britain’: in search of wildlife on the Isles of Scilly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whales and dolphins may have proved elusive, but the islands off Cornwall cannot fail to impress with their subtropical plants and Caribbean-like beachesAt Penzance South Pier, I&nbsp;stand in line for the Scillonian ferry with a few hundred others as the disembarking passengers come past. They look tanned and exhilarated. People are yelling greetings and goodbyes across the barrier. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s you again!&rdquo; &ldquo;See you next year!&rdquo; A lot of people seem to be repeat visitors,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/unlike-anywhere-else-in-britain-in-search-of-wildlife-on-the-isles-of-scilly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/unlike-anywhere-else-in-britain-in-search-of-wildlife-on-the-isles-of-scilly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore Portugal’s historic hilltop hamlets in a free electric hire car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project offering free car rental is revitalising the medieval villages north-east of Lisbon by finally making them easily accessible to visitorsTwisting along roads flanked by cherry trees, granite boulders, vines and wildflower-flecked pastures, I wind down the windows and breathe in the pure air of Portugal&rsquo;s remote, historic Beira Interior region. The motor is silent, the playlist is birdsong and occasional bleating sheep; all is serene. &ldquo;This is easier,&rdquo; I say to myself w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/explore-portugals-historic-hilltop-hamlets-in-a-free-electric-hire-car/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/explore-portugals-historic-hilltop-hamlets-in-a-free-electric-hire-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A delightful slice of unhurried life’: readers’ favourite European islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lesser-known isles, from a quieter alternative to Capri, to a gem in the heart of Helsinki and the smallest of Ireland&rsquo;s Aran IslandsProcida, in the Bay of Naples, is not as famous as nearby Capri and Ischia, but is all the more appealing for it. Not a tourist trap but an island where people actually live, it&rsquo;s a delightful slice of unhurried Italian life. The island is small enough to be explored on foot or by bicycle, though there is a bus service too. There are many pretty little]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-delightful-slice-of-unhurried-life-readers-favourite-european-islands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-delightful-slice-of-unhurried-life-readers-favourite-european-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crest of a new wave: Cleethorpes is all set for a seaside revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The resort is extending its bucket-and-spade appeal to a new generation with a raft of investment, a series of new festivals and some original offerings on the food and accommodation frontCleethorpes Pier, circled by the local gull squad, looks at its picture-postcard best. Ahead of the lunch crowd making for Papa&rsquo;s Fish &amp; Chips restaurant, I&rsquo;m taking a seat in the pier&rsquo;s ballroom to hear seaside historian Kathryn Ferry talk about her latest book, Twentieth Century Seaside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/crest-of-a-new-wave-cleethorpes-is-all-set-for-a-seaside-revival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/crest-of-a-new-wave-cleethorpes-is-all-set-for-a-seaside-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Women are the guardians of our culture’: why Kihnu is Estonia’s island of true equality]]></title><description><![CDATA[They wear traditional dress, play ancient melodies on violins and accordions, but the women of this island outpost ensure that it is more than just a living museum&ldquo;Welcome to Kihnu. We are not a matriarchy,&rdquo; says Mare M&auml;tas as she meets me off the ferry. I&rsquo;ve stepped on to the wild and windswept Kihnu island, which floats in the Gulf of Riga off Estonia&rsquo;s western coast like a castaway from another time. Just four miles (7km) long and two miles wide, this Baltic outpo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/women-are-the-guardians-of-our-culture-why-kihnu-is-estonias-island-of-true-equality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/women-are-the-guardians-of-our-culture-why-kihnu-is-estonias-island-of-true-equality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrill of the night train: from Vienna to Rome on the next-gen moonlight express]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austria&rsquo;s upgraded sleeper proves an exciting way to travel between two absorbing, family-friendly cities for our writer and her young daughtersToasted ham baguettes in hand, we cheered as the new-generation Nightjet drew into Vienna Hauptbahnhof. It was a little before 7pm, and as the carriages hummed past I felt a rush of joy, like celebrity trainspotter Francis Bourgeois, but without the GoPro on my forehead. For more than three years I&rsquo;ve been documenting the renaissance of sleep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/thrill-of-the-night-train-from-vienna-to-rome-on-the-next-gen-moonlight-express/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/thrill-of-the-night-train-from-vienna-to-rome-on-the-next-gen-moonlight-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 family nature holidays in the UK – from kayaking to stargazing and whale watching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun and educational outdoor activities in the wild that will coax kids off their screens this summerThere&rsquo;s no escaping sea and sky on Tiree, as the Inner Hebridean island is only 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Shallow seas provide rich feeding grounds for marine life, and it is one of the UK&rsquo;s best spots for whale watching. Tiree Sea Tours &ndash; a member of the WiSe national training scheme for minimising disturbance to marine wildlife &ndash; offers half-day and full-day sea-far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-family-nature-holidays-in-the-uk-from-kayaking-to-stargazing-and-whale-watching/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-family-nature-holidays-in-the-uk-from-kayaking-to-stargazing-and-whale-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where the wild things are: how to immerse your kids in the great outdoors this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the most priceless holiday memories cost next to nothing &ndash; as my four-year-old son and I have found on our forays into nature around the UK&lsquo;Aliens!&rdquo; The call came loud and shrill from the trees as I&nbsp;scanned the foliage for the unmistakable shape of my four-year-old son. For a&nbsp;moment, nothing stirred. The beams of light from the sun spotlit a&nbsp;nearby clump of bracken so intensely it reminded me of the torches Mulder and Scully used in The X Files.Then, a ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-the-wild-things-are-how-to-immerse-your-kids-in-the-great-outdoors-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-the-wild-things-are-how-to-immerse-your-kids-in-the-great-outdoors-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No computers, just outdoor fun’: readers’ favourite family nature trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[From trekking, camping and rock pooling in the UK to swimming in Austria&rsquo;s lake district and hiking through forests to Dracula&rsquo;s castle<br />
For 28 years we have been going to West Hook Farm in Marloes, Pembrokeshire, to camp. The farm has some lovely showers and toilets, and nothing else apart from beautiful fields full of meadow grass. The swifts and swallows dart along the top of the grass to eat bugs at dawn and dusk. All day long you can hear beautiful birdsong from birds such as sky]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-computers-just-outdoor-fun-readers-favourite-family-nature-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-computers-just-outdoor-fun-readers-favourite-family-nature-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Investing in destruction’: campaigners attack plans to fill Yorkshire tunnel with concrete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government decision to infill disused Queensbury railway line comes amid calls for it to be converted to subterranean cycle pathCampaigners hoping to convert a disused railway line into England&rsquo;s longest cycle and pedestrian tunnel are challenging a government decision to fill much of the historic structure with concrete.Earlier this month ministers decided to award several million pounds to permanently shutter the Queensbury tunnel built in the 1870s for a railway between Halifax and Keig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/investing-in-destruction-campaigners-attack-plans-to-fill-yorkshire-tunnel-with-concrete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/investing-in-destruction-campaigners-attack-plans-to-fill-yorkshire-tunnel-with-concrete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dawn paints the statues gold’: readers’ favourite places in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers share their holiday finds, from ancient ruins to thermal pools, blissful waterside restaurants &ndash; and taxi driver diners<br />
&bull; Tell us about a favourite island in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherRising from the rugged heart of Anatolia, Mount Nemrut offers one of the world&rsquo;s most surreal sunrise experiences. Here, colossal stone heads of ancient gods and kings gaze silently across the highlands, remnants of a long-lost kingdom. As the first ray]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dawn-paints-the-statues-gold-readers-favourite-places-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dawn-paints-the-statues-gold-readers-favourite-places-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light at the end of the tunnels: classic rail routes through the Alps reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[After serious floods and landslides, some of the great trans-Alpine routes have reopened &ndash; with new services added &ndash; offering unforgettable train journeys from Austria to the AdriaticThe planning of main rail routes through the Alps was shaped by national ambition and rivalries. The opening of Austria&rsquo;s Semmering railway in 1854, the Mont Cenis route (also known as Fr&eacute;jus) between France and Italy in 1871 and Switzerland&rsquo;s Gotthard tunnel in 1882 defined the broad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnels-classic-rail-routes-through-the-alps-reopen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnels-classic-rail-routes-through-the-alps-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fossils, forests and wild orchids: exploring the white cliffs of Denmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A short stretch of chalk cliffs on the island of M&oslash;n could soon become a world heritage site due to its unique ecology of wild orchids and geology of 30-million-year-old fossilsAs we sauntered along sun-splashed woodland paths, our knowledgable guide Michael started to explain the links between the local geology and flora. The unusually luminous light green leaves of the beech trees? &ldquo;That&rsquo;s due to the lack of magnesium in the chalky soil.&rdquo; The 18 species of wild orchid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fossils-forests-and-wild-orchids-exploring-the-white-cliffs-of-denmark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fossils-forests-and-wild-orchids-exploring-the-white-cliffs-of-denmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite island in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a lesser-known island in the UK and Europe &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThere&rsquo;s something endlessly appealing about an island holiday &ndash; a chance to escape the rest of the world and kickback in beautiful surrounds. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite under-the-radar discoveries in the UK and Europe. Whether it was a wild island in an remote Norwegian archipelago or a lesser-known sun-drenched Croatian isle, tell us about where you w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-island-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-island-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘wow’ factor: island hopping and otter spotting on a family break in Shetland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spectacular Shetland archipelago &ndash; with its dive-bombing gannets, ancient settlements and endless horizons &ndash; is the perfect spot for a holiday with kidsIt takes us 38 hours &ndash; two trains, a tube, the Caledonian Sleeper, a day in Aberdeen, a hire car and the NorthLink ferry &ndash; to reach Shetland from our home in Oxfordshire, and yet the immortal words &ldquo;Are we there yet?&rdquo; are not uttered once. When the ferry docks at Lerwick, the kids, Lydia (11) and Alex (eigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-wow-factor-island-hopping-and-otter-spotting-on-a-family-break-in-shetland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-wow-factor-island-hopping-and-otter-spotting-on-a-family-break-in-shetland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for a seaside town that’s a bit special? Try one of the UK’s best revitalised resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Llandudno&rsquo;s promenade and Scarborough&rsquo;s spa to Folkestone&rsquo;s Creative Quarter and Portobello&rsquo;s thriving community, these places offer a magical mix of tradition and innovationSome British resorts are about the beach. In others it&rsquo;s walking along the prom. The fashionable ones push gastronomy, drink, street art, culture. Others stick to arcades, funfairs, kids&rsquo; stuff. Llandudno delivers all of these and a bit more besides &ndash; and it does so unpretentiou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/looking-for-a-seaside-town-thats-a-bit-special-try-one-of-the-uks-best-revitalised-resorts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/looking-for-a-seaside-town-thats-a-bit-special-try-one-of-the-uks-best-revitalised-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight storeys beneath Melbourne: first look inside the city's new metro stations &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne's Metro Tunnel is expected to open in late 2025. Described as the most significant overhaul of the city's transport network since the City Loop opened in the 1980s, the tunnel has been taking shape beneath the city for the past eight years &ndash; with the bill ballooning to $14bn.With an eye on the 2026 state election, the long-serving Victorian Labor government &ndash;&nbsp;with its soaring debt of nearly $200bn &ndash; is banking on the project to turn its fortunes around. Guardian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-storeys-beneath-melbourne-first-look-inside-the-citys-new-metro-stations-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-storeys-beneath-melbourne-first-look-inside-the-citys-new-metro-stations-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A town built on fishing and fun’: why Great Yarmouth will always be my first resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[From family-run fairgrounds to a spectacular circus, traditional seaside fun is alive and kicking in the Norfolk coastal town where I grew up&lsquo;Circus is an art form of the people. I fundamentally believe that.&rdquo; I&rsquo;m in Great Yarmouth for a long weekend, standing in the ring at the Hippodrome circus, bristling from that particular crackle of energy you get from an empty stage. Ringmaster Jack Jay, the fourth generation in a family of impresarios, is fresh from his annual scouting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-town-built-on-fishing-and-fun-why-great-yarmouth-will-always-be-my-first-resort/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-town-built-on-fishing-and-fun-why-great-yarmouth-will-always-be-my-first-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dizzying coastal paths, quiet beaches and dolphins’: readers’ highlights of the UK coastline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fishing villages, lighthouses, seabirds and beachside cafes star in our tipsters&rsquo; favourite spots from Derry to Cornwall&bull; Tell us about a favourite family back-to-nature trip &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherBetween Aberystwyth and Cardigan the quiet coastline is sublime, with incredible sunsets, dizzying and spectacular coastal paths, gorgeous quiet beaches and dolphins. Start in Dylan Thomas&rsquo;s old stomping ground, New Quay, and follow the coastal path sout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dizzying-coastal-paths-quiet-beaches-and-dolphins-readers-highlights-of-the-uk-coastline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dizzying-coastal-paths-quiet-beaches-and-dolphins-readers-highlights-of-the-uk-coastline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 17: three port towns freighted with history]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Ipswich&rsquo;s medieval treasures to Ramsey&rsquo;s seaside charm and Lancaster&rsquo;s chilling legacy of witches and slavery&bull; Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-16The place names are tiny poems: Silent Street, where sound was deadened with straw out of respect for convalescing soldiers during the Anglo-Dutch wars of the late 17th century; Smart Street, named after a benevolent merchant and library builder, William Smarte; Star Lane for Stella Maris, Our Lady of the Sea; Franciscan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-17-three-port-towns-freighted-with-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-17-three-port-towns-freighted-with-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial revelation: a walk through England’s Great Northern Coalfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[History comes to life on a hike through the woods and wagonways of County Durham, which takes in mining, trains, an award-winning museum &ndash; and corned beef and potato pieThe Great Northern Coalfield once provided the raw fuel that powered Britain through the Industrial Revolution. For over two centuries, coal from the mines of Durham and Northumberland was trundled down a maze of wagonways and rail lines to the coast to then be shipped to London.The mines are long gone, but eight miles nort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/industrial-revelation-a-walk-through-englands-great-northern-coalfield/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/industrial-revelation-a-walk-through-englands-great-northern-coalfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If you love adventure but not tourists’: readers’ favourite wild places in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Readers revel in extraordinary landscapes from black sand deserts in Iceland to haunting forests in Poland, spotting wolves, bears and honey buzzards along the wayThe Julian Alps are mostly in Slovenia, but I have gone on many trips to the little known Italian portion of this mountain range to visit old friends in the ski town Sella Nevea. The scenery is awesome: pointed white, limestone peaks above deep and mysterious pine-forested valleys. The books of mountaineer Julius Kugy romantically desc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/if-you-love-adventure-but-not-tourists-readers-favourite-wild-places-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/if-you-love-adventure-but-not-tourists-readers-favourite-wild-places-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package]]></title><description><![CDATA[The resort was ahead of its time &ndash; built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there&rsquo;s an authentic Spanish side to itLast year, Benidorm welcomed close to 3 million visitors. Despite its reputation as a British holiday mecca &ndash; nearly 900,000 UK travellers visited the city in 2024 &ndash; it was actually Spanish nationals who made up the largest share, with more than one million domestic v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/forget-the-stereotypes-benidorm-is-the-complete-package/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/forget-the-stereotypes-benidorm-is-the-complete-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The perfect break for mother and son? Stone-carving and wood-turning in Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding a holiday to suit a teenage boy and his mum is tricky &ndash; but getting crafty and learning new skills provide the perfect solution How best to bond with a teenage boy? When my son, Hugo, finished his A-levels, I knew I wanted to &ldquo;take a journey&rdquo; with him, to have some sort of final trip before he left home. Ideally a journey that would leave both of us with a few happy memories.Easier said than done: a midlife woman and a teenage boy are completely different beasts. I want]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-perfect-break-for-mother-and-son-stone-carving-and-wood-turning-in-sussex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-perfect-break-for-mother-and-son-stone-carving-and-wood-turning-in-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We danced and sang songs to pagan gods’: readers’ favourite midsummer trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[From traditional festivities in the Arctic Circle to blaring techno on the banks of the Seine, our tipsters celebrate midsummer across Europe<br />
I enjoyed midsummer at a rented beachside cottage in the Sk&aring;ne village of Bj&auml;rred, north of Malm&ouml;, with Swedish friends. We ventured to the local church to enjoy the dancing round a midsummer pole decorated with vibrant blue and red flowers, with many local residents adorned in intricately decorated flower crowns. After taking a dip in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-danced-and-sang-songs-to-pagan-gods-readers-favourite-midsummer-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-danced-and-sang-songs-to-pagan-gods-readers-favourite-midsummer-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The railway that got the world on track’: a walk through 200 years of history in County Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new trail follows the 26-mile route of the world&rsquo;s first passenger train journey on the Stockton and Darlington RailwayIt was as strange a sight as you could stumble upon in the English countryside. As a muggy summer&rsquo;s day began outside Shildon, County Durham &ndash; rain threatening, bees drowsy in the hedgerows &ndash; I found myself standing on an embankment, surveying two rows of colossal stone teeth jutting through the earth. It looked as if someone had buried a sleeping giant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-railway-that-got-the-world-on-track-a-walk-through-200-years-of-history-in-county-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-railway-that-got-the-world-on-track-a-walk-through-200-years-of-history-in-county-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I feel as if we could be in Scandinavia’: exploring the Norfolk that time forgot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breckland is a little-known part of England that sings with peace and rare wildlife. It would undoubtedly be a national park if so much of it hadn&rsquo;t been commandeered by the military. But there is a place to stay on its bordersThe small white signs with red lettering are dotted through the landscape: &ldquo;Military training area &ndash; keep out&rdquo;. It adds to the eerie feel of unusually quiet roads and twisted Scots pines, which gather the long summer dusk around them.But when we arr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-feel-as-if-we-could-be-in-scandinavia-exploring-the-norfolk-that-time-forgot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-feel-as-if-we-could-be-in-scandinavia-exploring-the-norfolk-that-time-forgot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘On a peak under a blue sky’: the joy of summer in Europe’s mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our writer recalls his favourite mountain experiences, from hard-won views to splendid isolation and the comforts of simple refugesAfter a tough scramble to the summit of Rhinog Fach, we look down into the deep valley holding the chilly waters of Llyn Hywel, then west across several miles of heather, bilberry and bare rock to the Welsh coast. Turning my gaze north, there is the entire Llyn peninsula leading east to the peak of&nbsp;Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), no doubt weighed down by thousands of visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-a-peak-under-a-blue-sky-the-joy-of-summer-in-europes-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-a-peak-under-a-blue-sky-the-joy-of-summer-in-europes-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe&rsquo;s most spectacular scenery<br />
&bull; Send us a tip on European wilderness &ndash; the best wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe&rsquo;s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/framed-by-jagged-peaks-it-felt-like-stepping-into-a-dream-readers-favourite-mountain-trips-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/framed-by-jagged-peaks-it-felt-like-stepping-into-a-dream-readers-favourite-mountain-trips-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The reinvention of Catania – Sicily’s once crime-ridden second city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decades-long crackdown on organised crime is opening up Catania, with previous no-go areas now welcoming tourists and new businesses. Discover its restaurants and bars before the prices catch upIn 1787, Goethe wrote: &ldquo;To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.&rdquo; I&rsquo;d go one step further and claim it&rsquo;s impossible to really understand what makes the island tick without visiting Catania.Located on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-reinvention-of-catania-sicilys-once-crime-ridden-second-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-reinvention-of-catania-sicilys-once-crime-ridden-second-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down on the farm: a summer cabin stay on the Somerset Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[How an enterprising couple have transformed their farm into a bucolic base amid cider orchards and vines &ndash; perfect for exploring an ancient landscape and flourishing arts sceneIn Old English its name meant &ldquo;the land of the summer people&rdquo;, after the local practice of coming down to the Somerset Levels after the winter flooding receded. Today, Somerset is still somewhere where seasons are felt vividly, as Sophie Brendal and Panu Long discovered when they and their two children mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/down-on-the-farm-a-summer-cabin-stay-on-the-somerset-levels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/down-on-the-farm-a-summer-cabin-stay-on-the-somerset-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down on the farm: a summer cabin stay in Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[How an enterprising couple have transformed their farm into a bucolic base amid cider orchards and vines &ndash; perfect for exploring an ancient landscape and flourishing arts sceneIn Old English its name meant &ldquo;the land of the summer people&rdquo;, after the local practice of coming down to the Somerset Levels after the winter flooding receded. Today, Somerset is still somewhere where seasons are felt vividly, as Sophie Brendel and Panu Long discovered when they and their two children mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/down-on-the-farm-a-summer-cabin-stay-in-somerset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/down-on-the-farm-a-summer-cabin-stay-in-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe was promised a new golden age of the night train. Why are we still waiting? | Jon Worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romance, excitement and sustainability &ndash; continent-crossing sleeper trains should be a hit. It&rsquo;s time for the EU to catch onAs Europeans woke up to the joy of travel post-lockdown, it looked as though we were in store for a resurgence of continent-crossing night trains. Sleeper train fans hailed a &ldquo;night train renaissance&rdquo; and a &ldquo;rail revolution&rdquo;, combining some of the nostalgia for an old way of travelling with modern climate and sustainable transport concern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europe-was-promised-a-new-golden-age-of-the-night-train-why-are-we-still-waiting-jon-worth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europe-was-promised-a-new-golden-age-of-the-night-train-why-are-we-still-waiting-jon-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A brief history of the Earth on a walk around the Isle of Arran, Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A six-day hike on Arran &ndash; a new Unesco Geopark &ndash; reveals tales of dinosaurs, tectonic plate collisions and lightning strikes from millions of years agoAround 240m years ago, a 12-foot-long reptile called a chirotherium walked along a beach in what was then part of the supercontinent of Pangaea, and what is now the shoreline of Kildonan village, on the rugged, southern coast of the Isle of Arran. Natural dykes of black igneous rock &ndash; cooled magma &ndash; jut out into the ocean h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-brief-history-of-the-earth-on-a-walk-around-the-isle-of-arran-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-brief-history-of-the-earth-on-a-walk-around-the-isle-of-arran-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Send us a tip on wild Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite wilderness or wild escape in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakEscaping the constant whir of modern life by heading off into the wild can be incredibily restorative. While there are few true areas of wilderness left in Europe, there are plenty of places to really get away from it all. Whether it was a hiking trip in the forests of eastern Europe, kayaking around the remote archipelagos of Scandinavia or an off-grid cabin stay in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/send-us-a-tip-on-wild-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/send-us-a-tip-on-wild-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riding high in Germany on the world’s oldest suspended railway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Still gliding above the town of Wuppertal on an overhead track 125 years after it was built, the charming Schwebebahn has lost none of its magicIt&rsquo;s easy to be seduced by the romance of train travel. Think of sleeper trains, boat trains, vintage steam railways, elegant dining cars. But it&rsquo;s rare that an urban transport system can capture the imagination quite as much as the Wuppertal Schwebebahn in Germany caught mine, and that of anyone else who&rsquo;s clapped eyes on the world&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/riding-high-in-germany-on-the-worlds-oldest-suspended-railway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/riding-high-in-germany-on-the-worlds-oldest-suspended-railway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ruff guide to Europe: 15 dog-friendly holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Baltic beach holidays to Spanish city breaks and cruising on French canals, here&rsquo;s our pick of the best getaways for dogs &ndash; and their owners Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-ruff-guide-to-europe-15-dog-friendly-holidays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-ruff-guide-to-europe-15-dog-friendly-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should you take your dog on holiday? We went on a European road trip with our border terrier to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dogs have a sense of adventure, don&rsquo;t they? We thought Missy would enjoy exploring France and Spain. She had other ideas<br />
Plus tips on travelling with dogsWhen, two years ago now, our dog sitters cancelled on us just 24 hours before we were due to go on our summer holiday, we felt more than a little put out. Aware that we couldn&rsquo;t leave Missy, our border terrier, home alone with a tin opener, we sent out frantic texts and made urgent phone calls before at last finding someone, a frien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/should-you-take-your-dog-on-holiday-we-went-on-a-european-road-trip-with-our-border-terrier-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/should-you-take-your-dog-on-holiday-we-went-on-a-european-road-trip-with-our-border-terrier-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The hotel had a dog spa’: readers’ favourite dog-friendly holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog lovers share their tips on the best accommodation and beaches to set tails wagging across the UK and Ireland<br />
&bull; Tell us about a midsummer trip &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherRecently, Cornwall Council lifted the season-long dog ban on many of the county&rsquo;s beaches, restricting it to just July and August rather than the six months or so it had been previously. The council publishes a list of beaches, with all restrictions listed, that it&rsquo;s important to ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-hotel-had-a-dog-spa-readers-favourite-dog-friendly-holidays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-hotel-had-a-dog-spa-readers-favourite-dog-friendly-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A brush with Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence, France: a blockbuster retrospective comes to town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city once neglected its most famous son. But this summer visitors can immerse themselves in a major new exhibition and see the artist&rsquo;s restored studio, home and the landscapes that inspired himPaul Cezanne is everywhere in Aix-en-Provence: there are streets named after him as well as a school, a cinema and even a sandwich (a version of traditional pan bagnat but with goat&rsquo;s cheese instead of tuna). And from late June, the whole city will go Cezanne mad, as the painter&rsquo;s at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-brush-with-cezanne-in-aix-en-provence-france-a-blockbuster-retrospective-comes-to-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-brush-with-cezanne-in-aix-en-provence-france-a-blockbuster-retrospective-comes-to-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sidmouth became our summer place’: Jeremy Vine on why his family love holidaying in Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The broadcaster and author can&rsquo;t get enough of this stretch of England&rsquo;s south coast, and has even set his first murder mystery thereMy earliest memory of Devon is being lost, and my mum crying. I was at junior school. I had a friend whose mother was described as &ldquo;vague&rdquo; &ndash; this was the 1970s, so that could have been code for almost anything. The vague mother had given my normally quite organised mother directions to a remote house where my schoolfriend spent his sum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sidmouth-became-our-summer-place-jeremy-vine-on-why-his-family-love-holidaying-in-devon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sidmouth-became-our-summer-place-jeremy-vine-on-why-his-family-love-holidaying-in-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Bob Reid obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chairman of British Rail at a time of major challenges, including the opening of the Channel tunnel and the approach of privatisationIn the spring of 1990, the chief executive&rsquo;s office at British Rail received an urgent telephone call from the area manager at Newcastle upon Tyne saying there was a one-armed Scotsman wandering around the main signal box claiming to be BR&rsquo;s new chairman and wanting to know how everything worked. Was it all right to tell him?The man was Bob Reid, who ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sir-bob-reid-obituary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sir-bob-reid-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Beautiful locations to learn in’: readers’ favourite creative breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photography, writing, painting and music learning holidays have all ignited our readers&rsquo; creative spark, at retreats from Snowdonia to SicilyWider Horizons is an outdoor gathering in Berkshire dedicated to reigniting young attendees&rsquo; (18 to 30 years old) creative spark through workshops, music, ceremony and movement. On the glorious July afternoon I arrived, oak trees cast elongated shadows on the soft earth, a gentle breeze stirred the tall grass, and I found myself surrounded by a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beautiful-locations-to-learn-in-readers-favourite-creative-breaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beautiful-locations-to-learn-in-readers-favourite-creative-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look east: an exhilarating weekend in London’s new cultural quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening of the V&amp;A East Storehouse and Sadler&rsquo;s Wells East mark the transformation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into an exciting new creative hub for the capitalThere&rsquo;s a collective intake of breath as the curator slowly unzips the white garment bag to reveal the treasure within: a white military-style jacket embellished with gold buttons and epaulettes, worn by Elton John on his 1981 World tour. To my left, laid out on a table, are a gold Versace bag and a pair of dai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/look-east-an-exhilarating-weekend-in-londons-new-cultural-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/look-east-an-exhilarating-weekend-in-londons-new-cultural-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Five-star Exmoor views for £15 a night’: a bothy-to-bothy walk along the North Devon coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way link National Trust bothies, pubs and sea cliffs on an exhilarating three-day walkWhere was Wilhelm of Prussia crowned German emperor? Which year did Ian Botham make his Test match debut? And how long can a sea anemone live? These were the big questions we considered, sitting outside Heddon Orchard Bothy, listening to the river gurgle through the steep valley (for answers, see * below). I had a fat Penguin book of trivia (1991 edition) balanced on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-star-exmoor-views-for-15-a-night-a-bothy-to-bothy-walk-along-the-north-devon-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-star-exmoor-views-for-15-a-night-a-bothy-to-bothy-walk-along-the-north-devon-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lead on, Macduff: how the tide turned for Aberdeenshire’s art deco lido]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pavilion at Tarlair lido, on the coast outside Macduff, has reopened after a decade-long restoration campaign. Now swimmers await the whistle to hit the pools againThe vastness of Tarlair lido is hard to comprehend. Just a mile east of the town of Macduff, in Aberdeenshire, the lido&rsquo;s three bodies of sea water are supplied by a tidal filling system and divided by a concrete wall, slippery with seaweed. The water&rsquo;s reflection announces a striking mint-and-cream art deco pavilion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/lead-on-macduff-how-the-tide-turned-for-aberdeenshires-art-deco-lido/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/lead-on-macduff-how-the-tide-turned-for-aberdeenshires-art-deco-lido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of the UK’s best gardens to visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Froma castle in Cumbria to a subtropical paradise in Cornwall, these are some of the top unsung gardens across the countryIn the dash for Cumbria&rsquo;s lakes and fells, the area&rsquo;s other green attractions can get missed. On Knipe Scar, at the edge of the Lake District national park, Lowther&rsquo;s acres sprawl around the shell of a ruined 19th-century castle. Wildflower meadows, bee-friendly tree hives and rambling woodland contrast with a parterre, sculptured hornbeams and a Sleeping Be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-gardens-to-visit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-gardens-to-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A gardener’s dream itinerary’: a tour of Carmarthenshire, the Garden of Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road trip is the perfect way to explore the county&rsquo;s horticultural highlights, with great places to eat, drink and stay en routeDriving the back roads of&nbsp;Carmarthenshire in spring, beneath broad oaks, over little stone bridges and along stretches of fertile woodland, windswept peatland and flowery meadows, I was reminded of&nbsp;the rudimentary treasure maps I&nbsp;loved drawing as a child. The ones composed of contrasting, caricatured environments spaced neatly within the concise c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gardeners-dream-itinerary-a-tour-of-carmarthenshire-the-garden-of-wales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gardeners-dream-itinerary-a-tour-of-carmarthenshire-the-garden-of-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blissful isolation: wild camping on Dartmoor to celebrate a protected right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backpack camping is defended after a supreme court ruling, securing access to a unique experience of nature in EnglandGentle bird song and the soothing gurgle of water flowing over boulders wake me at dawn. The spring sun is not visible yet, but its pale-yellow light is catching the tops of the steep, tussock-clad valley where I spent the night. I am completely alone; it&rsquo;s just me and my thoughts.These are the kinds of moments of peace and blissful contentment in nature that cannot be comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/blissful-isolation-wild-camping-on-dartmoor-to-celebrate-a-protected-right/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/blissful-isolation-wild-camping-on-dartmoor-to-celebrate-a-protected-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The scent of damp earth, the hum of bees and treasures in every border’: readers’ favourite UK gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters discover rainforests, rare flowers blazing with colour and the finest tea and cake<br />
&bull; Share a tip on a great dog-friendly break &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherThornton Hall Gardens, near my home town of Darlington, are described by its owners as &ldquo;a hobby that got out of hand&rdquo;. With no previous gardening experience, the owner Sue Manners began to work on the garden alone after buying the old hall in 1989 with husband Mike. Nowadays, the gardens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-scent-of-damp-earth-the-hum-of-bees-and-treasures-in-every-border-readers-favourite-uk-gardens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-scent-of-damp-earth-the-hum-of-bees-and-treasures-in-every-border-readers-favourite-uk-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a dawn chorus break in Gloucestershire opened my ears to the birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m partially sighted so birding has always felt out of reach for me. But a stay at Slimbridge wetlands centre learning to identifybird song helped me connect with natureSilhouettes dart across a lake and the pale morning sky. Avocets screech high-pitched cries, defending their eggs from a squawking crow that circles above, while a barnacle goose with a barking call flies overhead.There are 12 of us watching and listening on a dawn chorus workshop at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-a-dawn-chorus-break-in-gloucestershire-opened-my-ears-to-the-birds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-a-dawn-chorus-break-in-gloucestershire-opened-my-ears-to-the-birds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild camping on Dartmoor is legal, supreme court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Case came to supreme court after court of appeal determined the term &lsquo;open-air recreation&rsquo; included campingWild camping will be allowed on Dartmoor after the supreme court ruled that a multimillionaire landowner was wrong to ban it on his land.Dartmoor was &ndash; until the legal action &ndash; the only place in England where wild camping without the permission of the landowner was enshrined in law. In Scotland, people have enjoyed this right since 2003. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wild-camping-on-dartmoor-is-legal-supreme-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wild-camping-on-dartmoor-is-legal-supreme-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An alternative Tuscany in northern Italy: fairytale hills and terracotta villages in Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising from the Po valley to the green Apennines, this little-visited region has good living down to a tee, with its fine wines, great food and historic villages&lsquo;Look at the colour,&rdquo; says tasting expert Carlo Veronese, sitting at a restaurant table in the village of Bosmenso. &ldquo;Check how flexible it is, then give it a sniff and think about what you smell.&rdquo; Only after we have given proper attention to appearance, structure and aroma do we taste the speciality before us.We a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-tuscany-in-northern-italy-fairytale-hills-and-terracotta-villages-in-lombardys-oltrep-pavese/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-tuscany-in-northern-italy-fairytale-hills-and-terracotta-villages-in-lombardys-oltrep-pavese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sailing across the Baltic: an idyllic voyage from Germany to Denmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boat trip to Denmark&rsquo;s South Funen archipelago takes in the North Sea coast, the historic Kiel canal and the Baltic before delivering its crew to an idyllic island rich in maritime cultureA south-westerly wind blew us to &AElig;r&oslash;. This little Baltic island (pronounced Air-rue) in Denmark&rsquo;s South Funen archipelago is home to some 6,000 fortunate residents who enjoy free bus services, shallow swimming beaches and picture-perfect villages. The 54 sq mile island has a history o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sailing-across-the-baltic-an-idyllic-voyage-from-germany-to-denmark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sailing-across-the-baltic-an-idyllic-voyage-from-germany-to-denmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m in love with the birds and the river’: how ecotourism helped a small Colombian town recover from war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the 2016 peace treaty, Mesetas has embraced its natural assets and visitors have flocked to enjoy the region&rsquo;s unique biodiversity. But the threat of violence is never far awayPhotographs by Antonio CascioTen years ago, violent conflict made it impossible for tourists to enjoy the natural riches of Mesetas. The town was one of the centres of the armed conflict that ravaged Colombia for decades, claiming nearly half a million lives.But since the historic peace treaty in 2016, with eff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-in-love-with-the-birds-and-the-river-how-ecotourism-helped-a-small-colombian-town-recover-from-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-in-love-with-the-birds-and-the-river-how-ecotourism-helped-a-small-colombian-town-recover-from-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great dog-friendly holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a break that set tails wagging &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakMore of us than ever before are choosing to travel with our dogs. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite pet-friendly holiday in the UK or Europe. Whether it&rsquo;s a hotel that goes out of its way to pamper your pooch, a beach that&rsquo;s perfect for walkies with somewhere dog-friendly to stay nearby, or a road trip where your four-legged friend came along for the ride, we&rsquo;d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-dog-friendly-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-dog-friendly-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our perfect slice of Portugal: a family holiday on ‘the best beach in the world’]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a stunning coastline, brilliant surfing and a B&amp;B in the forest, this quiet corner north of the Algarve makes for an idyllic break&lsquo;I declare this the best beach in the world,&rdquo; my youngest son shouts, leaping from a three-metre-high dune on to the soft, golden sand. We&rsquo;ve come to Praia de Monte Cl&eacute;rigo to watch the sun sink into the sea, and stumble upon a bay ripe for play with a babbling brook, rock pools, gentle swell, towering cliffs and rolling dunes. As I g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/our-perfect-slice-of-portugal-a-family-holiday-on-the-best-beach-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/our-perfect-slice-of-portugal-a-family-holiday-on-the-best-beach-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A slow boat to happiness: our family holiday on Wiltshire’s Kennet and Avon canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when you take a screen-addicted family of six on a canal boat with a patchy phone signal? Our writer embarks on a floating digital detoxI&rsquo;m on the towpath of the Kennet and Avon canal, a loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread in one hand and a bag of pungently oozing local cheese in the other. As I turn the corner near Trowbridge in Wiltshire, I brace myself. Ahead is our hired-for-the-week narrowboat, and I&rsquo;m fully expecting to find my four gen Z children (aged 18 to 24)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-slow-boat-to-happiness-our-family-holiday-on-wiltshires-kennet-and-avon-canal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-slow-boat-to-happiness-our-family-holiday-on-wiltshires-kennet-and-avon-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interrail passes are free for kids – so I borrowed my niece for a rail tour of Europe’s great cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took a few adjustments on both sides &ndash; she wasn&rsquo;t keen on snails or Rembrandt &ndash; but after seeing Paris, Berlin and Venice, she wants to go again next yearA year ago, I&nbsp;discovered a bit of a&nbsp;travel hack &ndash; that if accompanied by an adult (obviously) children under the age of 12 can explore Europe by train for absolutely zilch. Profoundly susceptible to any sort of bargain, even those that promise a net deficit in the long run, I determined to take advantage of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/interrail-passes-are-free-for-kids-so-i-borrowed-my-niece-for-a-rail-tour-of-europes-great-cities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/interrail-passes-are-free-for-kids-so-i-borrowed-my-niece-for-a-rail-tour-of-europes-great-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Drift along, stop for a picnic and immerse yourself in nature’: your favourite boat trips in the UK and Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cruising on a Scottish loch and sailing on the Broads to a ferry ride in the Alps and canoeing in France, our tipsters love messing about in boats&bull; Tell us about a great art, music or writing holiday &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherHunter&rsquo;s Yard in Ludham, Norfolk looks after a fleet of 1930s cabin yachts and day boats, some now with electric motors. Beautifully maintained and easy to sail, they provide a restful, beautiful holiday. I used to go on organised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/drift-along-stop-for-a-picnic-and-immerse-yourself-in-nature-your-favourite-boat-trips-in-the-uk-and-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/drift-along-stop-for-a-picnic-and-immerse-yourself-in-nature-your-favourite-boat-trips-in-the-uk-and-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They erupt from the moor like castles, monsters and giants’: exploring Dartmoor’s tors]]></title><description><![CDATA[These ancient rocks have inspired myth and mysticism for millennia, and a new book and festival celebrate their enduring powerThe first bluebells are out along the Dart gorge, creating a faint purple haze under the twisted oak trees. I&rsquo;m on my way to Luckey Tor, one of Dartmoor&rsquo;s most hidden rock stacks, which sits by the river, shrouded in vegetation like Sleeping Beauty&rsquo;s castle. It&rsquo;s not the easiest of walks. The path peters out as I get deeper into the gorge, and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/they-erupt-from-the-moor-like-castles-monsters-and-giants-exploring-dartmoors-tors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/they-erupt-from-the-moor-like-castles-monsters-and-giants-exploring-dartmoors-tors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Time slows down in Lastovo’: I may just have found Croatia’s most unspoilt archipelago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five hours by ferry from Split &ndash; and a world away from the clubs of Hvar &ndash; the islands&rsquo; wooded hills, pine-shaded beaches and transparent waters are buzzing with natureThe sound of a baby crying echoes eerily in the night sky, seemingly coming from the uninhabited Zaklopatica islet that faces the terrace of our holiday rental in Lastovo. &ldquo;Do you think that&rsquo;s a bird?&rdquo; I ask my husband. &ldquo;At this time of night? Doubt it,&rdquo; he says.Fast forward a couple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/time-slows-down-in-lastovo-i-may-just-have-found-croatias-most-unspoilt-archipelago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/time-slows-down-in-lastovo-i-may-just-have-found-croatias-most-unspoilt-archipelago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking 42 miles in one day: tackling North Yorkshire’s Lyke Wake route on its 70th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The walk across the North York Moors &ndash; which has to be completed in 24 hours &ndash; is a mix of trudging and wild beauty. I experienced both as I joined one of the first people to do it in 1955 One August evening in 1955, members of York Mountaineering Club had convened in the city&rsquo;s Olde Starre Inne. They were, perhaps, lamenting the shortage of mountains (or indeed hills) in York, when club chair David Laughton turned up waving a copy of that month&rsquo;s Dalesman magazine.It con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-42-miles-in-one-day-tackling-north-yorkshires-lyke-wake-route-on-its-70th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-42-miles-in-one-day-tackling-north-yorkshires-lyke-wake-route-on-its-70th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite music, art or writing holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been on an inspiring writing or artist-led retreat, or a learning holiday focusing on music, singing or dance?If so, please send us a tip about it &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakA holiday can be the perfect opportunity to try out new skills and discover your creativity with like-minded people in a relaxed environment. Whether it&rsquo;s learning to paint, singing with a choir, perfecting your percussion skills or creative writing, we&rsquo;d love to hear about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-music-art-or-writing-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-music-art-or-writing-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best places to snorkel on the UK coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authors of a new marine guide share their favourite spots to catch a glimpse of submerged species &ndash; plus tips on how to snorkel safelyThe British coastline is a thriving marine habitat, with a biodiversity that&rsquo;s driven by high tidal range and strong nutrient-rich currents. When conditions are right, snorkelling in British waters brings a connection with a variety of species and stunning terrain: sea lochs, sheltered bays, shipwrecks, tidal pools, kelp forests, sandy seabeds and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-to-snorkel-on-the-uk-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-to-snorkel-on-the-uk-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of Europe’s best under-the-radar beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even in high summer, Europe has plenty of unspoilt bays and hidden coves where you can escape the crowdsSurrounded by the unspoilt Sudoeste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina nature park, Odeceixe rolls out from the mouth of the River Seixe. It&rsquo;s a world away from the crowded Algarve beaches further south, and offers excellent surfing and bodyboarding, with the river shallows ideal for small children. Blue-flagged, with lifeguards in summer, the beach is overlooked by a village made up of litt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-europes-best-under-the-radar-beaches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-europes-best-under-the-radar-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[A world away from Italy&rsquo;s crowded beach resorts, the island&rsquo;s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurantsIt felt like a classic British beach outing, but with more reliable weather. Toting umbrella, towels, sun cream, water and a cool-box picnic, my husband, son and I turned our backs on the marina in Porto Palo, near Menfi in south-west Sicily, and walked west. About 10 minutes on a narrow signposted coastal path brought us to Le Solette, a h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-soaked-wave-lapped-and-never-crowded-sicilys-idyllic-unspoilt-beaches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-soaked-wave-lapped-and-never-crowded-sicilys-idyllic-unspoilt-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek island of Zakynthos named most crowded resort in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Which? Travel report on overtourism also cites Mallorca and Paris as destinations suffering from an influx of visitors, but some argue that bad behaviour is as much of a problem as numbersIn Great Yarmouth there are some signs of regeneration: the vast glass palace of the Winter Gardens is being refurbished and the ornate Cafe 1903 next to the historic Hippodrome is busy. But the bustling tourist industry of the Edwardian era is long gone. &ldquo;When Buffalo Bill&rsquo;s Wild West Show ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/greek-island-of-zakynthos-named-most-crowded-resort-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/greek-island-of-zakynthos-named-most-crowded-resort-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britons increasingly swapping Med’s busy hotspots for ‘destination dupes’]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok trend is inspiring tourists to seek out cheaper locations such as Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina It will take more than a TikTok trend to break Britons&rsquo; love affair with Mediterranean beaches. But latest figures show travellers are increasingly swapping M&aacute;laga for North Macedonia and Benidorm for the Balkans as part of a social media craze for &ldquo;destination dupes&rdquo;.Flights from the UK to Bosnia and Herzegovina soared by 284% in 2024 compared with the previous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/britons-increasingly-swapping-meds-busy-hotspots-for-destination-dupes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/britons-increasingly-swapping-meds-busy-hotspots-for-destination-dupes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The softest white sand and crystal-clear water’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters bask in the sunshine at town beaches and &lsquo;secret&rsquo; bays from Sweden to the Greek islands<br />
&bull; Send us a tip on a UK garden &ndash; the best wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherWhile staying on the northern Pelion peninsula in Greece we made our way by foot along the coast path to Paralia Fakistra beach, which is only accessible via a walk in from local villages along the coast. The white pebble beach is backed by a freezing cold waterfall, which cools you down after the du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-softest-white-sand-and-crystal-clear-water-readers-favourite-beaches-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-softest-white-sand-and-crystal-clear-water-readers-favourite-beaches-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One bunker is now a surf school’: a tour of Jersey’s wartime coastal defences]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the Channel Islands celebrate 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation, but the fascinating bunkers, tunnels and towers that remain have found a new lease of lifeI&rsquo;m woken by a tractor uprooting jersey royals in the potato field next door. In my simple hexagonal room, dawn illuminates five high slit windows marked with military coordinates and a compass etched into the ceiling. But heading downstairs, I timeslip into a 19th-century lounge where gothic-style windows frame s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/one-bunker-is-now-a-surf-school-a-tour-of-jerseys-wartime-coastal-defences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/one-bunker-is-now-a-surf-school-a-tour-of-jerseys-wartime-coastal-defences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trainline shares tumble amid warnings over expansion of London contactless zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticket website also faces uncertainty over hit to foreign travel and government plan for UK rail booking systemThe online rail ticket retailer Trainline has warned of &ldquo;headwinds&rdquo;, including the expansion of London&rsquo;s contactless travel zone and economic uncertainty denting foreign travel.Shares in the London-listed company tumbled by as much as 8% on Wednesday, before recovering slightly to a fall of 4%, despite reporting surging profits for the year to 28 February. Continue rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/trainline-shares-tumble-amid-warnings-over-expansion-of-london-contactless-zone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/trainline-shares-tumble-amid-warnings-over-expansion-of-london-contactless-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From fishing port to tourist hotspot: how skyscrapers came to dominate Benidorm – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographer Didier Bizet takes a look at Benidorm, one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe and a favourite of Britons. Construction in &lsquo;Beni York&rsquo; has led to the rise of 370 towers above 12 storeys tall, making it the second most densely packed urban area with skyscrapers &ndash; after New York Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-fishing-port-to-tourist-hotspot-how-skyscrapers-came-to-dominate-benidorm-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-fishing-port-to-tourist-hotspot-how-skyscrapers-came-to-dominate-benidorm-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I travelled the length and breadth of Luxembourg by bus – and it didn’t cost me a penny]]></title><description><![CDATA[With free public transport for all &ndash; including tourists - exploring the vineyards, mysterious canyons and lush forests of the Grand Duchy couldn&rsquo;t be easierI am not sure what surprises me most when I get off the train at Luxembourg&rsquo;s main station &ndash; the sheer friendliness of locals who seem to greet everyone as they pass by with a cheery Moien (hello), or the fact that from this point I will not be paying a penny to travel the length and breadth of the Grand Duchy.Five yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-travelled-the-length-and-breadth-of-luxembourg-by-bus-and-it-didnt-cost-me-a-penny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-travelled-the-length-and-breadth-of-luxembourg-by-bus-and-it-didnt-cost-me-a-penny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A wild walk along Spain’s empty coast – where the desert meets the sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saved from tourist development by a &lsquo;favourite daughter of Andaluc&iacute;a&rsquo;, Cabo de Gata is a spectacular national park perfect for an adventure on footIf you study a map of Spain, in the south-east corner you&rsquo;ll see a strip of empty space along the edge of the Mediterranean. It contains no major towns and barely any roads. Its coastline is equally barren &ndash; no ports or resorts; just a few tiny villages tucked away in intriguingly named coves &ndash; &ldquo;raven&rdquo;,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-wild-walk-along-spains-empty-coast-where-the-desert-meets-the-sea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-wild-walk-along-spains-empty-coast-where-the-desert-meets-the-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on  your favourite ‘hidden’ garden in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a visit to an unsung garden &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThe UK has an extraordinary collection of gardens open to the public, from the manicured grounds of grand estates to more intimate green spaces where the owners have made their mark. Whether it&rsquo;s a &ldquo;secret&rdquo; walled garden, a favourite urban green oasis or an unheralded horticultural wonder, we&rsquo;d love to hear about it.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-hidden-garden-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-hidden-garden-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beam me up, Scotland: a journey into outer space in Dumfries and Galloway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, the late land artist Charles Jencks created Crawick Multiverse out of an ugly open-cast mine in southern Scotland. Today, it is an inspiring exploration of the universeThe sun warms my face as I pause between the Andromeda and Milky Way galaxies to gaze at the rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway beyond. I am not, surprisingly enough, in outer space. I&rsquo;m at the Crawick Multiverse, a cosmos-themed land art installation in the south of Scotland that was built on the site of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beam-me-up-scotland-a-journey-into-outer-space-in-dumfries-and-galloway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beam-me-up-scotland-a-journey-into-outer-space-in-dumfries-and-galloway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the mountains to the Med: a self-guided walk in Provence, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[A challenging solo hike through stunning Proven&ccedil;al scenery is eased by lovely inns, dining by the seaside and leaving the planning to the expertsBehind Cassis beach, the castle-topped cliffs glint red-gold in the late afternoon sun. Couples stroll on the sand, kids play on the carousel, pastel-coloured buildings reflect in the still waters of the old harbour. In the main square, lined by plane trees, a&nbsp;group of elderly men concentrate on&nbsp;a&nbsp;game of petanque. It&rsquo;s a cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-mountains-to-the-med-a-self-guided-walk-in-provence-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-mountains-to-the-med-a-self-guided-walk-in-provence-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cassoulet in Carcassonne to patisseries in Paris – a tour of France in 10 classic dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[France does many foods exceptionally well, but certain areas offer unique and exceptional culinary experiences. We select 10 delicacies and the best regions in which to try them Of course you can enjoy exquisitely crafted patisseries all over France, but Paris is home to many of the country&rsquo;s best p&acirc;tissiers, and many of the individual gateaux have a connection to the city. As you delve into the layers of almond sponge, ganache and buttercream that form the opera cake, you may see ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-cassoulet-in-carcassonne-to-patisseries-in-paris-a-tour-of-france-in-10-classic-dishes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-cassoulet-in-carcassonne-to-patisseries-in-paris-a-tour-of-france-in-10-classic-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in BrittanyFar away from the tourist traps of the old town, tiny seafood restaurant Coquillages Bouchet on Rue Rusca is a relative newcomer in Nice. Tucked away on a sidestreet near the port, the menu is short and the atmosphere relaxed. The young owners, Nicolas and Hugo, are best friends and their passion for fresh seafood, especially sea urchins and oysters, simply radiates. If you&rsquo;re after fancy, go to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/delicious-seafood-served-with-charm-and-ice-cold-white-wine-readers-favourite-restaurants-in-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/delicious-seafood-served-with-charm-and-ice-cold-white-wine-readers-favourite-restaurants-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A luxury lighthouse stay in northern Spain: ‘Windows look east and west to sunrise and sunset’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renovated lighthouse on the Bay of Biscay is the perfect base for exploring Asturias&rsquo;s maritime delightsI have always longed to be a lighthouse keeper and now, at last, I am one. If only for the weekend. Look at my chunky-knit jumper! Feel the waterproof weave of my Donegal tweed cap! Truth be told, I am way too toasty in this quasi-nautical ensemble, having hoped and dressed for ominous fog, murderous gales and oceanic rainstorms. Instead, it is bright, calm and warm on an early spring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-luxury-lighthouse-stay-in-northern-spain-windows-look-east-and-west-to-sunrise-and-sunset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-luxury-lighthouse-stay-in-northern-spain-windows-look-east-and-west-to-sunrise-and-sunset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My musical pilgrimage through Olde England: ‘I could hear the bells, taste the wild garlic, touch the mossy stones’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelling west from Norwich to Cornwall, a musician finds inspiration in ancient rituals and sights, from May Day celebrations to bluebell dellsWe&rsquo;re Olde England bound / Our stories are written in the groundIt was a spring morning in Norwich, the air alive with birdsong and promise, as I packed my guitar into the car and looked to the road ahead. This fine city, with easy access to the Norfolk waterways and shores, had anchored much of my adult life and was a wonderful place to have live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-musical-pilgrimage-through-olde-england-i-could-hear-the-bells-taste-the-wild-garlic-touch-the-mossy-stones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-musical-pilgrimage-through-olde-england-i-could-hear-the-bells-taste-the-wild-garlic-touch-the-mossy-stones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My tour of Serbia in ‘the worst car in history’: from medieval castles to brutalist classics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Serbians are keen to celebrate the Yugoslav era, and offering tours of their country in vintage Yugos is a fun way of doing it&lsquo;Jump in, comrade,&rdquo; my driver honks and calls out the window of the smallest, boxiest car I&rsquo;ve ever seen: the communist vintage Yugo. I&rsquo;m setting off on a tour of Yugoslav-era Belgrade with driver Vojin &#381;ugi&#263; from Yugoverse tours, a company in the business of cold-war nostalgia. The car is a time capsule, with its little cube headli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-tour-of-serbia-in-the-worst-car-in-history-from-medieval-castles-to-brutalist-classics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-tour-of-serbia-in-the-worst-car-in-history-from-medieval-castles-to-brutalist-classics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great boat trip in the UK or Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a wonderful break on canal, river, sea or lake &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether it&rsquo;s navigating the Norfolk Broads or cruising along the Canal du Midi, a boating holiday is the ultimate slow travel adventure, offering a chance to immerse yourself in the landscape as it unfolds and plenty of opportunities to stop and explore en route. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite holiday on the water in the UK or Europe.The best tip of the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-boat-trip-in-the-uk-or-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-boat-trip-in-the-uk-or-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viva Zapotec! A thriving ecotourism project in Mexico’s Oaxaca state]]></title><description><![CDATA[The people of the Sierra Norte have achieved a rare balance &ndash; preserving an ancient way of mountain life while welcoming visitorsWhen I reach the mountaintop chapel, I slump on the dry stone wall, wheezing in the thin air, marvelling at what combination of brawn and piety must have been needed to build such a thing at such a&nbsp;height. It might not be a Sunday, but I&nbsp;can tell that mass at 3,000 metres must be magnificent. Open walls reach out to the rolling slopes of the Sierra Nort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/viva-zapotec-a-thriving-ecotourism-project-in-mexicos-oaxaca-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/viva-zapotec-a-thriving-ecotourism-project-in-mexicos-oaxaca-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco’s happy valley – the wilderness that lies just beyond the souks of Marrakech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just 20 miles from the bustle of the medina, Ourika valley is a place of magical gardens, olive groves and walking trails in the foothills of the High AtlasFrom my vantage point on a rooftop terrace I can see the snaking form of the Ourika River meandering through the swathe of palmerias at the southern edge of Marrakech. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine that barely 20 miles (32km) separate me from the frantic bustle of the famous Djemaa el Fna square and the clamour of the souks.&ldquo;Salam alaikum,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/moroccos-happy-valley-the-wilderness-that-lies-just-beyond-the-souks-of-marrakech/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/moroccos-happy-valley-the-wilderness-that-lies-just-beyond-the-souks-of-marrakech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How far can we go on the old hippy trail? Overland from Leeds to Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[We travelled 3,000 miles by bus and train to what is currently the eastern limit of independent overland travel&lsquo;I think this is as far as we can go,&rdquo; I say, glancing down at the military post, barely 100 metres from the Zakagori Fortress, the forced endpoint of our day hike through the Truso valley in northern Georgia. Beyond the fortress lies disputed land, a seemingly endless expanse of yellowing pastures swelling beneath ice-capped peaks, where only a few wandering sheep dare to r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-far-can-we-go-on-the-old-hippy-trail-overland-from-leeds-to-georgia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-far-can-we-go-on-the-old-hippy-trail-overland-from-leeds-to-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From batik-making in Ghana to homestays in Kyrgyzstan: your top ethical trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Readers share their &#8203;favourite experiences that benefit local people, including community cottages in Northern Ireland, an anti-mafia tour of Palermo&#8203; and an eco project in EcuadorGlobal Mamas, in the port town of Elmina, creates financial prosperity for local women through the production of handcrafted goods using traditional techniques. We joined them at a batik workshop, where Mavis Thompson showed us how to dip our chosen designs into melted wax, and stamp a length of crea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-batik-making-in-ghana-to-homestays-in-kyrgyzstan-your-top-ethical-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-batik-making-in-ghana-to-homestays-in-kyrgyzstan-your-top-ethical-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking the Pennine Way 60 years after its creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s first national trail was established to help secure a right to roam. To mark its anniversary, our writer takes on a particularly wild sectionHigh on the ridges of the Pennines, somewhere between the waters of Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales and Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders, a 31-year-old woman stands amid a group of mainly male walkers. She&rsquo;s wearing bell-bottom jeans, a fitted long-sleeve top and an Alice band to keep her hair out of her face in the prevailing we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-the-pennine-way-60-years-after-its-creation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-the-pennine-way-60-years-after-its-creation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking in Greece: helping to restore the ancient trails of Andros island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Idyllic scenery is just part of the appeal of a break that is also about sustainability, meeting locals and maintaining pathsArmed with gloves and pruners, my friend and I are near Pythara waterfall above Chora &ndash; the capital of the Greek island of Andros &ndash; and we are cutting back thorny and overhanging vegetation. We&rsquo;re helping out the local volunteer association, Andros Routes, which has been restoring a network of ancient mule tracks, from the coast to the interior and its lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-greece-helping-to-restore-the-ancient-trails-of-andros-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-greece-helping-to-restore-the-ancient-trails-of-andros-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The extraordinary rise of bakery tourism: ‘People travel from all over the world. It’s mind-blowing!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beer crawls are out and bakery crawls are in, with people arranging whole days, weekends or even holidays around the search for the perfect loaf or croissantJust one day into a 225-mile hike across the width of Scotland last August, Dan Warren was feeling the burn, his old trail shoes wearing painfully thin. But neither sore feet nor swarms of midges would stop the librarian and his scientist wife, Dee Johnson, from reaching their goal: the promise of pastries at the Bakehouse in the west coast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-extraordinary-rise-of-bakery-tourism-people-travel-from-all-over-the-world-its-mind-blowing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-extraordinary-rise-of-bakery-tourism-people-travel-from-all-over-the-world-its-mind-blowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Show us your mussels! A mouthwatering trip to Vigo, Spain’s seafood capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Galician city on the Atlantic coast has the EU&rsquo;s largest fishing port, which provides its many bars and restaurants with a spectacular trawl of oysters, clams and musselsRocks thrashed by Atlantic waves have famously bestowed names such as &ldquo;end of the world&rdquo; and &ldquo;coast of death&rdquo; on Galicia, Spain&rsquo;s north-western region. But there is a calmer, more intimate side to this coastline, that of the many rias (inlets). Legend has it that they resulted from the imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/show-us-your-mussels-a-mouthwatering-trip-to-vigo-spains-seafood-capital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/show-us-your-mussels-a-mouthwatering-trip-to-vigo-spains-seafood-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It turns out you’re never too old to go Interrailing around Europe | Phil Mongredien]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having missed out in my youth, I thought that was that &ndash; until I took a revelatory trip with my sons. We&rsquo;re going again this yearYouth might not be wasted on the young, but for the longest time I thought Interrailing was. When I was a student, as the 1980s became the 1990s, many of my friends took the opportunity to discover Europe by train and they all returned with amazing stories of discovery. But for long-forgotten reasons, it was something I was always going to do but never actu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-turns-out-youre-never-too-old-to-go-interrailing-around-europe-phil-mongredien/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-turns-out-youre-never-too-old-to-go-interrailing-around-europe-phil-mongredien/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a wonderful beach you&rsquo;ve enjoyed &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether it&rsquo;s a secret cove that can only be reached on foot or by boat, or a long expanse of sand where there&rsquo;s plenty of room for everyone, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite beaches in Europe (excluding the UK).If you have a relevant photo, do send it in &ndash; but it&rsquo;s your words that will be judged for the competition. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-beach-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-beach-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I visited every country in the world without flying. Here are eight things I learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending nearly a decade on the move gave me a deeper understanding of the importance of conversation, people&rsquo;s boundless generosity &ndash; and my limitationsI have often felt as if I was born 100 years too late. There was a time when satellites weren&rsquo;t whizzing above us and everything had yet to be discovered or filmed. Growing up, it seemed as if all the great adventures had happened before I was born. But in 2013 I discovered that &ndash; although it had been attempted &ndash; no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-visited-every-country-in-the-world-without-flying-here-are-eight-things-i-learned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-visited-every-country-in-the-world-without-flying-here-are-eight-things-i-learned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of the UK’s best hotels, campsites and cottages right on the beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The editor of Coast magazine shares her favourite seaside boltholes, from Argyll to the Isles of Scilly Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-hotels-campsites-and-cottages-right-on-the-beach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-hotels-campsites-and-cottages-right-on-the-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast&rsquo;s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance?For so many years Devon was viewed as the poorer relation to Cornwall; its coastline less rugged and epic, its beaches smaller, less elemental. For us, the county was always just a cut-through to the treasure beyond and never a destination in itself. The fact that Cornwall was much further to get to somehow proved its remoter superiority. Ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-epic-expanse-of-golden-sand-the-sweeping-appeal-of-north-devon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-epic-expanse-of-golden-sand-the-sweeping-appeal-of-north-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Salt Path gave us back our life’: walking back to happiness on Cornwall’s South West Coast Path]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a film of Raynor Winn&rsquo;s bestselling memoir The Salt Path is released, we follow in her footsteps along the Cornish section&lsquo;I want to tell you something. I have a stage 4 brain tumour, and I don&rsquo;t know how long I have left.&rdquo; When fellow walker Peter utters these words to me at the Minack theatre in Porthcurno on&nbsp;Cornwall&rsquo;s south coast, I half think he might be reading lines for a new play. Behind him, the waves are&nbsp;dancing, while mist swirls on the&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-salt-path-gave-us-back-our-life-walking-back-to-happiness-on-cornwalls-south-west-coast-path/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-salt-path-gave-us-back-our-life-walking-back-to-happiness-on-cornwalls-south-west-coast-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like having lunch on an ocean liner’: readers’ favourite UK seaside restaurants and cafes]]></title><description><![CDATA[From coffee and cake right on the beach to oysters straight from the sea, our tipsters share their favourite places to eat with a view of the wavesFor years, the elegant art deco southern pavilion at the sea end of Worthing Pier housed a dodgy nightclub. After Covid, it reopened, now owned by south coast restaurant business Perch, having been restored back to its 1930s glory. It&rsquo;s like having lunch on an ocean liner. There&rsquo;s a great menu, with plenty of the things you&rsquo;d expect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-having-lunch-on-an-ocean-liner-readers-favourite-uk-seaside-restaurants-and-cafes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-having-lunch-on-an-ocean-liner-readers-favourite-uk-seaside-restaurants-and-cafes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A walk with Romans and ghosts on the Great North Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracing part of an ancient highway in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire &ndash; now the A1 &ndash; proves rich in stories going back 2,000 yearsAfter a while it is clear that someone, or something, is following us. A figure, some distance back. But here&rsquo;s the thing: it doesn&rsquo;t appear to draw any closer, or get further away. It seems to remain, matching our pace, just at the edge of vision &ndash; at the edge of the dusk now descending over the grand Lincolnshire parkland surrounding Bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-walk-with-romans-and-ghosts-on-the-great-north-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-walk-with-romans-and-ghosts-on-the-great-north-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors delight: a bird safari in the Forest of Bowland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The north of England&rsquo;s most overlooked natural beauty spot is home to wild terrain and some of the UK&rsquo;s rarest birds, including the spectacular hen harrierA grey male drifts slowly across the moorland. No, not me, but a big, beautiful hen harrier, scouting for love, or breakfast. I&rsquo;ve only been here 10 minutes, and I&rsquo;m in a mild state of shock. Aren&rsquo;t these precious, threatened birds of prey so vanishingly rare that seeing one is hugely improbable?I&rsquo;m walking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/raptors-delight-a-bird-safari-in-the-forest-of-bowland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/raptors-delight-a-bird-safari-in-the-forest-of-bowland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A train from the UK to Italy? We've heard that one before, but I'm on board | Jonn Elledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I&rsquo;m crossing my fingers anywayBetween environmental breakdown, economic crisis and Donald Trump, it often feels like there&rsquo;s precious little reason to feel hopeful these days. So how&rsquo;s this for a reason to cheer up: Italian state railway company, Trenitalia, is planning to run trains through the Channel tunnel before the decade is out. It&rsquo;s studying the option of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-train-from-the-uk-to-italy-weve-heard-that-one-before-but-im-on-board-jonn-elledge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-train-from-the-uk-to-italy-weve-heard-that-one-before-but-im-on-board-jonn-elledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A muddy ride into Romania’s dreamy countryside’: cycling the Via Transilvanica]]></title><description><![CDATA[The challenging 870-mile trail cuts diagonally across Romania and takes in mountain meadows, fairytale forests and medieval monasteriesIt was about seven minutes into my cycle ride that the first signs of addiction became apparent. My ebike&rsquo;s &ldquo;power assist&rdquo; button felt more like a morphine clicker as we climbed the misty hills of Bucovina in northern Romania. Sergiu, my group&rsquo;s guide, knew what I was up to. &ldquo;Be honest with yourself &ndash; only use &lsquo;turbo&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-muddy-ride-into-romanias-dreamy-countryside-cycling-the-via-transilvanica/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-muddy-ride-into-romanias-dreamy-countryside-cycling-the-via-transilvanica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on food and drink finds in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a brilliant culinary experience in France &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThere&rsquo;s no denying great food and drink make a holiday &ndash; and we want to know about your under-the-radar finds in France. Perhaps it was the menu du jour in a hidden bistro in a Paris suburb, wine tasting at a family vineyard in Provence, eating oyster from a shack on the Brittany coast, or an outstanding mountain hut restaurant loved by the locals. Tell us where it wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-food-and-drink-finds-in-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-food-and-drink-finds-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Lisbon restaurants I’d recommend to a friend visiting the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local food writer selects places to eat that offer a flavour of Lisbon&rsquo;s fast-evolving restaurant sceneThis fun, welcoming restaurant &ndash; a&nbsp;renovated tavern with traditional tiled floor in the Santa Apol&oacute;nia neighbourhood &ndash; focuses on the flavours of the Algarve. Chef Bert&iacute;lio Gomes&rsquo;s family comes from this southern region, and his seasonal, constantly changing menu features dishes such as octopus with sweet potato and razor-clam soup, which evoke balmy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-lisbon-restaurants-id-recommend-to-a-friend-visiting-the-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-lisbon-restaurants-id-recommend-to-a-friend-visiting-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ghostly allure of Dungeness, Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an arid and mysterious place, yet it&rsquo;s precisely these charms that captivate visitors &ndash; and our writer&lsquo;It&rsquo;s a Marmite place, you either love it or hate it,&rdquo; says the lady making us coffee at Ness Caf&eacute;, as we gaze across the flat, arid landscape that is Dungeness beach, a chunk of Arizona on the Kent coast. Certainly it&rsquo;s not for everyone. Some find it too bleak, depressing even. Others lean into it, the endless stretch of shingle and the loom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-ghostly-allure-of-dungeness-kent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-ghostly-allure-of-dungeness-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s new in Portugal? 10 reasons to visit in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[From modern art in Lisbon and yoga on the Algarve to food festivals, coastal hikes, surfing and cycling, it&rsquo;s all going on in one of Europe&rsquo;s favourite destinationsThe hilltop town about 40 minutes&rsquo; drive from Lisbon is celebrating 30 years of Unesco world heritage status. Sintra was the first European site listed as a cultural landscape, thanks to its fairytale architecture set among lush parks and gardens. There are 30 events taking place throughout the year, especially aimed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/whats-new-in-portugal-10-reasons-to-visit-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/whats-new-in-portugal-10-reasons-to-visit-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for the authentic Algarve? Go in the low season – and to Tavira]]></title><description><![CDATA[With wild beaches, gorgeous countryside and delicious seafood, Tavira and its surrounding villages have plenty to offer, even outside summerDusk in Tavira is a masterclass in seduction. On my first evening in the Algarve&rsquo;s most easterly city &ndash; just 18 miles from the border with Spain &ndash; tangerine skies smudged by pillowy clouds unfurl above the old town, with its jumble of&nbsp;church towers and terracotta roofs.For such a romantic spectacle, the best vantage point proves to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/looking-for-the-authentic-algarve-go-in-the-low-season-and-to-tavira/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/looking-for-the-authentic-algarve-go-in-the-low-season-and-to-tavira/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your favourite bars, beaches, swimming spots and more: readers’ top 10 travel tips on Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal&rsquo;s greenest region, an Algarve food truck and a monastery stay on the Camino de Santiago are among our tipsters&rsquo; highlightsChus, who owns the local bar where I used to live in Galicia, shuts every September and decamps to Portugal. This entails a journey of 10 miles to the seaside town of Moledo. On his recommendation we caught the ferry across the wide estuary and reached Moledo within 20 minutes. The town beach is sheltered by a fortress island and Monte de Santa Trega. It&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/your-favourite-bars-beaches-swimming-spots-and-more-readers-top-10-travel-tips-on-portugal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/your-favourite-bars-beaches-swimming-spots-and-more-readers-top-10-travel-tips-on-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prague’s Vietnamese food revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wave of immigration during the communist years has seen a slow burn for Vietnamese food &ndash; from beef noodles to green rice ice-cream &ndash; in the Czech Republic&rsquo;s capitalAn older Asian woman is hunched over a gas burner serving noodles, a young couple in the distance shuffle piously into a tiny Buddhist temple, and a perpetual gaggle of families emerge from a Vietnamese supermarket armed with giant sacks of rice. It is a scene as authentically Vietnamese as I could expect to find.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pragues-vietnamese-food-revolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pragues-vietnamese-food-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poetry in motion: walking the new Wordsworth Way in the Lake District]]></title><description><![CDATA[The route follows in the Romantic poet&rsquo;s footsteps, traces his life and celebrates the landscapes that inspired so much of his work&lsquo;Come forth into the light of things,&rdquo; implored William Wordsworth in his 1798 poem The Tables Turned, extolling the virtues of a good old-fashioned walk in nature. Treading through his homeland of the Lake District more than two centuries later, on a radiant early spring day, sunbeams casting through the bare branches to anoint the daffodils, it&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/poetry-in-motion-walking-the-new-wordsworth-way-in-the-lake-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/poetry-in-motion-walking-the-new-wordsworth-way-in-the-lake-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglesey adventure: exploring the treasures of Ynys Môn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many dash across this Welsh island en route to Ireland, but it&rsquo;s worth lingeringto explore its historic houses, pristine beaches and thriving restaurant sceneIn 1826, the opening of Thomas Telford&rsquo;s Menai Suspension Bridge connected mainland Wales to the island of Ynys M&ocirc;n (Anglesey) for the very first time. The bridge was critical to creating a fast road link to the port of Holyhead and so improving communication links between London and Dublin.Today, motoring tourists take ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/anglesey-adventure-exploring-the-treasures-of-ynys-mn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/anglesey-adventure-exploring-the-treasures-of-ynys-mn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about about a positive community tourism initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to hear about a community-based project or travel company that made your trip memorable. The best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhen it comes to planning a trip, how we travel is just as important as where we go &ndash; the connections we make, the insights into different cultures and, hopefully, a sense that our visit is having a positive impact on the communities that host us. We&rsquo;d love to hear about the community tourism initiatives that you&rsquo;ve encountered o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-about-a-positive-community-tourism-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-about-a-positive-community-tourism-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camping in the wild heart of Italy – en suite rooms and fabulous restaurant optional]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the rugged Maiella national park, a secluded campsite offers everything from pitches to hotel-style rooms, guided walks to Abruzzo hospitalityThere was a shift in atmosphere as a&nbsp;pewter cloud rumbled overhead. As&nbsp;we approached the end of our walk in the Maiella national park, we stopped beside the remains of a&nbsp;second world war prison camp, deep in the park&rsquo;s corn-coloured hills, and Lisa, our guide, told us a story as dramatic as the simmering sky. In 1943, a band of pris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/camping-in-the-wild-heart-of-italy-en-suite-rooms-and-fabulous-restaurant-optional/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/camping-in-the-wild-heart-of-italy-en-suite-rooms-and-fabulous-restaurant-optional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Hades and back: my family holiday in Parga, Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its white sand, sparkling sea, olive groves and echoes of ancient myths, a holiday in Greece&rsquo;s beautiful Parga makes you very glad to be in the kingdom of the livingThere is a place in western Greece where, in a single day, you can frolic at an all-inclusive resort at breakfast time and then, after lunch, wade through an entrance to the underworld. This is Parga, built over a double-curve bay where the beaches are studded with tasteful tourist attractions, and inland the Acherontas Ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-hades-and-back-my-family-holiday-in-parga-greece/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-hades-and-back-my-family-holiday-in-parga-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 50 best museum cafes in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pioneering V&amp;A tea rooms were designed to draw people into culture, and today such spaces offer more than just sandwiches. Felicity Cloake introduces some of our favouritesAt museums and galleries, the tourist imperative is often to tick off as much as possible, racing around desperately rather than setting aside the equally important time to take stock of it all over coffee and cake. But as well as being a respite from noisy school groups and other people&rsquo;s opinions, these spaces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-50-best-museum-cafes-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-50-best-museum-cafes-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of Europe’s most beautifully located campsites – chosen by experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked camping pros to tell us about their favourite sites, from the highest pitches in Switzerland to a wilderness reserve in SwedenPitchup.com lists more than 5,500 campsites in 67 countries. One of the most scenic is the remote &Scaron;enkova Doma&#269;ija farm near Zgornje Jezersko in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, close to the border with Austria. This heritage farmstead dates to 1517 and is surrounded by pastures and peaks. The farm has 25 pitches (including 10 for tents) in a meadow under old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-europes-most-beautifully-located-campsites-chosen-by-experts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-europes-most-beautifully-located-campsites-chosen-by-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A stunning campsite with views of the fjords’: readers’ best camping trips in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From pitching a tent in the haunt of Greek gods to a private beach in Italy&rsquo;s garden of Eden, our tipsters share their favourite places to sleep under the starsVeganeset Camping (tent pitch from &pound;18 a night) is a stunning campsite in the Norwegian fjords &ndash; remote, but an easy drive to the village of Balestrand. The views were to die for, and in the summer there was still some light at midnight. No frills, but good-quality bathrooms. It was the best campsite we found in Norway a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-stunning-campsite-with-views-of-the-fjords-readers-best-camping-trips-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-stunning-campsite-with-views-of-the-fjords-readers-best-camping-trips-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris’s rewilded railway line: the disused track turned into a green space for wildlife and walkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside the French capital&rsquo;s ring road, the Petite Ceinture, a disused circular rail line, now abounds with nature trails, shared gardens &ndash; and even urban farmsA rustle in the undergrowth sends birds wheeling above the trees and into the sky. I&rsquo;m left alone and in near total silence as I look along the train tracks that disappear in either direction. It feels as if I&rsquo;m in the heart of the countryside, but actually, the Boulevard P&eacute;riph&eacute;rique, the traffic-chok]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pariss-rewilded-railway-line-the-disused-track-turned-into-a-green-space-for-wildlife-and-walkers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pariss-rewilded-railway-line-the-disused-track-turned-into-a-green-space-for-wildlife-and-walkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Med island holiday without the crowds’: family-friendly Corsica]]></title><description><![CDATA[A holiday park on the lesser-known C&ocirc;te Orientale offers lower prices, activities for all ages, and secluded sandy beachesI had held out as long as I could, but there was no getting out of it. The catcalls were rising; the baying, cackling audience of under-11s intoxicated by a combination of ice-cream sugar rushes and my obvious, clammy fear. It was day 14 of a two-week summer holiday, and our final afternoon in blissful 30C Corsican sunshine. I just needed one more chapter, lounging with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-med-island-holiday-without-the-crowds-family-friendly-corsica/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-med-island-holiday-without-the-crowds-family-friendly-corsica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best wild fishing spots in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From spinning off the coast of East Sussex to camping a rod&rsquo;s length from a Scottish loch, the author of a new guide to wild angling chooses beautiful spots to fish affordablyWinchester, Hampshire<br />
Grayling are prolific along the stretch of the River Itchen between Wharf Mill and City Mill, and offer the best chance of a catch. To be able to fish the River Itchen for free is a gift; this is the same river that Frederic Halford and GEM Skues fished more than 100 years ago, starting fly-fishi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-wild-fishing-spots-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-wild-fishing-spots-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a special place to eat or drink on the UK coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite coastal place to eat and drink&ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakEating fish and chips by the beach, slurping ice-cream close to the waves, sipping cocktails as the sun sets over the sea &hellip; a foodie treat always adds to a trip to the seaside. Whether it&rsquo;s a cool bar right on the beach, a favourite coastal chippie or a great cafe, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your tasty beside-the-sea discoveries in the UK. Tell us where it is a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-special-place-to-eat-or-drink-on-the-uk-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-special-place-to-eat-or-drink-on-the-uk-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Danish island of seaweed cottages, salt and seafood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remote North Sea isle of L&aelig;s&oslash; is world-famous for the gastronomic delights that come from its waters &ndash; so the best way to explore it is in wadersAfter just 10 minutes in&nbsp;the&nbsp;company of the&nbsp;enigmatic seaweed expert Rie Ladefoged, I&rsquo;m considering buying a&nbsp;pair of fishing waders. I&rsquo;m waist deep in the swell and suck of The Kattegat sea off the Danish island of L&aelig;s&oslash;, armed with a&nbsp;plastic tub and some kitchen scissors, gathering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-danish-island-of-seaweed-cottages-salt-and-seafood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-danish-island-of-seaweed-cottages-salt-and-seafood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just the ticket: Europe’s 10 best train station hotels for a first-class stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelling by rail? Treat yourself to a proper arrival at these extra-special hotels, just minutes from the platformYou might think the location is the best thing about this hotel &ndash; slap bang next to Mar&iacute;a Zambrano station &ndash; the ideal starting point for a tour of Andaluc&iacute;a&rsquo;s trio of spectacular cities: Seville, C&oacute;rdoba and Granada. But the roof terrace is an unexpected win, too, with a sleek outdoor pool, alfresco sofas and loungers for a post-sightseeing s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/just-the-ticket-europes-10-best-train-station-hotels-for-a-first-class-stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/just-the-ticket-europes-10-best-train-station-hotels-for-a-first-class-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where cider houses rule in Spain: a tour of Asturias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loved by the Spanish but less known in the UK, the region is recognised by Unesco for its centuries-old cider culture &ndash; and has plenty more to offerAsturias is a place of mossy silence and ocean light, where mountains rise suddenly from the sea.&nbsp;The culture and landscape of the region are deeply intertwined &ndash; its ancient rivers are still&nbsp;used to chill bottles of the famed local cider on warm summer days.For much of the world, Asturias remains a mystery, but in the Spanish i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-cider-houses-rule-in-spain-a-tour-of-asturias/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-cider-houses-rule-in-spain-a-tour-of-asturias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking up an appetite in Armenia’s Caucasus mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbouring Georgia gets all the attention when it comes to Caucasus adventures and cuisine, but nothing beats the &lsquo;primeval happiness&rsquo; of a post-walk feast in Armenia - and there are far fewer trekkersIt&rsquo;s only a couple of miles up the trail opposite Noravank (new monastery), Armenia&rsquo;s top tourist draw, but it&rsquo;s a steep zigzagging slog, especially in summer. Thankfully, the view from the vantage point is more than worth it.Only from a distance is it possible to&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-up-an-appetite-in-armenias-caucasus-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-up-an-appetite-in-armenias-caucasus-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A beloved figure’: Welsh village ready for tourists as Richard Burton biopic opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Events planned in Pontrhydyfen for centenary of actor&rsquo;s birth, as many recall his visits home with Elizabeth TaylorHardly a day goes by when villagers don&rsquo;t spot a cinephile traipsing in the footsteps of Richard Burton, peering at his old house, taking in the vista across the valley from the aqueduct, perhaps enjoying a pint in the Miners Arms, where he and Elizabeth Taylor drank on visits back to his south Wales birthplace.The tourist traffic to Pontrhydyfen is likely to increase af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-beloved-figure-welsh-village-ready-for-tourists-as-richard-burton-biopic-opens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-beloved-figure-welsh-village-ready-for-tourists-as-richard-burton-biopic-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All around us was the low hum of contented diners’: readers’ favourite places to eat in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opulent omelettes, plump scallops and a &lsquo;confessional&rsquo; fondue are among our tipsters&rsquo; happy culinary memories, from Athens to the AlgarveSarajevo has to be one of the most underrated cities in Europe. A real east-west cultural melting pot with recent raw history, it&rsquo;s also one of the best places for Bosnian burek, delicious rolls of filled filo pastry that are served up cheap and quick in the cities numerous buregd&#382;inica. You typically get a choice of three fillings:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-around-us-was-the-low-hum-of-contented-diners-readers-favourite-places-to-eat-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-around-us-was-the-low-hum-of-contented-diners-readers-favourite-places-to-eat-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 16: a trio of small historic cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Swansea, with its sweeping bay and artistic soul, to Doncaster&rsquo;s Roman heritage and Carlisle&rsquo;s literary past, this selection proves size doesn&rsquo;t matterWhere tourists seldom tread, parts 1-15Whenever this town-focused series includes a city, prideful hollering ensues. The English distinction &ndash; not tied to a cathedral, a certain form of local government, nor population size &ndash; is whimsical, even if signed off by royalty. This selection of destinations is not about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-16-a-trio-of-small-historic-cities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-16-a-trio-of-small-historic-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s Design Museum takes a deep dive into our love affair with swimming]]></title><description><![CDATA[From art deco lidos to 1980s Speedos, the curator of a new exhibition on swimming and style talks about the inspiration behind it&lsquo;The first thing to say is that I&rsquo;m a terrible swimmer,&rdquo; says Amber Butchart, curator of a new exhibition on swimming that opens at the Design Museum in London this week. Growing up, school swimming lessons were &ldquo;horrible, traumatic&rdquo; &ndash; the cold water, the humiliation, the scrutiny from teenage boys. But something shifted when she mov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/londons-design-museum-takes-a-deep-dive-into-our-love-affair-with-swimming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/londons-design-museum-takes-a-deep-dive-into-our-love-affair-with-swimming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlifeDespite walking for three days, we&rsquo;ve seen no one. Not a single hiker, dog walker or shepherd. Instead, golden eagles have circled lazily overhead, stags have boldly held our gaze, and rare blue butterflies have flitted around our booted feet. The silence here is deep and dense, broken only by birdsong.This is the Madonie national park, also known a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-solitude-and-sunshine-in-sicily-a-newly-restored-pilgrims-trail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-solitude-and-sunshine-in-sicily-a-newly-restored-pilgrims-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your trip to Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite travel discovery in Portugal &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakPortugal is riding a wave of popularity at the moment, with record numbers of tourists arriving in 2024 and a younger demographic of travellers falling for the laidback charm of its cities and off-the-beaten-track surf beaches. Whether it&rsquo;s a fishing village on the Atlantic coast, a mountain hideaway in the north or a favourite neighbourhood hangout in Lisbon or Porto, we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-trip-to-portugal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-trip-to-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I learned to ‘be more horse’ on a wild Sussex retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding and equestrian wellness sessions gave me the chance to connect with these deeply intuitive animals in the beautiful South Downs national parkOn a farm in West Sussex, I&rsquo;m standing next to a handsome piebald Irish cob. Jenny is close to 16 hands, with stocky feathered legs, a flowing mane and gentle demeanour. I&rsquo;m quite wary of horses, but as I watch her belly expanding slowly as she breathes, and notice her long eyelashes and velvet-soft nose, I feel entranced and completely r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-be-more-horse-on-a-wild-sussex-retreat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-be-more-horse-on-a-wild-sussex-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath, balls and Darcy’s pile: where to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a truth universally acknowledged that a fan of Jane Austen must be in want of festivities to mark her big birthday. Here are some of the bestSouthampton has a significant part to play in the Austen story: after the death of her father in 1805, she moved with her mother and sister to live in the city for three years, taking a house on Castle Square. The Jane Austen Heritage Trail links eight sites around the city that the younger Jane would have known, including the Dolphin Hotel (curr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bath-balls-and-darcys-pile-where-to-celebrate-jane-austens-250th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bath-balls-and-darcys-pile-where-to-celebrate-jane-austens-250th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saddle up: 10 of the best horse riding breaks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From camping in Gypsy caravans in Cumbria, to trekking in Transylvania and cantering through olive groves in CreteKnown for their fortitude and amiable nature, Andalusian-thoroughbred cross horses are ideal partners for this adventure in the Sierra de Gredos west of Madrid. Fit, experienced riders can expect up to seven hours daily in the saddle, with plenty of pace. The guided trails follow the route of the Tormes River, taking in pine forests, plateaux, ravines and villages. A support truck de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saddle-up-10-of-the-best-horse-riding-breaks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saddle-up-10-of-the-best-horse-riding-breaks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I travelled 2,000 miles from Italy to the tip of Spain – on horseback]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had to brave wolves, bitter weather and mountain passes during my epic journey, but it was transformativeBefore riding a horse across the Ligurian Alps in north-west Italy, I had never heard the phrase &ldquo;in bocca al lupo&rdquo; (into the wolf&rsquo;s mouth). An idiom of good luck, in the same vein as saying &ldquo;break a leg&rdquo; to a performer, the words passed the lips of almost every stranger I met. As we travelled through these little-known mountains, the message began to take on a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-travelled-2000-miles-from-italy-to-the-tip-of-spain-on-horseback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-travelled-2000-miles-from-italy-to-the-tip-of-spain-on-horseback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the hoof: readers’ favourite horse riding breaks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From guided rides for beginners to adventurous multi-day treks, our tipsters share their top horseback holidays from Spain to SardiniaSierra Trails, run by Dallas Love and her brother, Mordecai, based in Bubi&oacute;n, two hours&rsquo; drive from M&aacute;laga, offers exceptional village-to-village rides in the Sierra Nevada. Dallas paired us with well-schooled Spanish horses that we rode across varied terrain, stopping to picnic under trees and staying in lovely family-run hotels. After a long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-hoof-readers-favourite-horse-riding-breaks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-hoof-readers-favourite-horse-riding-breaks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennyson, Virginia Woolf and Jimi Hendrix – all on a car-free trip to the Isle of Wight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The island is easy to reach by ferry and explore by bus, following in the footsteps of everyone from a Victorian poet to a 60s rock starThe green tidal mudflats are noisy with gulls and lapwings as the ferry sails towards Yarmouth. Far out on sparkling water, a white sail stands out against misty downs. The Victorian poet laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson regularly tramped over those chalky hills, declaring &ldquo;the air is worth &lsquo;sixpence a pint&rsquo;&rdquo;. There is no need to drive for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tennyson-virginia-woolf-and-jimi-hendrix-all-on-a-car-free-trip-to-the-isle-of-wight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tennyson-virginia-woolf-and-jimi-hendrix-all-on-a-car-free-trip-to-the-isle-of-wight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art &ndash; yet it&rsquo;s firmly off the tourist trailArriving in Belgium on the Eurostar, it is always tempting to continue on to a popular weekend destination like Bruges, Ghent or Antwerp. But this time I hop on a local train at the Brussels Gare du Midi for the 30-minute journey to Mechelen, a surprisingly grand and opulent city that in the 16th century was capital of most of the Low Count]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fancy-a-belgian-city-break-without-the-crowds-of-ghent-or-bruges-mechelen-might-be-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fancy-a-belgian-city-break-without-the-crowds-of-ghent-or-bruges-mechelen-might-be-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​How a tiny village in a deserted part of Spain became a centre for gay weddings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of hours&rsquo; drive from Madrid, Campillo de Ranas has played a huge role in promoting same-sex marriage &ndash; and revived the fortunes of the &lsquo;black villages&rsquo; of GuadalajaraDriving north-east out of Madrid on the A2 motorway, the industrial sprawl seemed as never-ending as the roaring river of traffic. The change, when it came, was sudden and complete. After Pe&ntilde;arrubia the heavy traffic vanished, and with it the industrial estates and dull dormitory towns. We wer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-a-tiny-village-in-a-deserted-part-of-spain-became-a-centre-for-gay-weddings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-a-tiny-village-in-a-deserted-part-of-spain-became-a-centre-for-gay-weddings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great camping trip in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a brilliant campsite in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakSome prefer remote, quiet campsites where they can enjoy birdsong, hiking and natural beauty. Others will only be tempted out into nature by the full bell tents and whistles comfort of glamping with an onsite farm shop to boot. Then there are those who like a daily change of scenery in their campervans. Alternatively, campsites can be great places for making friends and enjoying sociable,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-camping-trip-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-camping-trip-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We love watching the landscape respond to each season’: why hiking long-distance trails in bite-size chunks is more fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tackling a long-distance walk like the Thames Path or South Downs Way in short sections makes it manageable &ndash; and more spontaneous, tooIt is 7.30am. The sky is a pink-and-gold blur, and the breeze is invigorating. It&rsquo;s a&nbsp;perfect day to walk from my London home to the source of the River Thames. I&rsquo;m travelling light &ndash; phone, sandwich, water bottle &ndash; so I need nothing but a&nbsp;pair of capacious pockets. I have been walking the 185-mile Thames Path National Trai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-love-watching-the-landscape-respond-to-each-season-why-hiking-long-distance-trails-in-bite-size-chunks-is-more-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-love-watching-the-landscape-respond-to-each-season-why-hiking-long-distance-trails-in-bite-size-chunks-is-more-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss roll: a scenic tour of Switzerland by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best way to explore the country&rsquo;s fabulous valleys and vistas is with a choose-your-own-adventure rail passSwitzerland isn&rsquo;t expensive, it&rsquo;s just very exclusive,&rdquo; joked our tour guide as we walked along the paved path by the shore of Lake Lucerne. The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland &ndash; or GTToS for aficionados &ndash; certainly has the feel of an epic journey, complete with trains and boats offering panoramic views of its mountains, valleys and lakes.The GTToS ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swiss-roll-a-scenic-tour-of-switzerland-by-train/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swiss-roll-a-scenic-tour-of-switzerland-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of the best spring breaks in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make the most of longer, warmer days by puffin-spotting in Mull, stargazing in Northumberland, or finding Narnia in the Mourne MountainsRevamped last summer by interior designer Nicola Harding, the Cavendish hotel on Derbyshire&rsquo;s Chatsworth Estate is a mix of antique flounce (Harding was allowed to raid the &ldquo;big house&rdquo;, a 1.5-mile walk away) and contemporary sharpness (jolly stripes, pops of colour). A new exhibition, The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth (15 March-5 Oct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-best-spring-breaks-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-best-spring-breaks-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spring sings with birdlife and wildflowers’: readers’ favourite UK trips of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[From best in bloom on the Lizard Peninsula to perky puffins in the Hebrides, our tipsters revel in the return of springLate spring is the best time to see the cliffs in colour as the bluebells, thrift and gorse battle it out for best in bloom on the Lizard in Cornwall. Walking the couple of easy miles along the coast between Kynance and Lizard Point will offer you a variety of exceptional, eye-catching and, in some cases, rare plants including Erica vagans, a variety of heath only found on the L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spring-sings-with-birdlife-and-wildflowers-readers-favourite-uk-trips-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spring-sings-with-birdlife-and-wildflowers-readers-favourite-uk-trips-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rembrandt’s Amsterdam – walking the Amstel River 750 years after the city’s birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate this significant milestone, our writer follows the flow of the artist&rsquo;s inspiration, taking in sights that would have been familiar to the Old MasterFor visitors in search of scenic walking routes, the province of North Holland is perhaps not an obvious choice. The landscape is famously as flat as the local pancakes and picturesque mountains, forests and waterfalls are in short supply.Head into the countryside south of Amsterdam, however, and you can find lovely walking routes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rembrandts-amsterdam-walking-the-amstel-river-750-years-after-the-citys-birth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rembrandts-amsterdam-walking-the-amstel-river-750-years-after-the-citys-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where the art of Edvard Munch comes alive: a city break in Oslo]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a new exhibition celebrating the portraits of Edvard Munch opens at London&rsquo;s National Portrait Gallery, we take a trip to the artist&rsquo;s home city in NorwayI reach Ekeberg Park at sunset and walk along the muddy paths to find the viewpoint. The late winter sky is like a watercolour: soft blue and grey clouds layer together, with a sweeping gradient of yellow verging from tobacco stain to pale lemon above the distant, bruise-coloured hills. At the viewpoint, I look out over Oslo and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-the-art-of-edvard-munch-comes-alive-a-city-break-in-oslo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-the-art-of-edvard-munch-comes-alive-a-city-break-in-oslo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New scheme to offer campers unprecedented access to wild spaces across Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new partnership will give campers exclusive access to rewilding sites and a chance to join in with conservation effortsCampers looking for a back-to-nature experience this summer will be able to wild camp on land that was previously off-limits across Britain thanks to an initiative launched by camping booking platform CampWild and the nature recovery charity Rewilding Britain.The partnership will provide outdoor enthusiasts with access to nature restoration projects that have not previously pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/new-scheme-to-offer-campers-unprecedented-access-to-wild-spaces-across-britain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/new-scheme-to-offer-campers-unprecedented-access-to-wild-spaces-across-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite food and drink finds in Europe, including the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a fantastic culinary experience you&rsquo;ve had in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether it&rsquo;s a taste of the sea in an oyster shack on the French coast or a glass of local cider in a sidreria in northern Spain, certain tastes and flavours immediately transport us back to a destination. We&rsquo;d like to hear about your most memorable food and drink experiences in Europe. It could be a coffee bar in Turin serving an espresso-laced hot c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-food-and-drink-finds-in-europe-including-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-food-and-drink-finds-in-europe-including-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus&lsquo;There&rsquo;s a magic to sleeping surrounded by Alpine peaks, nestled up against the stars&rsquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-an-alpine-meadow-to-a-greek-island-five-of-the-best-spring-breaks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-an-alpine-meadow-to-a-greek-island-five-of-the-best-spring-breaks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales on a plate: 10 of the best restaurants, hotels, pubs and food hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From market fare to fine dining &ndash; your gastronomic guide to the most delicious destinations around the countryThe Gower peninsula is home to some of Wales&rsquo; most beautiful beaches, and the King&rsquo;s Head makes an ideal base for Gower&rsquo;s beautiful beaches, with hearty pre-walk breakfasts and evening feasts for refuelling. Dating to the 17th century, bedrooms&ndash; housed in adjoining modern buildings &ndash; come with all mod cons and are dog-friendly (add &pound;10 per night)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wales-on-a-plate-10-of-the-best-restaurants-hotels-pubs-and-food-hubs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wales-on-a-plate-10-of-the-best-restaurants-hotels-pubs-and-food-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come for the views, stay for the cheese and wine: spring in France’s Massif Central]]></title><description><![CDATA[With volcanic peaks, wild flowers and hot springs, the Cantal region is the perfect destination for a springtime road tripGetting away from&nbsp;it&nbsp;all is surely the idea behind every holiday, yet as I drive through undulating countryside towards the village of Salers in France&rsquo;s Massif Central, I&nbsp;wonder whether I&rsquo;ve ever felt quite so away from everything.This is the appeal of the Cantal, the rural heartland of the Auvergne-Rh&ocirc;ne-Alpes region, in which the Massif Cen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/come-for-the-views-stay-for-the-cheese-and-wine-spring-in-frances-massif-central/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/come-for-the-views-stay-for-the-cheese-and-wine-spring-in-frances-massif-central/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I cycled through flower fields stretching as far as the eye can see’: readers’ favourite European spring breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From spring blooms in the Netherlands to early sunshine in Sicily, our tipsters share their favourite seasonal escapesIn the Netherlands the Keukenhof near Lisse is well known for the beauty of its bulb fields in springtime. But if you are looking for a cycling holiday away from the crowds you&rsquo;re better off heading 40 miles north to the Kop van Noord-Holland. Here you will find the largest contiguous bulb area in the country. April is the best time to cycle among the millions of colourful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-cycled-through-flower-fields-stretching-as-far-as-the-eye-can-see-readers-favourite-european-spring-breaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-cycled-through-flower-fields-stretching-as-far-as-the-eye-can-see-readers-favourite-european-spring-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The devil waits at every crossroads: a walk between darkness and light on Dartmoor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new 38-mile Archangel&rsquo;s Way, a pilgrimage route in a rugged corner of Devon, straddles Christendom and ancient pagan sitesThe story of the church of St Michael de Rupe begins &ndash; as all the best Dartmoor stories do &ndash; on a dark and stormy night. A sailor, stricken in a wild and furious sea, fell to the deck of his ship to pray for salvation. The almighty unveiled a mountain in the midst of the tempest where the ship duly made landfall: in gratitude the sailor built a church on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-devil-waits-at-every-crossroads-a-walk-between-darkness-and-light-on-dartmoor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-devil-waits-at-every-crossroads-a-walk-between-darkness-and-light-on-dartmoor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castaway in Fife: exploring Robinson Crusoe country in east Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fife coastal path connects the firths of Forth and Tay and takes in some of the country&rsquo;s finest seaside villages, seascapes and the home of a famous literary castawayStanding in a Scottish seaside village, I am confronted by two smart red doors and a curious figure standing in a niche above them: a man, one hand clutching a staff, the other shading his eyes as he gazes out to sea. There&rsquo;s a flintlock pistol in his belt and he&rsquo;s dressed in tattered rags. Is it a tribute to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/castaway-in-fife-exploring-robinson-crusoe-country-in-east-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/castaway-in-fife-exploring-robinson-crusoe-country-in-east-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No crowds, low prices – and plenty of sunshine: an off-season family surf trip in the Algarve]]></title><description><![CDATA[A late winter break in Portugal&rsquo;s Praia da Luz offers warm weather, quiet beaches and solitary hikesStanding on the sun-warmed sand, we watch swell lines rolling towards the shore. Surfers dot the water, eyes trained to the horizon, waiting for their next ride. My eight-year-old daughter glances up at the unrelenting blue sky. &ldquo;Are you sure this is winter?&rdquo; she asks.We&rsquo;ve just arrived in Praia da Luz, a small beach town and surf spot in the western Algarve, where our fami]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-crowds-low-prices-and-plenty-of-sunshine-an-off-season-family-surf-trip-in-the-algarve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-crowds-low-prices-and-plenty-of-sunshine-an-off-season-family-surf-trip-in-the-algarve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on horse riding holidays in Europe, including the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite horse riding trip &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether you&rsquo;re an expert rider or a complete novice, there are horse riding holidays to suit all needs &ndash; and we want to know about your favourite horsey breaks in Europe (including the UK). Perhaps it was a family stay on a farm that offers hacks, a multi-day ride across or a learn-to-ride break in beautiful countryside. Tell us where it was and all about it for the chance to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-horse-riding-holidays-in-europe-including-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-horse-riding-holidays-in-europe-including-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country is home to some of the world&rsquo;s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable pricesSince 2002, Spain&rsquo;s gastronomic year has kicked off at Madrid Fusi&oacute;n, a jamboree where top chefs from all over the world show-cook, share dishes of rarefied ingredients and outline new culinary concepts. Wrapping up the three-day event is the crowning of Spain&rsquo;s best young chef (often a duo) or &ldquo;revelation&rdquo;. This year&rsquo;s seven]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/seven-restaurants-to-sample-spains-hottest-new-chefs-without-blowing-the-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/seven-restaurants-to-sample-spains-hottest-new-chefs-without-blowing-the-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best Exmoor experiences: day trips, activities and places to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treks and tearooms, scones and safaris &hellip; It&rsquo;s hard to beat this corner of England in the springExmoor&rsquo;s 37-mile stretch of coastline is one of the most undeveloped in England, with steep cliffs (at 1,044ft Great Hangman is the highest sea cliff in England) overlooking quiet fishing villages and long sweeps of beach. Broadsands &ndash; not to be confused with the beach of the same name in south Devon &ndash; is a hidden gem, lying 239 steps down from the South West Coast Path,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-exmoor-experiences-day-trips-activities-and-places-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-exmoor-experiences-day-trips-activities-and-places-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 reasons to visit Spain in 2025: new holidays, hikes and cultural highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[From villas in Galicia and walks in La Gomera, to a new parador near Madrid and a horse fair in JerezIt is easy to avoid big resorts in the Canaries &ndash; the smaller islands have a handful of little towns with rural hotels dotted around. Hikers love lush La Gomera, with walks through the laurel forests in the Garajonay national park and along dramatic terraced hillsides overlooking the Atlantic. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-reasons-to-visit-spain-in-2025-new-holidays-hikes-and-cultural-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-reasons-to-visit-spain-in-2025-new-holidays-hikes-and-cultural-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring in Ibiza: enjoy a mellow Balearic beat before the crowds arrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of season, the island is more about natural charms than techno, but the sun still shines and the resident community keeps its unique spirit aliveIbiza in the off-season. The big resort hotels are shuttered, the beach bars sealed up, the superclubs powered down until their showy reopening parties get the summer started again in late April. By July, the ratio will be back to 20 visitors to every one resident, but for now the island is as empty as it gets.The sun is shining though, the air brig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spring-in-ibiza-enjoy-a-mellow-balearic-beat-before-the-crowds-arrive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spring-in-ibiza-enjoy-a-mellow-balearic-beat-before-the-crowds-arrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From wildlife in Andalucía to an alternative camino in Galicia: readers’ travel tips on unsung Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters share their favourite seafood haunts, pristine beaches and under-the-radar citiesThe city and the province of Ja&eacute;n can be overlooked by tourists heading to nearby Granada or C&oacute;rdoba. That&rsquo;s a shame, given that they are filled with Renaissance architecture, including a magnificent cathedral, and renowned as one of the homes of olive oil. Thanks to its historic position between Christian Castilla and Muslim Granada, the city is surrounded by castles. I recommend st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-wildlife-in-andaluca-to-an-alternative-camino-in-galicia-readers-travel-tips-on-unsung-spain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-wildlife-in-andaluca-to-an-alternative-camino-in-galicia-readers-travel-tips-on-unsung-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking in southern Italy: myths, mountains and wild boar in Cilento]]></title><description><![CDATA[South of the Amalfi Coast is a rugged wonderland of quiet paths through chestnut woods and vineyards. It&rsquo;s all perfect for contemplating ancient yarns, spotting wildlife and enjoying local fareIn the silence of the chestnut woods, rays of sunlight ignite the patches of pink cyclamen and crocus. There are fungi of various kinds dotted around, including one that is a perfect sphere of bright orange pushing its way up out of earth. I sit on a rock and after a while I hear a gentle grunting no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-in-southern-italy-myths-mountains-and-wild-boar-in-cilento/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-in-southern-italy-myths-mountains-and-wild-boar-in-cilento/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far from the madding crowd: my personal pilgrimage on the quiet paths of Thomas Hardy’s Dorset]]></title><description><![CDATA[My mother wrote about the meandering trails from the novelist&rsquo;s cottage, through countryside loaded with literary references &ndash; now I&rsquo;m following in her footstepsThe banks by the lane are white with snowdrops and a mistle thrush sings in the bare orchard. The writer Thomas Hardy grew up in the thatched cottage at the end of this track. His earliest poem, Domicilium, describes the house as it was in 1800 when his great-grandfather built it. The gardens were wilderness and the lan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/far-from-the-madding-crowd-my-personal-pilgrimage-on-the-quiet-paths-of-thomas-hardys-dorset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/far-from-the-madding-crowd-my-personal-pilgrimage-on-the-quiet-paths-of-thomas-hardys-dorset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 of the best independent shops in Copenhagen]]></title><description><![CDATA[From sleek interior stores to modern perfumiers and quirky sex shops, the Danish capital has no shortage of unusual shopping opportunitiesInspired by Keith Haring&rsquo;s Pop Shop, which the artist saw as a shop, art work and statement of practice in one, David Shrigley has had his little Shrig Shop in the French Quarter of Copenhagen since 2021, run with his longtime Danish gallery partner Nicolai Wallner. It&rsquo;s a provocative art show, a gallery space, and a shop in one: the words To Hell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/12-of-the-best-independent-shops-in-copenhagen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/12-of-the-best-independent-shops-in-copenhagen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great spring break in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite seasonal trip, from farm stays and walking through meadows of wildflowers to city breaks. The best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays holidayAfter a long, grey winter, it is time to start planning a spring getaway. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite seasonal adventure in the UK, whether it was glamping in a glade of bluebells or a coastal break that blows away the winter cobwebs.If you have a relevant photo, do send it in &ndash; but it&rsquo;s your wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-spring-break-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-spring-break-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I got lost in Morocco’s maze of medinas – and loved every minute]]></title><description><![CDATA[The medinas of Fez and T&eacute;touan offer a welcome chance to ditch the GPS &ndash; and a return to random encountersSomewhere between the coppersmiths and the woodcarvers, I achieve my goal. Mustapha, my guide, has stepped aside to buy some sweet pastries from a stall. (&ldquo;You&rsquo;ve got to try the kaab el ghazal, the &lsquo;gazelle&rsquo;s horns&rsquo;. They&rsquo;re really special.&rdquo;) But there are some Gnawa musicians, with long black tassels on their hats rotating in time to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-got-lost-in-moroccos-maze-of-medinas-and-loved-every-minute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-got-lost-in-moroccos-maze-of-medinas-and-loved-every-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wet and wild: the magic of Cornwall in winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crowds have left and the elements reign supreme on an off-season escape to NewquaySurfers are bobbing in the whitewater shallows off Newquay&rsquo;s Fistral Beach, poised for that ecstatic moment when a barrelling Atlantic roller will propel them to their feet. Then it arrives &ndash; the Big One. Despite the biting cold the surfers rise in unison, carving into the wave&rsquo;s lip with effortless balletic grace.There&rsquo;s something quite magical about Cornwall off-season. Gone are the cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wet-and-wild-the-magic-of-cornwall-in-winter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wet-and-wild-the-magic-of-cornwall-in-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover hidden Morocco – from forgotten beaches to ancient citadels and soaring desert dunes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The writers of the new Wild Guide: Morocco share the best locations for hiking, surfing, swimming and sleeping under the starsExtending from the Atlantic coast to the edge of the Sahara and with a huge variety of terrain &ndash; from lush oases and&nbsp;valleys peppered with thyme, rosemary, argan trees and date palms to rocky gorges and arid plains &ndash; the Anti-Atlas mountains cater for even the most indecisive traveller. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/discover-hidden-morocco-from-forgotten-beaches-to-ancient-citadels-and-soaring-desert-dunes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/discover-hidden-morocco-from-forgotten-beaches-to-ancient-citadels-and-soaring-desert-dunes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbersSt Pancras railway station in London and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up more trains from Britain to France, and routes to Germany and Switzerland.The agreement is the latest sign of growing momentum for new passenger rail links from England across the Channel, after the UK&rsquo;s only international station announced plans to triple the number of people who can travel through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/st-pancras-and-channel-tunnel-plan-rail-routes-to-germany-and-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/st-pancras-and-channel-tunnel-plan-rail-routes-to-germany-and-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Breathing in the fragrances of the Atlas cedar trees’: readers’ favourite places in Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[From unexpected city charms in Rabat to the dunes of the Sahara and a festival celebrating nomadic life, our tipsters share their best discoveriesThe calm city of Khenifra is well worth a detour from the main tourist routes of Morocco. It enjoys a lovely location on the banks of the Oum Er-Rbia river and is surrounded by the Atlas mountains, which keep the air fresh, clean and invigorating for strolling around. It&rsquo;s also just a short bus ride away from the Khenifra national park. I spent t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/breathing-in-the-fragrances-of-the-atlas-cedar-trees-readers-favourite-places-in-morocco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/breathing-in-the-fragrances-of-the-atlas-cedar-trees-readers-favourite-places-in-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, saints and dragons on the Llŷn peninsula in north Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three walks along the Wales Coast Path offer a fascinating insight into the legends, culture and industry that shaped this stunning outpostThe Lly&#770;n peninsula projects a Tolkienesque mystique as you view it from Cardigan Bay. On a clear day, its jagged, alluring and yet foreboding topography &ndash; stretching outward into the Irish Sea &ndash; is easily visible from as far south as Aberystwyth. No wonder it was chosen as the location for the recent House of the Dragon Game of Thrones spin-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/giants-saints-and-dragons-on-the-llyn-peninsula-in-north-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/giants-saints-and-dragons-on-the-llyn-peninsula-in-north-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An alpine winter feast: cheese, wine and a side dish of snowshoeing in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[A medieval Haute-Savoie village makes a great base for a gourmet break, with delicious comfort food and local wines. And the snowshoeing and skiing aren&rsquo;t bad either, if you can drag yourself away from the tableThe unmistakable whiff of cow &ndash; pungent, but not unpleasant &ndash; hit me as soon as I arrived at Ferme Dunoyer above the Haute-Savoie village of Samo&euml;ns. Rather than put me off, the scent heightened my appetite for the cheese blowout that was to come.Sat at a wooden com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alpine-winter-feast-cheese-wine-and-a-side-dish-of-snowshoeing-in-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alpine-winter-feast-cheese-wine-and-a-side-dish-of-snowshoeing-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘When women get together in the outdoors, the energy is incredible’: an adventure weekend in the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty women joined the first &lsquo;Hostel Hoolie&rsquo; &ndash; an exhilarating programme of hillwalking, climbing, running and socialising in Scotland&rsquo;s Caingorms&lsquo;Do you run in the dark?&rdquo; &ldquo;How do you stop chafing?&rdquo; &ldquo;Does menopause affect your flexibility?&rdquo; &ldquo;What snacks do you take on the hill?&rdquo; It&rsquo;s the first night of the inaugural &ldquo;Hostel Hoolie&rdquo; &ndash; a women&rsquo;s outdoor adventure weekend in Braemer in the Cairngor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/when-women-get-together-in-the-outdoors-the-energy-is-incredible-an-adventure-weekend-in-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/when-women-get-together-in-the-outdoors-the-energy-is-incredible-an-adventure-weekend-in-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a spring break in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it was a city break or wildflower-strewn hiking trip, tell us about your favourite spring break &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAs Europe starts to shake off the dark days of winter, it&rsquo;s time to start planning a spring break. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite European trip (excluding the UK) &ndash; perhaps you discovered a less-known city that&rsquo;s warming up nicely in spring, or a landscape that&rsquo;s at its most magical between wint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-spring-break-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-spring-break-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falling for Alassio – the rebirth of an Italian resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former fishing village on the Ligurian coast was once a favourite with the wealthy British set. Now instead of tennis and tea parties, it offers scenic treks and seafood feasts in glorious spring sunshine&lsquo;Why don&rsquo;t the inglesi come here any more?&rdquo; The question was asked by a customer at Caff&egrave; Roma in the seaside town of Alassio, whose pre-second world war British population could reach 5,000.There are several reasons, I think. From the late 19th century, wealthy Brit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/falling-for-alassio-the-rebirth-of-an-italian-resort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/falling-for-alassio-the-rebirth-of-an-italian-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 reasons to visit Italy in 2025: the best new holidays and cultural events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walking and cycling tours, family holidays, great places to stay, blockbuster exhibitions and more launching this yearThe Cilento coast in Campania has long attracted Italian holidaymakers, but overseas visitors tend to head further north to the better-known Amalfi coast. That is starting to change &ndash; the Natural Adventure Company reports that UK Google searches for the Cilento coast are up 110% over the past 12 months. The company has run a self-guided walking holiday there since 2022 (fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-reasons-to-visit-italy-in-2025-the-best-new-holidays-and-cultural-events/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-reasons-to-visit-italy-in-2025-the-best-new-holidays-and-cultural-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting Mumbai on the menu: Dishoom’s founders in the city that inspired them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team behind the much-loved restaurants explore the places that inspired their &lsquo;Bombay comfort food&rsquo; dishesWhen Shamil Thakrar talks about Bombay, he has a favourite word: palimpsest, &ldquo;something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form&rdquo;. In fact, Shamil has been (fondly) banned from using it by his cousin Kavi, with whom he co-founded Dishoom, the hugely successful group of Bombay-inspired restaurants, 15 years ago.But palimpsest is an apt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/putting-mumbai-on-the-menu-dishooms-founders-in-the-city-that-inspired-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/putting-mumbai-on-the-menu-dishooms-founders-in-the-city-that-inspired-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Siena, Tuscany’s other artistic masterpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major new exhibition at the National Gallery puts the spotlight on the Tuscan town&rsquo;s artistic heritage. But nothing beats exploring its historic neighbourhoods on footThis warren of narrow streets, some so tight that only the noon sunshine penetrates all the way down to the cobbles, is part gothic, part romanesque, and all beautiful. It&rsquo;s&nbsp;blessed with an embarrassment of architectural riches and wrapped up in&nbsp;wonderfully preserved medieval walls that hug the city tightly,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-siena-tuscanys-other-artistic-masterpiece/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-siena-tuscanys-other-artistic-masterpiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A ‘gorgeous medieval’ town in Tuscany and other readers’ tips across Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a Sicilian city brimming with life to serene Dolomite villages, our tipsters share their Italian highlightsAmong the highlights of the Garfagnana region of northern Tuscany is the Serchio valley, which can be explored using the railway line from Lucca. Barga is the best town with a gorgeous medieval centre and interesting links to Scotland from immigration and emigration that began in the 19th century. Try the local speciality of chestnut flour pasta with local porcini from the forests.Jame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gorgeous-medieval-town-in-tuscany-and-other-readers-tips-across-italy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gorgeous-medieval-town-in-tuscany-and-other-readers-tips-across-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bulgarian town where love takes a back seat to wine on Valentine’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Melnik, Saint Trifon eclipses Saint Valentine as the town celebrates its long history of winemakingThe sun glows on the otherworldly shapes of the sandstone cliffs that have been sculpted by millennia of rain and left looking like someone tried to make sand castles but was too impatient to fill the bucket to the top. Jagged battlements and conical heaps stretch to the horizon.At the base of these cliffs stands a cluster of large, elegant houses. This is Melnik, Bulgaria&rsquo;s smallest town,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-bulgarian-town-where-love-takes-a-back-seat-to-wine-on-valentines-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-bulgarian-town-where-love-takes-a-back-seat-to-wine-on-valentines-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 15: three more UK towns with unsung stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tour of unheralded towns continues with Black Country legends in Dudley, Renaissance-style architecture in Enniskillen and Middlesbrough, birthplace of the Sydney Harbour BridgeWhere tourists seldom tread, parts 1-14Duncan Edwards&rsquo;s right leg swings back, ready to kick the ball into the rain, down the hill. Paragon of Black Country respectability, a &ldquo;real-life Roy of the Rovers&rdquo; (so said Terry Venables), the late Manchester United midfielder&rsquo;s myth is as surely set as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-15-three-more-uk-towns-with-unsung-stories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-15-three-more-uk-towns-with-unsung-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 restaurants not to miss in Edinburgh – 2025’s ‘most exciting food destination’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish capital&rsquo;s new openings and creative chefs have grabbed the attention of the Good Food and Michelin guides. If you&rsquo;re wondering where to tuck in, try these hot picksEdinburgh is having a foodie moment. Last week it was named the Most Exciting Food Destination for 2025 by The Good Food Guide. This week, the Michelin Guide Ceremony (Great Britain and Ireland) &ndash; held in Scotland for the first time &ndash; saw new stars awarded to Lyla and Avery, and new Bib Gourmand aw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-restaurants-not-to-miss-in-edinburgh-2025s-most-exciting-food-destination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-restaurants-not-to-miss-in-edinburgh-2025s-most-exciting-food-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On board the maiden sleeper from Brussels to Venice: we got there in the end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affordable couchettes, wonderful scenery and good company make up for the teething problems en routeAt 6.45pm on Wednesday, the Good Night Train trundled out of platform 3 at Brussel-Zuid station. It departed 40 minutes late due to trespassers on the tracks, but the train soon picked up pace, the golden lights of the Belgian capital sweeping through the carriages where groups were stashing skis, families were settling young children and solo travellers stood at the open windows swapping names an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-board-the-maiden-sleeper-from-brussels-to-venice-we-got-there-in-the-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-board-the-maiden-sleeper-from-brussels-to-venice-we-got-there-in-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a break in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a lesser known corner of Spain &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakSpain is one of the most enduringly popular tourist destinations in Europe, but sometimes that popularity comes at a price &ndash; a fact that has been highlighted by recent protests against overtourism in Barcelona and the Balearic islands. But if you&rsquo;re willing to go a little off the beaten track, there is still much to discover in this fascinating country. We&rsquo;d love to hear a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-break-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-break-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sète: the seaside town with year-round sunshine in the south of France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditionsWhile much of southern France closes its shutters for the winter, the fishing port of S&egrave;te comes alive. The oyster and truffle seasons are in full swing and bright, sunny weather makes it the perfect place to sip a glass of muscat on the banks of the town&rsquo;s Canal Royal.The main town on the Thau archipelago, 17 miles (27km) south-west of Montpellier, S&egrave;te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ste-the-seaside-town-with-year-round-sunshine-in-the-south-of-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ste-the-seaside-town-with-year-round-sunshine-in-the-south-of-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From world’s ‘roughest wilderness hotel’ to a cosy Cotswolds hideaway: 10 adventure stays in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[These retreats are the perfect base for an active break exploring Europe&rsquo;s great outdoorsBringing smaller explorers with you? Sonnwies is a family-friendly hotel in the heart of the sun-lit mountainscapes of the Italian Dolomites and near the pretty village of Luson in South Tirol. Here it&rsquo;s all about adventures &ndash; explore the scenic heights on foot or you can ski straight from the hotel during winter months. This gem will make all ages of adventurer happy with mountain bikes, e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-worlds-roughest-wilderness-hotel-to-a-cosy-cotswolds-hideaway-10-adventure-stays-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-worlds-roughest-wilderness-hotel-to-a-cosy-cotswolds-hideaway-10-adventure-stays-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 of the best hotels, B&amp;Bs and chateaux in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[From country houses and mountain chalets to seaside chambres d&rsquo;h&ocirc;te and cool city pads, our France travel expert picks her favourite boltholes Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/25-of-the-best-hotels-bampbs-and-chateaux-in-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/25-of-the-best-hotels-bampbs-and-chateaux-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It smells of salt marshes, maritime pines, peace and quiet’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters share their French delights, from fresh oysters and mountain trains to surf beaches and pretty harbour townsA world away from the popular resorts and marinas of the central Vend&eacute;e is L&rsquo;&icirc;le de Noirmoutier. The unpretentious and reasonably priced L&rsquo;Oc&eacute;ane stands out among the peninsula&rsquo;s seafood bars and is always our first port of call. Behind its unprepossessing exterior, the freshest oysters with bread, butter and lemon are a mere &euro;8.90 fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-smells-of-salt-marshes-maritime-pines-peace-and-quiet-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-in-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-smells-of-salt-marshes-maritime-pines-peace-and-quiet-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A frozen, protected wonderland: slow adventure in the less visited French Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the gateway to the Vanoise national park, new cabins make a great base for a wild winter retreat that&rsquo;s laid-back but packed with activityThe snow is deep and soft as we pad slowly forward, a muffled crunching the only sound breaking the silence. All around us, the jagged peaks of the Vanoise massif pierce the sky, glinting in the clear morning light. As we walk, Matthieu, my snowshoeing guide, points out fresh tracks &ndash; mountain hare, roe deer, fox &ndash; and on the mountainside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-frozen-protected-wonderland-slow-adventure-in-the-less-visited-french-alps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-frozen-protected-wonderland-slow-adventure-in-the-less-visited-french-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter waterway: a cosy off-season trip on the Leeds &amp; Liverpool Canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A centrally heated boat proves perfect for a quiet Pennine cruise but canal maintenance and stormy weather mean plans have to be flexibleThe ice creaked against the boat&rsquo;s hull, slabs of it spinning out of the way. We weren&rsquo;t in the Arctic on a cruise ship but steering a narrowboat in northern England, almost the farthest north you can reach on the inland waterways. There was snow on the hills. The Leeds &amp; Liverpool Canal, which climbs to 148 metres above sea level as it crosses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-waterway-a-cosy-off-season-trip-on-the-leeds-amp-liverpool-canal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-waterway-a-cosy-off-season-trip-on-the-leeds-amp-liverpool-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My journey into the fairytale world of Maramureș – the Romania time forgot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A German couple who renovate abandoned wooden houses and rent them outoffer a window onto a traditional way of life in the north of the country Cattle are lumbering home in the twilight, horse-drawn farm carts trundle by and shepherds huddle around bonfires. We spy a woman milking her one cow in her garden and another, ancient-looking but upright, strolling back from the field, hoe over one shoulder. Traditional houses are made entirely of wood, roofs included, and many are dwarfed by ornate car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-journey-into-the-fairytale-world-of-maramure-the-romania-time-forgot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-journey-into-the-fairytale-world-of-maramure-the-romania-time-forgot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a trip to Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you hiked the Atlas Mountains or enjoyed a beach or city break, share a tip on your favourite Moroccan find &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakMorocco saw visitor numbers climb by an incredible 20% in 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world. From the cultural highlights of Marrakech and Fes to the surf beaches of the Atlantic and up into the remote villages of the High Atlas mountains, the country offers extraordinary variety. W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-morocco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight-free to Tunisia: London to Tunis in two days by rail and ferry]]></title><description><![CDATA[This epic but comfortable and surprisingly quick journey sets you up perfectly to explore Tunisia&rsquo;s ancient sites, cuisine and medinas&lsquo;Go on, try one,&rdquo; says the man behind a mountain of Arabic sweets. He hands me a piece of makroudh, a honey-dipped semolina and date delicacy. It is still warm from deep frying and deliciously soft and sticky. I&rsquo;m standing on an intersection between two cobbled medina streets in Tunis, capital of Tunisia, and Biles Elwadi, the sweet seller,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/flight-free-to-tunisia-london-to-tunis-in-two-days-by-rail-and-ferry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/flight-free-to-tunisia-london-to-tunis-in-two-days-by-rail-and-ferry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reach for the stars: the best dark-sky destinations in Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month is viewed as galaxy season in the northern hemisphere, so seek out wide open spaces around the country to gaze up into the heavens, undimmed by light pollutionAs we streak through winter, shorter daylight hours offer the best opportunity to view the dark skies before the clocks spring forward in March and the constellations shift again. This month is viewed as galaxy season in the northern hemisphere, offering the chance to see the Andromeda galaxy, our nearest galactic neighbour, jus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/reach-for-the-stars-the-best-dark-sky-destinations-in-britain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/reach-for-the-stars-the-best-dark-sky-destinations-in-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavenly stays: 10 of the best monastery breaks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From frugal retreats to luxury escapes, these convents and monasteries offer peace and spectacular locations for all faithsThis convent is said to have been founded by Charlemagne in the eighth century, and was recognised as a Unesco world heritage site in 1983. For 1,250 years Benedictine nuns have followed a structured monastic life here, which guests are invited to experience by staying in the convent guesthouse. Meals are provided, with fruit and vegetables from the organic garden. Guests ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/heavenly-stays-10-of-the-best-monastery-breaks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/heavenly-stays-10-of-the-best-monastery-breaks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Big Sur, with love: a monastery stay on the northern California coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[High above the Pacific, a hermitage offers a world without distraction, where silence, serenity and joy reign supremeI get into my car outside my mother&rsquo;s home and drive up into the mountains. Past the estate where Ronald Reagan kept his Western White House, past Michael Jackson&rsquo;s Neverland and the mock-Danish town of Solvang. On to Highway 101, which stretches all the way from Mexico to almost Canada, and then, after an hour, on to Highway 1, the two-lane road that winds around the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-big-sur-with-love-a-monastery-stay-on-the-northern-california-coast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-big-sur-with-love-a-monastery-stay-on-the-northern-california-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Big Sur, with love: a monastery stay on the north California coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[High above the Pacific, a hermitage offers a world without distraction, where silence, serenity and joy reign supremeI get into my car outside my mother&rsquo;s home and drive up into the mountains. Past the estate where Ronald Reagan kept his Western White House, past Michael Jackson&rsquo;s Neverland and the mock-Danish town of Solvang. On to Highway 101, which stretches all the way from Mexico to almost Canada, and then, after an hour, on to Highway 1, the two-lane road that winds around the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-big-sur-with-love-a-monastery-stay-on-the-north-california-coast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-big-sur-with-love-a-monastery-stay-on-the-north-california-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We were inspired, recharged and nourished by nature’: readers’ favourite wellness trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[From mindful waking in the Yorkshire Dales to a Buddhist retreat in Japan, our tipsters have found inner peace and rejuvenation all over the worldWith Eryri national park (Snowdonia) on the doorstep and guided wild swims available, north Wales&rsquo; Tawelu Retreats offers options to explore the outdoors or go full hibernation with the retreat&rsquo;s yoga classes and meditations, plus a sauna and hot tub. The chef cooked up filling, comforting veggie food and gorgeous chai and hot chocolate. Ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-were-inspired-recharged-and-nourished-by-nature-readers-favourite-wellness-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-were-inspired-recharged-and-nourished-by-nature-readers-favourite-wellness-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s like plunging under the North Pole: my mind-stretching ice dive in the French Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move over wild swimming &hellip; ice diving in a frozen mountain lake and camping under the Milky Way connects you with nature at its most raw and magicalIt&rsquo;s five below freezing on the ice-caked surface of a lake in the French Alps and, as I prepare to slip, seal-like, into the black water, my racing mind is begging me to wimp out. Diving in a frozen lake at night &ndash; below ice, beneath the stars, at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres? What an absurd idea.An hour ago, I was inside a t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-plunging-under-the-north-pole-my-mind-stretching-ice-dive-in-the-french-alps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-plunging-under-the-north-pole-my-mind-stretching-ice-dive-in-the-french-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My winter campervan adventure in the Cairngorms, Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow jaunt around the mountainous national park, on some of the highest roads in Britain, delivers dramatic scenery, frosty walks and ziplining after darkThe road north takes us through a landscape muted by frost, the hills hazy beneath the milky winter sun. My friend Anna and I are heading for the Cairngorms in a red campervan called Rowan, which we picked up from Big Sky Campers, just across the Forth from Edinburgh. It&rsquo;s an appropriate name, for we see the red berries of rowan trees e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-winter-campervan-adventure-in-the-cairngorms-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-winter-campervan-adventure-in-the-cairngorms-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merchants of Venice: 10 of the city’s most beautiful historic shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[From an elegant apothercary to a jewellers in a baroque salon, these stores all have atmospheric interiors and a history of exquisite craftsmanshipCantina del Vino gia Schiavi is a 150-year-old wood-beamed cantina that sits right on the edge of a canal and is a favourite stop on all the city bacaro tours. It is renowned for prosecco, spritz and an original selection of cichetti nibbles created by owner Alessandra De Respinis, a big inspiration for the late Russell Norman&rsquo;s Polpo in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/merchants-of-venice-10-of-the-citys-most-beautiful-historic-shops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/merchants-of-venice-10-of-the-citys-most-beautiful-historic-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on less-known Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about brilliant breaks in Italy away from tourist hotspots &ndash; whether to a city, the coast or the countryside &ndash; the best tip wins a &pound;200 holiday voucherBrimming with art and culture, world famous cuisine, soaring mountains and sun-soaked beaches and islands, no wonder Italy is one of the world&rsquo;s most popular tourist destinations. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your discoveries away from the crowds. Whether it&rsquo;s an under-the-radar city, a hidden mountain hamlet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-less-known-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-less-known-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even the black slopes are green: my eco-friendly skiing break in Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carbon footprint of a skiing holiday can be as deep as a crevasse, but one Austrian resort with sustainability at its heart is mitigating its impactThe view takes me aback. Not the panorama of 80 snow-capped, jagged peaks that top 3,000 metres, nor the lone skier carving perfect turns down a forest-fringed piste. They are lovely, of course, but the important view, the one that few winter sports enthusiasts will ever get to see, is behind a nondescript door next to the bakery that&rsquo;s tuc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/even-the-black-slopes-are-green-my-eco-friendly-skiing-break-in-austria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/even-the-black-slopes-are-green-my-eco-friendly-skiing-break-in-austria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three generations, one Tudor manor and some light trauma: a multi-generational break in Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[When an extended family go on holiday together in Portishead, it&rsquo;s games, laughter &ndash; and tears for oneThe last time my family, by which I mean my parents, my sister and me, were living in a house together, Tony Blair was prime minister and my most pressing concern was the efficacy of dry shampoo. As time has passed we have picked up family members &ndash; two new men, four new children, some light trauma &ndash; and it was decided that we should all go away somewhere to celebrate, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/three-generations-one-tudor-manor-and-some-light-trauma-a-multi-generational-break-in-somerset/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/three-generations-one-tudor-manor-and-some-light-trauma-a-multi-generational-break-in-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mardi Gras the Balkan way – alternatives to Venice carnival]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Croatia, Montenegro and Albania, the legacy of Venetian occupation lives on in a series of spectacular carnivals that these days have a local twistMy guide Jovana Markic scoops up a&nbsp;glass of wine from a street table in Kotor old town and raises a toast: &ldquo;Abrum!&rdquo; The table is unguarded and not linked to any particular restaurant, but people are happily helping themselves to free vino and food. Jovana says this is normal.It&rsquo;s a welcome gesture for&nbsp;visitors coming to&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mardi-gras-the-balkan-way-alternatives-to-venice-carnival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mardi-gras-the-balkan-way-alternatives-to-venice-carnival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When in Rome … go where the Romans go, not the tourist crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eternal City&rsquo;s monuments and museums are busy at the best of times, but there remain myriad treasures to explore that are well off the beaten track One of the earliest European printed books was a tourist guide to Rome. Ranging from information on ancient ruins, fallen temples and classical bathhouses to the place where an emperor &ldquo;saw a vision in the sky&rdquo;, Mirabilia Urbis Romae (Marvels of the City of Rome) was written in Latin in the early 12th century. The popular text w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/when-in-rome-go-where-the-romans-go-not-the-tourist-crowds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/when-in-rome-go-where-the-romans-go-not-the-tourist-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Yemen’s ancient terraces are my wonder of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The soil, treasured for centuries, turns steep Yemini slopes into fertile and productive land. Coffee grown here was served at London&rsquo;s first coffee house in 1652You always know you are about to see something interesting when the driver of your vehicle removes his shoes and firmly grasps the foot pedals with a powerful set of calloused toes. I was new to Yemen and had no idea what to expect. All I could see was that we were on a stony mountain plateau rushing towards a cliff edge in a Toyo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-yemens-ancient-terraces-are-my-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-yemens-ancient-terraces-are-my-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t even think about not going in fancy dress:’ Readers’ favourite carnivals around Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing brightens up the depths of winter better than a local festival &ndash; and Europe is awash with ancient and brilliant carnivals Having travelled to the area for years, I finally made it to the Limoux carnival last winter. What took me so long?! Every weekend from 25 January until 6 April, you can watch dancers and musicians parade around the medieval square of this beautiful town south of Carcassonne, dressed as ancient pierrots and modern scoundrels (Putin was featured last year), scatt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dont-even-think-about-not-going-in-fancy-dress-readers-favourite-carnivals-around-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dont-even-think-about-not-going-in-fancy-dress-readers-favourite-carnivals-around-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the stone citadel of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is my wonder of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landscape is not the dead relic of a foregone age. It is a living reminder of how knowledge tailored to the local ecology is essentialWhen I was 11, I was given the Atlas of Mysterious Places by a teacher and have been tragically obsessed ever since. It is why I have spent most of my life visiting these captivating places, while pursuing a career that gives me the excuse to do so.The more extraordinary places you visit, the more you realise how truly incomprehensible the scale of human ingen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-the-stone-citadel-of-sigiriya-in-sri-lanka-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-the-stone-citadel-of-sigiriya-in-sri-lanka-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Egypt’s Colossi of Memnon are my wonder of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emerging from the heat shimmer, these two enormous statues in Luxor appear completely otherwordly &ndash; like giants in a wheat fieldI was 22 and after finishing a degree in Arabic had moved to Cairo to try to learn how to actually speak the language. I was thrilled by the chaotic wildness of the city that is called Umm al-Dunya, the Mother of the World. Millions of people crowd into Cairo night and day. It was dusty and noisy and polluted and I loved it. I also wanted to explore the country, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-egypts-colossi-of-memnon-are-my-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-egypts-colossi-of-memnon-are-my-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Tibet’s Samye monastery is my wonder of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region&rsquo;s first Buddhist monastery is a complex of chapels and stupa towers that form a symbolic and spiritual representation of the whole universeSurrounded by the bright green and gold of barley fields, the braided channels of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, and mountains rising beyond, Samye is Tibet&rsquo;s first Buddhist monastery. Founded in 775, the complex of chapels and stupa towers form a vast mandala &ndash; a symbolic and spiritual representation of the whole universe.In the midd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-tibets-samye-monastery-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-tibets-samye-monastery-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your tip on a discovery in France to win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite place in France &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakMore than twice the size of the UK, France offers visitors huge variety, from enormous mountain ranges and coastal cliffs to forests and sandy beaches, from cities brimming with history to picturesque hamlets, with a cuisine as varied as its geography. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite discovery, whether it&rsquo;s a little-known coastal resort, a restaurant worth shouting about,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-your-tip-on-a-discovery-in-france-to-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-your-tip-on-a-discovery-in-france-to-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A sprawling megacity of multi-level madness: why Chongqing in China is my wonder of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[This megacity is like Hong Kong on steroids &ndash; a vertically sprawling, astonishing urban phenomenon that can only be understood in three dimensionsGoogle Maps can be unreliable at the best of times when you&rsquo;re travelling in China, but in the southern megacity of Chongqing, a map of any kind turns out to be almost entirely useless. Built across a series of impossibly steep mountainsides and vertiginous valleys at the dramatic confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, it is an aston]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-sprawling-megacity-of-multi-level-madness-why-chongqing-in-china-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-sprawling-megacity-of-multi-level-madness-why-chongqing-in-china-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing horses and a dodgy Venus: why Derbyshire’s Bolsover Castle is my wonder of the world | Lucy Worsley]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a very English wonder, fusing the arcane symbolism of northern England with then modern ideas from Renaissance ItalyBolsover Castle, topped with turrets, sits at the crest of a hill with the best view in Derbyshire. You could be forgiven for thinking it must be the home of a medieval knight, if not a wizard. But really it&rsquo;s a gothic, chivalric, romantic recreation of a medieval castle, constructed by a 17th-century aristocrat. He was so pleased with his &ldquo;new castle&rdquo; tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dancing-horses-and-a-dodgy-venus-why-derbyshires-bolsover-castle-is-my-wonder-of-the-world-lucy-worsley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dancing-horses-and-a-dodgy-venus-why-derbyshires-bolsover-castle-is-my-wonder-of-the-world-lucy-worsley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My culinary adventure on the Lisbon coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The elegant towns of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra have plenty to offer, from romantic royal palaces to the best of Portuguese cuisineOn a blue-sky Saturday morning, I joined a foraging hike in Sintra-Cascais nature park, a former municipal wasteland and now thriving ecosystem on the outskirts of Cascais in Portugal. Progress was deliciously slow, thanks to our passionate guide &ndash; ecologist Fernanda Botelho, Portugal&rsquo;s foremost herbalist and wild forager. We&rsquo;d barely made it out o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-culinary-adventure-on-the-lisbon-coast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-culinary-adventure-on-the-lisbon-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Turkey’s Temple of Artemis is my wonder of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked seven leading historians and travel experts to nominate their personal wonder of the world, starting with Bettany Hughes, author of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Sitting on the Giza plateau, in the butter-light of sunset, I was asked by Mahmoud (owner of a camel called Michael Jordan) which was my second favourite of all of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.Of course, the Great Pyramid of Giza (a renewed Insta hit now that a family of dogs has made it their skyscraper home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-turkeys-temple-of-artemis-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-turkeys-temple-of-artemis-is-my-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The river that runs in the sky’: readers choose their wonders of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Margate to Uzbekistan our tipsters reveal the special sites that made a lasting impression on themThomas Telford&rsquo;s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the centrepiece of a world heritage site that crosses three counties and two countries. They call it &ldquo;the river that runs in the sky&rdquo;, and there is a rough magic to standing halfway across, looking down on the tumbling River Dee, source of the slow-moving flow at your heels, water Telford drew from Horseshoe Falls for his impossible pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-river-that-runs-in-the-sky-readers-choose-their-wonders-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-river-that-runs-in-the-sky-readers-choose-their-wonders-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An arty stay in cider land: a brush with the Somerset countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cosy cabin offers not just a place to stay but a chance to learn from local artists and discover the gentle, rolling landscape and its farm produceFrost tints the landscape silver as we set up our easels in the watery morning sunlight. On the horizon is Burrow Hill, a gentle surge in the pancake-flat Somerset scene. Local artist Frances Watts talks me through how to mix colour palettes and then, with her help, I attempt to capture some of the wintry magic in oils.I&rsquo;d come to Kingsbury Ep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-arty-stay-in-cider-land-a-brush-with-the-somerset-countryside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-arty-stay-in-cider-land-a-brush-with-the-somerset-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A break from the accommodation mega-sites: the best alternative booking platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbnb and Booking.com are the market leaders, but a new wave of smaller accommodation platforms are offering an alternative &ndash; and trying to give something back to local communitiesAccounts of tenants illegally subletting rental properties by listing them on Airbnb and Booking.com, without the permission of their landlords, have hit the headlines in recent months. While there&rsquo;s no denying that the convenience of these accommodation booking platforms has transformed holidays &ndash; m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-break-from-the-accommodation-mega-sites-the-best-alternative-booking-platforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-break-from-the-accommodation-mega-sites-the-best-alternative-booking-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the commuter belt: why the stunning Surrey Hills are worth a short break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come for wonderful walks on Box Hill and the Happy Valley trail, stay for cosy inns, great food and a sense of discoveryIf Surrey were a restaurant, it would be a drive-thru. Sandwiched between London and England&rsquo;s south coast, famous for its wealthy commuter-belt towns and the great thick scar of the M25, it&rsquo;s a place people whip through on their way to somewhere else. I&rsquo;ve spent several decades doing it; back and forth between Sussex and London, occasionally meeting friends i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beyond-the-commuter-belt-why-the-stunning-surrey-hills-are-worth-a-short-break/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beyond-the-commuter-belt-why-the-stunning-surrey-hills-are-worth-a-short-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a restorative break or retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[From mindfulness retreats to monastery stays, tell us about a getaway where you were able to switch off completely &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakIn an age of constant distraction, silence and stillness are increasingly rare commodities, so it&rsquo;s hardly surprising that more of us are turning to retreats as a way to get some much-needed breathing space. Whether it&rsquo;s a meditation retreat, a yoga holiday, a digital detox or a stay in a monastery, we&rsquo;d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-restorative-break-or-retreat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-restorative-break-or-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No lifts? No problem: a low-impact ski touring trip in the Italian Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Homeland, a lift-free ski experience in Lombardy, you have to hike up to ski down. Our writer wonders if this is the future for winter resortsThe first sign we&rsquo;re heading into the wild, having left the cosy confines of our resort for a ski touring taster, comes when three mountain goats jump in front of the car, eyeball us skittishly, then launch themselves off a vertiginous drop to our left.My 14-year-old son, in the passenger seat beside me, curses loudly, and I take a deep breath. We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-lifts-no-problem-a-low-impact-ski-touring-trip-in-the-italian-alps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/no-lifts-no-problem-a-low-impact-ski-touring-trip-in-the-italian-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream journey: a nostalgic trip aboard the sleeper train from Amsterdam to Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the overnight train between the capital cities and on to Dresden is all about slow travel and the romance of life on the trackOn the evening of our overnight train journey from Amsterdam to Berlin and on to Dresden aboard the European Sleeper, we enjoy a restorative plate of oysters and steak tartare on the decks of Amsterdam&rsquo;s BrasserieMarie overlooking the Amstel. Then, after a nightcap in the adjoining Freddy&rsquo;s Bar, a legendary spot in the Hotel De L&rsquo;Europe, we make t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dream-journey-a-nostalgic-trip-aboard-the-sleeper-train-from-amsterdam-to-berlin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dream-journey-a-nostalgic-trip-aboard-the-sleeper-train-from-amsterdam-to-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue sky thinking: six sun-drenched seaside getaways in southern Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a secret harbour in Crete to the wild beaches of Portugal, our writers share the summer haunts they can&rsquo;t wait to return toDepending on how you look at it, Loutro is either deeply inhospitable or&nbsp;a rare slice of seaside perfection. Backed by Crete&rsquo;s hulking White Mountains, this tiny harbour &ndash; a curve of whitewash-and-blue, lapped by the Libyan Sea &ndash; is only reachable by boat or on foot. Getting here takes effort. Once you&rsquo;ve settled in to its rhythms, tho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/blue-sky-thinking-six-sun-drenched-seaside-getaways-in-southern-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/blue-sky-thinking-six-sun-drenched-seaside-getaways-in-southern-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A love letter to Patmos: the most serene of all the Greek islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint John lived in a cave here and wrote about the Apocalypse, but these days the quiet shores of beautiful Patmos nurture happier thoughtsOf all the Greek islands, Patmos is easily the most serene to me. Although a little smaller in area than, say, Cambridge (at about 13&nbsp;square miles), it&rsquo;s richly sprinkled with monasteries, and&nbsp;is&nbsp;known as the &ldquo;Jerusalem of the Aegean&rdquo;. The main town, Chora, has more than 40 chapels, and not a single cornershop or grocery. Mea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-love-letter-to-patmos-the-most-serene-of-all-the-greek-islands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-love-letter-to-patmos-the-most-serene-of-all-the-greek-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreaming of the sun: readers look ahead to summer holidays in Europe and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Turkey&rsquo;s turquoise waters to a Corsican beach village, our tipsters&rsquo; thoughts turn to warmer climes in the months aheadSanta Lucia, on Sardinia&rsquo;s north-east coast and part of the Siniscola municipality, has lovely beach bars, restaurants and coffee shops, yet doesn&rsquo;t seem to be overrun by visitors. The village was founded centuries ago as a fishing community. No cruise ships stop here and its beaches are backed by pine and juniper. Across the bay is a wonderful view]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dreaming-of-the-sun-readers-look-ahead-to-summer-holidays-in-europe-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dreaming-of-the-sun-readers-look-ahead-to-summer-holidays-in-europe-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 14: three English towns form the unlikely end of the Silk Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you can&rsquo;t make it to Samarkand or Xian, visit Jarrow, Lichfield or Southend at the other end of the historic trading routeWhere tourists seldom tread, parts 1-13Religion and mammon connect these three towns, linked as they are to Britain&rsquo;s Christian heritage and to the ancient trade network that we now call the Silk Road. The British Museum&rsquo;s Silk Roads exhibition (running until 23 February) concludes with the British Isles &ndash; the western extremity of the transport rout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-14-three-english-towns-form-the-unlikely-end-of-the-silk-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-14-three-english-towns-form-the-unlikely-end-of-the-silk-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pembrokeshire’s wild north by train, bus and bike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overshadowed by St Davids and Tenby, the Welsh seaside town of Fishguard makes a great off-season base for coastal and country explorationIn Welsh mythology, Ll&#375;r is the god of the sea. In his latest incarnation &ndash; a shimmering five-metre seahorse, keeping watch from Fishguard&rsquo;s Marine Walk &ndash; he&rsquo;s king of the Pembrokeshire coast.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m calling him Ll&#375;r before anyone else names him,&rdquo; local artist Gideon Peterson said as we gazed at his magnificent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pembrokeshires-wild-north-by-train-bus-and-bike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pembrokeshires-wild-north-by-train-bus-and-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I learned to meditate in Herefordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a centre in the Wye Valley our writer puts aside her initial doubts and learns how silence and focusing on the breath can quieten the mind and boost wellbeingThere&rsquo;s an itch on the end of my nose&nbsp;and I want to scratch it. Instead, I focus on slowly breathing in and out, noticing the sensation, but trying not to react. My feet feel numb and my hip is niggling from sitting still. I shift slightly on my cushion and try to concentrate on the air as it enters and leaves my nostrils.It&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-meditate-in-herefordshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-meditate-in-herefordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about an alternative European carnival to win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a less-known carnival in Europe &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith its masked balls, extravagant costumes and colourful parades, the Venice carnival is famous throughout the world. But across Europe, less-known events offer just as much fun for visitors, with their own celebrations and traditions bringing the streets to life. We&rsquo;d love to hear about alternative carnivals you&rsquo;ve experienced on your travels &ndash; tell us where it was and why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-an-alternative-european-carnival-to-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-an-alternative-european-carnival-to-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I learned to paint in St Ives, Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A novice painter finds the artistic heritage of St Ives somewhat daunting initially, but expert tuition in a dream artists&rsquo; studio soon gets the creative juices flowingThere was the briefest moment late on&nbsp;Sunday afternoon when, standing back from the easel, paintbrush in hand, I almost felt like an artist. What&nbsp;I&nbsp;had produced was by no means accomplished but I was beginning to see what it could become.It may sound like a modest achievement, but before signing up for a weeke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-paint-in-st-ives-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-paint-in-st-ives-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I learned to fly-fish on the banks of the Thames]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fly-fishing session in London strips the pastime of its elite connotations and delivers an object lesson in mindfulnessFishing has been one of those things, like pottery classes, or going on a yoga retreat in Ibiza, that I&rsquo;ve never tried but envied from afar. People doing those things look calm, focused. The very things a hobby should bring. They don&rsquo;t look like people whose minds are fraught with deadlines, meetings and calls, and an inbox where emails tick up manically.So on a co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-fly-fish-on-the-banks-of-the-thames/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-fly-fish-on-the-banks-of-the-thames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I learned to navigate in the Welsh mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning to read a map and use a compass turns disorientation into discovery in the Eryri national parkMaps can be cumbersome things. Especially when it&rsquo;s windy. They can be pretty confounding even when the elements are in your favour. But we&rsquo;ll come to that.We were on a hill &ndash; not the technical term &ndash; in Snowdonia (Eryri national park), attempting to find first a path, then a boundary line, and then a spur of land &ndash; at night-time. Each member of our group was equip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-navigate-in-the-welsh-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-navigate-in-the-welsh-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give and take: I went on a volunteering holiday in Dorset – and learned stone masonry in return]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stay near Bridport with a community group offers friendship and the chance to learn new, useful skills<br />
Plus: how to find a volunteering breakI climb the ladder leading to the scaffold tower and haul myself on to the platform, followed by the bucket of cement I have mixed myself. I am about to &ldquo;lay a bed&rdquo; for a stone window seal and &ldquo;point up the wall&rdquo;. If you had asked me this morning, as I sat nursing my coffee in the dining room of the Othona Community near Bridport,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/give-and-take-i-went-on-a-volunteering-holiday-in-dorset-and-learned-stone-masonry-in-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/give-and-take-i-went-on-a-volunteering-holiday-in-dorset-and-learned-stone-masonry-in-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiencesWe took the train to Birkenhead then overnight ferry (new Stena boat with four-berth cabin for &pound;229) to Belfast. The Translink train whisked us to Portrush (&pound;54 for family of five). Arriving in centre of town allowed easy walking to accommodation and the surf beach. The Alive Adventures instructors were fantastic, entertaining kids in all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-lesson-like-no-other-readers-favourite-learning-holidays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-lesson-like-no-other-readers-favourite-learning-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pottering in the Potteries: exploring the museums and ceramics studios of Stoke-on-Trent]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a new series of The Great Pottery Throwdown hits the screens, an honorary Stokie explores Josiah Wedgwood&rsquo;s legacy and the six towns &ndash; and gets some clay on her handsAs a lump of damp clay spins frantically on the potter&rsquo;s wheel, I tentatively ease my fingers around it, hoping it will soon resemble a pot. Thankfully, there are two instructors leading the six of us on this hour-long taster session, to offer guidance and, in my case, rescue a collapsing pile of clay. I glance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pottering-in-the-potteries-exploring-the-museums-and-ceramics-studios-of-stoke-on-trent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pottering-in-the-potteries-exploring-the-museums-and-ceramics-studios-of-stoke-on-trent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to EssexAt the foot of Skirrid Mountain near Abergavenny, Wonderful Escapes is a converted 16th-century farm that now welcomes guests for wellbeing breaks. Besides hosting longer events &ndash; from yoga weekends to men&rsquo;s leadership retreats &ndash; you can tailor your own stay by booking in for dinner, bed and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/happy-new-you-10-of-the-best-uk-wellbeing-retreats-for-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/happy-new-you-10-of-the-best-uk-wellbeing-retreats-for-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowshoeing and rescue monks: a monastery escape in the Swiss Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only accessible to snowshoers and skiers in winter, the Grand St Bernard Hospice has been a refuge for centuries and is the perfect place for a meditative mountain breakIt was a freezing December day when mountain guide Kingsley Jones first saw a rescue monk in action. He was leading a small group up the ominously named Combe des Morts when he passed by a rescue hut &ndash; one of many that dot this avalanche-prone area &ndash; and noticed a woman inside struggling in the freezing cold. He offer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/snowshoeing-and-rescue-monks-a-monastery-escape-in-the-swiss-alps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/snowshoeing-and-rescue-monks-a-monastery-escape-in-the-swiss-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A winter’s trail: seasonal UK walks from Somerset to Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stark landscapes of mid-winter are the best time for enjoying the elements on these routes. Our writers tell us the personal stories behind their favourite hikesYou can concertina this walk into a&nbsp;couple of hours, or else pack a lunch, take all day and let it breathe. Its centrepiece is Derwent Edge, a line in the sky running south to north, the preferred direction of travel, past a&nbsp;series of rocks and outcrops with down-to-earth names, like the Wheel Stones, the Salt Cellar and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-winters-trail-seasonal-uk-walks-from-somerset-to-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-winters-trail-seasonal-uk-walks-from-somerset-to-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A winter’s trail: seasonal UK walks from Devon to Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stark landscapes of mid-winter are the best time for enjoying the elements on these routes. Our writers tell us the personal stories behind their favourite hikesYou can concertina this walk into a&nbsp;couple of hours, or else pack a lunch, take all day and let it breathe. Its centrepiece is Derwent Edge, a line in the sky running south to north, the preferred direction of travel, past a&nbsp;series of rocks and outcrops with down-to-earth names, like the Wheel Stones, the Salt Cellar and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-winters-trail-seasonal-uk-walks-from-devon-to-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-winters-trail-seasonal-uk-walks-from-devon-to-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vive la différence: a long weekend in Strasbourg and Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two cities just a few hours distant, yet miles apart in terms of culture, crowds, and metropolitan swaggerWould you like to meet Arthur?&rdquo; asked the well-groomed American tourist in the scalloped booth next to ours. We felt perplexed as the man seemed to be sitting on his own, but then we realised that perched on a soft cushion and gently lapping at a saucer of organic yoghurt, was an elderly poodle. &ldquo;Arthur loves Strasbourg,&rdquo; he explained. &ldquo;This is his 16th visit!&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vive-la-diffrence-a-long-weekend-in-strasbourg-and-paris/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vive-la-diffrence-a-long-weekend-in-strasbourg-and-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gentle magic of walking in Somerset’s Mendip Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Harris and family revisit the first serious hill-walk they made in a landscape that&rsquo;s more comforting than challenging &ndash; just what they&rsquo;re looking for at this time of yearI moved to Somerset in 2009, from a home in Wales between Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) and the Black Mountains. The change took me closer to London and rid me of painfully long train journeys, but I really missed the landscape &ndash; and, more specifically, walking around it. The little I knew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-gentle-magic-of-walking-in-somersets-mendip-hills/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-gentle-magic-of-walking-in-somersets-mendip-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘At the top it’s a different world, crisp and pure’: readers’ favourite winter walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From golden Cornish sands to a Highland trail with beavers, our tipsters choose atmospheric walks to blow away the cobwebsStarting with a forest climb, the ascent of Tom Gill&rsquo;s tumbling waterfalls sets the scene for this breathtaking, two-hour walk to Tarn Hows in the Lake District. At the top, you plateau to a different world, crisp and pure. Ahead, the undulating path meanders around jutting peninsulas and chilly bays, past boulder-dotted banks, bare twisted larch and islands bristling w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/at-the-top-its-a-different-world-crisp-and-pure-readers-favourite-winter-walks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/at-the-top-its-a-different-world-crisp-and-pure-readers-favourite-winter-walks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the waterfront in Helsinki – a zen regeneration game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world&rsquo;s most sustainable travel destination is giving its harbour a facelift with an eco-friendly hotel that whispers cool Scandi minimalism while reconnecting guests with natureOn a windswept late November evening at the edge of the waterfront in Helsinki&rsquo;s Katajanokka harbour, a huge, new white building shines brightly in the wintery night sky, its curving, illuminated walls undulating like a giant concertina of corrugated card.To one side, monolithic cruise ships destined for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-waterfront-in-helsinki-a-zen-regeneration-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-waterfront-in-helsinki-a-zen-regeneration-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where in the world? The Christmas travel quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[From flags to film locations, test your travel knowledge with our fiendish picture quiz (answers at the bottom)Which country were these 2024 films and TV shows shot in?<br />
Half a point for each title and half a point for the country Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-in-the-world-the-christmas-travel-quiz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-in-the-world-the-christmas-travel-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris to Berlin by train is now faster by five hours. We try out the new service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new direct daytime route, via Strasbourg, sweeps through enchanting landscapes from vineyards to forests. But some say it needs to be quicker still if the train is to be more attractive than flyingUntil last week, my most recent trip from Paris to Berlin on a direct daytime train was way back in early 2015 with RZD Russian Railways. The train had a Polish restaurant car with a quirky menu featuring caviar, kangaroo steak and South African wines. The journey between the two capital cities was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/paris-to-berlin-by-train-is-now-faster-by-five-hours-we-try-out-the-new-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/paris-to-berlin-by-train-is-now-faster-by-five-hours-we-try-out-the-new-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look out for the stars of Bethlehem … in south Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain isn&rsquo;t the only thing that&rsquo;s biblical in these parts &hellip; We explore a holy land of walks, pubs and crystal-clear night skies in CarmarthenshireThere&rsquo;s no room at the inn&nbsp;in Bethlehem, Carmarthenshire. Because there&rsquo;s no inn. No shops. Only a former post office turned private residence. I can see a few barns, but there&rsquo;s not much else in&nbsp;this tiny linear village. The official population is almost 200, though only a few dozen live in the centre. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/look-out-for-the-stars-of-bethlehem-in-south-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/look-out-for-the-stars-of-bethlehem-in-south-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My voyage of good cheer around Finland – the world’s happiest country]]></title><description><![CDATA[With clean air, vast green spaces and more saunas than cars, Finns have plenty of reasons to be cheerfulAccording to the World Happiness Report, the cheeriest country in the world is one nature-loving Nordic nation &ndash; Finland. On paper, it&rsquo;s not hard to see why. It&rsquo;s one of the world&rsquo;s least corrupt countries, built on a democracy and quick to give women the vote. Education, from daycare to university, is free. Crime is low, the water is clean, the air fresh and there are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-voyage-of-good-cheer-around-finland-the-worlds-happiest-country/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-voyage-of-good-cheer-around-finland-the-worlds-happiest-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas on tap: six of the best UK pubs for the festive season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santa is coming and these pubs are going to town with their tinsel and fairy lights, as well as hosting special drinks and events over the festive seasonIt&rsquo;s hard to imagine a list of Christmassy pubs without the maximalist Churchill in Kensington. Its outside is usually covered in flowers, while inside, where Thai food and pints of London Pride are served, the ceiling and walls are hung with a strange collection of artefacts: lanterns, butterflies, 100 assorted chamber pots, second world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/christmas-on-tap-six-of-the-best-uk-pubs-for-the-festive-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/christmas-on-tap-six-of-the-best-uk-pubs-for-the-festive-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Christmas pilgrimage to Mark Rothko’s Latvia]]></title><description><![CDATA[I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist &ndash; a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and coldIt&rsquo;s a funny time of year to be visiting Latvia&rsquo;s second city, Daugavpils, in the far south-east of the country. It&rsquo;s midwinter and an icy blast has swept across northern Europe, bringing with it some of the coldest temperatures Latvia has experienced in a decade. On my third and final night, I set a new personal best, or worst, of -30C, and all that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-christmas-pilgrimage-to-mark-rothkos-latvia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-christmas-pilgrimage-to-mark-rothkos-latvia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite wonder of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a peerless architectural or sculptural creation, ancient or modern &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThe Seven Wonders of the World was a list of peerless architectural and sculptural creations from the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East drawn up in the 2nd century BC by Greek travellers following Alexander the Great&rsquo;s conquests. Only one is still standing &ndash; the Great Pyramid of Giza. In 2001, the Swiss-based New7Wonders Foundation came u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cask ales, a fire and walks from the door: readers’ favourite winter pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Cornwall to southern Scotland our tipsters celebrate the joys of a cosy inn on a cold winter&rsquo;s dayThe Ship Inn in Porthleven is perfect for watching storms sweep in from the Atlantic and envelop its eye-catching clock tower, while you enjoy the fire and excellent bar. If the pub&rsquo;s 17th-century walls could talk they would recount tales of smugglers and pirates and heroic lifeboat rescues. These days you might overhear surfers regaling each other with stories of heroic waves ridde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cask-ales-a-fire-and-walks-from-the-door-readers-favourite-winter-pubs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cask-ales-a-fire-and-walks-from-the-door-readers-favourite-winter-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 places to see in the winter solstice in the UK and Ireland (that aren’t Stonehenge)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longest night/shortest day is celebrated at the famous prehistoric site, but there are many other atmospheric locations to welcome the returning of the light on 21 DecemberFrom the outside it looks like a grass-covered UFO, its curved, chalk-white walls gleaming amid the green countryside. Yet inside is one of the most impressive prehistoric constructions in Europe. Rediscovered in 1699, but only excavated in the 1960s, Newgrange in the Boyne Valley is a Neolithic passage tomb that has been]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-places-to-see-in-the-winter-solstice-in-the-uk-and-ireland-that-arent-stonehenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-places-to-see-in-the-winter-solstice-in-the-uk-and-ireland-that-arent-stonehenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six lines, six walks: we explore London’s Overground reboot on foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The capital&rsquo;s Overground routes have been rebranded to reflect the distinct flavours of neighbourhoods they cross &ndash; as these station to station strolls revealIn a major rebrand, London&rsquo;s six (previously all orange) Overground lines have been given new names and new colours to reflect the identity of the neighbourhoods they run through (and make the system easier to navigate). It&rsquo;s also a way to celebrate the capital&rsquo;s diverse communities and histories. For those wis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-lines-six-walks-we-explore-londons-overground-reboot-on-foot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-lines-six-walks-we-explore-londons-overground-reboot-on-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was not ready for this jaw-dropping place’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the wild wonders of a national park in Ireland to a perfect pastry in a Portuguese surfing town, our tipsters revel in surprises on their travelsSweet, soft, crispy, satisfyingly dense yet fluffy &ndash; we have found the perfect pastry. It&rsquo;s all we think about when we wake up in delightful Ericeira, 30 miles north of Lisbon. We are here for the surf &ndash; Ericeira is in a world surfing reserve &ndash; but really the ouri&ccedil;o, a pastry unique to this town, is reason enough to v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-was-not-ready-for-this-jaw-dropping-place-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-of-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-was-not-ready-for-this-jaw-dropping-place-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries-of-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Skye: the snow, wind and rain made our trip to Scotland a euphoric experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter on the Scottish isle is a thrill for our writer, a reminder that the &lsquo;bad&rsquo; elements can be as exhilarating and restorative as sunshineIt had been hard to judge the wind&rsquo;s strength. On the Isle of Skye there aren&rsquo;t many trees to bend, and despite the low temperatures the chimneys of the few white-washed crofting cottages we had driven past on the way to the western tip of the island were not smoking. But as soon as we parked at Neist Point, it was obvious it was blo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-skye-the-snow-wind-and-rain-made-our-trip-to-scotland-a-euphoric-experience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-skye-the-snow-wind-and-rain-made-our-trip-to-scotland-a-euphoric-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going solo: top European resorts for single skiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From stunning scenery to great food and apr&egrave;s-ski fun, here&rsquo;s how to make the most of your time aloneHolidays for all budgets and levels of single skier are on offer from Ski Gathering, catering for beginners, under-35s and over-50s, with different room types at each hotel (single, twin or triple share, priced accordingly). If a week feels a bit over-long, there are four and five-night breaks available in the French resort of Les Gets, with welcome drinks, communal dinners and the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/going-solo-top-european-resorts-for-single-skiers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/going-solo-top-european-resorts-for-single-skiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[24 favourite travel finds of 2024 - from turtles in Turkey to a Highland pub crawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guardian travel writers share their discoveries of the year, taking in food, art, history and wildlife Travelling down Turkey&rsquo;s Turquoise Coast, my wife and I stumbled on &#304;ztuzu beach by accident. Almost three miles of sand stretches in a slender spit between a river delta and the sea, ringed by high mountains. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/24-favourite-travel-finds-of-2024-from-turtles-in-turkey-to-a-highland-pub-crawl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/24-favourite-travel-finds-of-2024-from-turtles-in-turkey-to-a-highland-pub-crawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite European sunshine break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great, under-the-radar sunshine escape &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAt this time of year, with the long UK winter stretching out before us, thoughts often turn to sunnier climes and future holidays. We&rsquo;d love to know where you&rsquo;ve escaped to in Europe for some sun, come spring or summer. We&rsquo;re looking for less-known, off-the-beaten-track ideas &ndash; beach resorts far from the tourist throngs, family-friendly hotels right on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-sunshine-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-sunshine-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee, kelims and the call to prayer: an overland journey to North Macedonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manageable in scale but crammed with history and nature, North Macedonia is a perfect introduction to the underexplored west BalkansTrains no longer arrive at Belgrade&rsquo;s riverside main station, at the foot of the limestone scarp that gave the white city its name. Today, the yellow stucco facade faces a gleaming new statue, eight storeys high, which dominates the forecourt where refugees, mostly from Syria, camped in the late 2010s.Our flight-free trip from London to the Balkans has taken j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/coffee-kelims-and-the-call-to-prayer-an-overland-journey-to-north-macedonia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/coffee-kelims-and-the-call-to-prayer-an-overland-journey-to-north-macedonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The magic of winter in West Cork, where music, food and drink lift the spirits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland&rsquo;s southernmost tip has been reinvigorated by new vibrant venues, markets and restaurants, which has brought an energy that brightens even the darker monthsWhen our son was very young, we spent several Easter holidays in Baltimore, a beautiful harbour village in West Cork. We took the ferry across Roaringwater Bay to Sherkin Island and Cape Clear, where Fastnet Rock Lighthouse looms in the distance, wistfully known as Ireland&rsquo;s Teardrop by mournful emigrants setting off across]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-magic-of-winter-in-west-cork-where-music-food-and-drink-lift-the-spirits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-magic-of-winter-in-west-cork-where-music-food-and-drink-lift-the-spirits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your lifeNot sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have plenty of ideas for a last-minute present.Our carefully chosen selection of travel-inspired gifts ranges from the practical to the indulgent, with great books for the armchair traveller and outdoor gear for the active. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-best-christmas-travel-gifts-38-presents-for-explorers-and-armchair-travellers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-best-christmas-travel-gifts-38-presents-for-explorers-and-armchair-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 great Christmas getaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can&rsquo;t face another year of turkey and tinsel? Here&rsquo;s how to enjoy a complete change of scene this festive seasonVerdant and rugged, La Gomera offers days of winter sunshine (but without the blistering heat that makes hiking a chore). The second smallest of Spain&rsquo;s Canary Island chain, this gorgeous volcanic island has a network of hiking paths through its crenellated landscapes. They&rsquo;re not for the faint-hearted, but you get rewards in pretty colour-daubed towns, like Val]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-great-christmas-getaways/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-great-christmas-getaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 of the best and most beautiful shops in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie &hellip; Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanshipThere are multiple locations of much-loved chocolatier &Agrave; la M&egrave;re de Famille around the city, but head to the 9th arrondissement for the original shop with its historic facade, tile floor and wooden cashier booth. Founded in 1761 and family-owned to this day, &Agrave; la M&egrave;re de Famille is the oldest chocolaterie in the capital,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/13-of-the-best-and-most-beautiful-shops-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/13-of-the-best-and-most-beautiful-shops-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My secret corner of Paris: readers’ favourite places to visit in the French capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a traditional bonbon shop to a hidden jazz club, our tipsters share their favourite haunts in the City of LightOf all the chocolatiers&rsquo; windows in Paris, Au Chat Bleu at 85 Boulevard Haussmann never fails to lure me in. It reminds me of an old-fashioned sweet shop I thought only existed in England &ndash; but it&rsquo;s also very, very French. It brims with seasonal specialities and delicacies you never knew existed, alongside traditional p&acirc;tes de fruits, colourful bonbons in ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-secret-corner-of-paris-readers-favourite-places-to-visit-in-the-french-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-secret-corner-of-paris-readers-favourite-places-to-visit-in-the-french-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a learning holiday to win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a great learning experience &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhile spending time lazing on a beach is undoubtedly relaxing, there&rsquo;s something rejuvenating about learning a new skill on holiday. Whether it was a cookery course, a bushcraft weekend, a novel-writing week or a surfing holiday, we&rsquo;d love to hear about trips you&rsquo;ve been on to learn something new. Tell us where you went and what you did for the chance to win a &pound;200 holi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-learning-holiday-to-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-learning-holiday-to-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An eco-light trail, bracing walks and Jane Austen: how to get festive in Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Christmassy Regency houses and steam train rides to the best grub and places to stay, here&rsquo;s how to have a high time in Hants this winterIt is raining and blowing a gale as I flash my UV torch around, searching for lights in the darkness. There, a bright red spider web; here, some luminescent fungi; now a twinkling tortoise, Timothy, sheltering by the wall. I am exploring the gardens of Gilbert White&rsquo;s House in Selborne, Hampshire, which is holding a light trail with a differenc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-eco-light-trail-bracing-walks-and-jane-austen-how-to-get-festive-in-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-eco-light-trail-bracing-walks-and-jane-austen-how-to-get-festive-in-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great winter walk in the UK – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite winter hike, whether short or long &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakIt&rsquo;s tempting to hunker down inside at this time of year &ndash; but getting outside for a walk is good for body and soul. Whether it&rsquo;s a bracing seaside stroll or a trek across hills and through woods, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite mid-winter walks in the UK. It needn&rsquo;t be an epic, just a route that captures the vibes of the season. Don&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-winter-walk-in-the-uk-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-winter-walk-in-the-uk-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off the Cretan track: skiing and climbing on the Greek island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Away from Crete&rsquo;s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds &ndash; or ski liftsAt the summit of Mount Ida on Crete, I discovered a stone chapel with a frozen free-standing bell leaning against it &ndash; it was as if time had stood still. Outside winter, Eastern Orthodox priests and worshippers hike to the highest point on the Greek island, and services are held in the chapel. But it was February, when Ida is often buried under several metre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/off-the-cretan-track-skiing-and-climbing-on-the-greek-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/off-the-cretan-track-skiing-and-climbing-on-the-greek-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off the Cretan track: a skiing adventure on the Greek island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Away from Crete&rsquo;s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds &ndash; or ski liftsAt the summit of Mount Ida on Crete, I discovered a stone chapel with a frozen free-standing bell leaning against it &ndash; it was as if time had stood still. Outside winter, Eastern Orthodox priests and worshippers hike to the highest point on the Greek island, and services are held in the chapel. But it was February, when Ida is often buried under several metre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/off-the-cretan-track-a-skiing-adventure-on-the-greek-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/off-the-cretan-track-a-skiing-adventure-on-the-greek-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live like a laird: 10 of the best Scottish castles to stay in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand halls, turret views and resident ghosts &hellip; From the Borders to the Highlands, these accommodating castles offer bags of history, luxury and escapismHome of the Duke and Duchess of Fife, who live on site, the 15th-century Kinnaird has three rented apartments, of which the Macduff Tower is the most traditional, with views out across its well-stocked deer park, and a huge bedroom with four-poster bed. If you&rsquo;re looking for a castle stay with a dog in tow, this is for you &ndash; t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/live-like-a-laird-10-of-the-best-scottish-castles-to-stay-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/live-like-a-laird-10-of-the-best-scottish-castles-to-stay-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter rail adventures in Europe: three itineraries for the colder months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our slow travel expert picks her favourite off-season trips by train to France, Germany, Austria and ItalyI travel through Europe by rail in all seasons and all weathers, and my more memorable journeys are often in that slack period between Epiphany (on 6 January) and Easter. Fewer travellers are on the move. Empty trains and plentiful accommodation make a winning combo for those who relish spontaneous travel. And winter weather often lends a special hue to landscape, be it creeping dusk as a sl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-rail-adventures-in-europe-three-itineraries-for-the-colder-months/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/winter-rail-adventures-in-europe-three-itineraries-for-the-colder-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The joy of ‘winterrailing’: my off-season rail adventure in France, Germany and Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden landscapes, cosy cafes and crowd-free sightseeing are just some of the highlights of exploring central Europe by rail in the cooler monthsYou&rsquo;ve got broadly two options when planning an off-season rail trip in Europe. Hop on a sleeper train and speed as far south as you can in the hope of finding some sunshine, or lean into the oncoming winter.With an October half-term holiday looming, our family decided to embrace the second option, planning a &ldquo;winterrailing&rdquo; itinerary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-joy-of-winterrailing-my-off-season-rail-adventure-in-france-germany-and-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-joy-of-winterrailing-my-off-season-rail-adventure-in-france-germany-and-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A welcome sight after any journey’: readers’ favourite European railway hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Galway to Venice, our tipsters choose their favourite places to stay which are near a train stationVenice is a place where you want to maximise your time and enjoy its unique atmosphere; a stay at the Hotel Abbazia let me do both last summer. The hotel is a former monastery, home to Carmelite monks in the 15th century, and is just a three-minute walk from Santa Lucia station. It has a lovely courtyard, perfect for reading a Donna Leon detective book and sipping a spritz while waiting for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-welcome-sight-after-any-journey-readers-favourite-european-railway-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-welcome-sight-after-any-journey-readers-favourite-european-railway-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In the distance I see tiny glowing silhouettes sprinkled like salt’: birdwatching on Devon’s Exe estuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spectacular estuary is a haven for thousands of migrant birds each winter, and perfect to explore on foot and by boatThe Christmas market doesn&rsquo;t know what&rsquo;s hit it. At 8.30 on a mid-November morning Exeter is a whirl of white, a city half-blinded by tumbling flakes. Four market workers, caught out by this overly authentic addition to the festive decor, are busy shovelling the ground in front of the bao stalls and craft gin chalets. Above them, the cathedral&rsquo;s medieval towe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-distance-i-see-tiny-glowing-silhouettes-sprinkled-like-salt-birdwatching-on-devons-exe-estuary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-distance-i-see-tiny-glowing-silhouettes-sprinkled-like-salt-birdwatching-on-devons-exe-estuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon sent: a short, epic train ride into the wintry wonders of the Exe estuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spectacular estuary is a haven for thousands of migrant birds each winter, and perfect to explore on foot and by boatThe Christmas market doesn&rsquo;t know what&rsquo;s hit it. At 8.30 on a mid-November morning Exeter is a whirl of white, a city half-blinded by tumbling flakes. Four market workers, caught out by this overly authentic addition to the festive decor, are busy shovelling the ground in front of the bao stalls and craft gin chalets. Above them, the cathedral&rsquo;s medieval towe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/devon-sent-a-short-epic-train-ride-into-the-wintry-wonders-of-the-exe-estuary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/devon-sent-a-short-epic-train-ride-into-the-wintry-wonders-of-the-exe-estuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite winter pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share your tip on a great boozer to win &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThere&rsquo;s nothing better than a cosy pub on a dark winter&rsquo;s day. Somewhere perhaps with a welcoming fire, a great range of ales and good food. Maybe it&rsquo;s somewhere with wonderful walks on the doorstep or a particularly festive atmosphere at this time of year. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite and why you love it. Share your tip for a chance to win a &pound;200 Coolstays voucher.If you have a re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-winter-pub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-winter-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best new Christmas and winter attractions in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From festive markets and light trails to floating saunas and chalet-oke sessions, there&rsquo;s plenty of wintery fun to be had for all agesThis year, there are plenty of light trails to brighten up the winter gloom. The Northern Light is an immersive light and sound show at the Slieve Donard hotel in Newcastle, County Down, with projections conjuring up the Arctic, an ice cave, the stars and the aurora borealis (&pound;35 adults/&pound;22 children). Cornwall&rsquo;s Eden Project has an immersiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-best-new-christmas-and-winter-attractions-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-best-new-christmas-and-winter-attractions-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of the UK’s best hotels and pubs for the great outdoors – as chosen by the Good Hotel Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[From pubs with rooms and seaside getaways to hotels for walkers and dog owners, all these picks put you in the middle of beautiful countryside Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-hotels-and-pubs-for-the-great-outdoors-as-chosen-by-the-good-hotel-guide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-uks-best-hotels-and-pubs-for-the-great-outdoors-as-chosen-by-the-good-hotel-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your top travel discovery of 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s often the unexpected treasures that make our trips memorable. We want to hear about your find of the year &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAs the year draws to an end, we&rsquo;ve asked our travel writers to share their highlights of 2024 &ndash; the unexpected treasures that made their trip special &ndash; and we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite, too. It doesn&rsquo;t have to be intrepid or off the beaten track, it could be an overlooked gem of a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-top-travel-discovery-of-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-top-travel-discovery-of-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead cool and wolverine: from animal tracking to ski touring in Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prototype electric snowmobile and old-school wooden skis open up Sweden&rsquo;s backcountry as our writer goes on the hunt for local wildlifeOn the slopes up to the ridge, the snow is deep and fresh. Long frozen arms of it hug the trees. Behind us the tracks of our skis gleam with a strange blue light, and in front, delicately drawn into the snow, is the perfect feathery imprint of a bird &ndash; like a pale icy fossil. My guide, Jens Sarlin, from Next Step Nature, stops. &ldquo;Capercaillie,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dead-cool-and-wolverine-from-animal-tracking-to-ski-touring-in-sweden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dead-cool-and-wolverine-from-animal-tracking-to-ski-touring-in-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a &lsquo;tourist tax&rsquo; would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbersMillions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a local visitor levy as cash-strapped councils try to raise money to fund services.Nearly half of Scotland&rsquo;s local councils are considering a mandatory levy on overnight stays, known as a tourist tax, to help cope with a surge in visitors that has overwhelmed places such as Skye, the Call]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/millions-of-tourists-in-uk-could-be-asked-to-pay-local-visitor-levy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/millions-of-tourists-in-uk-could-be-asked-to-pay-local-visitor-levy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All scenery and no sweat: an e-biking adventure in the New Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Forest is a haven for cycling &ndash; and whizzing through the trees on an e-bike leaves more time for ice cream and cake breaks&lsquo;No one,&rdquo; says Clare, grinning broadly and handing me a cycle helmet, &ldquo;comes back sweating from one of our rides.&rdquo; Looking at the Super Monkey I&rsquo;m about to clamber on to &ndash; a gleaming black machine, modelled rather like a Chopper bike from the 1970s, only with triple-width tyres and the (all-important) powerbox attached to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-scenery-and-no-sweat-an-e-biking-adventure-in-the-new-forest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-scenery-and-no-sweat-an-e-biking-adventure-in-the-new-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1900, there were 600 Turkish baths in Britain and Ireland. Today, only a handful survive. We enjoy a revived hammam in Newcastle and take a look at 10 more around the countryMy sister and I are lying on slabs like&nbsp;flounders in a&nbsp;fishmonger&rsquo;s. Instead of a bed of&nbsp;ice, though, we&rsquo;re stretched out on heated marble. We move between three hot rooms, each resembling little chapels with vaulted ceilings, chatting quietly in the cooler one, applying face and hair masks in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/like-a-luxury-spa-for-20-where-to-enjoy-britains-turkish-baths-revival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/like-a-luxury-spa-for-20-where-to-enjoy-britains-turkish-baths-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A spa is reborn in Transylvania: a ‘healing hotel’ amid Romania’s forests and mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A castle in the Carpathian mountains with a turbulent history has been restored by the original family ownersThe Zabola estate&rsquo;s wrought-iron gates swing open and an avenue of chestnut trees stretches before me. Beyond them lies a serene Transylvanian landscape of rolling hills, lakes and gardens surrounding a&nbsp;grand yellow-ochre castle (which has the comfiest beds I&rsquo;ve ever slept in). I&nbsp;instantly feel myself relax &ndash; this place, hidden in a forested valley in Romania&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-spa-is-reborn-in-transylvania-a-healing-hotel-amid-romanias-forests-and-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-spa-is-reborn-in-transylvania-a-healing-hotel-amid-romanias-forests-and-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Skiing, hiking and ice-fishing from the door’: readers’ favourite Nordic winter trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters wrap up warm and head to northern Europe, finding glacier lakes, frozen seas, snowy forests, reindeer herds and &ndash; happily &ndash; saunas and hot tubsWe booked a brilliant skating experience in the Stockholm archipelago with True Nature Sweden. There are one-day guided tours for beginners and more experienced skaters (from 13 years upwards). Skating on the sea, or on lakes, feeling the wind blow (faster as you up your speed!) is truly exhilarating. The day starts with some trai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/skiing-hiking-and-ice-fishing-from-the-door-readers-favourite-nordic-winter-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/skiing-hiking-and-ice-fishing-from-the-door-readers-favourite-nordic-winter-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect waves at the touch of a button: catching a break at Scotland’s first inland surf resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lost Shore Surf Resort near Edinburgh is Europe&rsquo;s largest wave pool and there are few better places to learn this exhilarating sportThe sun splashes off the lagoon and I shield my eyes to see the wave rushing up behind me. I&rsquo;m lying on my big foam surfboard in perfect position as it arrives. &ldquo;Three big paddle strokes to catch the wave,&rdquo; is what my instructor, Owen, had told me. I do just that, pop up and voil&agrave;: I&rsquo;m surfing, arms out, gliding, grinning, sailin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/perfect-waves-at-the-touch-of-a-button-catching-a-break-at-scotlands-first-inland-surf-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/perfect-waves-at-the-touch-of-a-button-catching-a-break-at-scotlands-first-inland-surf-resort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A shelter from the growling Atlantic’: our stay in lighthouse keeper’s cottage on Ireland’s west coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Clare&rsquo;s dramatic shoreline is the backdrop to Loop Head Lighthouse and its two holiday cottages. Binoculars for sea viewing included &ndash; but not wifiWe cross a narrow strip of land under vast skies and follow a slim road. It cuts a straight line through the heart of County Clare&rsquo;s only peninsula &ndash; a jagged spearhead-shaped piece of land that dangles downward, like a tail, right into the Atlantic. The landscape tapers as the mouth of the River Shannon appears to the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-shelter-from-the-growling-atlantic-our-stay-in-lighthouse-keepers-cottage-on-irelands-west-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-shelter-from-the-growling-atlantic-our-stay-in-lighthouse-keepers-cottage-on-irelands-west-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A stunning eco-cabin with scenery to match: a winter stay in remote Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the shores of Loch Fyne, the swish Kabn is inspired by Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian contemporary design &ndash; and the perfect place to do nothingI am sitting on a sofa with my feet up, next to a log-burning fire, which is crackling away. The view out of the floor-to-ceiling window in front of me is on to a mess of deciduous forest stripped of its colour by winter. Beyond the trees, the main character of the piece, Loch Fyne, shines.The month is late November, and Scotland&rsquo;s lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-stunning-eco-cabin-with-scenery-to-match-a-winter-stay-in-remote-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-stunning-eco-cabin-with-scenery-to-match-a-winter-stay-in-remote-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kindle a fire and enjoy complete solitude’; a magical winter cottage in Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away near Helford River, 19th-century Frenchman&rsquo;s Creek is rented by the Landmark Trust and offers serenity and cobweb-blasting walksI don&rsquo;t remember when I first heard about Frenchman&rsquo;s Creek. Not Daphne du Maurier&rsquo;s pirate romance, but the house of the same name near the Helford River. An old stone cottage, the colour of clotted cream, that hides in the woods by a burbling stream. Perhaps I dreamed it? I stayed once, one winter, but still sometimes wonder if it a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kindle-a-fire-and-enjoy-complete-solitude-a-magical-winter-cottage-in-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kindle-a-fire-and-enjoy-complete-solitude-a-magical-winter-cottage-in-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite places to go and stay in the French capital &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakParis is one of the world&rsquo;s most alluring, and most visited, cities. But once you&rsquo;ve ticked off the must-see sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame cathedral, where can you go to get away from the tourist hordes? We&rsquo;d love to hear about your Parisian discoveries &ndash; the places that don&rsquo;t make it into the guidebooks, whether]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-paris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A log cabin straight out of a children’s book’: a remote woodland stay near the Lake District]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no television or phone signal, we had no option but to disconnect from everyday life and appreciate the woods, rivers and fellsIf you want to reach Shank Wood log cabin, the key is to keep going: to the very top of England; deep into the woods; right to the edge of a river. As we drove through pockmarked fields, and down bumpy dirt tracks, steeling ourselves for a steep, muddy descent, I began to realise just how isolated our home for the next few days would be.The cabin, with its moss-cove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-log-cabin-straight-out-of-a-childrens-book-a-remote-woodland-stay-near-the-lake-district/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-log-cabin-straight-out-of-a-childrens-book-a-remote-woodland-stay-near-the-lake-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Dane: a tour of Denmark’s culture, countryside and coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakes, saunas, art, food &ndash; and Hamlet&rsquo;s castle. A whistlestop tour of the best that Denmark has to offerDon&rsquo;t make small talk with strangers. Or talk about the weather. Or even ask people you know how they are&hellip; I read these social etiquette tips in a Denmark travel guide &ndash; four days into a 10-day trip. I&rsquo;d already blown it on day one. &ldquo;Look at that!&rdquo; I said to the couple opposite me in the hotel&rsquo;s below-ground sauna. A window looked on to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/great-dane-a-tour-of-denmarks-culture-countryside-and-coast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/great-dane-a-tour-of-denmarks-culture-countryside-and-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tudor effect: the English historic houses profiting from Wolf Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[An increasing interest in Henry VIII and the new BBC drama about his reign have boosted visitor numbers for castles and palaces used as filming locations and connected to the kingA capricious and cruel autocrat handing out privileges and punishments, women struggling to assert themselves, the populist mob at the gate &ndash; and through it all a decent man, we hope, steers a hazardous course. The first two books of Hilary Mantel&rsquo;s epic Wolf Hall trilogy became a BBC series in 2015, and now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-tudor-effect-the-english-historic-houses-profiting-from-wolf-hall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-tudor-effect-the-english-historic-houses-profiting-from-wolf-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is perfect’ – my ideal winter cottage, in north Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[This cosy homestead offers all the simple pleasures for a winter escape: great scenery, log burners, no wifi and a pile of paperbacksThe lane gets steeper and&nbsp;narrower, the roar of&nbsp;the river louder. We&nbsp;turn to cross the old&nbsp;stone bridge and, two farm gates later, are bouncing up through a forest of gnarly oak and moss-swaddled boulders to&nbsp;emerge on&nbsp;a grassy belvedere by the&nbsp;old farm. The&nbsp;last rays of sun are touching the distant peaks of Cadair Idris. Ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-perfect-my-ideal-winter-cottage-in-north-wales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-perfect-my-ideal-winter-cottage-in-north-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience: I’ve been to every country in the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been many highlights. In a group of islands off Norway, I saw a total solar eclipse, which was surrealI&rsquo;ve always been adventurous. That&rsquo;s why, in 2013, I set myself a goal to travel to every country in the world. I&nbsp;grew up in Louisiana, and my family went on road trips across the US. When I was 13, I visited relatives in Texas and we went to a&nbsp;town in Mexico. It was so different from what I&rsquo;d known.When I was a student, I didn&rsquo;t travel a lot. But in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/experience-ive-been-to-every-country-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/experience-ive-been-to-every-country-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It felt wild and mystical’: readers’ favourite remote spots in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters have found solitude in glorious mountains, islands and coastlines from the Highlands to the AegeanDavaar island, off the Kintyre peninsula in south-west Scotland, is a true getaway: it is connected to the mainland by a shingle causeway, which is only possible to cross when the tide is low. There are a few cottages and cabins for rent, but a day visit (remember to leave on time) is enough to climb and walk around the 52-hectare island, enjoy the views and visit the spectacular cave w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-felt-wild-and-mystical-readers-favourite-remote-spots-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-felt-wild-and-mystical-readers-favourite-remote-spots-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowshoes and saunas: why Italy’s Bormio is perfect for winter sports and pampering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The medieval Lombardy town in the Valtellina Alps will host the skiing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but for now it&rsquo;s full of under-the-radar charm<br />
Viewed from the top of the 2,255-metre-high Stelvio piste, the town of Bormio far below looks like a Christmas cake, with pine trees and church spires poking out of a snow-filled scene. The two are connected by a run which, with a vertical drop of 1,010 metres and gradients reaching 60%, is one of the most technically demanding and physically gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/snowshoes-and-saunas-why-italys-bormio-is-perfect-for-winter-sports-and-pampering/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/snowshoes-and-saunas-why-italys-bormio-is-perfect-for-winter-sports-and-pampering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VistaJet Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence with Top Industry Recognition at AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards for the Sixth Consecutive Time ]]></title><description><![CDATA[FINAL_Hero_20241114 VistaJet ASBAA Awards Press Release Amy Yang, Vice President Marketing, APAC &amp; IMEA (middle) and James Clark, Vice President Fleet Sales, APAC (right) accept the award for Best AOC Charter Operator presented by Paul Desgrosseilliers, Treasurer of Asian Business Aviation Association (left).<br />
VistaJet Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence with Top Industry Recognition at AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards for the Sixth Consecutive Time&nbsp; Hong Kong/Singapore, 14 November 2024 &n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vistajet-celebrates-20-years-of-excellence-with-top-industry-recognition-at-asbaa-icons-of-aviation-awards-for-the-sixth-consecutive-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vistajet-celebrates-20-years-of-excellence-with-top-industry-recognition-at-asbaa-icons-of-aviation-awards-for-the-sixth-consecutive-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 13: three more British towns with tales to tell]]></title><description><![CDATA[We visit Wakefield&rsquo;s rhubarb triangle, Britannia&rsquo;s westernmost amphitheatre in Carmarthen, and Colne - home of Monty Python&rsquo;s favourite cobblestones&bull; Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-12Actors say &ldquo;rhubarb&rdquo; to appear to be chatting. It&rsquo;s easy to say the word quietly. Here in the national capital of this tasty perennial the stalks are &ndash; right now &ndash; growing, blushing, sweetening silently in the dark. The harvest season starts in mid-February,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-13-three-more-british-towns-with-tales-to-tell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-13-three-more-british-towns-with-tales-to-tell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 13: three more British places with tales to tell]]></title><description><![CDATA[We visit Wakefield&rsquo;s rhubarb triangle, Britannia&rsquo;s westernmost amphitheatre in Carmarthen, and Colne - home of Monty Python&rsquo;s favourite cobblestones&bull; Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-12Actors say &ldquo;rhubarb&rdquo; to appear to be chatting. It&rsquo;s easy to say the word quietly. Here in the national capital of this tasty perennial the stalks are &ndash; right now &ndash; growing, blushing, sweetening silently in the dark. The harvest season starts in mid-February,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-13-three-more-british-places-with-tales-to-tell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-13-three-more-british-places-with-tales-to-tell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the party over for Belgrade’s club scene on the Danube?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raft houses, known as &lsquo;splavs&rsquo;, became synonymous with the hedonistic nightclub scene in Serbia&rsquo;s capital. Now they are being cleared from the river to make way for luxury flats, bars and shopsFor 20 years, the raft bar Zappa Barka sat on a bend of the River Danube in central Belgrade. Revellers walked a gangplank to board the boat, then danced to live music and DJs on wooden floors, or stayed on deck all night to see the sun rise over the water. But in June 2024 the raft&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/is-the-party-over-for-belgrades-club-scene-on-the-danube/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/is-the-party-over-for-belgrades-club-scene-on-the-danube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great place to stay near a city station – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of accommodation near a main railway station in Europe including the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhen you&rsquo;re exploring Europe (including the UK) by train, finding a lovely place to stay near the station in the cities on route can really enhance your trip. We&rsquo;d love to know about a characterful hostel, hotel or B&amp;B you discovered that was in easy reach of a main railway station. Tell us where you stayed and what made it so special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-place-to-stay-near-a-city-station-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-place-to-stay-near-a-city-station-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Basque Country nature reserve at risk from Guggenheim expansion plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Urdaibai Bird Center, near Bilbao, is a haven for migrating ospreys and herons, but the city&rsquo;s famous museum is ruffling its feathersThe Urdaibai Bird Center has been cutely styled like an international airport terminal, with multilingual boards marked Arrivals and Departures, and a raised observation platform resembling an air traffic control tower. Through a roof-mounted telescope I watch various avian species landing or taking off from little floating archipelagos on the&nbsp;adjoin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-basque-country-nature-reserve-at-risk-from-guggenheim-expansion-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-basque-country-nature-reserve-at-risk-from-guggenheim-expansion-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tide’s out, dinner’s up: why Wales is at the forefront of a seaweed revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food, fertiliser, fuel &hellip; seaweed has been a life force for centuries. On a coastal foraging trip in Pembrokeshire, we discover it&rsquo;s now behind a new green initiative, tooI am lying in a hot bath filled with seaweed. After a week learning about the stuff, collecting it, drying it, eating it, feeling it slippery beneath my feet, this is the first time I&rsquo;ve bathed in seaweed and, yes, in the steam and candlelight, I get it &ndash; I get what the fish are crazy for. The fish, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tides-out-dinners-up-why-wales-is-at-the-forefront-of-a-seaweed-revolution/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tides-out-dinners-up-why-wales-is-at-the-forefront-of-a-seaweed-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second cities can be more welcoming and fun than capitals, perhaps nowhere more so than Porto, with its less manicured charmIf you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite Porto city, towards the sea, the scene will be classic Portugal for a while: a lot of waterside restaurants, a lot of grilled chicken, some stalls selling unlikely items made of cork (aprons?). A little further back are the showcase port houses: Sandeman, Fonseca, Taylor&rsquo;s &ndash; we&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/second-to-none-why-porto-is-my-number-one-for-a-city-break-in-portugal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/second-to-none-why-porto-is-my-number-one-for-a-city-break-in-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m here for the ghosts’: an after-dark walk through Istanbul in search of its soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The author of the Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen novels takes a trip into the Old City&rsquo;s thrilling and turbulent pastIt is a cold, autumnal wee hour of the morning in Istanbul and I am sipping a sweet, orchid-root-flavoured drink called sahlep and smoking a water pipe. I&rsquo;m lurking outside a nargile (hookah pipe) joint on a small road called Ticarethane Sokak in what is known as the Old City or Historic Peninsula. This is where many of the city&rsquo;s great monuments are, including the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-here-for-the-ghosts-an-after-dark-walk-through-istanbul-in-search-of-its-soul/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-here-for-the-ghosts-an-after-dark-walk-through-istanbul-in-search-of-its-soul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Joyce and Hemingway loved lingering here. I can see why’: readers’ favourite small cities in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art nouveau cafes, Ottoman architecture and beer halls make these modest cities a big draw away from the crowdsI got off the train to Venice last summer in Trieste, planning to spend a few hours there, but was so knocked over by its beauty that I stayed for a few days. Tucked away in the north-east of Italy, it&rsquo;s a crosscultural cocktail of Hapsburg, baroque and Slavic views and vibes &ndash; with a slice of Latin lemon thrown in. Piazza Unit&agrave; d&rsquo;Italia is an elegant square ful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/joyce-and-hemingway-loved-lingering-here-i-can-see-why-readers-favourite-small-cities-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/joyce-and-hemingway-loved-lingering-here-i-can-see-why-readers-favourite-small-cities-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why encouraging cruise ships to dock at Amorgos would be a Greek tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A policy of restricting huge liners visiting popular Cyclades islands could have the unintended consequence of diverting mass tourism towards quieter islandsImagine the perfect Greek island, a pristine enclave of slow tourism that&rsquo;s remained unchanged for decades. Along the curve of a narrow bay whitewashed buildings line a quay, a rocky mountain face rearing up behind them. On the opposite side of the bay nestles a sleepy fishing village, where brightly painted traditional fishing boats a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-encouraging-cruise-ships-to-dock-at-amorgos-would-be-a-greek-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-encouraging-cruise-ships-to-dock-at-amorgos-would-be-a-greek-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We took our dog on a winter campervan trip in the Alps: are we barking?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two novices, a large van and a lively Irish setter make for an eventful road trip through the French mountainsWhen I first had the idea of taking a winter road trip through the Alps, I imagined snowy walks followed by fondue in the comfort of our van, feet warmed by 25kg of auburn fluff (it was to be our Irish setter&rsquo;s first encounter with snow). Waking up to snowflakes on the skylight and the freedom of being able to go wherever we wanted. What I hadn&rsquo;t quite pictured was spending o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-took-our-dog-on-a-winter-campervan-trip-in-the-alps-are-we-barking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-took-our-dog-on-a-winter-campervan-trip-in-the-alps-are-we-barking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have a stately Christmas: 10 historic houses and gardens to get the festive party started]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scrooge, Santa, polar bears, gingerbread and light shows are among this year&rsquo;s seasonal family delights at castles, palaces and Palladian piles throughout the UKInside one of Waddesdon Manor&rsquo;s Rapunzelesque round towers is a room named after the Ballets Russes stage designer L&eacute;on Bakst. In 1913, Bakst painted the seven panels here showing scenes from Sleeping Beauty. This year both house and illuminated gardens have Sleeping Beauty-inspired installations. Artists involved incl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/have-a-stately-christmas-10-historic-houses-and-gardens-to-get-the-festive-party-started/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/have-a-stately-christmas-10-historic-houses-and-gardens-to-get-the-festive-party-started/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great Scandinavian winter holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a fabulous Scandi winter break for the chance win &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakScandinavia does winter well &ndash; whether you prefer hunkering down in candle-lit cafes or husky sledging through wild landscapes, it&rsquo;s a wonderful time to visit. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite winter breaks &ndash; whether it was a trip to see the northern lights in Norway, a cosy stay in a Swedish cabin, or a weekend exploring Copenhagen&rsquo;s Christmas markets. Tell us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-scandinavian-winter-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-scandinavian-winter-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiersPushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the snow and a swirling wind and thick fog, I finally reach a vast plateau where Alb Berisha, our guide, greets me with a high-five. &ldquo;Welcome to Kosovo,&rdquo; he says, beaming. I put on more layers to fight the chill, and nibble on a pita (a Balkan cream cheese-stuffed pastry) left over from breakfas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-skied-three-countries-in-one-day-a-backcountry-tour-of-the-balkans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-skied-three-countries-in-one-day-a-backcountry-tour-of-the-balkans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazing Antwerp: 10 ways to get the most out of Belgium’s cultural gem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fashion, culture, art, history &ndash; and diamonds &ndash; all come together in Antwerp. Here&rsquo;s how to do itBrussels and Bruges get all the attention, but Antwerp is Belgium&rsquo;s most dynamic city. Shaped by its Flemish heritage, working port and centuries-old diamond trade, it&rsquo;s a destination that feels both historic and excitingly modern offering a great mix of art &ndash; from Rubens masterpieces to avant-garde galleries &ndash; cutting-edge fashion and a buzzy food scene. Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/amazing-antwerp-10-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-belgiums-cultural-gem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/amazing-antwerp-10-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-belgiums-cultural-gem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia&rsquo;s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winterMarketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I can&rsquo;t argue with &ldquo;Queen of the Dolomites&rdquo;, the sobriquet given to Cortina d&rsquo;Ampezzo. There&rsquo;s a regal air about this venerable ski resort in the Veneto region&rsquo;s north-west, epitomised by its classy Corso Italia, a pedestrianised thoroughfare and favourite passeggia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-winter-mountain-breaks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-winter-mountain-breaks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Arctic sunrises to snow sports: readers’ favourite European winter getaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re into proper winter adventures, such as snorkelling in Iceland, or just a bit of apr&egrave;s-ski, our readers&rsquo; tips include something for everyoneWaking up to a pink Arctic sunrise over endless fir trees from my bunk on the overnight train from Stockholm to Abisko was the perfect start to a winter adventure. The STF Abisko Turiststation served as our base for every snow-related activity that you can imagine: I tried snowshoeing, husky sled driving and cross-country ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-arctic-sunrises-to-snow-sports-readers-favourite-european-winter-getaways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-arctic-sunrises-to-snow-sports-readers-favourite-european-winter-getaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The road from Wigan: a walk along Greater Manchester’s new 200-mile green trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GM Ringway is an extraordinary circular route that takes in industrial heritage, countryside, towpaths and hills. Here&rsquo;s how one 10-mile section shapes up &hellip;Two swans and six dusty-grey cygnets mew and whistle as they glide in single file along the canal. Silver birches wiggle their leaves in the gentlest of autumn breezes. Auburn, ochre, russet and shades in between glow in the afternoon sun. It&rsquo;s time for a sit down and a cuppa.I&rsquo;m not in a national park or an arbor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-road-from-wigan-a-walk-along-greater-manchesters-new-200-mile-green-trail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-road-from-wigan-a-walk-along-greater-manchesters-new-200-mile-green-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spooky days out: 10 of the most haunted houses in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghost-hunters will love the grisly tales that cling to these medieval manors, ancient burial grounds and chilling castles, chosen by a gothic horror novelist &ndash; and all are open to visitorsBlickling Hall is a handsome house that boasts gothic architecture and plenty of atmosphere. However, the old Tudor house that once stood here is what truly made its ghostly name. It is said that Anne Boleyn continues to haunt her childhood home, carrying her own severed head as she walks the corridors. S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spooky-days-out-10-of-the-most-haunted-houses-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spooky-days-out-10-of-the-most-haunted-houses-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Majestic brightness’: Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art finds a new permanent home]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades of nomadic existence, the Polish capital&rsquo;s art temple is open for permanent business in an inspirational, light-filled new buildingWhen Poland joined the European Union 20 years ago, our world changed. I was a student in Warsaw, and spent my savings on a train ticket to Berlin &ndash; not for migrant work, but to see the 200 masterpieces at the Neue Nationalgalerie on loan from the New York Museum of Modern Art.In 2017, ahead of a stint working in Silicon Valley, I rushed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/majestic-brightness-warsaws-museum-of-modern-art-finds-a-new-permanent-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/majestic-brightness-warsaws-museum-of-modern-art-finds-a-new-permanent-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A car-free trip around Aberdeenshire: I saw natural beauty I thought was out of reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city and its stunning setting on Scotland&rsquo;s north-east coast are surprisingly easy to explore by rail, bus and on footSeabirds fly below the train as it crosses the Firth of Forth with late afternoon light sparking the water. A kestrel hovers over hay meadows near Kirkcaldy. The lumpy Lomond Hills are sun-misted and the woods are touched with autumn gold. The final stretch of the seven-hour train journey from London to Aberdeen runs along the rocky Scottish shore past forts and firths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-trip-around-aberdeenshire-i-saw-natural-beauty-i-thought-was-out-of-reach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-trip-around-aberdeenshire-i-saw-natural-beauty-i-thought-was-out-of-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite remote place in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share your tip on a wild and remote spot for the chance to win a &pound;200 Coolstays holiday voucherPerhaps it&rsquo;s a windswept beach on a little-visited island, maybe it&rsquo;s some hard to reach ruins, or a mountain trail that few people tackle &hellip; We&rsquo;d love to hear about a favourite place that feels far from the rest of the world, somewhere wild and inspiring in the UK or Europe. Tell us what it&rsquo;s like and why it&rsquo;s special. The best tip wins a &pound;200 Coolstays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-remote-place-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-remote-place-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and PaestumWhen the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it&rsquo;s through chilly sheets of rain. I spot the not-very-blue waters between the buildings of Marseille as my train from Paris pulls in. By the time we reach Nice the skies are still grey and I&rsquo;m starting to wonder how far south I&rsquo;ll have to go before I get some late-in-the-year sun. Of course, I&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-rail-journey-to-naples-and-pompeii-to-chase-the-last-rays-of-sun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-rail-journey-to-naples-and-pompeii-to-chase-the-last-rays-of-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice without the crowds: the inside story by Tracy Chevalier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bestselling novelist reveals her secret tips to enjoy Venice as you always hoped you couldWe&rsquo;ve all heard about how overcrowded Venice is, with the local government introducing a visitor tax to try to reduce daytrippers. With its 20m visitors a year, is it even possible to experience Venice in a more mindful way? I&rsquo;ve been to the city many times, including research trips for my latest novel, The Glassmaker. Here are my top tips on how to have a less-crowded, more interesting enco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/venice-without-the-crowds-the-inside-story-by-tracy-chevalier/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/venice-without-the-crowds-the-inside-story-by-tracy-chevalier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Silk Roads: 10 stunning sites in 10 countries from Turkey to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are extraordinary places to see and adventures to be had along the strands of the ancient Asian trade route<br />
On the Silk Roads in Tajikistan and UzbekistanWhether or not the term Silk Roads is&nbsp;a myth or a handy catch-all for a dauntingly wide geographical network spanning mountain chains, deserts, cities and seas, the idea of it still entices travellers. There are countless extraordinary places to explore along its various strands from Asia to Europe, and these 10 choices represent onl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-the-silk-roads-10-stunning-sites-in-10-countries-from-turkey-to-china/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-the-silk-roads-10-stunning-sites-in-10-countries-from-turkey-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Silk Roads: adventure and historical riches in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new British Museum exhibition gives a taste of the rich cultures along these ancient routes, but a trip to central Asia offers much more &ndash; stunning architecture, moreish food and wild trekkingA small mountainous jewel of a country wedged between Afghanistan and China, Tajikistan has changed since I first visited it as a backpacker in 2009. Back then, landing in the diminutive capital, Dushanbe, at 3am, a permit for trekking and letter of invitation in hand, I was met by a virtually deser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-silk-roads-adventure-and-historical-riches-in-tajikistan-and-uzbekistan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/on-the-silk-roads-adventure-and-historical-riches-in-tajikistan-and-uzbekistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I stood on the sunny hilltop imagining I was a Roman’: readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic coins in Jersey, vast Neolithic structures in Spain and France, and a Roman bath or two feature in our tipsters&rsquo; picks from antiquity and beyondFeeling the need for some brief respite from the crowds and snaking queues in Florence, an afternoon visit to the Etruscan hilltop town of Fiesole fit the bill. The settlement can be found within the archaeological area and could date back as far as the ninth century BC. The Romans conquered it in 283BC. I stood on the sunny hilltop, imagini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-stood-on-the-sunny-hilltop-imagining-i-was-a-roman-readers-favourite-ancient-sites-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-stood-on-the-sunny-hilltop-imagining-i-was-a-roman-readers-favourite-ancient-sites-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stargazing on the Isle of Rum, Scotland’s first dark sky sanctuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to the near nonexistent light pollution, the Hebridean island has been officially recognised as one of the best night skies in the worldI step out the door of Guirdil bothy at 2am to the guttural roar of a stag and the sound of the ocean lapping on the beach before me. It&rsquo;s the height of the rut here on Rum, a Hebridean island where red deer outnumber people, and stags have been bolving all night.The skull of an old, beached minke whale lies on the pebbles, just discernible in the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stargazing-on-the-isle-of-rum-scotlands-first-dark-sky-sanctuary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stargazing-on-the-isle-of-rum-scotlands-first-dark-sky-sanctuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VistaJet Selected for Forbes Travel Guide’s First Air Travel Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[VistaJetGlobal 7500<br />
New York, October 23, 2024: VistaJet, the world&rsquo;s first and only truly global private aviation company, is proud to announce its nomination for the inaugural Verified Air Travel Award by Forbes Travel Guide, the world&rsquo;s foremost authority on luxury hospitality. Recognized for delivering the finest in private jet services, this nomination recognizes the achievements of VistaJet&rsquo;s 20-year journey of excellence, innovation, and global leadership.The Verified A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vistajet-selected-for-forbes-travel-guides-first-air-travel-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vistajet-selected-for-forbes-travel-guides-first-air-travel-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture &hellip; There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed &lsquo;other&rsquo; capitalWe leave the Amsterdam-bound Eurostar at Rotterdam, just 3&frac12; hours from London, and swap platforms for a 23-minute ride to The Hague. The &ldquo;city of peace and justice&rdquo; (who wouldn&rsquo;t love that?) is home to the Dutch parliament &ndash; in the 13th-century gothic Binnenhof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/really-going-dutch-why-i-chose-the-hague-and-delft-over-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/really-going-dutch-why-i-chose-the-hague-and-delft-over-amsterdam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northumberland is back on track: a new railway line is opening up this lesser-visited county]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northumberland line will soon return passenger services linking Newcastle to coastal towns such as Blyth, giving a much-needed boost to the regionSome of Northumberland&rsquo;s attractive coastal towns, wild countryside and interior villages are about to become more accessible thanks to a new railway line from Newcastle to Ashington set to open in December. Coupled with the Tyne and Wear Metro receiving its first new fleet of trains in more than 40 years,visitors without a car will find trav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/northumberland-is-back-on-track-a-new-railway-line-is-opening-up-this-lesser-visited-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/northumberland-is-back-on-track-a-new-railway-line-is-opening-up-this-lesser-visited-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar city in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share your tip on a less-visited city for the chance to win a holiday voucherWhile the likes of Paris, Lisbon, Madrid and Rome are understandably high up on the European city break wishlist, smaller, less obvious cities can be just as rewarding for a trip away. Those with fewer crowds and cheaper prices that still offer plenty of cultural and culinary treats and are easy to explore on foot. We&rsquo;d love to hear about a great city in Europe that you discovered on your travels and what makes it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-under-the-radar-city-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-under-the-radar-city-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XO Strengthens World's Largest Private Aviation Network and Boosts Instant Booking Options by Over 55%]]></title><description><![CDATA[XO Instant Booking<br />
55% more private jets available with instant booking optionsEven more preferred pricing on high-demand routesFirst-time flyers to earn flight credits when utilizing the instant booking platformNew York, October 21, 2024:&nbsp;XO, the private aviation network of the Vista group, announces major advancements in private aircraft booking on its platform.Responding to this marked trend in client demand, XO has grown access to the number of jets available for instant booking by ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/xo-strengthens-worlds-largest-private-aviation-network-and-boosts-instant-booking-options-by-over-55/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/xo-strengthens-worlds-largest-private-aviation-network-and-boosts-instant-booking-options-by-over-55/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a rail trip to Spain from the UK via Paris, our writer discovers a great way of travelling happily with children &hellip;Street lights strobed through the window, sending shadows sweeping across our faces as our train followed the River Seine through&nbsp;Choisy-le-Roi. Ten minutes earlier, we had pulled out of Paris&rsquo;s Gare d&rsquo;Austerlitz. Departing at 9.40pm, the Intercit&eacute; de&nbsp;Nuit was due on the Spanish border just after 10am, where we would connect to a Barcelona train]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tapas-not-tantrums-we-put-food-at-the-centre-of-our-barcelona-family-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tapas-not-tantrums-we-put-food-at-the-centre-of-our-barcelona-family-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edge of the world: discovering the wild side of the Algarve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The very tip of Portugal is a haven for dolphins, whales, walkers &ndash; and savvy tourists keen to discover an under-the-radar stretch of the coast&lsquo;I&rsquo;m not sure about this,&rdquo; says the American woman, jammed into the jockey seat in front of me, as the rim of the boat, carrying 20 of us out into the Atlantic Ocean, slams down against the swell. &ldquo;I think I&rsquo;m a bit scared.&rdquo;She&rsquo;s not the only one. A dolphin-spotting trip had seemed a wonderfully relaxing way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/edge-of-the-world-discovering-the-wild-side-of-the-algarve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/edge-of-the-world-discovering-the-wild-side-of-the-algarve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castles to barn conversions: 12 of the best UK holiday pads for large groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[We pick gorgeous country pads, from Pembrokeshire to the Peak District, that make perfect bases for groups of friends and family get-togethers<br />
&bull; Tim Dowling&rsquo;s tips for a successful multigen holiday<br />
&bull; We hired the entire hostelOn a farm eight miles from Ludlow, these two beautifully converted and adjoining Victorian redbrick barns sleep nine and four respectively, with room for two more in the new shepherd&rsquo;s hut. There is a huge open space for living, dining and cooking, wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/castles-to-barn-conversions-12-of-the-best-uk-holiday-pads-for-large-groups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/castles-to-barn-conversions-12-of-the-best-uk-holiday-pads-for-large-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very cheap and incredibly cheerful: we hired an entire hostel in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[In winter, the YHA hires out whole hostels for exclusive use by large groups of family and friends &ndash; and they are in some of the loveliest parts of the UK<br />
Tim Dowling&rsquo;s tips for a successful multigenerational holidayThe big dining room has picture windows with gorgeous views of the River Caerfanell in its winding valley under the bulk of Twyn Du (Black Down). The sitting room has a wood-burning stove that&rsquo;s throwing out lots of heat and as our group of 19, spread around several]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/very-cheap-and-incredibly-cheerful-we-hired-an-entire-hostel-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/very-cheap-and-incredibly-cheerful-we-hired-an-entire-hostel-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We loved pub trips, wild swimming and sing-songs’: readers’ favourite UK hostels]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Surrey Hills to the Hebrides, hostels offer affordable lodgings in some of the UK&rsquo;s most beautiful landscapes. Here are our readers&rsquo; top picksFour decades after my previous visit to Eskdale YHA (a scary night-time descent from Scafell), a nostalgic multi-day trek saw me back in one of Lakeland&rsquo;s quieter hostels. The building&rsquo;s exterior is unchanged, but, within, I found improved comfort levels and a cheery welcome from Rachel&rsquo;s dedicated team. After a tasty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-loved-pub-trips-wild-swimming-and-sing-songs-readers-favourite-uk-hostels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-loved-pub-trips-wild-swimming-and-sing-songs-readers-favourite-uk-hostels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman holiday: just beyond the city lies a land of popes and emperors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than an hour from Rome, Nepi and the northern Lazio region is an under-the-radar cultural and historic hub &ndash; and councillors are working with the local community to welcome more visitorsStanding on the top of the huge fortress, looking over the rolling landscape, it&rsquo;s easy to see why Nepi was a prized possession for Roman emperors, medieval popes and Renaissance dynasties. Defended on two sides by river channels and with a commanding position over rich agricultural land and abun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/roman-holiday-just-beyond-the-city-lies-a-land-of-popes-and-emperors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/roman-holiday-just-beyond-the-city-lies-a-land-of-popes-and-emperors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An e-biking tour of England’s newest forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over nine million trees have been planted in the east Midlands&rsquo; National Forest, where mines once churned up the land, offering great cycling routes that explore villages and industrial heritageYou couldn&rsquo;t make it up. As early autumn darkness deepened around Whistlewood Common &ndash; tealights a-flicker, guitars twanging around the campfire &ndash; I found myself sitting between Peter Wood and Gill Forrester. It was a pincer movement of nominative determinism: Wood, a woodworker an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-e-biking-tour-of-englands-newest-forest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-e-biking-tour-of-englands-newest-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A foodie tour of Somerset and Wiltshire by train and on foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[By travelling car-free we became fully immersed in the area&rsquo;s quieter attractions, with cosy stays and great food throughoutPulling a wheelie case along the stone streets of Bath, I feel I may as well be wearing a sign reading &ldquo;tourist on a mini-break&rdquo;. But when we check in to the Roseate Villa &ndash; a 15-minute trundle from the station &ndash; and the man who greets us asks for our car registration, I get a virtuous glow from saying we&rsquo;ve come by train (causing less th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-foodie-tour-of-somerset-and-wiltshire-by-train-and-on-foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-foodie-tour-of-somerset-and-wiltshire-by-train-and-on-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a brilliant winter activity trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite place for a snowy holiday &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakNothing beats the magic of a winter holiday in the mountains. Whether you&rsquo;re skiing or snowboarding in the Alps, husky-sledding through frozen forests in Scandinavia, snowshoeing in Poland&rsquo;s Tatra mountains, or simply soaking up the snowy splendour from the hot tub of a mountain hideaway in the Dolomites, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite winter getaways in Eur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-brilliant-winter-activity-trip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-brilliant-winter-activity-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A glimpse of ancient Wales: the wilder alternative to Snowdon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only a few miles but a world away from overcrowded Snowdon, the quieter paths and rugged slopes of the Rhinogydd offer a walk on the region&rsquo;s wildest mountainAs soon as I stepped within the stone circle of Cerrig Arthur, the strange noise began. It came from the far side of the valley &ndash; a long, hoarse scream. Then it became louder, growing into an ear-splitting thunder. I jammed my fingers into my ears &ndash; but still felt its sonic explosion down in my stomach. The cloud lay low o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-glimpse-of-ancient-wales-the-wilder-alternative-to-snowdon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-glimpse-of-ancient-wales-the-wilder-alternative-to-snowdon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean air, crystal waters and carefree adventure in the Austrian Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lakeside resort of Zell am See is big on outdoor fun, hearty food and stunning viewsWe could feel the carefree spirit in the crisp air the moment we stepped off the train at Zell am See. It&rsquo;s in the town&rsquo;s DNA. Pleasure seekers have been coming to this lake and mountain resort in search of clean air, crystal waters and Alpine adventures ever since the railway connected what was then a mere village to Salzburg and beyond in 1875. We&rsquo;d come to walk, bike a little, swim a bit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/clean-air-crystal-waters-and-carefree-adventure-in-the-austrian-alps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/clean-air-crystal-waters-and-carefree-adventure-in-the-austrian-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roaming in the gloaming on Sweden’s new island-hopping trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stockholm&rsquo;s archipelago is a joy in summer but harder to get around at other times as ferries reduce their services. But that could change with the launch of a new trail linking 21 islandsOn this windless autumn Saturday, the landscape is curiously hushed. Occasionally, a&nbsp;tiny chorus of coal tits gathers to chat in the pines above my head, but otherwise it&rsquo;s soundless, the muffled stillness willing me to slow my pace. As the track turns from soil to sand, I skitter over smooth g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/roaming-in-the-gloaming-on-swedens-new-island-hopping-trail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/roaming-in-the-gloaming-on-swedens-new-island-hopping-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish steppes: an epic hike across the wild plains of Extremadura]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Via de la Plata is one of Spain&rsquo;s toughest pilgrim routes, weaving through a landscape of isolated steppes and fortress cities in the country&rsquo;s least-known regionScorching sunlight glinted through the windows as the bartender slid a frosted glass of Cruzcampo across the aluminium bar. &ldquo;Ocho meses de invierno, cuatro de infierno,&rdquo; he sighed with a nod towards the heat-shimmering lane outside. &ldquo;Eight months of winter, four months of hell&rdquo; is how the inhabita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spanish-steppes-an-epic-hike-across-the-wild-plains-of-extremadura/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spanish-steppes-an-epic-hike-across-the-wild-plains-of-extremadura/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Peloponnese to the Pyrenees: readers’ favourite long-distance walks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pull on your walking boots and immerse yourself in magnificent scenery on these long-distance trails, chosen by our tipstersThe best ever walk I&rsquo;ve been on was actually two weeks of walking, along the GR11 on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees from Candanch&uacute; to La Guingueta d&rsquo;&Agrave;neu. We got the train to France, packed food for a week and restocked half way, and wild camped each night. So not only was it the best trip ever, it was also cheap and eco-friendly. Each evening we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-peloponnese-to-the-pyrenees-readers-favourite-long-distance-walks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-peloponnese-to-the-pyrenees-readers-favourite-long-distance-walks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voulez-vous parler avec moi? My midlife French exchange in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Language exchange holidays are wasted on the young. I had a great time with my host &ndash; sans youthful embarrassment about my accent &ndash; and more adults are doing the sameOn the terrace of a brasserie on Rue Cler, a chic Parisian market street, I&rsquo;m chatting over a tongue-lubricating glass of Sancerre with S&eacute;bastien de Lavalette, 33, a French travel company head and my language exchange partner.S&eacute;bastien compliments my French accent, or at least I think he does: &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/voulez-vous-parler-avec-moi-my-midlife-french-exchange-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/voulez-vous-parler-avec-moi-my-midlife-french-exchange-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m visually impaired but thanks to my guides I loved exploring Austria’s Tirol]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trip that pairs partially sighted people with fully sighted guides offers reassurance while expanding the possibilities of travel, as our writer discovered in Austria and GermanySwimming through the cool clear lake, I&rsquo;m aware of the densely forested mountains behind us, with pale rocky peaks to our right. A cable car snakes up the side of one, and the sky is turning grey, hinting at an Alpine storm. A standup paddleboarder with blond hair who is wearing bright Hawaiian shorts glides past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-visually-impaired-but-thanks-to-my-guides-i-loved-exploring-austrias-tirol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-visually-impaired-but-thanks-to-my-guides-i-loved-exploring-austrias-tirol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking Cheshire’s Baker Way: the joy of a less-known walking trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[They get less fanfare and footfall than the UK&rsquo;s famous long-distance paths, but trails such as this &ndash; which starts in Chester and saunters through the local countryside &ndash; are just as rewardingAt 8.45am, I stroll down the steps of The Queen at Chester hotel and into the midweek flow. The roads are full of delivery vans, the station is lined with taxis and the pavements are busy with commuters. I move among them lightly, a roamer bound for distant lands. Well, distant-ish: I&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-cheshires-baker-way-the-joy-of-a-less-known-walking-trail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hiking-cheshires-baker-way-the-joy-of-a-less-known-walking-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large French Alpine ski resort to close in face of shrinking snow season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local people and businesses left &lsquo;in lurch&rsquo; after council says it cannot afford to support or develop Alpe du Grand SerreA large French Alpine ski resort has announced it is to close, citing a lack of funds to become a year-round destination, as low- and medium-altitude mountain areas around Europe struggle with a truncated season due to global heating and declining snowfalls.Local councillors voted not to reopen Alpe du Grand Serre in the Is&egrave;re this winter, saying they could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/large-french-alpine-ski-resort-to-close-in-face-of-shrinking-snow-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/large-french-alpine-ski-resort-to-close-in-face-of-shrinking-snow-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your tips on ancient sites across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite ancient European site&ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrom the Neolithic Carnac stones of Brittany to the thousands of Roman and Greek ruins across the Mediterranean, Europe has an incredible array of ancient ruins to explore. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite sites &ndash; places where the past feels within touching distance, whether it&rsquo;s a prehistoric cave painting, a beautifully-preserved mosaic, or the ruins of a temp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-your-tips-on-ancient-sites-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-your-tips-on-ancient-sites-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island-hopping in Croatia: adrift in the Šibenik archipelago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Framed by sparkling blue sea and deep green pines, the less visited Adriatic islands of Zlarin and Prvi&#263; offer a mellow end of summer escapeThis tale of two islands &ndash; and a city &ndash; was not the usual Croatian island-hopping experience, say, from Split to Hvar and Bra&#269;. I set out to enjoy a quieter, more laid-back alternative farther north, where the overlooked city of &Scaron;ibenik is the jumping-off point to a very different side of the Adriatic.First there&rsquo;s &Scaron;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/island-hopping-in-croatia-adrift-in-the-ibenik-archipelago/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/island-hopping-in-croatia-adrift-in-the-ibenik-archipelago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vincent van Gogh’s Arles: visiting the pretty Provençal city that inspired his greatest masterpieces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scenes of some of the paintings currently on show in London&rsquo;s National Gallery can still be found in the southern French cityThe market at Arles in France every Saturday stretches for more than 2km, the lush countryside around yielding enough produce to fill more than 400 stalls to overflowing. Alongside the plump fruit and vegetables, drifts of cheese and butter paint the whole scene a deep cream, echoing the Proven&ccedil;al city&rsquo;s warm limestone and light yellow plaster.Vincen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vincent-van-goghs-arles-visiting-the-pretty-provenal-city-that-inspired-his-greatest-masterpieces/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vincent-van-goghs-arles-visiting-the-pretty-provenal-city-that-inspired-his-greatest-masterpieces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cool cabins to country houses: six of Britain’s best forest escapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our writers find enchanting and secluded places to stay in the forests of England, Scotland and WalesThere are days when a walk in the woods is the best option. This includes days when the cloud ceiling is barely above chest height and there is a rowdy wind driving the rain in your face. I am striding fast up Sandpit Lane near the hamlet of Thimbleby on the west side of the North York Moors. Charms of goldfinches, oblivious to the weather, are bouncing along the hedgerow. The land rises up and I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-cool-cabins-to-country-houses-six-of-britains-best-forest-escapes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-cool-cabins-to-country-houses-six-of-britains-best-forest-escapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Reconnecting with our glorious woodlands’: why we should all get out into the forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the leaves turning golden, now is the time to visit the woods, says the author of a new book, and perhaps learn how to better protect them tooThere are two times of year I particularly love being among trees. The first is at the height of spring, when new leaves and woodland plants are at their most intensely green. The second is the point in autumn when the summer hues shift overnight and the woods take on a whole new coat. In&nbsp;Japanese there is&nbsp;a&nbsp;wonderful term for both, mik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/reconnecting-with-our-glorious-woodlands-why-we-should-all-get-out-into-the-forest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/reconnecting-with-our-glorious-woodlands-why-we-should-all-get-out-into-the-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A wildly beautiful place for autumn colour’: readers’ favourite UK forest trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Japanese acers at Westonbirt arboretum to the pines of Loch Ard, our tipsters share their top woodland days outAutumn is often wet &ndash; so why not embrace this, and visit one of Britain&rsquo;s temperate rainforests in Borrowdale, near Keswick. Such forests are rare globally as well as in Britain. Not only can you observe the gorgeous autumn hues from the leaves of ash, birch and oak but you can see all manner of mosses, liverworts and lichens. The latter proliferate because of the clean]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-wildly-beautiful-place-for-autumn-colour-readers-favourite-uk-forest-trails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-wildly-beautiful-place-for-autumn-colour-readers-favourite-uk-forest-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m travelling to every record shop in the UK – here are my 10 favourites]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Orkney to Brighton, independent stores are treasure troves for vinyl hunters and a great way to while away a holiday afternoonI still remember the excitement of buying my first vinyl aged 11, Duane Eddy&rsquo;s great 1962 single (Dance With the) Guitar Man, and that bug has been with me ever since. There&rsquo;s nothing quite like the thrill of digging through the racks and finding that elusive wishlist record. When I retired, I made it my mission to visit as many record shops as I could ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-travelling-to-every-record-shop-in-the-uk-here-are-my-10-favourites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/im-travelling-to-every-record-shop-in-the-uk-here-are-my-10-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 12: five more UK towns with hidden histories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scratch beneath the surface of these once well-connected but now overlookedtowns and their grand civic buildings and streets reveal a rich seam of history, legend and memory&bull; Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-11Ports, rivers, canals, railways, pilgrims&rsquo; pathways: these oft-overlooked, deeply engaging towns grew around transport and, as they expanded, created local networks. We usually think of leisure travel in terms of long-distance trains, cars on open roads, coaches from A to B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-12-five-more-uk-towns-with-hidden-histories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-12-five-more-uk-towns-with-hidden-histories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communal dining is Copenhagen’s best-kept culinary secret]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating out in Denmark can be costly, but a growing number of child-friendly community supper clubs in the capital offer affordable feasting with the localsCopenhagen is a gastronome&rsquo;s paradise. Stroll around the Danish capital&rsquo;s elegant boulevards and before long you&rsquo;re bound to stumble upon a hallowed, Michelin-starred temple of New Nordic cuisine. However, there&rsquo;s a cheaper and more convivial side to the city&rsquo;s culinary scene: its communal supper tables.Leading th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/communal-dining-is-copenhagens-best-kept-culinary-secret/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/communal-dining-is-copenhagens-best-kept-culinary-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great UK youth hostel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite youth hostel, bunkhouse, bothy or camping barn &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakOnce the domain of youth groups and backpackers, hostels have done a great job of reinventing themselves in recent years to appeal to a broader cross-section of travellers, including families and couples. Not only do they offer affordable accommodation, but they are often found in beautiful locations. And some places will let you have exclusive use for a large]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-uk-youth-hostel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-uk-youth-hostel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipwrecks, sea birds and whale spotting: exploring Ireland’s first marine park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vast swathe of the rugged Kerry coast and its Atlantic isles is now a protected haven for wildlife, and the occasional Jedi knightI&rsquo;m crouching in a windowless stone cell, peering at a ball of fluff stuffed into a crack in the floor. The cell is a beehive hut, or cloch&aacute;n; 1,400 years ago, it offered sleeping quarters to monks. The fluff is a baby seabird &ndash; to be precise, the chick of a European storm petrel. As my eyes adjust, I make out the glint of a tiny eye. After dark,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/shipwrecks-sea-birds-and-whale-spotting-exploring-irelands-first-marine-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/shipwrecks-sea-birds-and-whale-spotting-exploring-irelands-first-marine-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From grape stomping to truffle hunting: 10 great harvest festival trips in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autumn is a great time to join locals as they celebrate the fruits of the season, from the vineyards of Provence to the forests of TransylvaniaCroatia&rsquo;s northernmost region is famous for its olives, and the Meneghetti hotel and winery produces four different varieties of oil from the 750 trees dotted across the estate. From early October to mid-November, guests can join the olive harvest and oil-making process, as well as oyster-shucking on the nearby fjords and truffle hunting (until the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-grape-stomping-to-truffle-hunting-10-great-harvest-festival-trips-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-grape-stomping-to-truffle-hunting-10-great-harvest-festival-trips-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 of the best UK foodie breaks for autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fancy a seasonal getaway? From cosy inns to restaurants with rooms, we&rsquo;ve found the best boltholes &ndash; all with menus as enticing as the sceneryGlenfinnan House Hotel, overlooking Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument, is one of Scotland&rsquo;s most celebrated properties. On a clear day, you can see Ben Nevis from here, too. Glenfinnan viaduct, which attracts Harry Potter fans hoping to glimpse the steam train, is a short walk away. The family-owned country house dates from 1755 and ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-best-uk-foodie-breaks-for-autumn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/20-of-the-best-uk-foodie-breaks-for-autumn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn fun and feasting: 10 readers share their favourite seasonal events in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters savour the season&rsquo;s bounty, from orchard tours to pumpkin pickingOur family&rsquo;s favourite place to visit in autumn is Tulleys Pumpkin Farm in West Sussex (its pumpkin festival runs until 31 October). The pumpkin fields are impressive, with an astonishing variety in all colours, shapes and sizes. The kids love exploring and picking out their favourites. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, as the fields can get muddy. The farm also features food and drink trucks, plus live music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/autumn-fun-and-feasting-10-readers-share-their-favourite-seasonal-events-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/autumn-fun-and-feasting-10-readers-share-their-favourite-seasonal-events-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking the Celtic Camino: new coast path links sacred sites in Ireland and Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ancient chapels, neolithic sites, vast beaches and live music are among the highlights of a new pilgrimage route from Wexford to St DavidsNick and I are standing by the old Norman tower on the sacred isle. &ldquo;We would come on the pilgrimage when we were kids,&rdquo; he&rsquo;s telling me. &ldquo;Walk all around the island with thousands of others. All the cousins and friends doing the stations of the cross.&rdquo;We wander behind the tower, and in the trees are ribbons, cards and photographs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-the-celtic-camino-new-coast-path-links-sacred-sites-in-ireland-and-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-the-celtic-camino-new-coast-path-links-sacred-sites-in-ireland-and-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trainspotting from the bathtub: why Manchester’s newest bolthole is on the right track]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t have to be a railway buff to enjoy the Station Agent&rsquo;s House. The restored Georgian gem is a perfect base for exploring the historic Castlefield districtFor some, a stately home does it. For others, a converted barn. For me, anything rail-related hits the spot. It&rsquo;s partly respect for transport and proper jobs. It&rsquo;s also because I was born and raised 1.2 miles (or a mile and 16 chains in the parlance) south of the world&rsquo;s first inter-city railway line &nda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/trainspotting-from-the-bathtub-why-manchesters-newest-bolthole-is-on-the-right-track/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/trainspotting-from-the-bathtub-why-manchesters-newest-bolthole-is-on-the-right-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cycling, walking and running break in France’s best area for trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bagnoles de l&rsquo;Orne in Normandy is a traditional spa town reinventing itself with new hiking and cycling routes &ndash; and a focus on sustainable tourismK&eacute;vin Raimond was teaching me how to walk. I thought I already knew, but this tall, bearded, laid-back Frenchman had fresh wisdom to impart. &ldquo;Inhale for three steps, hold your breath for one,&rdquo; he said, hands pressed to his inflating belly. &ldquo;Then exhale for three steps and hold for one. And repeat.&rdquo;Afghan walk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-cycling-walking-and-running-break-in-frances-best-area-for-trails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-cycling-walking-and-running-break-in-frances-best-area-for-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great hike in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite walking adventure &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThere&rsquo;s nothing quite like a hiking trip for clearing the mind &ndash; and getting out into nature and exploring on foot allows access to places you might miss otherwise. We&rsquo;d love to hear about great walks you&rsquo;ve taken in Europe, on coasts, over hills and mountains and through forests, plus any details of excellent pitstops you&rsquo;ve enjoyed en route. Tell us where y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-hike-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-great-hike-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteering at music festivals supported my post-retirement trip to the US and Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working in exchange for tickets from Vancouver to Texas was an ideal way for a 60-year-old solo traveller to find friends, fun and an instant community&lsquo;We have beers!&rdquo; came the cry, followed by the more enigmatic &ldquo;and hair clippers!&rdquo; As the sun began to set, with&nbsp;no discernible abatement in temperature, the crew was in the process of building an outdoor stage at El Cosmico campsite in Marfa, Texas, for the forthcoming Trans-Pecos festival. The festival was the reason]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/volunteering-at-music-festivals-supported-my-post-retirement-trip-to-the-us-and-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/volunteering-at-music-festivals-supported-my-post-retirement-trip-to-the-us-and-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Growing up in Guernsey was extraordinary’: Dawn O’Porter returns to her childhood home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quiet cliff paths, vast sweeping beaches, cobbled high streets &hellip; and freedom. The writer and presenter finds the things she once wanted to escape from are now the island&rsquo;s principle attractionsI wish someone had told me at the time that growing up in Guernsey was extraordinary. Not that I was receptive to that information &ndash; I was far too busy dreaming of what else the world could offer. The excitement and glamour of the mainland was too gripping to let me take stock of the pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/growing-up-in-guernsey-was-extraordinary-dawn-oporter-returns-to-her-childhood-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/growing-up-in-guernsey-was-extraordinary-dawn-oporter-returns-to-her-childhood-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[By volunteering around the world, I found my purpose in life, my husband and my roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working with charities, farms and rural development projects has been life-changing for our writer &ndash; and is something anyone can do, regardless of backgroundThe first time I joined a volunteering trip I was 22, and had no idea what I wanted to do in life. It was in the summer of my third year at university, in 2018, and the project was a 10-week expedition with Raleigh International in Malaysian Borneo.Raleigh offered bursaries, covering flights, insurance and vaccinations, to&nbsp;people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/by-volunteering-around-the-world-i-found-my-purpose-in-life-my-husband-and-my-roots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/by-volunteering-around-the-world-i-found-my-purpose-in-life-my-husband-and-my-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru &ndash; with a focus on Indigenous tourism &ndash; is a transformative adventure<br />
Plus 10 tips on planning a family gap yearIt was on holiday in Italy in 2022, after perhaps a little too much wine, that the decision was made: Mirjam Peternek-McCartney and her husband, Mark, would take a year&rsquo;s sabbatical &ndash; with their (then) 10- and 13-year-old sons, Lukas and David. &ldquo;We told the kids in the morning and after that we couldn&rsquo;t back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-months-off-school-but-we-all-learned-so-much-a-family-sabbatical-in-south-america/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eight-months-off-school-but-we-all-learned-so-much-a-family-sabbatical-in-south-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A gap year offers that feeling of absolute freedom’: readers’ trips of a lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Euphoria on a moped in Indonesia, orcas off Argentina and the chance to ranch, surf or simply be the person they always wanted to be are among our readers&rsquo; wonderful memoriesAfter a 10-year slog at work, my boss agreed to my taking a year-long sabbatical. We used this to revisit south-east Asia &ndash; not to relive past travelling glories of my 20s (where my destinations usually revolved around partying). Instead we floated around the more &ldquo;cultured&rdquo; parts that were not on my]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gap-year-offers-that-feeling-of-absolute-freedom-readers-trips-of-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gap-year-offers-that-feeling-of-absolute-freedom-readers-trips-of-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A perfect place to build a film community’: a tour of Scotland’s island movie clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Change film festival on Tiree is a DIY affair that celebrates women and also connects communities on a series of small, scattered islesThink of a film festival and images of celebrities, paparazzi and throngs of tourists might spring to mind, but one festival on a Hebridean island does things a little differently. The Sea Change film festival, which runs from Friday to Sunday, has been attracting the public and the film industry to Tiree (population about 650) in the Inner Hebrides for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-perfect-place-to-build-a-film-community-a-tour-of-scotlands-island-movie-clubs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-perfect-place-to-build-a-film-community-a-tour-of-scotlands-island-movie-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterford revival: the reinvention of Ireland’s oldest city]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Viking history, to its wild coastline and even its &lsquo;damp&rsquo; weather, Waterford has taken its natural assets and run with themIt was a pretty long interregnum, about 1,000 years, but Waterford is once again a hot travel destination.The Vikings were the first to popularise this corner of south-east Ireland, liking it so much they settled, built a town and called it Vadrarfjordr, Norse for &ldquo;winter port&rdquo;, around AD914. There was no better refuge for weary raiders to rest a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/waterford-revival-the-reinvention-of-irelands-oldest-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/waterford-revival-the-reinvention-of-irelands-oldest-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koh Samui or Hua Hin? How to choose between two of Thailand’s top beach destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal-clear waters, white sand and unspoilt coves &ndash; Thailand&rsquo;s beaches exceed expectations in every way. Here&rsquo;s what to expect from two of the country&rsquo;s most sought after coastal resortsThailand is one of the world&rsquo;s sandiest nations, with hundreds of beaches garlanded over 2,000 miles of coastline. These range from secluded, unspoilt coves with fine, white sand and crystal-clear waters to the more easily accessible and well-known beaches that tourists flock to ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/koh-samui-or-hua-hin-how-to-choose-between-two-of-thailands-top-beach-destinations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/koh-samui-or-hua-hin-how-to-choose-between-two-of-thailands-top-beach-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linens, layers and dad trainers: what to wear when you’re travelling in south-east Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to female fashion, think comfort, culture, weather and colour &ndash; all key considerations when exploring this diverse corner of the worldSouth-east Asia has it all: thanks to the dazzling variety in landscapes, cultures and religions, both within and between nations, it&rsquo;s one of the most diverse regions on the planet. It&rsquo;s what makes it such an extraordinarily popular place to holiday &ndash; there really is something for everyone. But its many blessings in that rega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/linens-layers-and-dad-trainers-what-to-wear-when-youre-travelling-in-south-east-asia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/linens-layers-and-dad-trainers-what-to-wear-when-youre-travelling-in-south-east-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountains, beaches, history – why Belgrade to Bar is one of the best train rides in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 300-mile line between Serbia and Montenegro, built in Tito&rsquo;s era, connects city and seaside for a blissful Balkan holidayIt started with a disagreement. Where to go on an early autumn break? I wanted a city and history, my boyfriend wanted coast and stunning scenery. The solution? Two days in the Serbian capital Belgrade, a train ride to Montenegro, and some time on the Adriatic. In the end, the cinematic train journey proved the real star of the show.Belgrade is an eclectic mix of Hab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mountains-beaches-history-why-belgrade-to-bar-is-one-of-the-best-train-rides-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mountains-beaches-history-why-belgrade-to-bar-is-one-of-the-best-train-rides-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walks with a focal point: five of the best UK hikes with extras]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a wire bridge near Ben Nevis to a wild swim in Devon, these walks come with a unique manmade or natural element to look forward to as you strollEven the best walk needs a focal point, an extra something that makes the whole day come alive. For me the swim is the default choice. I&rsquo;ll jump in that river, lake or sea at any time of year, but there are many other, less bracing, options. These five walks bring a range of highlights. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walks-with-a-focal-point-five-of-the-best-uk-hikes-with-extras/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walks-with-a-focal-point-five-of-the-best-uk-hikes-with-extras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite forest escapes in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite woodland walks and activities in the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAutumn is the most magical time of year in the UK&rsquo;s woodlands, with the leaves turning from green to gold and red. Tell us about your favourite ways to soak up the seasonal splendour &ndash; from woodland walks to forest glamping, foraging, bushcraft activities and treetop adventure trails &ndash; and you could win a &pound;200 holiday voucher.If you have a rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-forest-escapes-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-forest-escapes-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al-pining for the slopes: why the French Alps is our favourite family ski destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reliable, accessible, great value and packed with activities &ndash; Sam Haddad shares why she keeps returning to the French Alps year after year with her husband and sonsThe questions usually start towards the end of summer. &ldquo;Can we go skiing again next year? Please?&rdquo; And before I have a chance to answer: &ldquo;Which resort are we going to go to?&rdquo;My sons &ndash; aged 12 and 14 &ndash; are lucky enough to have been skiing in the French Alps most years since they were young. An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/al-pining-for-the-slopes-why-the-french-alps-is-our-favourite-family-ski-destination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/al-pining-for-the-slopes-why-the-french-alps-is-our-favourite-family-ski-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go north: seven reasons to consider Norway and Sweden for your next ski holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With long and reliable snow seasons, loads of space, stunning scenery and plenty of family-friendly activities, Norway and Sweden are seriously underrated ski destinations &ndash; but here are seven reasons to put them top of the list for your next snow holidayWhen you&rsquo;re planning your next ski adventure, look north to Norway and Sweden. These Scandinavian countries not only benefit from impeccable snow conditions but also feature natural untapped beauty that can be explored both day and n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/go-north-seven-reasons-to-consider-norway-and-sweden-for-your-next-ski-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/go-north-seven-reasons-to-consider-norway-and-sweden-for-your-next-ski-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed demon, bashful beginner or après ski pro? Take this quiz to discover your perfect ski break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you live to zoom down black runs, or is it the thought of wine and fondue at the end of a day on the slopes that sets your heart racing? Take the quiz and find the ski destination of your dreamsWith summer now behind us, it&rsquo;s time to look forward to your next holiday &ndash; ski season! For some of us it&rsquo;s an annual occurrence, others may never have thought about it before. Whatever the case, you have a ski personality and there&rsquo;s a perfect ski holiday out there for you &hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/speed-demon-bashful-beginner-or-aprs-ski-pro-take-this-quiz-to-discover-your-perfect-ski-break/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/speed-demon-bashful-beginner-or-aprs-ski-pro-take-this-quiz-to-discover-your-perfect-ski-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From sunrise to midnight: the magical, untapped slopes of Norway – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[From picture-perfect sunrises, to skiing under the stars, Norway is blessed with some of the world&rsquo;s best snow and most scenic winter landscapes Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-sunrise-to-midnight-the-magical-untapped-slopes-of-norway-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-sunrise-to-midnight-the-magical-untapped-slopes-of-norway-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A late summer break in Montpellier, one of France’s sunniest cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reinvention of Montpellier from ancient university town to &lsquo;Berlin by the Med&rsquo; is in full swing, and late summer is the best time to visit Strolling around the Estanove district, just south-west of Montpellier centre, it&rsquo;s hard not to feel excited by how this Mediterranean city is transforming for the 21st century. Here, on a brownfield former military site next to leafy Parc Montcalm, the city is building one of several &ldquo;eco&rdquo; districts &ndash; this one will lin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-late-summer-break-in-montpellier-one-of-frances-sunniest-cities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-late-summer-break-in-montpellier-one-of-frances-sunniest-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate the centenary of surrealism in Europe with a trip to the art movement&rsquo;s key spaces and placesThis autumn, the dreamy, subconscious world of surrealism will come into full focus. September 2024 marks 100 years since Andr&eacute; Breton founded the movement. Not only are there exhibitions across Europe to celebrate the anniversary but, from Mallorca to Sussex and Rome, it&rsquo;s a chance to lose yourself in the artists&rsquo; homes and studios. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dream-scapes-europes-10-best-surrealist-trips-for-art-lovers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dream-scapes-europes-10-best-surrealist-trips-for-art-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A last blast of summer: five cities in southern Europe perfect for late-season sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sun is still shining brightly in southern Europe, but the crowds have gone, which makes these gorgeous seaside cities even more alluringSaying Genoa has a lot of palaces is like saying Venice is full of canals. Still, they are one of the defining features of a city that has one of the biggest old towns in Europe, ideal for exploring on warm autumn days. More than 100 Renaissance and baroque palaces are still standing, 42 of which comprise the Unesco-listed Palazzi del Rolli. Lots are open to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-last-blast-of-summer-five-cities-in-southern-europe-perfect-for-late-season-sun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-last-blast-of-summer-five-cities-in-southern-europe-perfect-for-late-season-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From glitzy malls to fragrant spice stalls: why Singapore packs a travel punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the smallest country in south-east Asia, but this tropical island&rsquo;s vibrant diversity, modern architecture and warm hospitality creates a wealth of opportunities for travellers of all kindsFor such a small country &ndash; the smallest in south-east Asia &ndash; Singapore sure packs in a lot. In the 59 years since independence, it has gone from post-colonial minnow to roaring Asian powerhouse where gleaming skyscrapers and sprawling malls rub up against heritage-listed shophouses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-glitzy-malls-to-fragrant-spice-stalls-why-singapore-packs-a-travel-punch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-glitzy-malls-to-fragrant-spice-stalls-why-singapore-packs-a-travel-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night markets, sky bars and a giant Buddha: the best bits of Bangkok – and three standout hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcoming more than 20 million tourists a year, Thailand&rsquo;s capital is a playground for holidaymakers of all kinds &ndash; and these swanky hotels make the perfect base for exploring all this bustling city has to offerColourful, cacophonic and a round-the-clock adventure &ndash; in Bangkok gilded royal palaces are sited next to shopping malls containing their own theatres and urban parks. Bangkok lives large: it plays in sky bars, night markets and open-air theatres. It prays at Buddhist te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/night-markets-sky-bars-and-a-giant-buddha-the-best-bits-of-bangkok-and-three-standout-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/night-markets-sky-bars-and-a-giant-buddha-the-best-bits-of-bangkok-and-three-standout-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My favourite late summer city break in southern Europe: readers’ tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beaches on Sardinia, food markets in Aix-en-Provence and historic Sarajevo are among our tipsters&rsquo; highlightsThe town of San Remo on the Ligurian coast, between Genoa and Nice, has the air of a faded grand old lady, a little bit down on her luck but with plenty of dash still on offer. Blessed with the most enticing and charming streets of a medieval old town that meanders upwards in car-free bliss, on the way have lunch at La Ciotola (Via S Stefano 4) where the ravioli is homemade and supe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-favourite-late-summer-city-break-in-southern-europe-readers-tips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-favourite-late-summer-city-break-in-southern-europe-readers-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Secret Garden on steroids’: the Cornish cottage that comes with its own jungle and private beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests staying at a new holiday cottage in the grounds of Trebah Gardens will get after-hours access to this sub-tropical paradise and its private coveThe sign on the gate states &ldquo;Private. No access.&rdquo; We ignore it and follow a path past a Georgian manor house, its white walls glowing pink in the early evening light. It appears to be empty but as we tiptoe past the large sash windows, I have the uneasy sensation of trespassing. To the far side of the house is a latticed wooden gate, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/secret-garden-on-steroids-the-cornish-cottage-that-comes-with-its-own-jungle-and-private-beach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/secret-garden-on-steroids-the-cornish-cottage-that-comes-with-its-own-jungle-and-private-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My passionate love affair with Scotland’s largest island]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the surface, little appears to have changed in the 30 years that bestselling author Peter May has been visiting the Isle of Lewis. But tourism has had a big impact &ndash; from Sunday opening hours to a deep water port for cruise shipsThere was a joke doing the rounds when I was first visiting the Outer Hebrides more than three decades ago. On the flight to Stornoway, halfway across the Minch, the pilot makes an announcement: &ldquo;We will shortly be arriving on the Isle of Lewis. Don&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-passionate-love-affair-with-scotlands-largest-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-passionate-love-affair-with-scotlands-largest-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The hike of a lifetime’ – a circuit of the Écrins national park in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tour des &Eacute;crins in the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe&rsquo;s finest long-distance walks, and offers a chance to reflect on how best to live alongside natureI first learned about the &Eacute;crins national park in relation to a specific nature reserve within it. The r&eacute;serve int&eacute;grale du Lauvitel was established in 1995 to &ldquo;monitor the natural dynamics of ecosystems&rdquo; with all human influence removed. This so-called wilderness area was one of the first of its ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-hike-of-a-lifetime-a-circuit-of-the-crins-national-park-in-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-hike-of-a-lifetime-a-circuit-of-the-crins-national-park-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time travel in the Italian Alps: a glam stay in a 70s design hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the shores of Lake Caldaro in South Tirol, the striking Seehotel Ambach has barely changed since 1973 &ndash; and is all the better for itWhen I was about seven years old, my aunt brought me back a souvenir from her trip to America &ndash; a yellow trouser suit with yellow-and-purple zigzag-patterned flared trousers. I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen and, 50 years later, as I walk into the Seehotel Ambach in Italy&rsquo;s South Tirol, I can&rsquo;t help thinking how it&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/time-travel-in-the-italian-alps-a-glam-stay-in-a-70s-design-hotel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/time-travel-in-the-italian-alps-a-glam-stay-in-a-70s-design-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite UK autumn food or drink event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of an autumnal food festival, foraging walk or harvesting event &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAutumn is drawing near and with it the harvest season, bringing the chance to indulge in some great foodie activities. Whether it&rsquo;s a day out foraging in the forest, a tour of a cider farm or vineyard, a food trail or harvest festival, or a pop-up outdoor autumnal feast, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite experiences of the season. Tell us wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-uk-autumn-food-or-drink-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-uk-autumn-food-or-drink-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism that does less harm: Lanzarote away from the big beach resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[After this year&rsquo;s protests against mass tourism all over the Canaries, we head for the small towns, vineyards and rugged coast of Lanzarote&rsquo;s less-visited northThe sky is clear as I sit sipping coffee in the sunny courtyard of an 18th-century house &ndash; now a boutique hotel &ndash; in the small Lanzarote town of Teguise. But &Oacute;scar Cubillo, my host, sees something different. Looking up, he says: &ldquo;The planes are always there. They never stop.&rdquo;Lanzarote, an island]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tourism-that-does-less-harm-lanzarote-away-from-the-big-beach-resorts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tourism-that-does-less-harm-lanzarote-away-from-the-big-beach-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Just the right amount of edge’: how Marseille became 2024’s on-trend city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to buzzy cafes and the backing of Chanel&rsquo;s fashion supremos, France&rsquo;s oldest city is having its momentWhen a place becomes a meme, you know it is having a moment. This is what is happening to Marseille, which found its name plastered on a satirical Instagram account this week. &ldquo;&lsquo;Mate was finkin&rsquo; of goin&rsquo; Marseille? Apparently it&rsquo;s poppin&rsquo; off!?&rsquo;,&rdquo; read the caption on the viral Socks House Meeting fashion account that satirises th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/just-the-right-amount-of-edge-how-marseille-became-2024s-on-trend-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/just-the-right-amount-of-edge-how-marseille-became-2024s-on-trend-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VistaJet Connects China-Africa Business Ties, Propelling Cross-Continental Commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[VistaJet_FOCAC_PressImages_1_HERO VistaJet brought business leaders, heads of state and governments together at one of the world&rsquo;s largest forums in the 9th Forum of China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing from September 4 to 6.VistaJet Connects China-Africa Business Ties,&nbsp;Propelling Cross-Continental CommerceLink for high resolution images.Image source: CCTV News.Hong Kong/Beijing, September 9, 2024 &ndash; VistaJet&nbsp;brought business leaders, heads of state and governments t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vistajet-connects-china-africa-business-ties-propelling-cross-continental-commerce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vistajet-connects-china-africa-business-ties-propelling-cross-continental-commerce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best gardens to visit around the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From hidden idylls to vast country estates, here is our pick of glorious gardens to delight and soothe your soulNorthiam, Rye, East SussexContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-gardens-to-visit-around-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-gardens-to-visit-around-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey at its sun-kissed, laid-back best: why Göcek makes the perfect Lycian base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small resort is close to visitor hot spots such as Bodrum and Fethiye but retains a mellow vibe and is perfectly placed for exploring the coastWhen Bodrum and I first met, 30 years ago, my main thought was that it was a long way from anywhere. In summer 1994, when I worked as a holiday rep, there were no international flights to Bodrum&rsquo;s small airport and only a few holidaymakers made the four-hour trek from Dalaman airport. Famous for its picturebook Crusader castle and waterfront lin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkey-at-its-sun-kissed-laid-back-best-why-gcek-makes-the-perfect-lycian-base/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkey-at-its-sun-kissed-laid-back-best-why-gcek-makes-the-perfect-lycian-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A beach as it might have looked 1,000 years ago: Sardinia’s north-west peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[The island&rsquo;s top left-hand corner offers unspoilt coast, untouristy towns and a wild &lsquo;donkey&rsquo; island. Just don&rsquo;t follow the Instagram crowdPeople rave about La Pelosa beach in Sardinia&rsquo;s north-west: it has &ldquo;stunning white sand&rdquo;, &ldquo;clear turquoise water&rdquo;, &ldquo;breathtaking beauty&rdquo; and is one of Lonely Planet&rsquo;s best beaches in Italy. But please don&rsquo;t go there. Even a decade ago when I was first checking out Sardinia&rsquo;s g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-beach-as-it-might-have-looked-1000-years-ago-sardinias-north-west-peninsula/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-beach-as-it-might-have-looked-1000-years-ago-sardinias-north-west-peninsula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It was genuinely healing to return to Ibiza, the place where I’d nearly died]]></title><description><![CDATA[With his Ibiza-set novel just out, the bestselling author recalls his drug-fuelled partying years, recovery, and the island&rsquo;s complicated relationship with tourism todayThe thing that might surprise you about Ibiza is the quiet. Even in August, there are pockets of tranquillity all over the island. Walking along the nature trail between and behind two of its most famous beaches &ndash; Es Cavallet and Ses Salines &ndash; you hear nothing but the chirp of cicadas and the soft whisper of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-genuinely-healing-to-return-to-ibiza-the-place-where-id-nearly-died/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-genuinely-healing-to-return-to-ibiza-the-place-where-id-nearly-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Turkey gave us one of the most exhilarating experiences of our lives’: readers’ travel tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stunning beaches, car-free islands and reminders of antiquity feature in our tipsters&rsquo; picks from the Aegean to the Black Sea. Plus, the best rice pudding ever &hellip;Lake E&#287;irdir is the fourth largest lake in Turkey and the town of E&#287;irdir (80 miles north of Antalya), which sits on the southern edge of the lake, is sometimes used as a stopover for coach travellers as they travel between the tourist hotspots of Cappadocia and Pamukkale. If you can, stay longer. We stayed three n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkey-gave-us-one-of-the-most-exhilarating-experiences-of-our-lives-readers-travel-tips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkey-gave-us-one-of-the-most-exhilarating-experiences-of-our-lives-readers-travel-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour de France: the new cycle route from Nantes to Mont-Saint-Michel]]></title><description><![CDATA[La R&eacute;galante is a 170-mile cycle network linking historic villages, windmills and abbeys in less-visited parts of Brittany and the Atlantic Loire, with pitstops at lovely bars and B&amp;Bs We wave au revoir to Nantes and, moments later, we&rsquo;re rushing towards the sea on hired touring bikes. We&rsquo;re heading along France&rsquo;s newest cycle route, from the Pays de la Loire through Brittany to the tidal flats of Normandy. My friend and I have an appointment with Mont-Saint-Michel i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tour-de-france-the-new-cycle-route-from-nantes-to-mont-saint-michel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tour-de-france-the-new-cycle-route-from-nantes-to-mont-saint-michel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Spanish region where tourists are welcome – especially spaghetti western fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new walking route around Burgos, in northern Spain, offers film pilgrims a close-up of the iconic locations used in Sergio Leone&rsquo;s movie The Good, the Bad and the UglyIn the mountains of northern Spain, the sleepy town of Santo Domingo de Silos is accustomed to welcoming pilgrims. In the province of Burgos, on the Camino de Santiago, it is home to one of Spain&rsquo;s most famous monasteries.Built in the seventh century, the Monasterio de San Francisco was catapulted to unlikely stardom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/one-spanish-region-where-tourists-are-welcome-especially-spaghetti-western-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/one-spanish-region-where-tourists-are-welcome-especially-spaghetti-western-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Plus-size people face a lot of barriers’: the campaigners helping larger walkers to enjoy the great outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[From being properly kitted out to planning a walking route up Mam Tor, our writer finds her feet and her tribe in the Peak DistrictIt is raining. Heavy drops hit so hard they bounce back into the air. Cloud hangs over the highest peak, today&rsquo;s destination. I gather with the small group of women in larger bodies, all facing the same challenge as me, with similar demons whispering into their ears, &ldquo;You&rsquo;re too fat, you&rsquo;re not fit enough, you don&rsquo;t belong here, you will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/plus-size-people-face-a-lot-of-barriers-the-campaigners-helping-larger-walkers-to-enjoy-the-great-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/plus-size-people-face-a-lot-of-barriers-the-campaigners-helping-larger-walkers-to-enjoy-the-great-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a gap year or sabbatical – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite long trip &ndash; it could have been a gap year, a sabbatical or a spell volunteering abroad &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakGap years are not just the domain of students in search of adventure after A-levels or university. Increasing numbers of us are choosing to take a career break or sabbatical later in life to travel abroad or try something new. Have you taken time out to volunteer overseas, to see the world, or to study abroad? We&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-gap-year-or-sabbatical-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-gap-year-or-sabbatical-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving to the Italian Alps with two small kids – and camping: the unholy trinity of travel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of a family road trip across Europe to reach Trentino&rsquo;s celebrated Lago di Ledro felt daunting. Turns out getting there was more than half the funFloating motionless in the deep water of northern Italy&rsquo;s exquisite Lago di Ledro in beating sun, I&nbsp;felt the contradictory sensation of simultaneous exertion and relaxation. My heart was thumping from the front crawl I&rsquo;d just done, yet my mind basked in the beauty of this tree-lined valley and my brief, heavenly solitude]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/driving-to-the-italian-alps-with-two-small-kids-and-camping-the-unholy-trinity-of-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/driving-to-the-italian-alps-with-two-small-kids-and-camping-the-unholy-trinity-of-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viennese waltz: top travel tips for a spin around Austria’s capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the ferris wheel featured in the Third Man to an evening with Mozart and the world&rsquo;s largest collection of Klimts, here&rsquo;s how to make the most of a break in ViennaWalk some of the city&rsquo;s 23 districts, each one with its own distinct identity and history. The 9th district is a great place to start. Elegant and rich in art nouveau and art deco architecture, it was also home to Beethoven, Schubert and Freud. Visit one of the most famous addresses in psychoanalytic history, Wie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/viennese-waltz-top-travel-tips-for-a-spin-around-austrias-capital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/viennese-waltz-top-travel-tips-for-a-spin-around-austrias-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving the seas one dive at a time in Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[We dip beneath the North Sea waves with Britain&rsquo;s first eco-dive centre, to see how it is inspiring divers to help clean up the seas they loveOn the outer side of Britain&rsquo;s Farne Islands, off the Northumberland coast, is the Longstone lighthouse, which was home in 1838 to a reluctant heroine called Grace Darling. She was the lighthouse keeper&rsquo;s daugher, and at the age of just 22, she jumped into a rowing boat in the midst of a violent storm and successfully saved nine people fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saving-the-seas-one-dive-at-a-time-in-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/saving-the-seas-one-dive-at-a-time-in-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I spent 16 months journeying from the top to the bottom of England in a canal boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[From within sight of the Lake District to Surrey, an epic &ndash; and slow &ndash; journey along the length of England&rsquo;s waterwaysMy home is a floating island on more than 2,000 miles of interconnected inland waterways in England and Wales. In my 17-metre narrowboat home, I have travelled from the most northerly of the joined waterways &ndash; within sight of the Lake District &ndash; to the most southerly, about 30 miles from the Channel.It took me 16 months to complete but I was never in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-spent-16-months-journeying-from-the-top-to-the-bottom-of-england-in-a-canal-boat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-spent-16-months-journeying-from-the-top-to-the-bottom-of-england-in-a-canal-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sea swims, sensational Scandinavian food - and the odd disagreement: Interrailing with my 75-year-old mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the train from Manchester to Oslo led to 10 action-packed days me and my Zumba-going mum would never forgetMy mum had just one stipulation when it came to our mother-and-daughter holiday: she didn&rsquo;t want to do any of the planning. She would not lift a finger &ndash; payback, perhaps, for my tricky teenage years, which saw me ruin one Pyrenean road trip by vomiting on every hairpin. I tried to claim it was food poisoning rather than the result of a night of underage drinking with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sea-swims-sensational-scandinavian-food-and-the-odd-disagreement-interrailing-with-my-75-year-old-mum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sea-swims-sensational-scandinavian-food-and-the-odd-disagreement-interrailing-with-my-75-year-old-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was more than a journey, it was an immersion’: readers’ favourite slow travel adventures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A night train to Venice, a Provence river cruise and ferries between the Aeolian islands &ndash; our tipsters share their slow travel highlightsOne of my most memorable travel experiences was drifting down the Rh&ocirc;ne from Lyon to Avignon. Instead of rushing through France, I chose to embrace the slower pace of a river cruise, allowing the beauty of Provence to unfold gradually. As we glided past vineyards and lavender fields, I could almost taste the crisp ros&eacute; waiting for me in Tain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-more-than-a-journey-it-was-an-immersion-readers-favourite-slow-travel-adventures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-more-than-a-journey-it-was-an-immersion-readers-favourite-slow-travel-adventures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the footsteps of DH Lawrence: across the Alps from Germany to Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a century on, the route from Konstanz to Como across lakes and Swiss mountains must also contend with traffic, but it still inspires a novel&lsquo;When I went from Constance, it was on a small steamer down the Rhine to Schaffhausen.&rdquo; So wrote DH Lawrence in 1913. While his lover Frieda Weekley (n&eacute;e von Richthofen) was trying to explain their love affair to her family in Germany, Lawrence decided to walk south across the Alps, to Como and Milan, about 230 miles, taking stea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-footsteps-of-dh-lawrence-across-the-alps-from-germany-to-italy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-footsteps-of-dh-lawrence-across-the-alps-from-germany-to-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austrian town gets its lederhosen in a twist over modern art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad Ischl is the first alpine town to be awarded European capital of culture status, bringing nudity and surreal sculptures to a rural area more in tune with classical music and mountain pursuits I&rsquo;m walking through the town of Bad Aussee, in Austria&rsquo;s alpine Salzkammergut region, where I&rsquo;m expecting a vision of depravity to emerge through the drizzle. The artists Wolfgang M&uuml;llegger and Georg Holzmann gleefully tell me how their big pink sculpture, which was recently place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/austrian-town-gets-its-lederhosen-in-a-twist-over-modern-art/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/austrian-town-gets-its-lederhosen-in-a-twist-over-modern-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Derby the UK’s worst short break destination? How I ‘bussed’ that myth]]></title><description><![CDATA[With good public transport services to surrounding attractions, and riverside walks for ornithologists, the East Midlands hub defies pollsters&rsquo; findingsA peregrine falcon is flying high over the gothic tower of the cathedral while elegant grey wagtails hop across the curving weir among flocks of gulls and geese. Is this really the worst city in the UK? Derby recently came bottom in a Which? poll of big UK cities for a short break. I&rsquo;m only passing through on my way to the Peak Distri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/is-derby-the-uks-worst-short-break-destination-how-i-bussed-that-myth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/is-derby-the-uks-worst-short-break-destination-how-i-bussed-that-myth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a sunny city break in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite trip to a European city that&rsquo;s perfect for a spot of late summer sunshine &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAs the last days of August approach, many of us are searching for ways to eke out our summer before packing away the shorts and sunglasses. One tried and tested way is by heading for a city in southern Europe &ndash; somewhere you can combine culture and sightseeing with the possibility of a dip in the sea, perhaps, or an al fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-sunny-city-break-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-sunny-city-break-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaving the herd behind on a family trip in the peaceful southern French Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugged scenery, an insight into shepherds&rsquo; culture, delicious food and remote mountain stays make for a memorable few days hiking in FranceHigh above the Champsaur Valley, in the southern French Alps, the plateau is shrouded in cream-coloured froth. But it&rsquo;s not clouds I&rsquo;m surrounded by; it&rsquo;s sheep. Transhumance &ndash; the driving of animals from winter valleys to high summer pastures &ndash; is still practised here, and thousands of animals are swirling around me as I s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/leaving-the-herd-behind-on-a-family-trip-in-the-peaceful-southern-french-alps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/leaving-the-herd-behind-on-a-family-trip-in-the-peaceful-southern-french-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fjords and seaweed safaris: a new cycle trail along Denmark’s east coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cycling holiday on the Jutland peninsula&rsquo;s &lsquo;Fjordmino&rsquo; is a gentle procession of quiet roads, ferry rides, cute B&amp;Bs and islands When I heard about Denmark&rsquo;s &ldquo;island of wild rabbits&rdquo;, I knew I&nbsp;had to check it&nbsp;out. And the isle of Endelave did not disappoint. Rabbits in fields, rabbits in gardens, rabbits on the road, rabbits emerging from wild rose bushes &ndash; everywhere my companion and I looked played out&nbsp;like one of the happier scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fjords-and-seaweed-safaris-a-new-cycle-trail-along-denmarks-east-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fjords-and-seaweed-safaris-a-new-cycle-trail-along-denmarks-east-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gastro reboots: 10 of the best renovated English foodie inns]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a 16th-century former pub on the Isle of Wight to a boutique hotel in the Lake District, these refurbished inns and coaching houses offer a mouthwatering stay in all seasonsSeven months after it reopened under the new ownership of renowned Yorkshire chef Sam Varley, the Owl made it into both the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide last month. Depending on the time of year, meals can be taken on the sunny terrace, in the elegant dining room or in front of the fire in the stone-flagged bar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/gastro-reboots-10-of-the-best-renovated-english-foodie-inns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/gastro-reboots-10-of-the-best-renovated-english-foodie-inns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I found my Dartmoor moment with the gift of wild camping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The freedom to wild camp can make hiking among the majestic tors and ancient forests even more rewarding, but this right is at riskThere is such a thing as a Dartmoor moment. It&rsquo;s when you realise you&rsquo;ve gone wild, walked away from fires and towels and teacups. When, in an instant, soft southern England summons its dark side. When you look at the map, fraying in the gale, and notice you&rsquo;re far from the chocolate-box villages on the moor&rsquo;s edge &ndash; Lustleigh, Lydford,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-found-my-dartmoor-moment-with-the-gift-of-wild-camping/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-found-my-dartmoor-moment-with-the-gift-of-wild-camping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A family surfing holiday in the French Basque Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ferry &lsquo;cruise&rsquo; from Portsmouth to Santander brings the surf, cuisine and mountains of one of south-west France&rsquo;s most distinctive regions within easy reachThe Bay of Biscay is renowned for its turbulent waters, but as I fall off my surfboard for the fifth time during a family lesson at Anglet, near Biarritz, I&nbsp;realise this is more a case of &ldquo;user error&rdquo; than choppy sea conditions. While my husband and I are perfecting our wipe-outs and feeling like we&rsquo;r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-family-surfing-holiday-in-the-french-basque-country/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-family-surfing-holiday-in-the-french-basque-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I inched across rock faces, explored sea caves and plummeted off cliffs’: readers’ favourite active holidays in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Island-hopping in Sicily, saving turtles in Cephalonia, coasteering in Pembrokeshire, e-biking in Andaluc&iacute;a and more &ndash; courtesy of our readersTaking a Friday off gave me three clear days, enough time to walk from Llangynidr to Abergavenny along the Beacons Way. It&rsquo;s delightful! I got a return train ticket from Bristol to Abergavenny, then the local bus from Abergavenny to Llangynidr on the first day &ndash; I was one of three passengers, with a super-friendly driver. First day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-inched-across-rock-faces-explored-sea-caves-and-plummeted-off-cliffs-readers-favourite-active-holidays-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-inched-across-rock-faces-explored-sea-caves-and-plummeted-off-cliffs-readers-favourite-active-holidays-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A journey and an adventure’: driving Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running 1,600 miles from County Cork up to County Donegal, this route, launched 10 years ago, takes in the west coast&rsquo;s spectacular sceneryOn the edge of pretty Mannin Bay there&rsquo;s a barrel sauna with a convex picture window overlooking the white sand and translucent Atlantic Ocean. It&rsquo;s the perfect place to warm up after a morning kayaking around the indented shoreline, one that changes dramatically with the rise and fall of the tide. We stroll back to Connemara Sands hotel, ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-journey-and-an-adventure-driving-irelands-wild-atlantic-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-journey-and-an-adventure-driving-irelands-wild-atlantic-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The reluctant camper: 15 easy tips to make you love life beneath the stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you think nights under canvas aren&rsquo;t for you, think again. The experts reveal how you can turn camping from a daunting ordeal into a brilliant adventure<br />
In my experience, the world is divided into people who love camping and people who hate it. In the second group are those scarred by miserable memories of childhood camping trips, and those who have never slept in a field and don&rsquo;t intend to start now when they have a perfectly good bed at home, thank you very much. But at its bes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-reluctant-camper-15-easy-tips-to-make-you-love-life-beneath-the-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-reluctant-camper-15-easy-tips-to-make-you-love-life-beneath-the-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling the wild Rhône on a bikerafting adventure in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[You never get bored on a trip that switches from cycling along country lanes to paddling down rivers &ndash; and takes in picnic stops and wine-tasting, tooTravelling on two wheels is terrific: you cover more ground than on foot, but go slowly enough to take it all in. I&rsquo;ve had a great time on cycle rides from London to Amsterdam, and Bordeaux to Bilbao. But, dare I say it, after a while cycling can get a bit &hellip; samey. Proper long-distance cyclists will no doubt disagree, but I find]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tackling-the-wild-rhne-on-a-bikerafting-adventure-in-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tackling-the-wild-rhne-on-a-bikerafting-adventure-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK citizens travelling to EU next summer will have to pay €7 visa-waiver charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scheme will mirror US Esta and apply to travel to Schengen area, with under-18s and over-70s exempt Business live &ndash; latest updatesUK citizens travelling to the EU next summer will have to pay a &euro;7 visa-waiver charge after the EU revealed its timeline for the introduction of new border checks and entry requirements for some visitors.Ylva Johansson, the EU home affairs commissioner, confirmed that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias), which will require UK ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/uk-citizens-travelling-to-eu-next-summer-will-have-to-pay-7-visa-waiver-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/uk-citizens-travelling-to-eu-next-summer-will-have-to-pay-7-visa-waiver-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From speakeasies to SXSW: a local’s guide to Austin, Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The capital of the Lone Star State is known all over the world for its live music but, as in-the-know local Madeline Hollern points out, it&rsquo;s also a great place to enjoy everything from heavyweight cultural highlights to bars radiating intimate neighbourhood vibesWhile an influx of tech workers has made Austin a prominent cyber city, Texas&rsquo;s capital still maintains its counterculture vibe and bragging rights as the Live Music Capital of the World, a slogan the city actually trademark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-speakeasies-to-sxsw-a-locals-guide-to-austin-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-speakeasies-to-sxsw-a-locals-guide-to-austin-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From drag queens to the Cowboys: a local’s guide to Dallas, Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Latin influences, inclusive nightlife and line-dancing saloons, Dallas is a melting pot where new experiences abound, says Jason Hanna, one half of influencers 2 Dallas DadsWith its unmistakable cosmopolitan vibes mingling with southern charm, Dallas is one of the most quintessential Texas cities. Here you&rsquo;ll feel equally comfortable dining in a five-star steakhouse as you will at the State Fair of Texas, the longest running state fair in the US.We talked to Jason Hanna, who along wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-drag-queens-to-the-cowboys-a-locals-guide-to-dallas-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-drag-queens-to-the-cowboys-a-locals-guide-to-dallas-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockyards, saloons and sushi: a local’s guide to Fort Worth, Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotelier Jonathan Morris has his finger on the pulse of this historic city in north Texas, where tradition and modernity live side-by-side. Here, he shares some of the most &lsquo;smoking&rsquo; places to check out right now &hellip;If you&rsquo;re visiting Fort Worth for the first time, there are certain things every visitor should do: a trip to the Fort Worth zoo, which is considered one of the best in the US, is a must, as is a visit to Stockyards to see one of the twice-daily cattle runs. An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stockyards-saloons-and-sushi-a-locals-guide-to-fort-worth-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stockyards-saloons-and-sushi-a-locals-guide-to-fort-worth-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We welcome everybody’: a local’s guide to Houston, Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Famed for its multicultural population, world-class sports teams, Beyonc&eacute; and even space exploration, Houston really is an out-of-this-world destination, says local blogger Becky SalgadoHouston is one of the cultural urban heavyweights of the US, and its influence is felt everywhere. It&rsquo;s the city of Beyonc&eacute; and a feverish fanbase for homegrown hip-hop. It&rsquo;s the city of two-time baseball World Series winners the Houston Astros. A city of 2.3 million people, with no majo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-welcome-everybody-a-locals-guide-to-houston-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-welcome-everybody-a-locals-guide-to-houston-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 11: five British seaside towns with hidden histories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look carefully around less-loved, gently crumbling resorts such as Rhyl, Bognor and Skegness and they are still teeming with hidden pleasures<br />
Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-10Every summer, Which? magazine publishes a list of resorts &ndash; 126 this year &ndash; ranked according to hotel quality and prices, food and drink, attractions, shopping, scenery. The top slots are inevitably occupied by smaller, smarter places visited by the better-off, probably before or after a trip to France or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-11-five-british-seaside-towns-with-hidden-histories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-11-five-british-seaside-towns-with-hidden-histories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on lesser-known Turkey and you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about off-the-beaten track places you love &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhile Turkey is a much-loved holiday destination, many places like Bodrum are struggling with the effects of overtourism. It&rsquo;s a vast country though, with so much more to explore beyond the usual tourist haunts. We&rsquo;d love to hear about the off-the-beaten-track gems you&rsquo;ve discovered on your travels, whether it&rsquo;s a train ride through less-visited rural areas, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-lesser-known-turkey-and-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-lesser-known-turkey-and-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking the Netherlands’ new long-distance Salt Path]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new hiking route in the far north of the country is helping to connect visitors with rural communities and giving churches a new lease of life as B&amp;Bs and art studios<br />
At 5am, the toll of the church bell reverberates through the darkness, jolting me awake &ndash; again. The unwavering sentinel in the rural Dutch village of Eastrum has rung every half hour throughout the night. Lying on a camp bed in the nave of the 16th-century Saint Nicholas church, I begin to wonder what I&rsquo;ve agreed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-the-netherlands-new-long-distance-salt-path/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-the-netherlands-new-long-distance-salt-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best regions in Europe for sparkling wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bubbles don&rsquo;t just stop in champagne country. Here&rsquo;s where to find the fizz from Germany to Romania via Dorset and Catalonia Germans drink more bubbly than any other nationality, with riesling sekt (from the regions of Baden, Pfalz and Mosel) absolutely the top quaff. The best way to seek out sekt is along the 85km-long German Wine Route (the country&rsquo;s oldest) &ndash; an idyllic rural stretch studded with castles and encompassing hiking and cycling routes that wiggle throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-regions-in-europe-for-sparkling-wine/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-regions-in-europe-for-sparkling-wine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel hopping: seaside, cycling and more on Jersey, Guernsey and Sark]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a flight-free summery escape with a castaway feel, we take an overnight ferry to the Channel IslandsThe steps down from the clifftop were many and steep, but Portelet Bay, on Jersey&rsquo;s south coast, was worth each one. The tide was out and a tentacle of rose-gold sand sliced the beach into two smooth curves, leashing tiny Ile au Guerdain to the land &ndash; for now; soon the leviathan tide would turn, making this tower-topped mound an island again.I stuck a tentative toe into the water a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/channel-hopping-seaside-cycling-and-more-on-jersey-guernsey-and-sark/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/channel-hopping-seaside-cycling-and-more-on-jersey-guernsey-and-sark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everything carries a hint of myth and magic’: six great island escapes in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Med to the Atlantic and the North Sea, our writers choose great offshore idylls offering peace and perfect beachesGaze west from one of the crows-nest hilltops on Monteagudo (&ldquo;Sharp Mount&rdquo;) island, and you can just about imagine the rooftops of Atlantis beneath the Atlantic swell. One of the three islands that comprise the Islas C&iacute;es archipelago, about nine miles off the Galician coast, it is where Captain Nemo, hero of Jules Verne&rsquo;s 1871 novel Twenty-Thousand L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/everything-carries-a-hint-of-myth-and-magic-six-great-island-escapes-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/everything-carries-a-hint-of-myth-and-magic-six-great-island-escapes-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten great ideas for August bank holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[From wild days in Sussex to a Fab Four fest in Merseyside, there&rsquo;s something for all the family in our pick of upcoming eventsGrab one of the remaining tickets for nature and wellbeing festival Into the Wild, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. For three days, the Chiddinglye estate becomes an enchanting playground with world and folk music performed in woodland surroundings (including the bands Folkadelix and Mobius Loop), yoga, dance, theatre and wild crafts. Workshops and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ten-great-ideas-for-august-bank-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ten-great-ideas-for-august-bank-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There are empty sands even in high season’: readers’ favourite island breaks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small islands turn simple pleasures into lasting memories. Our tipsters enjoy tavernas, beaches, footpaths and sealife from Rum to AndrosAndros, just a two-hour ferry ride from Athens, is inexplicably missed by most foreign tourists. Greener than the other Cyclades, it&rsquo;s a walker&rsquo;s paradise, with well-marked trails spanning the isle, and leading from hilltop monasteries through fertile valleys to hidden beaches. Base yourself in the sleepy main town, also called Andros, which can be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/there-are-empty-sands-even-in-high-season-readers-favourite-island-breaks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/there-are-empty-sands-even-in-high-season-readers-favourite-island-breaks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an ebike gave me the legs to tackle Switzerland’s contours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new 240-mile cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry &ndash; with delicious local cheese and wineWith relatively few cars and roads as smooth as a Federer serve, Switzerland seems engineered for a low-carbon cycling holiday. Indeed, the Swiss government has launched a number of new cycle routes in recent years &ndash; including cycle route 1291.Named after Switzerland&rsquo;s founding year, route 1291 wraps around the heart of old Switzerland: the th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-an-ebike-gave-me-the-legs-to-tackle-switzerlands-contours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-an-ebike-gave-me-the-legs-to-tackle-switzerlands-contours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I lost my balance in excitement!’: a paddleboarding adventure along the Welsh coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand-up paddleboarding is among the most popular water sports in the UK. Navigating idyllic beaches from Llandudno to Cardiff, the author of a new guide to paddling in Wales discovers routes to suit all levelsI arrived in Llandudno, north Wales, to blue skies, warm sunshine and a gentle breeze. A surge of optimism washed over me. The castellated bulk of Great Orme headland loomed to my left, the gentler outline of Little Orme to my right. Over the next six months, I would explore most of the 1,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-lost-my-balance-in-excitement-a-paddleboarding-adventure-along-the-welsh-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-lost-my-balance-in-excitement-a-paddleboarding-adventure-along-the-welsh-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In search of Monet’s wild landscapes: a glorious art adventure in central France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rouen, Paris and London are more well-known Monet destinations, but rural La Creuse&rsquo;s rugged gorges, spectacular lake and medieval castle really captivated the artistAs my train inched its way into the station at La Souterraine, some three hours south of Paris on a blisteringly hot June afternoon, the woman in the seat next to me asked: &ldquo;Vous descendez ici?&rdquo; Her expression seemed to say &ldquo;Really? You&rsquo;re getting off here?&rdquo;I could see what she meant. Behind the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-search-of-monets-wild-landscapes-a-glorious-art-adventure-in-central-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-search-of-monets-wild-landscapes-a-glorious-art-adventure-in-central-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a slow travel trip – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite rail, road or boat trip in Europe including the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakSlow travel has its origins in Italy&rsquo;s slow food movement, founded in the 1980s. It has since grown to mean many different things to different people, but the ethos is about embracing the journey as much as the destination, getting off the beaten tourist path and taking the time to immerse yourself in the local food and culture.We&rsquo;d love to hear a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-slow-travel-trip-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-slow-travel-trip-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A greener Spanish city break: electric boats, birds and rice fields in Valencia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic-free central squares, a huge urban park and a protected nature reserve reachable by bike all add up to make Valencia this year&rsquo;s European Green CapitalThe temperature gauge flashes 34C when I arrive in Valencia. It&rsquo;s mid-June in Spain&rsquo;s third-largest city, and the streets are humming with people and cars. I feel my body tense as I wait in a crowd to cross an enormous road, ambulance sirens ringing around me and neon shop signs flashing.I&rsquo;m not a city person. I spe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-greener-spanish-city-break-electric-boats-birds-and-rice-fields-in-valencia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-greener-spanish-city-break-electric-boats-birds-and-rice-fields-in-valencia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of Europe’s best sculpture parks and open-air galleries]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Rodin and Moore in the Netherlands to an underwater sculpture forest in Cyprus and a gallery on the Berlin WallMore than 200 works in granite, bronze and wrought iron by Gustav Vigeland, from avant garde installations to the vast Monolith. Free to enter and open every day, it&rsquo;s a great spot for a picnic, with an adjoining museum if the weather is cold. Stay at the elegant Saga Hotel.Doubles from &pound;102 B&amp;B, sagahoteloslo.com; vigeland.museum.no Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-europes-best-sculpture-parks-and-open-air-galleries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-europes-best-sculpture-parks-and-open-air-galleries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think Andalucía is parched and dusty? Not where I’m cycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike some parts of Spain&rsquo;s southernmost region, the Sierra de Aracena hills are green, leafy and peaceful &ndash; perfect for an e-biking holidayThe wild flowers are as high as my knees as I cycle through olive groves in the rolling hills of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche natural park in south-west Spain. I follow paths shaded by oak canopies, whiz across streams, weave along cobbled lanes in sleepy villages and stop often to gawp at the views. There are steep, gnarly ascents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/think-andaluca-is-parched-and-dusty-not-where-im-cycling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/think-andaluca-is-parched-and-dusty-not-where-im-cycling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luarca, a summertime secret on Spain’s cooler northern costa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish holidays needn&rsquo;t mean battling crowded beaches and blistering heat. In this small fishing village, flanked by green hills and some of the nicest beaches in Asturias, the pace of life is slow even in summer<br />
Spain&rsquo;s love-hate relationship with tourism reaches boiling point on its costas each summer. It&rsquo;s scorching, the beaches are packed and the mood can be frantic. Tourists from Spain and abroad flock to the seaside to relax, but can soon resort to mild aggression when i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/luarca-a-summertime-secret-on-spains-cooler-northern-costa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/luarca-a-summertime-secret-on-spains-cooler-northern-costa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the playas to the plains of Spain: readers’ tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters revel in whitewashed villages, mountain vistas, regional food and medieval architectureCarved into the rugged coast of Asturias, Cudillero is a picturesque fishing village that lit up our recent tour of the north. After driving along the coast from Gij&oacute;n, we were instantly struck by its vibrant colours. We enjoyed the freshest of seafood at one of the quaint harbourside restaurants, and found the arroz con bogavante spectacular yet inexpensive. We spent the rest of the day wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-playas-to-the-plains-of-spain-readers-tips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-playas-to-the-plains-of-spain-readers-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A car-free adventure on the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cornish archipelago has stunning coastal walking trails, flora and fauna in abundance, festivals and delicious food, with a soundtrack of roaring waves and birdlifeVisitors to the Isles of Scilly, about 30 miles off the Cornish coast, are not allowed to bring cars, so these walkable, flowering islands are one of the UK&rsquo;s ultimate car-free destinations. A new Ocean Scilly Festival in late August will offer rock-pooling, gig racing, shipwreck tours and the chance to kayak to an uninhabit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-adventure-on-the-isles-of-scilly-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-adventure-on-the-isles-of-scilly-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids on board: a family surfing trip to France’s wild Atlantic coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[With vast empty beaches, reliable waves and pine forests, the Gironde, near Bordeaux, is perfect for an exhilarating but relaxing holidayOn a sloping patch of sandy beach, the sun low but still warm and bright in the sky, my husband and I sit watching our sons playing in the waves. There are few other people around as they spin and jump, dive under the crests and try to bodysurf. Mostly they just wrestle each other in the bubbling foam.The eldest is 13, so inevitably he and his 11-year-old broth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kids-on-board-a-family-surfing-trip-to-frances-wild-atlantic-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kids-on-board-a-family-surfing-trip-to-frances-wild-atlantic-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An alternative guide to the Cotswolds: beyond the Chipping Norton set]]></title><description><![CDATA[The area is known for coach tours and A-lister escapes, but beyond the honeypots lie delightfully alternative communities, ancient walking trails and brilliant pubsThink of the Cotswolds and you&rsquo;ll probably conjure up images of chocolate-box villages in honeyed stone surrounded by dreamy patchworks of green fields, possibly farmed by Jeremy Clarkson. The region covers parts of six counties &ndash; most is in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also corners of Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Worc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-the-cotswolds-beyond-the-chipping-norton-set/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-the-cotswolds-beyond-the-chipping-norton-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on an active break in Europe, including the UK – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite active trip &ndash; whether it was hiking, kayaking, running or cycling &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether you&rsquo;ve scaled the Eiger, cycled coast to coast, kayaked in Sweden or hiked the Camino, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your best active holiday. Tell us what you did and why it was so great &ndash; and do include details of standout places to stay or eat &hellip; and amazing views too.If you have a relevant photo, do send i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-active-break-in-europe-including-the-uk-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-active-break-in-europe-including-the-uk-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin border towns reunited in Italy and Slovenia for capital of culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gorizia was split down the middle in 1947 between Italy and Slovenia. Next year the two towns will come together again as European capital of cultureThe sunny terrace of Mama Angela wine bar is the perfect spot from which to appreciate the splendour of Gorizia&rsquo;s Piazza della Vittoria. My train from Venice took more than two hours to chug its way here, and I now find it hard to believe I am still in Italy. I&rsquo;m sipping a delicious Slovene orange wine, other customers are mostly chattin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/twin-border-towns-reunited-in-italy-and-slovenia-for-capital-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/twin-border-towns-reunited-in-italy-and-slovenia-for-capital-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the quieter side of the Cyclades on a Greek island hopping holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party island of Mykonos steals the spotlight, but a short ferry ride away, tranquil Tinos and Delos offer ancient history, holy sites and rugged beautyA woman crawls, slowly &ndash; very slowly &ndash; along the pavement. She&rsquo;s wearing kneepads. Before her walks her husband, carrying a red candle as tall as himself. On the main steps to the church of Panagia Evangelistria, we pass two more people proceeding on hands and knees. But this is not a surprise: we are on the island of Tinos,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-the-quieter-side-of-the-cyclades-on-a-greek-island-hopping-holiday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/exploring-the-quieter-side-of-the-cyclades-on-a-greek-island-hopping-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s ‘antidote to overtourism’: exploring unexpected delights in Vicenza and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Italian holidays app, created by locals, helps steer travellers away from tourist traps by highlighting unusual places to eat, sleep and visitI may have nodded off in double geography once or twice, but I never thought I&rsquo;d deliberately sleep in a school. However, La Scuola, in Lusiana, in the foothills of the Dolomites, is very different from an English comp. The former village school, closed in the 1960s, has been converted by Valeria Carfora and her husband, Marco, into a charming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/italys-antidote-to-overtourism-exploring-unexpected-delights-in-vicenza-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/italys-antidote-to-overtourism-exploring-unexpected-delights-in-vicenza-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering Calabria in Italy, where tourists are seen as a blessing, not a curse]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has sandy beaches, hilltop towns and emerald seas to make fans of Italy swoon, yet this southernmost region remains an undiscovered gemLet&rsquo;s start with an exclusive: &ldquo;Italian town wants more tourists and cruise passengers.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s true that many in Italy are fed up with the country&rsquo;s 22 million annual visitors, and that its most celebrated city has banned cruise liners and makes tourists pay a daily tax, but in deepest Calabria, as in several other areas, overtouri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/discovering-calabria-in-italy-where-tourists-are-seen-as-a-blessing-not-a-curse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/discovering-calabria-in-italy-where-tourists-are-seen-as-a-blessing-not-a-curse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Dolomites to Sicily: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spa towns, perfect seaside haunts, brilliant food and art, and spectacular walks feature on our tour of lesser-known Italy, courtesy of our readersThe Tuscia area of northern Lazio, within easy reach of Rome, is a quiet oasis of history and geography: from the papal palace in Viterbo, follow winding roads through rolling green hills of oak forests and hazelnut orchards to the stone monsters of Bomarzo park, prehistoric cave homes in the nearby gorges and the high art of Caprarola town. But my fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-dolomites-to-sicily-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-the-dolomites-to-sicily-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embark on a Celestial Journey with VistaJet this Mid-Autumn Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Moonlit Harvest Feast in the Clouds Savor artisan Eva Aguilera&rsquo;s biodynamic Arbequina olive oil, harvested by hand during the full moon to ensure its purity and clean taste. Luxuriously smooth and bursting with character, only 650 litres are crafted annually in Catalunya. Passengers may enjoy this specially curated olive oil together with VistaJet&rsquo;s meticulously prepared Private Dining meals.The Ultimate Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Each year VistaJet brings families and friends to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/embark-on-a-celestial-journey-with-vistajet-this-mid-autumn-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/embark-on-a-celestial-journey-with-vistajet-this-mid-autumn-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaling the fairytale peaks of Saxon Switzerland in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dramatic landscape was beloved of Romantic painters and hardcore climbers. But the spa town of Bad Schandau provides a gentler introduction for skinny-calfed explorers&ldquo;Look at that on the rock. Do you know what it tells us?&rdquo; Kristin Arnold, my guide in south-east Germany&rsquo;s Saxon Switzerland national park, points at a large mass of light green moss growing on a boulder.&ldquo;It tells us that the air quality is great here,&rdquo; says Kristin. &ldquo;This moss doesn&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scaling-the-fairytale-peaks-of-saxon-switzerland-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scaling-the-fairytale-peaks-of-saxon-switzerland-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice cuts size of tourist parties to 25 to reduce impact on city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Touristsface fines of &euro;25-500 if they fail to comply with measures, which also ban the use of loudspeakersVenice will limit the size of tourist parties to 25 people from Thursday in the latest attempt to reduce the impact of crowds on the lagoon city.Local authorities will also ban the use of loudspeakers by tourist guides in measures aimed at &ldquo;protecting the peace of residents&rdquo; and ensuring pedestrians can move around more freely. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/venice-cuts-size-of-tourist-parties-to-25-to-reduce-impact-on-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/venice-cuts-size-of-tourist-parties-to-25-to-reduce-impact-on-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Olympian effort: my struggle to cycle from London to Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 250-mile Avenue Verte cycle route opened in time for the 2012 London Olympics. One side of the Channel is a smooth ride, the other is not fit for purpose &ndash; but that could all change thanks to the vision of one manI&rsquo;m bashing my way through thick foliage atop a long-disused railway embankment somewhere outside Sevenoaks, using my bicycle as a battering ram against the brambles and nettles. My guide has disappeared ahead into the wilderness. Beside and beyond us are fields and view]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-olympian-effort-my-struggle-to-cycle-from-london-to-paris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-olympian-effort-my-struggle-to-cycle-from-london-to-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Scandinavian summer: a campervan trip across Denmark and southern Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our writer, partner and dog hit the road to Malm&ouml;, joining the locals at campsites and pausing for swims, walks and sauna sessions en routeI&rsquo;m a mid-life cliche. I bought a campervan (Margo) and a dog (Maggie May) in lockdown. I dream of a life in Scandinavia &ndash; of forests, fika and foraging. I swim in the cold sea. But however cliched, the campervan has allowed my partner, me and the dog to go on adventures we couldn&rsquo;t afford otherwise. We&rsquo;ve roamed the Lake District]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-scandinavian-summer-a-campervan-trip-across-denmark-and-southern-sweden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-scandinavian-summer-a-campervan-trip-across-denmark-and-southern-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite island holiday – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share your tip on an island escape in Europe, including the UK &ndash; the best wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhether it&rsquo;s the excitement of chugging across the Aegean on a ferry bound for a remote Greek isle or tucking into your first seafood platter on one of the many idyllic islands off France&rsquo;s Atlantic coast, nothing beats a stay on an island for a sense of total escape. Fortunately, Europe and the UK have thousands of inhabited islands to choose from, from the buzzin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-island-holiday-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-island-holiday-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Food is the key to understanding Marseille’: a gastronomic city tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seduced by the cuisine of the Mediterranean port, an expat American food writer guides us around the &lsquo;no fuss&rsquo; cafes and restaurants that embody France&rsquo;s oldest city&lsquo;Tell me what you eat, and I shall tell you what you are,&rdquo; wrote philosopher-gourmand Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1825, and this is particularly true of today&rsquo;s Marseille: food is the key to understanding the city. The kesra flatbread grilled by grandmothers from the Algerian diaspora in Noail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/food-is-the-key-to-understanding-marseille-a-gastronomic-city-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/food-is-the-key-to-understanding-marseille-a-gastronomic-city-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering Dubrovnik: the pearl of the Adriatic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkish baklava, Greek moussaka, Italian pasta &ndash; the Croatian city&rsquo;s complex history is reflected in its food. And then there&rsquo;s its filmic looks and stunning locationIt is early morning in the Old Town, when the tangle of pretty cobbled alleyways and ancient stone stairways are relatively empty and you can wander around the creamy, marbled Stradun (Placa) &ndash; Main Street &ndash; free from the crowds.It would be tempting to stop at one of the caf&eacute;s or browse the marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rediscovering-dubrovnik-the-pearl-of-the-adriatic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rediscovering-dubrovnik-the-pearl-of-the-adriatic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faded no more: the return of British seaside resorts’ grand hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many coastal towns are seeing a post-pandemic resurgence, with new builds and stately piles being returned to their former grandeur&bull; Rowan Moore: Historic British seaside hotels are glorious white elephants, but perhaps they can have new livesThe Grand is a dog-eared Cluedo board of a hotel. The art deco ballroom, its sprung dancefloor covered by carpet, opens into a library used for community events, which in turn leads to an enormous dining room, while the other wing has a billiards room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/faded-no-more-the-return-of-british-seaside-resorts-grand-hotels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/faded-no-more-the-return-of-british-seaside-resorts-grand-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints, Arran is a magical playground for childrenAs we climb up to Eas Mor waterfall in the south of the island of Arran, I pause to read the words carved into a fallen tree across our path: &ldquo;Bow your head for you enter sacred and magical lands.&rdquo; There&rsquo;s a lot about Arran that is sacred and magical. Growing up in Glasgow, I went to the island several times as a child, played mini golf at Brodick and spent hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scotland-in-miniature-why-the-isle-of-arran-is-perfect-for-a-family-holiday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/scotland-in-miniature-why-the-isle-of-arran-is-perfect-for-a-family-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The bucket and spade list: 10 new reasons to visit the British seaside this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[From snorkel trails and seafood restaurants to maritime festivals and a &lsquo;museum of fun&rsquo;, here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s new and exciting around the UK coastI love walking in Blackpool. The stroll along the prom takes time and a bit of effort &ndash; it&rsquo;s almost three miles from the South Shore to the Grand Hotel &ndash; and takes me past three piers and more than a century of architecture including Victorian, art deco, modern and postwar municipal. In her 2023 novel Pleasure Beach,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-bucket-and-spade-list-10-new-reasons-to-visit-the-british-seaside-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-bucket-and-spade-list-10-new-reasons-to-visit-the-british-seaside-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you’re fond of seafood and salty air: readers’ favourite places to eat at the British seaside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters savour delights at cafes, restaurants and pubs by the sea, from Bangor to BrightonThe cockle chowder served in a cottage loaf at The Peterboat in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, is to die for (&pound;19.95). The prawn and chorizo linguine at &pound;17.95 equally so! Fabulous location, right on the sea wall, and the service is always excellent. It&rsquo;s so easy to reach on public transport that customers can enjoy a glass of wine from their extensive list.<br />
Carolyn Simpson Continue reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/if-youre-fond-of-seafood-and-salty-air-readers-favourite-places-to-eat-at-the-british-seaside/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/if-youre-fond-of-seafood-and-salty-air-readers-favourite-places-to-eat-at-the-british-seaside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I found peace on a mindfulness retreat in south Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sharpham estate has been offering guests an escape from the stresses of modern life for decades. But could it help our writer to deal with his anxiety?We were sitting under a giant sweet chestnut at the top of a steep field tumbling down to the River Dart, like a rivulet of mercury winding north to Totnes and beyond to Dartmoor, whose crooked granite tors look like approving thumbs. Greenfinches chirred and a song thrush went through its dial-up modem repertoire. A lone seal lolloped on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-found-peace-on-a-mindfulness-retreat-in-south-devon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-found-peace-on-a-mindfulness-retreat-in-south-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step away from the Games: four unsung Paris museums to visit during the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[These quirky cultural gems are ideal for discovering a different side of the French capital this summerThis museum offers a tour of France&rsquo;s most sensational buildings, from the middle ages to the present. It sits across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower in the eastern wing of the Chaillot Palace, which was built for the International Exhibition of 1937 and features full-scale casts of architectural features, copies of murals and frescoes and models of buildings. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/step-away-from-the-games-four-unsung-paris-museums-to-visit-during-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/step-away-from-the-games-four-unsung-paris-museums-to-visit-during-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step away from the Games: five unsung Paris museums to visit during the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[These quirky cultural gems are ideal for discovering a different side of the French capital this summerThis museum offers a tour of France&rsquo;s most sensational buildings, from the middle ages to the present. It sits across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower in the eastern wing of the Chaillot Palace, which was built for the International Exhibition of 1937 and features full-scale casts of architectural features, copies of murals and frescoes and models of buildings. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/step-away-from-the-games-five-unsung-paris-museums-to-visit-during-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/step-away-from-the-games-five-unsung-paris-museums-to-visit-during-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell tents and birdwatching: glamping in a Norfolk wildlife paradise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pop-up glampsite has opened at Pensthorpe natural park this summer, giving guests the chance to immerse themselves in the wildlife and biodiversity of this Norfolk landscapeIt&rsquo;s 5am and I awake to the sound of a gaggle of greylag geese heralding the morning outside my bell tent. The dawn chorus is in full swing, and shortly after I get up to enjoy it, I come face to face with a wild hare and spot a muntjac deer flashing past the boundary of the campsite.To the extreme envy of all my natu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bell-tents-and-birdwatching-glamping-in-a-norfolk-wildlife-paradise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bell-tents-and-birdwatching-glamping-in-a-norfolk-wildlife-paradise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a break in Spain – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a tip on a great beach, place to stay, unsung city or favourite tapas bar &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakSpain is one of the most visited countries in the world &ndash; something that&rsquo;s been causing a bit of unrest among locals in some of the country&rsquo;s more popular cities and resorts this year. But there is no shortage of off-the-beaten-track places to visit and experiences to be enjoyed in this fascinating country, if you know where to look. We&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-break-in-spain-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-break-in-spain-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A local’s guide to Galway: ‘As a chef I love the food, but it was the culture that first captivated me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelin-starred chef JP McMahon selects his favourite bars, restaurants and beaches ahead of the Galway RacesWe are spoiled for choice in Galway: there&rsquo;s great pizza at Dough Bros; burgers at Handsome Burger or B&oacute;town; Wa Caf&eacute; and Kappa-ya are great for an authentic Japanese experience; Ard Bia and Kai are longtime champions of local Irish produce, as are the more recently opened R&uacute;ib&iacute;n and Blackrock Cottage. Dela, on Dominick Street, is the go-to spot for brun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-locals-guide-to-galway-as-a-chef-i-love-the-food-but-it-was-the-culture-that-first-captivated-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-locals-guide-to-galway-as-a-chef-i-love-the-food-but-it-was-the-culture-that-first-captivated-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best beaches and islands in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland]]></title><description><![CDATA[With miles of dune-backed beaches and charming seaside towns, Scandinavia and Finland make great destinations for a beach holiday. Here&rsquo;s our pickSun-seekers and sea-dippers have been heading to S&oslash;ndervig &ndash; known as the Gateway to the North Sea &ndash; for more than a century, drawn to its silver-gold sand and grass-tufted dunes. There are good facilities &ndash; mini-golf, tennis, trampolines and Segways are all available close to the beach, with a clutch of excellent fish re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-beaches-and-islands-in-denmark-sweden-norway-and-finland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-beaches-and-islands-in-denmark-sweden-norway-and-finland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I had the beach entirely to myself’: four gorgeous places in France off the tourist trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country is large enough to still produce surprises &ndash; Roman remains you didn&rsquo;t know about, a seaside train line, vast empty beaches &hellip;Between the glamour of Biarritz and the tuna boats and half-timbered houses of Saint-Jean-de-Luz lies a surprisingly peaceful stretch of the French Basque coast, with relatively few tourists even in high summer. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-had-the-beach-entirely-to-myself-four-gorgeous-places-in-france-off-the-tourist-trail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-had-the-beach-entirely-to-myself-four-gorgeous-places-in-france-off-the-tourist-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The other Dordogne: exploring France’s unspoiled Périgord region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The department&rsquo;s sleepy capital and historic market towns offer a snapshot ofan old-fashioned rural way of life far removed from the tourist trailIt&rsquo;s always good to be back in&nbsp;P&eacute;rigueux. Though the administrative capital of the Dordogne lies in one of the French regions best known to&nbsp;British holidaymakers, it manages to remain relatively innocent of tourism. Yet this sleepy fl&acirc;neur of a town, built on limestone quays above the River Isle, is full of charm.It i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-other-dordogne-exploring-frances-unspoiled-prigord-region/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-other-dordogne-exploring-frances-unspoiled-prigord-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Normandy to Provence via Alsace: readers’ favourite unsung places in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer night markets, fairytale villages and painterly beaches feature among our tipsters&rsquo; travelsAt Chantelle village, 40 miles north of Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne, the organic butcher and deli offers game, p&acirc;t&eacute;s, and wine, while fresh croissants await every morning at the boulangerie. The abbey, brocantes (secondhand shops) and bar are also popular with visitors, mostly from France. Visits here are made even more magical by hikes through the Gorge de la Bouble, lake sw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-normandy-to-provence-via-alsace-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-normandy-to-provence-via-alsace-readers-favourite-unsung-places-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice and easy: a leisurely cycle, with dog, along the final stage of the Tour de France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The riders won&rsquo;t have time to take in the beauty of Nice&rsquo;s Promenade des Anglais, but they&rsquo;re missing two centuries of seaside architectural treasuresThe Tour de France ends in Nice this Sunday &ndash; the first time the race will finish outside Paris since it started in 1903, and the first time since 1989 that the winner&rsquo;s yellow jersey will be decided by a final-day time trial.The Tour&rsquo;s arrival in Nice also coincides with the 200th anniversary of the city&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/nice-and-easy-a-leisurely-cycle-with-dog-along-the-final-stage-of-the-tour-de-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/nice-and-easy-a-leisurely-cycle-with-dog-along-the-final-stage-of-the-tour-de-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU biometric checks for foreign travellers delayed again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital border system that will require fingerprint and facial scans postponed until NovemberThe date for the introduction of the EU&rsquo;s new entry-exit system has been pushed back again until November, allaying fears of long queues at the border during the October half-term holidays.The launch of the new biometric checks for foreign travellers, including Britons, entering the EU, has been delayed from 6 October until at least 10 November, with many smaller airports yet to have facilities in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eu-biometric-checks-for-foreign-travellers-delayed-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eu-biometric-checks-for-foreign-travellers-delayed-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltic beauty: exploring Estonia’s northern coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunny beaches, summer cabins and mossy marshes surrounded by flowers recall the childhood idyll of Tove Jansson&rsquo;s The Summer Book, set in the Gulf of FinlandDraw a horizontal line west across the globe from the northern coast of Estonia and it will pass through the southernmost tip of Greenland. Hence my surprise to be looking out on an Estonian beach and seeing sunny sand where children are playing while their parents get the picnics out.My guide, Signe, is foraging along the line of vege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/baltic-beauty-exploring-estonias-northern-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/baltic-beauty-exploring-estonias-northern-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK’s best summer camps for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor activity stays offer plenty fun stuff, from kayaking and climbing to ice-cream making and real-life Cluedo. And sometimes mum and dad can go tooCamp Kernow was founded in 2008 as a not-for-profit organisation aiming to reconnect children with nature. This summer, kids can spend six days off-grid on the 80-hectare estate near Truro, Cornwall. They will ascend to the canopy of a beech tree on a technical tree-climbing workshop; forge a toasting fork for marshmallows with the help of a blac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-uks-best-summer-camps-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-uks-best-summer-camps-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread, part 10: four more towns with hidden histories]]></title><description><![CDATA[We continue our series on towns the guidebook writers skip with visits to Gillingham, Camborne, East Kilbride and Stockport<br />
Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-9Chy? I wasn&rsquo;t familiar with the Ordnance Survey abbreviation for chimneys until I set off to walk around the ghost mines of Camborne. On every tump stand houses for engines built to raise ore from, and drop men into, the Great Flat Lode &ndash; a rock field that coughed up 90,000 tonnes of tin, worth $3 billion at today&rsquo;s ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-10-four-more-towns-with-hidden-histories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-10-four-more-towns-with-hidden-histories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on lesser-known Italy – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite place in Italy &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThe big hitters like magical Venice and the rolling hills of Tuscany are justifiably popular with visitors. But Italy is so rich in art, architecture, food and enchanting countryside that there are wonders to discover wherever you veer off the tourist trail. Whether it&rsquo;s a little-visited hilltop town, a family restaurant loved by locals or an up-and-coming gallery, we&rsquo;d love to h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-lesser-known-italy-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-lesser-known-italy-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenby to Llandudno: 10 of the best family-friendly beaches in Wales – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[From safe-for-swimming shores to grand expanses of golden sands, classic seaside activities to exciting beachside adventures, the Welsh coastline is a haven for families of all ages<br />
For more information on holidays in Wales, see visitwales.com Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tenby-to-llandudno-10-of-the-best-family-friendly-beaches-in-wales-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tenby-to-llandudno-10-of-the-best-family-friendly-beaches-in-wales-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun, sea and spare cash: three budget-conscious family getaways in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memory-making holidays don&rsquo;t have to cost the earth. Welsh travel writer Ross Clarke rounds up three family-friendly getaways that come in at under &pound;1,000Whether you&rsquo;re looking to build sandcastles and soak up the sun on the seashore, get active with adrenaline-pumping pursuits, or simply want to get out in nature with the kids in tow, Wales has you covered. The best part? You don&rsquo;t need to break the bank, thanks to a wealth of budget-conscious options from accommodation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-sea-and-spare-cash-three-budget-conscious-family-getaways-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-sea-and-spare-cash-three-budget-conscious-family-getaways-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castles, spas and coastal gems: eight memorable Welsh holiday experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales might be small, but between its dramatic coastline and rolling hills, the country offers a jam-packed roster of incredible options to make any stay unforgettableExperience mountain bike paradise<br />
With its famously hilly terrain, dense forests and sweeping valleys, Wales is a mountain biker&rsquo;s dream. From the rugged trails of Coed y Brenin in Eryri (Snowdonia), north Wales, to the forest tracks of Afan Forest Park in south Wales, there&rsquo;s an epic adventure for every rider. For an a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/castles-spas-and-coastal-gems-eight-memorable-welsh-holiday-experiences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/castles-spas-and-coastal-gems-eight-memorable-welsh-holiday-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I rediscovered Pembrokeshire and fell back in love’: readers share their favourite memories of Welsh holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[With wildlife, hiking and miles-long sandy beaches on offer without leaving the UK, visitors look back on times spent enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Wales and its bustling, vibrant capitalAnnie, 32, London<br />
I love taking city breaks to Cardiff in the summertime. You can&rsquo;t beat sitting in Cardiff Bay in the sunshine, having lunch while looking at the boats, and heading into town for a night out. Everything is within walking distance &ndash; you don&rsquo;t have to trek across the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-rediscovered-pembrokeshire-and-fell-back-in-love-readers-share-their-favourite-memories-of-welsh-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-rediscovered-pembrokeshire-and-fell-back-in-love-readers-share-their-favourite-memories-of-welsh-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The renaissance of Venice’s favourite retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Venetian nobles wanted to escape the heat and crowds of the city they headed to the Brenta Riviera. Today&rsquo;s visitors are following their leadFirst impressions heading out of Venice on the Ponte della Libert&agrave;, the bridge over La Serenissima&rsquo;s lagoon to the Domini di Terraferma, are not very promising, as I pass by the giant refineries of the mainland&rsquo;s petrochemical industry, then the immense skeleton of a mega cruise liner under construction in sprawling maritime do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-renaissance-of-venices-favourite-retreat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-renaissance-of-venices-favourite-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven ways to experience the best of Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the turquoise waters of Bernese Oberland to toothsome Ticino and musical Montreux, Switzerland caters for every tasteEurope&rsquo;s best crossroads city, Basel, is a short tram ride from both Germany and France. Every person who stays in a hotel or guest house here gets free public travel &ndash; from the moment you arrive, your reservation counts as your ticket from the airport. Basel isn&rsquo;t just brilliant for transport nerds, it&rsquo;s also an art-filled, leisure-focused haven, espe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/seven-ways-to-experience-the-best-of-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/seven-ways-to-experience-the-best-of-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Broads on a budget: paddleboarding in Britain’s largest protected wetland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long weekend paddleboarding the waterways of the Broads national park is bliss &ndash; and costs a fraction of the price of renting a boatThere are 124 miles of lock-free, navigable waterways, ripe for boat exploration, in Norfolk and Suffolk&rsquo;s Broads national park &ndash; Britain&rsquo;s largest protected wetland. Sadly, a much larger four-figure number, in pounds sterling, was what kept popping up on my computer screen when I was searching for a suitable boat on which to spend a long w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-broads-on-a-budget-paddleboarding-in-britains-largest-protected-wetland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-broads-on-a-budget-paddleboarding-in-britains-largest-protected-wetland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I found bliss cycling along the coast of Estonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cycle trip along the country&rsquo;s coast and through its woods offers the kind of magical wildlife encounters that are no longer possible in the UKI was barely out of P&auml;rnu on the first morning when it happened. I&rsquo;d stopped to listen to the reed warblers in a broad belt of roadside wetland. Down at my feet were four types of orchid, and cuckoos were calling. It was the beginning of my trip: I didn&rsquo;t know that I would be seeing and hearing those things continuously for the ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-found-bliss-cycling-along-the-coast-of-estonia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-found-bliss-cycling-along-the-coast-of-estonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg’s wartime bunker is reinvented as an unlikely green oasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[An iconic air raid shelter in the St Pauli district has been given a new lease of life with the addition of a hotel and rooftop urban parkChasing every turn and every new angle, I pull my suitcase up the steps impatiently as views of the city unfurl around me. On one side rise mottled grey walls. I move closer to them as the wind picks up and suddenly feel aware of their magnitude. &ldquo;You didn&rsquo;t need to walk,&rdquo; a member of staff says when he spots my luggage. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hamburgs-wartime-bunker-is-reinvented-as-an-unlikely-green-oasis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hamburgs-wartime-bunker-is-reinvented-as-an-unlikely-green-oasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We hiked green volcanoes near Barcelona’: readers’ favourite day trips from cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters revel in rural escapes and dips in the sea on their city breaks from Gda&#324;sk to LisbonAfter a couple of days exploring beautiful Salzburg, I bought a hop-on, hop-off bus ticket to the Austrian lake district &ndash; the Salzkammergut. The hotel receptionist recommended we headed to Fuschl am See. The hourly bus took about 40 minutes to get to this absolute gem. The lake water &ndash; perfect for summer swimming &ndash; is so clean it is officially drinkable. There are also charmi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-hiked-green-volcanoes-near-barcelona-readers-favourite-day-trips-from-cities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-hiked-green-volcanoes-near-barcelona-readers-favourite-day-trips-from-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London to Vilnius: my rail odyssey to the Baltics]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the construction of a high-speed line ushers in a new era for travel between Poland and Estonia, our writer takes the slow train and explores cities that are new to himThink of those great train experiences, the classic iron-road odysseys that fill your heart with joy. Forget, for a moment, that these days the Orient Express doesn&rsquo;t actually go to the orient and that the Flying Scotsman might involve a bus replacement service. Modern rail travel can still have magic. When I hear that a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/london-to-vilnius-my-rail-odyssey-to-the-baltics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/london-to-vilnius-my-rail-odyssey-to-the-baltics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three castles, three days, three writers in Wales’ border country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over an early summer weekend, three writer friends trek through the hills of Monmouthshire, mapping the medieval lordship of Three CastlesThe castles of Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle lie west of the border. Just. For a millennium they&rsquo;ve hunkered in that hinterland where England shoulders up against Wales. As we set off uphill from Grosmont there&rsquo;s nothing more aggressive going on than a little haymaking, the hum of a distant tractor is masked by a brisk wind through oak leave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/three-castles-three-days-three-writers-in-wales-border-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/three-castles-three-days-three-writers-in-wales-border-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From a sauna to an ice bath in Scotland: my full immersion in hot and cold therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A peaceful woodland estate in Aberdeenshire now offers wellbeing breaks with adrenaline-boosting Nordic-style treatmentsI&rsquo;m sitting in a bright orange tin bath deep in the woods in rural Aberdeenshire. The water is a chilly 8C and I&rsquo;m being guided through breathing exercises by the UK&rsquo;s first female commando. This is not a military drill or some kind of cult initiation, but an activity offered at the new Discovery and Adventure Centre at Glen Dye estate, to which I&rsquo;ve wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-a-sauna-to-an-ice-bath-in-scotland-my-full-immersion-in-hot-and-cold-therapy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-a-sauna-to-an-ice-bath-in-scotland-my-full-immersion-in-hot-and-cold-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about great places to eat at the British seaside – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of a great cafe, restaurant or foodie pub by the sea &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThere&rsquo;s no better seasoning than the salty tang of sea air, which is why meals enjoyed at the seaside are often so memorable. Whether it&rsquo;s a beach shack serving the freshest seafood, your favourite fish and chip shop, a cafe at the end of the pier or a gourmet restaurant, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite places to eat on the British coast.If you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-great-places-to-eat-at-the-british-seaside-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-great-places-to-eat-at-the-british-seaside-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To the end of the Amazon in Brazil: ‘there are forms of life here that I never knew existed’]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the final leg of his Amazon adventure, our writer arrives in Brazil, where he looks at efforts to revive tribal cultures and to protect wildlife in the world&rsquo;s most fascinating environmental battleground<br />
Part 1: The alternative Inca Trail<br />
Part 2: Exploring Lake Titicaca<br />
Part 3: The Peruvian AmazonThe boatman drops me on a small wooden landing stage next to what I assume is the riverbank. &ldquo;They&rsquo;ll be here soon,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;The lodge is up a creek and my boat can&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-the-end-of-the-amazon-in-brazil-there-are-forms-of-life-here-that-i-never-knew-existed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/to-the-end-of-the-amazon-in-brazil-there-are-forms-of-life-here-that-i-never-knew-existed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The train in Spain: seeing Andalucía by rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moorish cities of Seville, C&oacute;rdoba and Granada are connected by fast trains making them the ideal destination for a whistle stop tourLunch in Granada is not a calm affair. At 3pm in Bodegas Castaneda, a crowded, old-school tapas bar, every inch of the cluttered bar counter is taken. Waiters shout orders and squeeze between standing diners, plates of rose-pink jam&oacute;n serrano and sizzling croquetas held above their heads, beer taps flick back and forth, wedges of tortilla Espa&nti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-train-in-spain-seeing-andaluca-by-rail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-train-in-spain-seeing-andaluca-by-rail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A high-wire family adventure in the Swiss Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers once used a cable car network to move between mountains in Switzerland&rsquo;s Engelberg region. Now tourists can use them to follow a new hiking trailThere was definitely a&nbsp;goat in our bedroom. As the wind rattled the wooden shutters above the mattresses on the floor, where my partner and I and our two-year-old lay huddled, I woke with a start, searching the darkness for the creature whose bleats had interrupted my sleep.We were in the centre of Switzerland, in the mountains above]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-high-wire-family-adventure-in-the-swiss-alps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-high-wire-family-adventure-in-the-swiss-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skip the coast: three of Europe’s loveliest lakes to visit – by travel experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three writers pick their favourite lakeside getaways in France, Germany and Italy, with boat trips and great places to stay and eatA light breeze ruffles the palm fronds of our parasol as we sip Orangina and gaze at the windsurfers skimming across the water. The beach cafe is playing gentle Balearic beats. But this isn&rsquo;t the Balearics and that shimmering expanse of blue is not the Med. We&rsquo;re in the foothills of the French Alps and the nearest coastline is over 250 miles away. Continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/skip-the-coast-three-of-europes-loveliest-lakes-to-visit-by-travel-experts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/skip-the-coast-three-of-europes-loveliest-lakes-to-visit-by-travel-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swanning around the Austrian lakes: a trip to Carinthia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austria&rsquo;s southernmost province has 200 pristine, swimmable lakes, adrenaline-fuelled activities &ndash; and saunas with a viewThe lake was perfectly still, larch trees reflected in its glassy surface, hills folding into each other in the distance. I&nbsp;thought about swimming across it &ndash; a distance of about 1km &ndash; but once I was immersed in the cool, tranquil water, front-crawling through it with my head down lost its appeal. This was a moment to stop and take in the beauty of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swanning-around-the-austrian-lakes-a-trip-to-carinthia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swanning-around-the-austrian-lakes-a-trip-to-carinthia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stunning lakes and majestic mountains’: readers’ tips from Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic scenery, gleaming lakes and unspoilt views take the fancy of our adventurous tipsters, from France to AlbaniaAlleghe in Belluno, 80 miles north of Venice, is a picturesque town by a stunning lake, framed by the majestic eastern Dolomites. We found the streets really charming, the local cuisine exceptional and enjoyed exhilarating hikes on which we barely encountered another soul. Alleghe was the perfect base for exploring one of Italy&rsquo;s most enchanting and unspoiled regions.<br />
Lorna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stunning-lakes-and-majestic-mountains-readers-tips-from-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/stunning-lakes-and-majestic-mountains-readers-tips-from-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We constantly think about food’: a chef’s tour of Tunis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local cookbook author guides our writer around the Tunisian capital, from patisseries and upmarket restaurants to the true belly of the city&rsquo;s food sceneThe sun is bouncing off whitewashed houses in the bohemian Tunis seaside suburb of La Marsa. It&rsquo;s Friday lunchtime and I am waiting for Malek Labidi at a smart cafe called Boulevard des Capucines. The rush is building, everyone scurrying around clutching paper-wrapped sandwiches packed full of meat, eggs and fiery harissa. These tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-constantly-think-about-food-a-chefs-tour-of-tunis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-constantly-think-about-food-a-chefs-tour-of-tunis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Across Turkey by train: riding the Mesopotamia Express]]></title><description><![CDATA[With lengthy stops for side trips, this long-distance journey is a joyful, social experience accompanied by great food and musicIt&rsquo;s 11.30am in Diyarbak&#305;r&rsquo;s railway station. Women in oversized sunglasses and hijabs are posing for pictures underneath retro clocks bearing the TCDD logo of Turkey&rsquo;s state rail network. A young, lightly bearded man reclines on a bench, his heart-shaped balloon on a string wafting in the breeze taking the edge off today&rsquo;s 38C scorch. Red b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/across-turkey-by-train-riding-the-mesopotamia-express/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/across-turkey-by-train-riding-the-mesopotamia-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My escape is going north’: heatwaves begin to drive tourists in Europe to cool climes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s swapping southern France or Mallorca for the UK or Scandinavia, rising temperatures are changing habitsLike many Parisians, Mathilde Martin used to escape to the south of France at the height of the summer. But three years ago, a blistering heatwave made her rethink trips to the region where she grew up and her parents live.&ldquo;Rising temperatures have been a gamechanger,&rdquo; the 51-year-old teacher said, after an experience a couple of summers ago: &ldquo;We were near P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-escape-is-going-north-heatwaves-begin-to-drive-tourists-in-europe-to-cool-climes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-escape-is-going-north-heatwaves-begin-to-drive-tourists-in-europe-to-cool-climes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Walking away from the world in Scotland’: an easier way to plan long Highlands hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new website aims to give people more confidence on multi-day, self-guided hikes, and sees our writer &ndash; who&rsquo;d previously had to abandon a wild camping trip in the area &ndash; return in triumphThe last time I went wild camping in Scotland the experience was so tame I haven&rsquo;t lived it down a decade later. The wrong equipment, paired with a late frost, meant that I packed up at 3am and headed to a drive-through on the fringes of Glasgow to warm up, watching the sun rise over tak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-away-from-the-world-in-scotland-an-easier-way-to-plan-long-highlands-hikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-away-from-the-world-in-scotland-an-easier-way-to-plan-long-highlands-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into the Peruvian Amazon: ‘I’m going to show you good things. Let’s start with an anaconda’]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the third leg of his South American trip, our writer heads to the remote city of Iquitos and braves a swim in the Amazon &ndash; despite the fearsome reputation of the local fish<br />
Part 1: The alternative Inca Trail<br />
Part 2: Exploring Lake TiticacaIt is an absolute truth, hard-wired into every explorer&rsquo;s tales, that the Amazon is deadly dangerous. If the electric eels, piranhas, sting rays and caimans don&rsquo;t get you, the hordes of biting insects and snakes will. Every living thing is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/into-the-peruvian-amazon-im-going-to-show-you-good-things-lets-start-with-an-anaconda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/into-the-peruvian-amazon-im-going-to-show-you-good-things-lets-start-with-an-anaconda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retro Paris: stepping back into the 70s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a nostalgia trip at a newly-opened hotel in the bohemian heart of the French capitalA visit to Paris&rsquo;s fifth arrondissement can make you feel unusually nostalgic in the current climate. Home to the Sorbonne, student-filled caf&eacute;s and all-round Rive Gauche cool, it&rsquo;s a world away from France on the brink of change. Also known as the Latin Quarter, le cinqui&egrave;me has ready supplies of retro charm and specialist shops to browse and lose yourself in.On an early-evening wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/retro-paris-stepping-back-into-the-70s/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/retro-paris-stepping-back-into-the-70s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternative Greece: six of the best holidays beyond the sunlounger]]></title><description><![CDATA[From wildlife spotting to wine tasting and cargo boat sailing, discover new ways to explore the mainland and islandsA neat line of wooden houses on stilts sits over water, with fishing boats tied up between them. Marshland stretches as far as the eye can see, blending with the sky. In a mirror-like lagoon, salmon-pink flamingos stalk the shallows, their beaks trawling for crustaceans. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/alternative-greece-six-of-the-best-holidays-beyond-the-sunlounger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/alternative-greece-six-of-the-best-holidays-beyond-the-sunlounger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our epic family adventure hiking through Greece’s Vikos gorge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rail trip across Europe to the spectacular Zagori region of Greece is the perfect bonding experience for the writer and her 11-year-old sonA cheer goes up as we board our train. We&rsquo;re catching the Eurostar from London to Paris and a couple so newly married that the bride is still wearing her wedding dress are just ahead of us. Our own excitement may be less visible but it&rsquo;s just as palpable.As the train hurtles through the sunny downlands of Kent, I grin at my 11-year-old son, Osia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/our-epic-family-adventure-hiking-through-greeces-vikos-gorge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/our-epic-family-adventure-hiking-through-greeces-vikos-gorge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We loved pitching in an olive grove’: readers’ favourite campsites in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the shores of an Alpine lake to the banks of the Dordogne river, our tipsters share their top spots for a holiday under canvasHaving been cycling across Europe for nearly two months, we&rsquo;d become campsite connoisseurs. Natura Camp Karli stands out for being a tranquil oasis on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. We loved pitching our tent in an olive grove, having been welcomed with a gift of handmade products. The facilities were simple, but excellent, with a covered area and stoves for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-loved-pitching-in-an-olive-grove-readers-favourite-campsites-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-loved-pitching-in-an-olive-grove-readers-favourite-campsites-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail route of the month: Nantes to Quimper, France – a Breton classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Brittany, modern regional trains with huge windows invite you to soak up the views. Our author&rsquo;s final piece in her series takes in the line to Finist&egrave;reMany rail travellers just dash through France. The fast TGV trains gobble up the miles to be sure, but high-speed lines often defy the warp and weft of the landscape. Yet even on high-speed lines, there are some magic moments. I love the fleeting glimpses of Champagne vineyards between Paris and Strasbourg. On the high-speed line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-nantes-to-quimper-france-a-breton-classic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-nantes-to-quimper-france-a-breton-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I conquered the Isle of Man’s summit trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[With huge views taking in four countries &ndash; on a good day &ndash; the Isle of Man&rsquo;s fells and peaks offer walkers a true sense of untapped adventureThere&rsquo;s a magic pool in Ballaglass Glen. Scored deep into the ancient flagstone, amid the oak, larch and beech, it&rsquo;s fed by a cascade, spangled with shafts of sunlight and probably hides mooinjer veggey &ndash; Manx Gaelic for the mythical &ldquo;little people&rdquo;. As I slid my tired legs into the numbingly cold water, I fel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-conquered-the-isle-of-mans-summit-trails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-conquered-the-isle-of-mans-summit-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about favourite escapes near European cities – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of a brilliant, relaxing area on the doorstep of a city in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakSometimes you just need to head for the hills. Or the river. Or the countryside. Break out of the city, leave all the people and the traffic behind, and find a tranquil spot to recharge the batteries. People from Venice head for the Brenta Riviera on the banks of the Naviglio del Brenta, 20 minutes out of town, for example. In Bordeaux, they make for the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-favourite-escapes-near-european-cities-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-favourite-escapes-near-european-cities-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From face-plants to flying across the lagoon: how I learned to kitesurf in Sicily]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coastline near Marsala is the perfect spot to practise your Superman moves on a residential kitesurfing courseThere&rsquo;s no escaping it: kitesurfing is a daunting sport for beginners. Don&rsquo;t be fooled by the name &ndash; it is nothing like flying a kite in a park. On the first day of a week-long kitesurfing course in Sicily, I found myself in the sea attached to an enormous polyester wing that was powerful enough to lift me clear of the water and send me hurtling through the air.Desp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-face-plants-to-flying-across-the-lagoon-how-i-learned-to-kitesurf-in-sicily/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-face-plants-to-flying-across-the-lagoon-how-i-learned-to-kitesurf-in-sicily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite quiet corner of France – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share your holiday discoveries on the less-known bits of France &ndash; the best tip win &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith rugged mountains, bucolic countryside, charming towns and magnificent Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches, France offers a huge variety of choice for summer holidaymakers. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your lesser-known discoveries, whether it was an idyllic village, a deserted beach, brilliant little bistro or a spectacular walk.If you have a relevant photo, do send i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-quiet-corner-of-france-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-quiet-corner-of-france-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lost temples of Lake Titicaca: exploring the less developed Bolivian shore]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the second leg of his Amazon adventure, our writer looks at how tourism is supporting locals in an area of remote beauty and rich cultural heritage<br />
Part one: the alternative Machu PicchuWhen someone suggests I get up to greet the dawn, there is always a pause &hellip; but part of the joy of travel is that you find yourself saying yes, even to bad ideas. Pablo, my guide, has warned me: dawn can be incredible, do not miss it. So when the first gleam of pinkish light hits the east-facing curtain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-lost-temples-of-lake-titicaca-exploring-the-less-developed-bolivian-shore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-lost-temples-of-lake-titicaca-exploring-the-less-developed-bolivian-shore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 stunning hotels on Albania’s Riviera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albania&rsquo;s unspoilt Ionian coastline offers blue seas, picturesque villages and chic places to stay at great pricesSet in one of the most picturesque villages on the Albanian Riviera, facing out on to the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, La Brisa is a chic modern hotel surrounded by lush, green mountains and fronting on to the beach. The big draw here is the rooftop infinity pool &ndash; at its best at sunset &ndash; with a second pool down at ground level; both have a terrace for drinks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-stunning-hotels-on-albanias-riviera/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-stunning-hotels-on-albanias-riviera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The merry fellowship of bothies’: hiking in the Scottish Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hike between bothies &ndash; one old, one new &ndash; in the Cairngorms fosters a sense of community among strangers sheltering in the Highland wildernessPark in the Linn of Dee carpark near Braemar and you can hike to two bothies. One path takes you through winding valleys into the heart of the Cairngorms to Corrour, built originally in 1877 and reconstructed in 1949. Or you can follow the River Dee&rsquo;s glittering expanse on its path down the mountains to the Red House, the Mountain Bothi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-merry-fellowship-of-bothies-hiking-in-the-scottish-highlands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-merry-fellowship-of-bothies-hiking-in-the-scottish-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s like stepping back in time’: an eco-tour across the wilds of Albania]]></title><description><![CDATA[With glorious national parks and a traditional way of life, the Balkan country shows how green travel can benefit locals and visitors alikeIn the hills above Tragjas village in Vlor&euml;, south-west Albania, I&rsquo;m running after a farmer called Sofo, with a glass of raki in one hand and a triangle of pan-fresh petulla in the other. Dusk is leaching daylight from the sky, we&rsquo;re late and the goats need to be milked.Sofo and his wife Dhurata are hosting us for dinner at their rustic &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-stepping-back-in-time-an-eco-tour-across-the-wilds-of-albania/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-stepping-back-in-time-an-eco-tour-across-the-wilds-of-albania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the footsteps of Lee Miller and the surrealists: a tour of her arty Sussex retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A film about the war photographer and model Lee Miller will be released this year. Her son is our guide for a trip to Farleys, her art-filled Sussex homeThere&rsquo;s an original Picasso tile &ndash; of an abstract face with a yellow nose &ndash; roughly cemented into the wall above the Aga in the kitchen of Farleys House in East Sussex. &ldquo;Patsy [the housekeeper] used to scrub it with Vim,&rdquo; says Jenny, my guide. &ldquo;Lee and Roland believed art was to be lived with &ndash; not just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-footsteps-of-lee-miller-and-the-surrealists-a-tour-of-her-arty-sussex-retreat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-footsteps-of-lee-miller-and-the-surrealists-a-tour-of-her-arty-sussex-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bagging Munros, wild camping and mysterious lochs: readers’ favourite wilderness trips in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From ferry rides to remote islands to stunning empty beaches, our tipsters are fired up by Scottish adventuresWe live in the north-west Highlands of Scotland and frequently spend our free time having micro-adventures. We tend to avoid the busiest times of year. One February half-term, my sister and I loaded our ageing campervans with mattress and children and headed north to Inchnadamph. Our destination was the Bone Caves of Assynt. The wild camping was free, we were cosy tucked up in the van an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bagging-munros-wild-camping-and-mysterious-lochs-readers-favourite-wilderness-trips-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/bagging-munros-wild-camping-and-mysterious-lochs-readers-favourite-wilderness-trips-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vista America Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vista America Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification&trade; A leader in workplace culture.Columbus, Ohio June 20, 2024: Vista America proudly announces it is a Certified&trade; Great Place To Work&reg;. This distinguished recognition positions the company as a leader in workplace culture and underscores its unwavering focus on creating a positive and rewarding environment for its employees.The certification is based entirely on direct employee feedback. An impressive 71%1 of employees say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vista-america-earns-2024-great-place-to-work-certification/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vista-america-earns-2024-great-place-to-work-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlin by rail: a cold-war adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the sleeper train to Berlin, the writer and his teenage son explore the city&rsquo;s fascinating legacy, eerie buildings, war relics and stunning street artEagle-eyed football fans heading to Berlin&rsquo;s Olympiastadion for the Euros may spot what looks like an abandoned space station topped with four enormous white orbs on a hill a mile or so south of the ground.The stadium &ndash; which will host the Euro 2024 final &ndash; has a more storied past than perhaps any other. Built by the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/berlin-by-rail-a-cold-war-adventure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/berlin-by-rail-a-cold-war-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild west: a walk on Brittany’s rugged Crozon peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fishing villages, clifftop paths and sandy coves of the Breton coast provide the perfect backdrop for a five-day hikeThey say walking is the best medicine and you could spend months walking off your troubles along the sentier des douaniers (customs officers&rsquo; path), which winds for more than 1,240 miles (2,000km) around the bays and headlands of the Breton coast. However, me and my perennial walking companion, an Irishman who lives in Bath, settled for a five-day, 55-mile stretch along]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wild-west-a-walk-on-brittanys-rugged-crozon-peninsula/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wild-west-a-walk-on-brittanys-rugged-crozon-peninsula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris can wait: how we dodged the summer crowds by Interrailing to Europe’s smaller towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[We took our teenage sons on quieter tracks &ndash; to Utrecht rather than Amsterdam, Baden-Baden not Berlin &ndash; and enjoyed a less frantic rail tour of Europe We were sitting enjoying a quiet beer at a bar in Ghent when I realised we&rsquo;d made the right decision. Ghent was humming but not heaving, cheerful but not chaotic. It was the first night of our three-week Interrail trip with our 18- and 16-year-old sons. Now, after a long train journey, the calm ambience of the medieval Belgian ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/paris-can-wait-how-we-dodged-the-summer-crowds-by-interrailing-to-europes-smaller-towns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/paris-can-wait-how-we-dodged-the-summer-crowds-by-interrailing-to-europes-smaller-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a trip to a European lake or mountain region – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a favourite summer holiday memory from the lakes or mountains of Europe &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakAs summers in the Mediterranean get hotter, more of us are turning to Europe&rsquo;s beautiful lakes and mountains for a cooler alternative. Whether it&rsquo;s soaking up the glamour of the Italian lakes, hiking through flower-filled meadows in the Austrian Tyrol or hurtling down a black run on a mountain bike in the French Alps, we&rsquo;d love to hear abou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-a-european-lake-or-mountain-region-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-a-european-lake-or-mountain-region-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A world in itself’: how I fell for the peculiar magic of Lundy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people visit on a day trip, but stay longer to fully immerse yourself in the wild solitude of this rugged isle off the Devon coastThe last time we came to Lundy was by ferry from Ilfracombe. The journey took two hours and once we rounded Hartland Point the Atlantic waves rolled in and about 50% of the passengers started vomiting.This time the MS Oldenburg is in for annual maintenance, so me and a group of six friends are whisked to the island in a small helicopter from the north-western tip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-world-in-itself-how-i-fell-for-the-peculiar-magic-of-lundy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-world-in-itself-how-i-fell-for-the-peculiar-magic-of-lundy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best places to celebrate the summer solstice in the UK and Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Glastonbury to Holy Island, we select atmospheric destinations to mark the longest day of the yearCelebrated in folklore and ancient traditions since the dawn of time, the summer solstice on 20 June is when the sun is at its highest, making it the longest day of the year. Midsummer refers to the days around the solstice period. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-to-celebrate-the-summer-solstice-in-the-uk-and-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-to-celebrate-the-summer-solstice-in-the-uk-and-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a kayak to your cabin: 10 of the best riverside stays in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The life aquatic can be enjoyed to the full at these serene villas, farmhouses and treehouses by the waterGut &Uuml;selitz, a 16th-century manor house on a river-like inlet on R&uuml;gen island off the Baltic coast, now houses seven modern, minimalist holiday apartments. The house is on an isolated island within R&uuml;gen, surrounded by water. The apartments, which sleep two to six, can be rented separately, or the whole house can be hired, including the main kitchen, dining room, lounge and li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/take-a-kayak-to-your-cabin-10-of-the-best-riverside-stays-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/take-a-kayak-to-your-cabin-10-of-the-best-riverside-stays-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is the Amazon of Europe’: a wildlife trip on Romania’s Danube delta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cruise on the extraordinarily biodiverse watery wilderness offers a father and son close encounters with eagles, pelicans and glossy ibisThe synthetic-sounding call of a lone bird rises notably above a riot of&nbsp;birdsong. On the horizon, a purplish sunset is reflected in the vast waters of Europe&rsquo;s largest wetland. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s like another world,&rdquo; says Charlie Ottley, a British documentary maker who has presented two Netflix documentary series on Romania. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-the-amazon-of-europe-a-wildlife-trip-on-romanias-danube-delta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-the-amazon-of-europe-a-wildlife-trip-on-romanias-danube-delta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The alternative Machu Picchu: a hike to find the ‘real’ lost world of the Incas]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the start of a 3,000-mile journey down the Amazon, our writer witnesses the benefits of community tourism projects on a less crowded option to the Inca Trail&lsquo;It&rsquo;s very simple,&rdquo; Bruce says. &ldquo;If travellers go far, on long-haul journeys, they should go for longer.&rdquo; I&rsquo;m&nbsp;sitting in&nbsp;a Peruvian mountain village with Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, a Canadian travel company with a mission. Below us on a narrow rocky terrace, a group of brightly d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-alternative-machu-picchu-a-hike-to-find-the-real-lost-world-of-the-incas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-alternative-machu-picchu-a-hike-to-find-the-real-lost-world-of-the-incas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We drifted downriver and camped where we liked’: readers’ favourite lake and river breaks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go with the flow on these tranquil river and lake trips from Sweden to RomaniaIn the hills above Riva del Garda in Trentino is Lago di Tenno, a beautiful blue-green mountain lake. It&rsquo;s small enough to walk around in under an hour, enclosed on all sides with lovely mountain views, but it&rsquo;s the swimming that will bring you back again and again. The clear waters may be a tad chilly at first toe-dangle, but goosebumps are soon forgotten as you swim across the small gap to the grassy isla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-drifted-downriver-and-camped-where-we-liked-readers-favourite-lake-and-river-breaks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-drifted-downriver-and-camped-where-we-liked-readers-favourite-lake-and-river-breaks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White beaches, dolphins, seahorses: I sailed away from Britain, but now I love its coasts more than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes you need to leave to really see the place you came from. Years after sailing solo to Greece, every time I return I&rsquo;m astounded by what I find I&rsquo;m staring at a seahorse. At the little spines on its head. A spiky crown. Like a unicorn under water. Such sightings are always precious, but this one feels unique because I&rsquo;ve convinced myself that he&rsquo;s giving birth. I watch them daily, these bony little fish, tails curling twigs, fanning delicately, performing their su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/white-beaches-dolphins-seahorses-i-sailed-away-from-britain-but-now-i-love-its-coasts-more-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/white-beaches-dolphins-seahorses-i-sailed-away-from-britain-but-now-i-love-its-coasts-more-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fancy a pre-match pint? If you’re in Frankfurt for the footie, you’ll be on cider rather than beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boozy, tongue-popping Apfelwein is the toast of the host city. Here&rsquo;s where to sample it with your frankfurtersI am sitting in Atschel, a cosy, if crowded Apfelweinwirtschaft (apple wine tavern) in Sachsenhausen, south of the River Main from Frankfurt&rsquo;s central R&ouml;merberg plaza. Germany&rsquo;s financial capital is one of the host cities for Euro 2024, and such taverns, and their leafy gardens, will be heaving during the competition.England play Denmark here on 20 June, while Ger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fancy-a-pre-match-pint-if-youre-in-frankfurt-for-the-footie-youll-be-on-cider-rather-than-beer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fancy-a-pre-match-pint-if-youre-in-frankfurt-for-the-footie-youll-be-on-cider-rather-than-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s very wild. I’ve seen wolves’: a hike through the forests and ghost villages of secret Galicia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains from Britain to Spain put me a taxi ride away from Ribeira Sacra &ndash; an unspoiled region of river gorges, chestnut groves and rich historyModes of transport always dictate the shape of the human landscape. When travel took to the rails in the 19th century, vast palaces of railway stations were built all over Europe. And now, on a train journey to Spain, I am passing through some of the best examples: in Paris, Barcelona and Madrid. In the latter, I have time to leave my bags at Chamar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-very-wild-ive-seen-wolves-a-hike-through-the-forests-and-ghost-villages-of-secret-galicia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-very-wild-ive-seen-wolves-a-hike-through-the-forests-and-ghost-villages-of-secret-galicia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite European campsite – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of a camping holiday in Europe &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakIt could be a back-to-basics wild campsite in the mountains or an all-singing, all-dancing holiday park near the beach. Perhaps you love your favourite site because of its choice of pools and waterslides, or maybe it&rsquo;s the tranquil location or friendliness that keeps you going back there. Whatever the reason, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your best camping experiences in Europe &ndash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-campsite-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-campsite-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks, murder and a neolithic ‘spaceship’: the mysteries of Ireland’s new national parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ecological jewel of Kerry Marine national park and the archaeological splendour of Br&uacute; na B&oacute;inne in the east are the latest additions to the country&rsquo;s portfolio of protected areasIreland&rsquo;s National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had a busy time in recent months, adding another two sites to its portfolio of six national parks since last September. First, it announced the state purchase of 223 hectares (551 acres) of land on the Dowth Hall estate in County Meat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sharks-murder-and-a-neolithic-spaceship-the-mysteries-of-irelands-new-national-parks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sharks-murder-and-a-neolithic-spaceship-the-mysteries-of-irelands-new-national-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best places to visit in South Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[With rolling hills, golden villages, listed gardens and historic homes, the south of the county offers some of England&rsquo;s most glorious sightsThe delightful manor house, dating back to the 1300s, was owned for generations by the Lyte family. The garden was cultivated by Elizabeth I&rsquo;s botanist, Henry Lyte, but the house fell into disrepair and the garden was ploughed up. In 1909, after a century and a half of neglect, a new family took over. They restored the interior (removing a cider]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-to-visit-in-south-somerset/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-to-visit-in-south-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The South Downs bolthole that offers a ‘complete escape from the world’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs are one of the most famous beauty spots on England&rsquo;s south coast. A trio of newly-renovated cottages is giving guests a chance to immerse themselves in this iconic landscapeFrom the pebble beach at Cuckmere Haven, it&rsquo;s a steep climb up a well-trodden track to get up on&nbsp;to the cliffs but the reward is one of the most exhilarating views the British coast has to offer &ndash; the dazzling white chalk faces of the Seven Sisters stretching into the dist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-south-downs-bolthole-that-offers-a-complete-escape-from-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-south-downs-bolthole-that-offers-a-complete-escape-from-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Lake District: five of the UK’s less-visited national parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[From wild goats to ancient towers and fairytale lakes, our quieter parks hide a wealth of treasures. Here are some highlights in the less-famous fiveAsk most people to name a British national park and they&rsquo;ll probably plump for the Lake District or the Peak District. But there are 15 parks in the UK, most of which receive far fewer visitors than those famous names. Here, we explore some of the best. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beyond-the-lake-district-five-of-the-uks-less-visited-national-parks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beyond-the-lake-district-five-of-the-uks-less-visited-national-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain highs: biking and bivvying in Slovenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bikepacking &ndash; travelling light, camping wild and offroad climbs &ndash; is an adventurous and fully immersive way of exploring the Julian Alps&ldquo;I slept rough for eight days and climbed the height of Everest on a bike,&rdquo; might not be everyone&rsquo;s ideal holiday. But for anyone with a sense of adventure and a passing relationship with a bike, the West Loop of Slovenia&rsquo;s pristine blue Julian Alps takes some beating.This 260-mile (418km) circuit, plotted out by cycling guru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mountain-highs-biking-and-bivvying-in-slovenia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/mountain-highs-biking-and-bivvying-in-slovenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Readers’ favourite UK national parks: ‘Rain, sun or snow, there’s beauty everywhere’]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Cairngorms to the South Downs, the Pembrokeshire coast to the Norfolk Broads, our tipsters share their memorable discoveriesWe love to visit the northern Lake District. You can enjoy the buzz of friendly Keswick, full of great cafes, independent shops, lovely parks and fantastic views in every direction. Travel on the open-topped bus from Keswick to Seatoller and take in the beauty of Derwentwater and Borrowdale, passing through the &ldquo;loveliest square mile in Lakeland&rdquo; accord]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/readers-favourite-uk-national-parks-rain-sun-or-snow-theres-beauty-everywhere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/readers-favourite-uk-national-parks-rain-sun-or-snow-theres-beauty-everywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An alternative guide to Sheffield: a crucible for left-field culture and regeneration]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a &pound;470m redevelopment of the city centre, a feted documentary festival and a vibrant foodie scene, the former steel-making hub is showing its true mettle&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a lot of confidence in Sheffield these days,&rdquo; says James O&rsquo;Hara, one of the city&rsquo;s leading cultural promoters. &ldquo;It feels like we&rsquo;re on the cusp of a new era.&rdquo;It&rsquo;s a refrain you hear a lot in Sheffield today. Sprawled across five valleys in the foothills of the Peak Distric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-sheffield-a-crucible-for-left-field-culture-and-regeneration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-sheffield-a-crucible-for-left-field-culture-and-regeneration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My mission? A two-day voyage along the Norfolk coast to deliver potatoes for a chip shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man is trying to revive zero-carbon cargo routes by sailing produce along England&rsquo;s eastern seaboard &ndash; and taking paying passengers along for the thrilling rideThe water glitters, rippled by a rising wind, and Victorious glides silently on three huge, maroon sails. We&rsquo;re the only boat in sight, surrounded by grey sea and vast sky. Every direction offers a subtly different picture: patches of blue and fluffy clouds, billowing blue-black clouds, occasional rays of sunshine be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-mission-a-two-day-voyage-along-the-norfolk-coast-to-deliver-potatoes-for-a-chip-shop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-mission-a-two-day-voyage-along-the-norfolk-coast-to-deliver-potatoes-for-a-chip-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art in the Arctic: exploring Bodø, Norway, European capital of culture for 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Norwegian town, just inside the Arctic Circle, makes a picturesque (and unusual) setting for a programme of exhibitions, gigs and outdoor activities &ndash; and the sun doesn&rsquo;t set all summer&lsquo;You make more noise when you buy curtains!&rdquo; California blues singer England Brooks, a Bod&oslash; resident for 20 years, gently berates her audience for their typically Norwegian diffidence when asked to join in on a song. They laugh, and at the next attempt sing atiny louder.This is t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/art-in-the-arctic-exploring-bod-norway-european-capital-of-culture-for-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/art-in-the-arctic-exploring-bod-norway-european-capital-of-culture-for-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite wilderness experiences in Scotland – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of where you go to get off the beaten track in Scotland &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakScotland is home to some of the most beautiful and untamed landscapes in the UK. Whether it&rsquo;s wild camping (which, unlike other parts of the UK, is legal), Munro bagging, canoeing the lochs and rivers, hiking in the Highlands or staying in the most perfectly situated bothy, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite wilderness adventures and locations.If you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-wilderness-experiences-in-scotland-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-wilderness-experiences-in-scotland-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franz Kafka’s Prague: a centenary tour of the writer’s home city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hundred years after his death, the author&rsquo;s presence is as strong as ever in the Czech capital &ndash; from his childhood homes and the literary cafes he frequented to the remarkable buildings immortalised in his workIt&rsquo;s a boiling summer&rsquo;s day in Prague and I&rsquo;m staring into the austere face of Franz Kafka. Not the real Kafka, of course &ndash; he died exactly a century ago, which is why I&rsquo;m here &ndash; but a cast-iron plaque on the wall of his birthplace. The ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/franz-kafkas-prague-a-centenary-tour-of-the-writers-home-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/franz-kafkas-prague-a-centenary-tour-of-the-writers-home-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the UK’s best outdoor yoga and activity retreats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meditation, foraging, surfing, swimming, yoga and more &ndash; find your own space at one of these wonderfully restorative destinationsImmerse yourself in the lush hills, heather-capped mountains and river valleys of the Bannau Brycheiniog national park (formerly known as the Brecon Beacons) with a three-night retreat that combines nature&rsquo;s restorative powers with yoga. Located on a historic country estate, accommodation is in comfortable converted farm buildings &ndash; including the old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-uks-best-outdoor-yoga-and-activity-retreats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-uks-best-outdoor-yoga-and-activity-retreats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night-time is an intoxicating new land: how learning to love the dark eased my grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[From magical moonlit swims to midnight hikes and listening to owls, I have embraced my insomnia and discovered the joy of &lsquo;night journeys&rsquo;As I slip out of my clothes, my stomach pinches with fear. The beach &ndash; Pevensey Bay in East Sussex &ndash; is inky black and eerily empty. The sound of slurping seawater seems noisier than usual, the air smells brinier than it does during the day, and the night breeze feels cool and sharp.My previous efforts at night swimming have been unsucc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/night-time-is-an-intoxicating-new-land-how-learning-to-love-the-dark-eased-my-grief/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/night-time-is-an-intoxicating-new-land-how-learning-to-love-the-dark-eased-my-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best gardens in Europe you’ve probably never heard of]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Amsterdam to Athens, these beautiful unsung spaces exhibit a riot of colour, elegant design, history and tranquility Any list of European gardens must begin with Italy, even though their immaculate form, symmetry and reliance on non-flowering evergreen structure might jar with the modern yearning for pollinator-friendly naturalism. The Italian garden reached a peak during the Renaissance and has barely changed since. Its fundamental principles remain elegance, charm and decadent relaxation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-gardens-in-europe-youve-probably-never-heard-of/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-gardens-in-europe-youve-probably-never-heard-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I love Europe’s hidden gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I toured Spain&rsquo;s world-famous estates and palaces, it was a small semi-concealed garden I stumbled upon that made the biggest impression &ndash; and inspired me to discover other urban oases across EuropeLast spring, my wife and I embarked on an extended family holiday through Spain, taking our two young children on a month-long road trip around a country we didn&rsquo;t know well but quickly came to love, for its ancient walled cities and diverse landscapes, its full-bodied wine and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-i-love-europes-hidden-gardens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-i-love-europes-hidden-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pillars, pergolas, palms and pines’: readers’ favourite gardens in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters&rsquo; horticultural finds from Hanover&rsquo;s formal terraces to the world&rsquo;s oldest university botanical garden in PaduaVarenna is the perfect Italian village, from its hilltop castle to the shore of Lake Como. Easily accessible by train or ferry, it is host to a spectacular botanic garden. The meandering Passeggiata degli Innamorati &ndash; the Lovers&rsquo; Footpath &ndash; brings you in 20 minutes from the ferry to Villa Monastero (entry &euro;10, open March-November). Wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pillars-pergolas-palms-and-pines-readers-favourite-gardens-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/pillars-pergolas-palms-and-pines-readers-favourite-gardens-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail route of the month: from Genoa to Ventimiglia, Italy – a line of cinematic brilliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along the coast through Liguria to the French border, our slow travel expert finds the tunnels as bracing as the coastal viewsNature has its way of derailing travel plans. A landslide in August 2023 in the French Alps blocked the main railway just west of the Mont Cenis tunnel. This route is used by all trains from Italy to Lyon and Paris. The sleek French TGVs and the even sleeker Italian Frecciarossa trains competing on the lucrative link from Milan to the French capital were stopped in their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-from-genoa-to-ventimiglia-italy-a-line-of-cinematic-brilliance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-from-genoa-to-ventimiglia-italy-a-line-of-cinematic-brilliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An alternative guide to the Lakes: how to escape Cumbria’s twee side]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoid the tourist hotspots of the Lake District and you&rsquo;ll discover a more authentic side to the area with artists, microbreweries and community pubsYou&rsquo;d be forgiven, as a visitor to the Lake District, for imagining that the governing attractions are daffodils, Grasmere gingerbread, Herdy (the bleating fell-side variety and the brand), mountain watercolours and lake steamers. So fixed have these associations become with the region that it&rsquo;s now the victim of its own twee, comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-the-lakes-how-to-escape-cumbrias-twee-side/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-the-lakes-how-to-escape-cumbrias-twee-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a river or lake adventure in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share a favourite water activity or great place to stay on a river or lake &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFew things are more relaxing than spending time by the water. Whether it&rsquo;s kayaking on the Dordogne, navigating Dutch canals on a houseboat, whitewater rafting in Slovenia, swimming in Alpine lakes or escaping to a waterside cabin in Scandinavia, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite river and lake adventures in Europe.If you have a relevant photo,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-river-or-lake-adventure-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-river-or-lake-adventure-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be a better tourist! 28 ways to have a fantastic holiday – without infuriating the locals]]></title><description><![CDATA[From badly behaved travellers to horrendous carbon emissions, summer holidays aren&rsquo;t always an unmitigated good. Here is how to travel responsibly and still have a great timeTourism is almost back to pre-pandemic levels &ndash; which is good news and bad news. However much holiday destinations rely on them, no one wants badly behaved tourists blocking views, partying wildly in the streets or pricing local people out of their own cities. Overtourism, carbon emissions, nature depletion and p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/be-a-better-tourist-28-ways-to-have-a-fantastic-holiday-without-infuriating-the-locals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/be-a-better-tourist-28-ways-to-have-a-fantastic-holiday-without-infuriating-the-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an eco-campsite in north Wales rescued our family holiday from disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were supposed to be on the Italian Riviera, but an impromptu switch to a glamping break on the Ll&#375;n peninsula proved a more than acceptable substituteEveryone has a good holiday disaster story, don&rsquo;t they? Even experienced travel journalists.Ours was a twist on the classic passport fiasco, that saw us having to &ldquo;exchange&rdquo; a two-week trip to the sunny Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera for sitting on a compost toilet in Wales. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-an-eco-campsite-in-north-wales-rescued-our-family-holiday-from-disaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-an-eco-campsite-in-north-wales-rescued-our-family-holiday-from-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doggie paddles: 10 of the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Sawday&rsquo;s guide to dog-friendly days out selects ideal beaches for dog walkers year-round &ndash; plus places to stay nearbyDog-friendly year-round but with an on-leads rule between 1 April and 31 August to protect ground-nesting birds, Holkham beach is a brilliant family destination. The walk down to the golden sand is enchanting &ndash; along boardwalks and through pine forest &ndash; and there&rsquo;s a cafe serving homemade sandwiches and cakes. Lots of great local walks too.Stay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/doggie-paddles-10-of-the-best-dog-friendly-beaches-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/doggie-paddles-10-of-the-best-dog-friendly-beaches-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to keep your cool cycling up Italian mountains with a teenager in tow]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-bikes transform a four-day cycling tour of the South Tyrol from an endurance test to an enjoyable jaunt with enough puff left over for bonding chats amid the spectacular sceneryBikini to swimsuit. Factor 15 to 50. Paperback to Kindle. The answers to my holiday prep questions have changed over time, but this year there was one extra decision: pedal bike or electric?I was off on a four-day cycling tour in the South Tyrol with my 16-year-old daughter. Her idea of a holiday errs more towards Insta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-to-keep-your-cool-cycling-up-italian-mountains-with-a-teenager-in-tow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-to-keep-your-cool-cycling-up-italian-mountains-with-a-teenager-in-tow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the UK’s best new and revamped seaside hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[An art deco hotel, a restaurant with rooms and sea views aplenty &hellip; Our selection covers everywhere from the Highlands to the Isle of WightThe Albion hotel, which can lay claim to some of the best sea views on the island, has been welcoming guests to&nbsp;Freshwater Bay since Victorian times. It is about to reopen under new&nbsp;ownership after a multimillion-pound refurbishment. The new-look Albion will have 40&nbsp;rooms, 36 of them sea-facing, including two suites, seven dog-friendly ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-uks-best-new-and-revamped-seaside-hotels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-uks-best-new-and-revamped-seaside-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘More Le Touquet than Thanet’: review of No 42 hotel, Margate, Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its oyster bar, rooftop terrace and Turner-worthy sunset views, this breezy, elegant boutique hotel is a welcome new addition to the town&rsquo;s seafrontWhen I first started visiting Margate, about 20 years ago, there were only two real options when it came to choosing a hotel: the Walpole Bay, an eccentric Edwardian time capsule in Cliftonville, with floral carpets, an original 1927 trellis gated lift and a collection of unsettling &ldquo;antiques&rdquo; in the corridors (dolls&rsquo; hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/more-le-touquet-than-thanet-review-of-no-42-hotel-margate-kent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/more-le-touquet-than-thanet-review-of-no-42-hotel-margate-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All the elements of the classic British seaside holiday’: five unsung beach towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel writers take a salty, summer saunter through old-fashioned seaside towns that have &lsquo;not yet been Airbnb-brushed out of existence&rsquo;Photographer Martin Parr&rsquo;s 1999 film Think of England captures the nostalgic appeal of Weymouth: roast dinners at seafront B&amp;Bs, pensioners with cones of Mr Whippy, the carousel whirling to the familiar tune of the funfair organ. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not a resort that needs a lot of razzmatazz,&rdquo; says the man sitting in front of a &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-the-elements-of-the-classic-british-seaside-holiday-five-unsung-beach-towns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/all-the-elements-of-the-classic-british-seaside-holiday-five-unsung-beach-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welshness is essential to the Aberystwyth experience: why I love ‘Aber’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sun doesn&rsquo;t always shine, but when it does the town&rsquo;s idiosyncratic seaside cheer and remote feel make a train trip worthwhileAlong the promenade come the crowds: drag queens spouting one-liners, farmers gossiping in Welsh, a choir out of rehearsal but still singing, and a man who raps to himself and the heavens. There seem to be as many dogs as humans, and twice as many gulls, all eyeing the fish and chips. The funicular railway up the cliff has a queue of Hasidic Jewish familie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/welshness-is-essential-to-the-aberystwyth-experience-why-i-love-aber/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/welshness-is-essential-to-the-aberystwyth-experience-why-i-love-aber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Have a beer by the pier’: 10 readers choose their favourite UK seaside town]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a Yorkshire fishing village to a genteel beach resort in Essex, our tipsters share their top coastal getawaysSaltburn-by-the-Sea boasts a magnificent beach and plentiful ice-cream, coffee bars and a burgeoning arts scene. Among the highlights has to be a stroll along the Grade II-listed pier and hopefully a ride down the UK&rsquo;s oldest water-balanced cliff tramway (still closed at time of writing after a fire in January, but being repaired). Head for lunch at the superb Seaview fish rest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/have-a-beer-by-the-pier-10-readers-choose-their-favourite-uk-seaside-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/have-a-beer-by-the-pier-10-readers-choose-their-favourite-uk-seaside-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A different Roman holiday: novelist Conn Iggulden on the city’s lesser-known wonders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bestselling historical fiction writer, whose new book, Nero, is out today, urges visitors to the Eternal City to make time for the quieter pleasures on offer around its seven hillsI have loved Rome all my life. I went first when I was 10, to stay in a convent. The highlight then was slipping into a cage with two guard dogs, convinced I had a gift for soothing savage beasts. Reader, I survived.The most recent was in April this year, which involved being pickpocketed at the Circo Massimo metro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-different-roman-holiday-novelist-conn-iggulden-on-the-citys-lesser-known-wonders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-different-roman-holiday-novelist-conn-iggulden-on-the-citys-lesser-known-wonders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The greatest biodiversity in England’ – a wander through the Isle of Purbeck ‘super’ nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alongside rare birds, reptiles and insects, this corner of Dorset, poignantly depicted in Mike Leigh&rsquo;s Nuts in May, serves up brilliant heathland walks, sea views and pints of local aleMike Leigh&rsquo;s brilliant 1976 Dorset-based comedy Nuts in May begins with Keith and Candice-Marie taking the chain ferry from Sandbanks across the mouth of Poole harbour to the Isle of Purbeck, where they camp, visit Corfe Castle, walk along the mighty Jurassic coastline and end up in an altercation with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-greatest-biodiversity-in-england-a-wander-through-the-isle-of-purbeck-super-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-greatest-biodiversity-in-england-a-wander-through-the-isle-of-purbeck-super-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking the ‘outdoor capital of Scotland’: 25 years of the Cateran Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Straddling Perthsire and Angus, the five-day, 64-mile hiking route takes in soaring mountains, golden glens and some beaver-curated rewildingThe carved face of a cateran stares out of the waymarker before me. Deriving from the Gaelic word ceatharnach, meaning a lightly armed warrior, &ldquo;cateran&rdquo; later came to denote the cattle raiders particularly active here in Strathardle, Glenshee and Glen Isla up to the 18th century.The signpost directs me through plantation forest to an undulating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-the-outdoor-capital-of-scotland-25-years-of-the-cateran-trail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-the-outdoor-capital-of-scotland-25-years-of-the-cateran-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on your favourite UK national park – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite things to do and see in our national parks &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThis year marks the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, which secured access for everyone to some of our wildest and most beautiful places. There are now 15 national parks across the UK, covering a staggering variety of landscapes, from the heather-clad uplands of the Cairngorms in Scotland to the chalky grasslands of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-uk-national-park-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-your-favourite-uk-national-park-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South of France, but not as we know it: exploring Nîmes and the Gard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unesco listing for the city&rsquo;s Roman temple put this city on the map last year, but there are uncharted delights in the surrounding towns as wellThe director of a newly refurbished boutique hotel in the old town of N&icirc;mes tells me he has gained and lost a star recently. The hotel&rsquo;s restaurant, Rouge, run by Benin-born chef Georgiana Viou, recently won its first Michelin star. But the hotel itself, the Margaret Chouleur, has been downgraded from a five-star to just four.Here&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/south-of-france-but-not-as-we-know-it-exploring-nmes-and-the-gard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/south-of-france-but-not-as-we-know-it-exploring-nmes-and-the-gard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medina date – a cookery course in Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the coastal city of Essaouira, our writer masters the ceremonial art of tea-pouring and learns how to make flaky chicken pastilla and gazelle horns with almond paste and orange blossom waterIt is early morning on the edge of Essaouira&rsquo;s medina and the famous Atlantic winds are picking up. The sea looks tawny and wild, the sky is darkening by the minute. It begins to rain, heavily. Even the windsurfers who flock here all year round seem to have vanished. Market traders huddle and the pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/medina-date-a-cookery-course-in-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/medina-date-a-cookery-course-in-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best new camping and glampsites around the UK, from festival vibes to no-frills meadows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pods, campervans, bell tents and even Star Wars domes feature in our round-up of sites set in glorious countryside from the South Downs to the HebridesWild Canvas, one of the recent wave of pop-up campsites with a festival vibe, has a host of new additions for its fifth outing this summer. The campsite makes the most of its riverside setting on the Turvey House Estate near Bedford. It has a new wellness area, the Nest, with direct river access (BYO paddleboard!) plus a yoga yurt, a mobile sauna,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-best-new-camping-and-glampsites-around-the-uk-from-festival-vibes-to-no-frills-meadows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/the-best-new-camping-and-glampsites-around-the-uk-from-festival-vibes-to-no-frills-meadows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Deep in the woods, 10 minutes from my car’: the platform helping wild camping beginners find a pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A website that connects campers with landowners across the UK is opening up green spaces to anyone who fancies an off-grid night or twoThe dawn chorus is loud in the woods as I unzip my tent to peer out at the new day and a sea of bluebells. I make tea and drink it slowly, enjoying the peace. It&rsquo;s a perfect start to the morning after my first solo wild camp.I had found my slice of the wild via CampWild, a platform that connects campers with UK landowners willing to let people stay. Set up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/deep-in-the-woods-10-minutes-from-my-car-the-platform-helping-wild-camping-beginners-find-a-pitch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/deep-in-the-woods-10-minutes-from-my-car-the-platform-helping-wild-camping-beginners-find-a-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamping on the go: a wild ride through Cumbria in a camper truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter and naturalist Steve Backshall finds a camper truck the ideal way to give children an outdoors experience in untamed parts of northern EnglandCamping trips with a young family can be thoroughly challenging, especially in the UK, when the weather often skips from sunshine to deluge in the blink of an eye. My extra challenge is that my wife, Helen, can&rsquo;t join us for our Easter break (she&rsquo;s away training for her fourth Olympic Games &ndash; reasonable excuse). My three kids]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/glamping-on-the-go-a-wild-ride-through-cumbria-in-a-camper-truck/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/glamping-on-the-go-a-wild-ride-through-cumbria-in-a-camper-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This campsite feels like paradise’: readers’ favourite places to pitch in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s a field with minimal facilities or a comfortable site with mod cons, our tipsters pick out enticing spots for enjoying the great outdoors from the Highlands to CornwallAt the foot of Scafell Pike, England&rsquo;s highest peak, and at the northern end of one of the Lake District&rsquo;s most dramatic valleys is the National Trust campsite at Wasdale Head (basic grass pitch from &pound;38 for two nights). As well as standard pitches there are heated camping pods, three tipis, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-campsite-feels-like-paradise-readers-favourite-places-to-pitch-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-campsite-feels-like-paradise-readers-favourite-places-to-pitch-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A walk across Italy in Garibaldi’s footsteps: from Ravenna to the coast of Tuscany]]></title><description><![CDATA[A route tracing the unification hero&rsquo;s flight across the peninsula in 1849 runs spectacularly over the Apennines then descends to the sea via a string of gorgeous Tuscan townsCrickets leaping round our feet. A butterfly at the rim of my hat. Burrs on our socks. Smells of fern and pine. The rhythmic rasp of the cicadas. And, ranged around us, a never-ending green. Cypress and cedar. Peaks and parched pastures. The combed vineyards and the dark oak thickets. Moving through it all, feeling ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-walk-across-italy-in-garibaldis-footsteps-from-ravenna-to-the-coast-of-tuscany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-walk-across-italy-in-garibaldis-footsteps-from-ravenna-to-the-coast-of-tuscany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A festival of music, film and spectacle: the best of Belfast 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year-long celebration aims to start a new chapter for Belfast, forging better connections and conversations within communities through creativity and cultureBelfast did not have the best of starts to 2024. Never mind the mass public sector strikes, the not-unrelated fact of Northern Ireland being without a functioning government (the government returned, the strikes were settled, or suspended &hellip; for now), at the end of January, one of the city&rsquo;s most respected &ndash; revered &ndas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-festival-of-music-film-and-spectacle-the-best-of-belfast-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-festival-of-music-film-and-spectacle-the-best-of-belfast-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Flavours as vivid as the scent of pine forests’: why I love Baltic cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food writer Caroline Eden celebrates the region&rsquo;s distinct - and underrated - flavours, from quince lemonade and cloudberry jam to birch syrup and blueberry soupWhen I was planning a recent journey back to Riga, its food filled my thoughts more than anything else. I kept picturing the Latvian capital&rsquo;s cafes, bistros and moody beer bars. Such longing was evidence, to me at least, that I was coming back to a city that knows how to feed people and with memorable flavours: smoked sprats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/flavours-as-vivid-as-the-scent-of-pine-forests-why-i-love-baltic-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/flavours-as-vivid-as-the-scent-of-pine-forests-why-i-love-baltic-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a garden in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite secret garden &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrom the Renaissance splendour and symmetry of the Boboli gardens in Florence to the trickling fountains and rose gardens of the Alhambra in Spain, Europe has no shortage of &ldquo;must see&rdquo; gardens, but a tranquil escape from the tourist crowds they are not. Instead, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite &ldquo;secret gardens&rdquo; in continental Europe; oases of green that off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-garden-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-garden-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[48 hours in Cologne, Germany’s most laid-back city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cologne cathedral, Europe&rsquo;s biggest collection of pop art and vintage shops are all less than four and a half hours from London by trainIt&rsquo;s on about our fifth K&ouml;lsch that we begin to get the idea of Cologne&rsquo;s constitution. We are sitting in P&auml;ffgen, one of the traditional brewhouses that produce the pale yellow beer unique to the German city. It comes in small straight glasses (it loses its fizz quickly apparently) and each time one is emptied, another one is deliver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/48-hours-in-cologne-germanys-most-laid-back-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/48-hours-in-cologne-germanys-most-laid-back-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun, sea and delicious food: 10 wonderful agriturismos in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a family farm where you can help yourself to lemons and oranges in the orchard to an old shepherd&rsquo;s house with views of the seaYou can&rsquo;t beat an agriturismo. Rural locations, owners whose main job is farming, plus food and drink produced on site all add up to a charmingly informal stay. There is rarely a reception desk and there&rsquo;ll be dogs and crowing roosters to contend with, but they offer brilliant food and a friendly welcome. And they are not all buried in the countrys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-sea-and-delicious-food-10-wonderful-agriturismos-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-sea-and-delicious-food-10-wonderful-agriturismos-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun, sea and delcious food: 10 wonderful agriturismos in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a family farm where you can help yourself to lemons and oranges in the orchard to an old shepherd&rsquo;s house with views of the seaYou can&rsquo;t beat an agriturismo. Rural locations, owners whose main job is farming, plus food and drink produced on site all add up to a charmingly informal stay. There is rarely a reception desk and there&rsquo;ll be dogs and crowing roosters to contend with, but they offer brilliant food and a friendly welcome. And they are not all buried in the countrys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-sea-and-delcious-food-10-wonderful-agriturismos-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sun-sea-and-delcious-food-10-wonderful-agriturismos-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra time at Euro 2024: day trips and more from Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Leipzig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectacular scenery and rich culture from the Alps to the North Sea are just a train ride away from the main hubs at this summer&rsquo;s football tournamentOf all the ways to explore southern Germany this summer, the most memorable is not by train, bus or hire car but by boat. Lake Constance, nearly 40 times bigger than Windermere and two hours south-west of Munich by public transport, is a wonderful water world ringed by harbour towns, and it makes an idyllic break from the Bavarian capital. Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/extra-time-at-euro-2024-day-trips-and-more-from-berlin-hamburg-munich-and-leipzig/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/extra-time-at-euro-2024-day-trips-and-more-from-berlin-hamburg-munich-and-leipzig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany’s football factory: a travel guide to the Ruhr]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on Germany&rsquo;s industrial heartland next month as Euro 2024 kicks off. We explore the region&rsquo;s heritage, renewal and sporting historyIn 1961, future West German chancellor Willy Brandt declared: &ldquo;The sky above the Ruhr must be blue once more.&rdquo; His words were greeted with what sounded like applause but was actually his audience falling off their chairs. Because the Ruhrpott, or Ruhrgebiet, an agglomeration of industrial cities that includes Gelsenkirchen (wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/germanys-football-factory-a-travel-guide-to-the-ruhr/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/germanys-football-factory-a-travel-guide-to-the-ruhr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Readers’ favourite trips in Germany: ‘We wandered every cobbled street and climbed every gothic tower’]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Baltic to Bavaria, via Berlin, our tipsters enjoy epic scenery and architecture, culture and steins of fabulous German beerL&uuml;beck &ndash; Queen of the Hanseatic League &ndash; has a fading charm and vulnerability absent from the likes of Berlin, Munich and Hamburg &hellip; and most of Germany. I loved my trip there, wandering the cobbled streets, climbing every brick gothic church tower &ndash; generally alone! Thomas Mann wrote the unbearably sad novel Buddenbrooks there, then fle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/readers-favourite-trips-in-germany-we-wandered-every-cobbled-street-and-climbed-every-gothic-tower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/readers-favourite-trips-in-germany-we-wandered-every-cobbled-street-and-climbed-every-gothic-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Cardiff pub demolished in 2012 reopens after brick-by-brick rebuild on new site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic alehouse frequented by a Manic Street Preacher and All Black rugby players reconstructed on edge of Welsh capitalFor more than a century and a half, the Vulcan Hotel served dockers, railway workers, artists, sports stars, gamblers and dreamers and the demolition in 2012 of this beloved, spit-and-sawdust Cardiff pub felt like a bereavement.Twelve years on, the pints are about to flow and the pickled eggs served again after a painstaking project to move the old alehouse brick by brick to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beloved-cardiff-pub-demolished-in-2012-reopens-after-brick-by-brick-rebuild-on-new-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beloved-cardiff-pub-demolished-in-2012-reopens-after-brick-by-brick-rebuild-on-new-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset’s growing cycle network bears fruit: a ride on the Strawberry Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostly traffic-free and flat, this route between Yatton and Cheddar takes in old stations and views across the Levels to the Bristol Channel &ndash; and it&rsquo;s being extended to form part of the 76-mile Somerset CircleIt&rsquo;s a noise the former railway tunnel probably hadn&rsquo;t heard in a while. Somewhere in the dark is a hooting part-owl, part-forlorn steam train. My sister Ele has stopped on her bike to blow determinedly across her cupped hands like a flute. As she recreates this lon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/somersets-growing-cycle-network-bears-fruit-a-ride-on-the-strawberry-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/somersets-growing-cycle-network-bears-fruit-a-ride-on-the-strawberry-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anchovy sauce to sundried chillies: what the UK’s Italian chefs eat for a real taste of home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s smoked cheese, Alpine beer or something Nonna used to make, when Italian foodies want an authentic taste of home, this is what they reach for &hellip;Colatura di alici<br />
Simona Di Dio, head chef and co-owner of Bottega Caruso, MargateMy mother always told me that spaghetti con le vongole only needs fresh clams, extra virgin olive oil, wine, garlic, chilli, parsley and pepper. But since I discovered colatura di alici, I always add that, too. My mum doesn&rsquo;t need to know! The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/anchovy-sauce-to-sundried-chillies-what-the-uks-italian-chefs-eat-for-a-real-taste-of-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/anchovy-sauce-to-sundried-chillies-what-the-uks-italian-chefs-eat-for-a-real-taste-of-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazelnuts, truffles, or chocolate: what to pair with … Italian Alpine beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menabrea has been enjoyed in its native region, Piedmont, and beyond, for generations. But what are the best ways to savour it? Italian food writer Luca Marchiori has some suggestionsThe Italians have been drinking Menabrea beer since before they were Italians. The first cask was brewed and sold by Giuseppe Menabrea in 1846 &ndash; a good 15 years before the foundation of the unified Italian state. And he would still recognise his brewery today &ndash; now in the fifth generation of his family &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hazelnuts-truffles-or-chocolate-what-to-pair-with-italian-alpine-beer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hazelnuts-truffles-or-chocolate-what-to-pair-with-italian-alpine-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did I avoid paying Venice’s new ‘entrance fee’? By joining the local Venezia FC fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans heading to the waterside stadium don&rsquo;t have to pay the &euro;5 tourist fee. And with the team fighting for promotion to Serie A, the atmosphere at the last home game of the season is electricSunday day-trippers to Venice flashing their &euro;5 entry ticket QR code to get through the turnstiles at the city&rsquo;s main access points look bemused when football supporters simply show their match tickets instead. Attending a sporting event just happens to be one of the exemptions in the o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-did-i-avoid-paying-venices-new-entrance-fee-by-joining-the-local-venezia-fc-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-did-i-avoid-paying-venices-new-entrance-fee-by-joining-the-local-venezia-fc-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on an unsung UK seaside town – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar coastal town &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakIn the last two decades many UK seaside towns have undergone a quiet transformation. Art galleries, boutique hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants are breathing new life into once down-at-heel resorts such as Blackpool and Margate, while coastal hotspots like Padstow, Southwold and Whitby continue to draw the crowds on sunny days. While these places are popular for good reaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-unsung-uk-seaside-town-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-an-unsung-uk-seaside-town-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why clubbers are raving about Germany’s cross-country Techno Train]]></title><description><![CDATA[With DJs, bouncers and bars, the Nuremberg train offers a complete clubbing experience for hundreds of &lsquo;clubbers&rsquo;&ndash; and some lovely views of the Bavarian countryside &hellip;&lsquo;Do you ever get seasick?&rdquo; Timm Schirmer, a 27-year-old DJ with a fabulous blond moustache, asks me shortly before we board the Techno Train. &ldquo;When you&rsquo;re dancing on the train it can feel like you&rsquo;re at sea, because you can&rsquo;t always see that you&rsquo;re moving.&rdquo; Wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-clubbers-are-raving-about-germanys-cross-country-techno-train/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/why-clubbers-are-raving-about-germanys-cross-country-techno-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s best beach holidays: Cadaqués, Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget what you think about the Costa Brava: this whitewashed town on a horseshoe bay was &lsquo;the best place in the world&rsquo; for Dal&iacute; &ndash; and is still pretty much perfect todayI have travelled all over Spain for both work and fun in the past two decades, but the Catalan seaside town of Cadaqu&eacute;s had somehow failed to register on my radar. Last year, my husband was working in Catalonia and when he had a few days off between jobs, I proposed an impromptu tryst. The brief: s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-cadaqus-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-cadaqus-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s best beach holidays: Arcachon, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[A buzzy town prom, plates of moules with chilled ros&eacute; and cycle rides to sandy beaches on Cap Ferret add up to happy holidays on the Atlantic coastThe Bay of Arcachon, on the south-west coast of France, is a happy place. It must be, because I&rsquo;ve been visiting it with my family nearly every year for the past 15 years. We usually rent a small apartment in Arcachon town for four or five days, but such is the draw that we have been known to make a two-hour drive just to spend the day th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-arcachon-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-arcachon-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 UK stays that take tranquillity to the next level]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a hideaway with star-gazing spectacular enough to keep you off your phone to a &lsquo;burnout&rsquo; retreat and a reimagined coastguard lookoutBordering the Consall Nature Park, a nature reserve featuring 740 acres of woodland, heath and moor, is The Tawny, a &ldquo;deconstructed hotel&rdquo;. This means that instead of a single house with rooms there are a collection of boathouses, huts and treehouses scattered around the woodlands and lakes. At the top of the hill is a modern glass build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-uk-stays-that-take-tranquillity-to-the-next-level/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-uk-stays-that-take-tranquillity-to-the-next-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s best beach holidays: Peniche, Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a great restaurant and bar scene in this surf mecca, plus birdlife and snorkelling on peaceful islands a short ride awayIt was the small and enigmatic Berlengas archipelago that drew us to Peniche harbour. Peniche, 60 miles north of Lisbon, is famous for its surfing beaches, but the islands off its coast often get overlooked. Every morning a couple of hardy passenger boats bounce over eight miles of waves from the peninsula of Peniche to Berlenga Grande. We took our seats on deck b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-peniche-portugal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-peniche-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s best beach holidays: Pesaro, Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pizzas, aperitivos and a big sandy beach add to the offbeat charm of this Adriatic resort townI hadn&rsquo;t heard of Pesaro before my ex-flatmate sent me there in summer 2018. I was writing a book at the time, and Giulia reckoned the best place for me to do such work was in her grandad&rsquo;s old flat, a modest unit in a block put up in 1946, during the short reign of Umberto II. It had lain empty since her nonno &ndash; Dottor Spinicci &ndash; died of liver failure, having failed to take his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-pesaro-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-pesaro-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best beach towns in Europe, with places to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Turkish Riviera to the &Icirc;le de R&eacute;, we select quiet and unspoilt places to stay for sun, sand, snorkelling &ndash; or just snoozingThere&rsquo;s something quite particular about small but perfectly formed Assos &ndash; butterscotch and rose-pink houses line a horseshoe bay, with Venetian ruins scattered between the narrow alleys. There are two small beaches, but the real joy is to rent a motor boat and discover the small bays and coves that fringe this part of the Cephalonian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-beach-towns-in-europe-with-places-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-beach-towns-in-europe-with-places-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s best beach holidays: Donoussa, Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[This quiet island in the Small Cyclades has one small town, several wild sandy bays and a plethora of panoramic walking and running trailsElias, quiet and unassuming, meets us at the tiny harbour and says he could drive us to the house but it would be quicker on foot. He directs us up a narrow alley past a bustling kafeneio, where people are debating the news of the day over coffee.One of a little cluster of houses, ours has a pergola of rough-hewn logs and bamboo, and looks out to sea across a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-donoussa-greece/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/europes-best-beach-holidays-donoussa-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If I could be teleported to any beach, this would be it’: readers choose their favourite European beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seaside idylls from &Icirc;le de R&eacute; to eastern Crete feature as our tipsters report that even popular destinations such as Menorca and Sicily have their quieter spotsCala Galdana beach &ndash; and its neighbours &ndash; are spectacular. Turn off at Ferreries and take the attractive Me-22 road that brings you to a breathtaking horseshoe bay shrouded by pine trees. The golden sandy beach is peaceful, even on a busy day. There are beach toilets and a cafe. There are also water sports facilit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/if-i-could-be-teleported-to-any-beach-this-would-be-it-readers-choose-their-favourite-european-beaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/if-i-could-be-teleported-to-any-beach-this-would-be-it-readers-choose-their-favourite-european-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A trail of two cities: an alternative guide to Salford and Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s Sounds from the Other City festival is a joyful celebration of Greater Manchester&rsquo;s leftfield cultureOn the first Sunday of May every year, Chapel Street, where central Manchester and Salford meet, comes alive with DIY art, music and spectacle at the Sounds from the Other City festival. It is a vibrant public celebration of the &ldquo;community spirit and collaborative working&rdquo; which co-director Emma Thompson says sustains much alternative culture in the region.&ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-trail-of-two-cities-an-alternative-guide-to-salford-and-manchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-trail-of-two-cities-an-alternative-guide-to-salford-and-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Odysseus threw a barbecue: exploring Sicily’s Favignana island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Egadi isles are said to have inspired the mythical islands in the Odyssey. Today, the largest of the group is a quiet place of blissful beaches, fresh fish, neon seas and ice-cream breakfastsI cycled into birdsong, into colour, the light glimmering against the white of the low stone walls. There was a spaciousness as I cycled, a lateral stretching of soundscape, big skies, birds fluting. I didn&rsquo;t meet anyone else on the narrow lanes and had a sense of being completely alone on an islan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-odysseus-threw-a-barbecue-exploring-sicilys-favignana-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-odysseus-threw-a-barbecue-exploring-sicilys-favignana-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s not the Zambezi, but the Tweed has its moments’: canoeing in the Scottish Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-mile route has opened up along this spectacular river that&rsquo;s great for beginners but has challenges for more experienced paddlers tooIt was a morning of brooding green banks and dark skies on the River Tweed. Heavy rains had hit southern Scotland and the waterway had turned into a fast flood, with the deluge sweeping our two-seater canoe downstream through farmland and fishing beats as fast as a salmon escaping a rod and reel.The river, usually easy to navigate and at times only a few]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-not-the-zambezi-but-the-tweed-has-its-moments-canoeing-in-the-scottish-borders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-not-the-zambezi-but-the-tweed-has-its-moments-canoeing-in-the-scottish-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on a favourite campsite – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your camping holidays in the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith the weather slowly starting to improve, it&rsquo;s time to start planning camping trips in the UK. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite places to camp. Maybe it&rsquo;s somewhere wild near the sea, or a campsite with the best facilities for a memorable family holiday. Tell us about your adventures under canvas and in glamping pods and yurts for the chance to win a holiday vouc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-campsite-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-a-favourite-campsite-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vista Announces U.S. Tour, Showcases Performance of Newly Dedicated Fleet of Bombardier Global 7500s to the Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[VistaJet Global 7500 First-ever U.S. tour spans key destinations &ndash; New York, Palm Beach, Dallas, and Los Angeles<br />
Celebrating 20 years since inception and 10 in the U.S.Over 1 Million flight hours in the past 10 years aloneA Members&rsquo; fleet of 300+ aircraft, including 18 Bombardier Global 7500The number 1 operator in the world by diversity of global flight activityNew York, April 30, 2024 &ndash; Vista, celebrating 20 years as the world's leading private aviation group, embarks on a f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vista-announces-us-tour-showcases-performance-of-newly-dedicated-fleet-of-bombardier-global-7500s-to-the-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/vista-announces-us-tour-showcases-performance-of-newly-dedicated-fleet-of-bombardier-global-7500s-to-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You can walk virtually everywhere in England by using the train’: the man connecting rail-based walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new website aims to offer a wide network of walking routes from British train stations, and is calling on hikers to add their favourites. Our writer accompanies the founder on a ramble to Bath Spa stationA British railway station can be many things. A place of tended flowers and toytown paintwork. A concourse of shuttered ticket booths and overpriced pasties. A terminus, a meeting spot, a gateway to escape. It can be heart-lifting or drab, bathed in birdsong or heaving with commuters. It can a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/you-can-walk-virtually-everywhere-in-england-by-using-the-train-the-man-connecting-rail-based-walks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/you-can-walk-virtually-everywhere-in-england-by-using-the-train-the-man-connecting-rail-based-walks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Slow travel at its most joyous’: our three-week road trip to Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than bomb down motorways for marathon stretches, the idea was to see new things along the way, such as the great lakes of Germany and a Renaissance town in ItalyHow far would you go &ndash;&nbsp;and how long would you take &ndash; to avoid flying and thoroughly embrace the idea of slow travel? In my case, it was 3,167 miles over three weeks. For nearly a decade I had wanted to do a road trip to Croatia, and to get as much out of the journey as the destination itself. Rather than bomb down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slow-travel-at-its-most-joyous-our-three-week-road-trip-to-croatia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slow-travel-at-its-most-joyous-our-three-week-road-trip-to-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey’s melting pot: a foodie break in Istanbul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best way to understand the city is through its food, and the best guide is a Michelin-star chef who knows where to find succulent doners, crisp calamari and rich taramasalata Saturday morning, 10am, and I&rsquo;m sitting at a&nbsp;caf&eacute; table on a&nbsp;cobbled street in the Be&#351;ikta&#351; neighbourhood of Istanbul, sipping a glass of &ccedil;ay (Turkish tea) and waiting for breakfast. By the caf&eacute; entrance, a plump, grey-haired man in a&nbsp;crisp white apron is sharpening a&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkeys-melting-pot-a-foodie-break-in-istanbul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/turkeys-melting-pot-a-foodie-break-in-istanbul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My four-day rail and ferry adventure from the UK to Albania]]></title><description><![CDATA[From London to Tirana, via Chamb&eacute;ry&rsquo;s medieval streets, bustling Bari and Albania&rsquo;s dynamic capital, this trip across Europe has treats at every turnMy overriding memories of crossing countries by train, on a trip from London to Albania, are of half-empty carriages and countryside sweeping past windows bathed in the soft orange glow of sunset. I remember cypress trees, red-roofed villages with square churches, farmland in neat strips and row upon row of vineyards.On my London-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-four-day-rail-and-ferry-adventure-from-the-uk-to-albania/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-four-day-rail-and-ferry-adventure-from-the-uk-to-albania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confessions of an 82-year-old hitchhiker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder of the Bradt travel guides and author of a new memoir has been thumbing lifts all over the world since her teens &ndash; and has no intention of stopping now&lsquo;&lsquo;No one hitchhikes any more, do they?&rdquo; I often hear people saying this and am proud to reply that I&rsquo;ve hitchhiked every decade of my life, except the first. And I don&rsquo;t intend to stop just because I&rsquo;m now in my 80s.So there I was, standing beside the road in southern Bavaria last year at the a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/confessions-of-an-82-year-old-hitchhiker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/confessions-of-an-82-year-old-hitchhiker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ahead lay cypress-lined Tuscan roads waiting to be discovered’: readers’ best road trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters navigate Alpine passes, serene backcountry and dramatic coastlines across Europe, stopping off for the odd hike, cycle or dip in the seaDriving through the Tuscan hills, the sun beginning its slow descent in the hazy, glowing heat on an August evening was one of the most exquisite experiences I have ever had. Travelling slowly along small, winding roads near Siena in our old Polo, we settled in to the rhythm the locals live by. The peaceful embrace of the Tuscan way of life was felt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ahead-lay-cypress-lined-tuscan-roads-waiting-to-be-discovered-readers-best-road-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ahead-lay-cypress-lined-tuscan-roads-waiting-to-be-discovered-readers-best-road-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish, foraging, fermentation: nine of the best places to eat in Denmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eat your way across a country generously scattered with Michelin and Michelin green-starred restaurants for world-class dining. It&rsquo;s not all high end, though &ndash; the Danish culinary scene offers up experiences across all budgetsIrrespective of rain or sunshine, the Danes are always ready to embrace hygge, a concept that involves enjoying the good things in life &ndash; and that definitely includes enjoying the excellent cuisine the country has on offer. Dive into Denmark&rsquo;s gastro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fish-foraging-fermentation-nine-of-the-best-places-to-eat-in-denmark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/fish-foraging-fermentation-nine-of-the-best-places-to-eat-in-denmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viking trails to vineyard tours: 10 of the best cycle routes in Denmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freewheel around Scandinavia&rsquo;s capital of cycling and discover the greenest way to see DenmarkDenmark is a haven for cyclists of all abilities, with 11,000km of marked cycle routes to ride. From adventurous cycling on multi-day trips that take in the country&rsquo;s most varied scenery, to day trips and wine tours, these are the country&rsquo;s best bike routes for everyone, from hobbyists to expert-level athletes.<br />
To make it extra easy, accommodation options line the routes, including sim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/viking-trails-to-vineyard-tours-10-of-the-best-cycle-routes-in-denmark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/viking-trails-to-vineyard-tours-10-of-the-best-cycle-routes-in-denmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco island hopping, world-class food and Vikings: Denmark’s 2024 cultural highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t really ever need extra reasons to visit Denmark, but the country&rsquo;s sheer variety of cultural highlights looks set to enliven any stay this yearStargazing, seals and sandbanks in Mand&oslash;<br />
Denmark&rsquo;s wilderness zones and sparsely populated isles have long been havens for nature lovers and stargazers. Mand&oslash;, on the south-west coast of Jutland, is the most recent addition to the country&rsquo;s four Dark Sky Parks. A small island in the Wadden Sea National Park,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eco-island-hopping-world-class-food-and-vikings-denmarks-2024-cultural-highlights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/eco-island-hopping-world-class-food-and-vikings-denmarks-2024-cultural-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hej, nej, hej hej: Danish words and phrases all travellers should learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about visiting Denmark? From saying hello, to talking about owls in the bog, here&rsquo;s how learning a little local lingo can enhance your trip and leave you feeling like an egg yolk &hellip;OK, we&rsquo;ll admit it. Danish isn&rsquo;t the easiest language to learn &ndash; pronouncing certain words involves some invigorating tongue gymnastics and a talent for gulping down glottal stops. With just 6 million native speakers, Danish hardly matches widely spoken Mandarin (941 million spea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hej-nej-hej-hej-danish-words-and-phrases-all-travellers-should-learn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hej-nej-hej-hej-danish-words-and-phrases-all-travellers-should-learn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restorative in every way: a rewilding retreat in Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wild Weekend on the 42 Acres estate near Frome offers fresh air, cosy rooms, sumptuous food and a chance to get hands dirty with some land regeneration workThe honk of the geese as they take off from the lake is comically loud, reeds quiver and the reflection of the clouds on the water is momentarily fractured. A butterfly flits by, landing on my boot. We&rsquo;re on a guided walk at 42 Acres, a regenerative farm, nature reserve and retreat centre near Frome in Somerset &ndash; and the whole p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/restorative-in-every-way-a-rewilding-retreat-in-somerset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/restorative-in-every-way-a-rewilding-retreat-in-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Are we joking?’: Venice residents protest as city starts charging visitors to enter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day-trippers will have to pay &euro;5 to visit Italian city under scheme designed to protect it from excess tourismAuthorities in Venice have been accused of transforming the famous lagoon city into a &ldquo;theme park&rdquo; as a long-mooted entrance fee for day trippers comes into force.Venice is the first major city in the world to enact such a scheme. The &euro;5 (&pound;4.30) charge, which comes into force today, is aimed at protecting the Unesco world heritage site from the effects of exce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/are-we-joking-venice-residents-protest-as-city-starts-charging-visitors-to-enter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/are-we-joking-venice-residents-protest-as-city-starts-charging-visitors-to-enter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice access fee: what is it and how much does it cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Italian Unesco site is hoping to reduce over-tourism with the charge &ndash; the first of its kind in a major cityAfter years in the making, Venice will on Thursday begin charging day trippers to enter the city in an effort to protect the Unesco world heritage site from the effects of over-tourism.While the measure has ignited criticism and derision from some, who argue it is unconstitutional and restrictive of freedom of movement &ndash; the Venice mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has compared his &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/venice-access-fee-what-is-it-and-how-much-does-it-cost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/venice-access-fee-what-is-it-and-how-much-does-it-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail route of the month: vines on the line from Avignon to Lyon, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our slow travel expert takes the train through the Rh&ocirc;ne&rsquo;s wine country, hoping for grand cru views and a glass of CondrieuTrains and wine make natural partners, be it a glass of crisp white over a leisurely lunch in a restaurant car while cruising through the Alps or a rail itinerary that meanders through a region noted for its fine wines. Many of Europe&rsquo;s most prized wine regions lend themselves naturally to exploration by rail.Take the train from S&atilde;o Bento station in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-vines-on-the-line-from-avignon-to-lyon-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-vines-on-the-line-from-avignon-to-lyon-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A musical tour of Manchester: from the Hallé to the Happy Mondays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every genre of music has made its mark on Manchester, including dialect ballads, classical, TV theme tunes and all the strands of post-punk. Welcome to the north-west soundMyth distorts any city&rsquo;s musical history, and in Manchester myth looms as large as the new Co-op Live, a &pound;365m, 23,500-capacity mega-venue that opens today and will soon be staging big-name acts, including Take That. So, for every occasion a music fan mentions the hit-making boy band or, for that matter, 10cc or th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-musical-tour-of-manchester-from-the-hall-to-the-happy-mondays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-musical-tour-of-manchester-from-the-hall-to-the-happy-mondays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share a tip on travel in Germany – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite places to visit in Germany &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith the Euro 2024 football tournament just a month and half away, the spotlight is going to be on host nation Germany in the early part of this summer. Whether you&rsquo;ve enjoyed visiting the big cities with their bierkellers and clubs, the country&rsquo;s Baltic coast and islands, half-timbered ancient villages, or its famous forests and mountains, we&rsquo;d love to hear abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-travel-in-germany-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-a-tip-on-travel-in-germany-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autism makes travel a challenge. Here’s how I learned to cope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busy places and unexpected events used to send me into meltdown on holiday. An autism diagnosis helped me to adapt my plans and rediscover the joy of travellingWandering hand-in-hand through the medieval streets of Bologna, my boyfriend and I were in awe of the sweeping porticoes and distinctive rust-red brickwork of the city. It was our first holiday together. We&rsquo;d wanted to find somewhere beyond the obvious that would marry our respective interests in architecture and history. Bologna wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/autism-makes-travel-a-challenge-heres-how-i-learned-to-cope/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/autism-makes-travel-a-challenge-heres-how-i-learned-to-cope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyme Regis: a real taste of the Dorset coast with an exciting new food scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thriving artisan quarter and inventive restaurants have injected new life into this genteel seaside town famed for its fossils and literary hauntsLyme Regis&rsquo;s charms have always been resolutely genteel and old-fashioned, from its sedate regency seafront to its fondness for fossil shops and all things antique and literary.It is a seaside town that has never felt the need to play to the hipster crowd, thanks partly to such distinguished and familiar history: home to 19th-century palaeontol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/lyme-regis-a-real-taste-of-the-dorset-coast-with-an-exciting-new-food-scene/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/lyme-regis-a-real-taste-of-the-dorset-coast-with-an-exciting-new-food-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five of Europe’s best national parks – with all the beauty but none of the crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offering exquisite scenery, rare wildlife and spectacular trails, these under-the-radar national parks are worth tracking downThere is a wild and wonderful water world in the north-eastern corner of Spain. The Aig&uuml;estortes i Estany de Sant Maurici national park, in the central Pyrenees north of Lleida, is characterised by more than 200 lakes fed by melting snow and ice, plus rivers and streams, gorges, waterfalls and marshes. (Aig&uuml;estortes means &ldquo;winding waters&rdquo; in Catalan,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-of-europes-best-national-parks-with-all-the-beauty-but-none-of-the-crowds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/five-of-europes-best-national-parks-with-all-the-beauty-but-none-of-the-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A gentler side of the Dolomites: a summer break in Italy’s Adamello-Brenta natural park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its peaks are a big draw for adrenaline junkies, but this natural park&rsquo;s newer attractions offer more inclusive family activitiesThe pool was empty &ndash; perhaps because at about 22C, the water was too cold for Italians. It was also about to close. Whatever the reason, we had the glorious Biolago di Pinzolo, a spring-fed, plant-filtered swimming lake, to ourselves. As my son and I swam, we could just make out the tiny red-roofed hermitage of San Martino on the forested slope above, where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gentler-side-of-the-dolomites-a-summer-break-in-italys-adamello-brenta-natural-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-gentler-side-of-the-dolomites-a-summer-break-in-italys-adamello-brenta-natural-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A water world teeming with wildlife’: readers’ favourite national parks in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventuresOne of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve in northern Poland, about 40 miles north of Gdansk. I had left the village of S&#322;awoszyno via a dirt track and was heading towards K&#322;anino, the open countryside and fields disappearing from my sight as the hedgerows grew taller either side of me.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-water-world-teeming-with-wildlife-readers-favourite-national-parks-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-water-world-teeming-with-wildlife-readers-favourite-national-parks-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A modern pilgrimage through Herefordshire’s Golden Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[With nights spent in ancient churches and wayfarers&rsquo; meals at farms and pubs, this spiritual four-day walk is all about the journey &ndash; and rural England at its finestI&rsquo;m lying on my back. Directly above me is &ldquo;a vault of heaven&rdquo; with great wooden beams. I&rsquo;ve never woken before under such a high ceiling &ndash; but then I&rsquo;ve never gone to sleep in a church before.We have arranged pew cushions on the stone slabs for increased comfort and, while this may sou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-modern-pilgrimage-through-herefordshires-golden-valley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-modern-pilgrimage-through-herefordshires-golden-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hops from Bavaria, barley from Champagne, soft pure water: the alchemy of one of Italy’s finest beers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked into the foothills of the Italian Alps, the town of Biella benefits from a unique geography, and proximity to quality ingredients that make it an ideal place for beer-making &ndash; no wonder it&rsquo;s home to one of Italy&rsquo;s oldest premium brewersThe first written evidence of beer being brewed and consumed dates back as far as 4,000BC, with the ancient Sumerians believed to have developed the earliest known methods for creating the alcoholic drink. Its history and connection to hum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hops-from-bavaria-barley-from-champagne-soft-pure-water-the-alchemy-of-one-of-italys-finest-beers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hops-from-bavaria-barley-from-champagne-soft-pure-water-the-alchemy-of-one-of-italys-finest-beers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousand island blessing: the wonders of Croatia’s sun-soaked shores]]></title><description><![CDATA[With stunning sunsets, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean and must-see medieval cities, Croatia&rsquo;s coast and islands are nothing short of spectacularOnce seen, never forgotten. Croatia&rsquo;s fabulously beautiful coast and islands (1,246 to be precise) &ndash; with their rocky coves, iconic beaches, historic towns and gorgeous sunsets, all surrounded by some of the most breathtakingly blue waters imaginable &ndash; are places that stay in the mind, and they have a habit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/thousand-island-blessing-the-wonders-of-croatias-sun-soaked-shores/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/thousand-island-blessing-the-wonders-of-croatias-sun-soaked-shores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From stunning hikes to secluded wild swimming coves: seven reasons why Croatia is a must for adventure lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re a climbing fanatic or a novice sailor, there&rsquo;s plenty of outdoor experiences to be found in this amazing Adriatic countryWith spectacularly diverse landscapes and beautifully unspoilt nature, Croatia offers a wealth of experiences in the great outdoors &ndash; from hiking and kayaking, to cycling, climbing and more. So come and take a walk on Croatia&rsquo;s wild side &ndash; or peddle, paddle, swim &ndash; and discover just how much outdoor adventure this beautiful Ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-stunning-hikes-to-secluded-wild-swimming-coves-seven-reasons-why-croatia-is-a-must-for-adventure-lovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/from-stunning-hikes-to-secluded-wild-swimming-coves-seven-reasons-why-croatia-is-a-must-for-adventure-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festivals, folklore, art and food: Croatia’s unmissable cultural highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[From baroque music events to medieval architecture and delicious Adriatic cuisine, Croatia has something for everyoneCroatia&rsquo;s fabulous mishmash of cultures &ndash; from ancient Greeks to Romans, Venetians, Austrians, Hungarians and Italians &ndash; has left a rich legacy all around the country. You&rsquo;ll see it in the Venetian architecture of Rovinj, Kor&#269;ula, Dubrovnik and Hvar, the Habsburg townhouses of Zagreb and Opatija, and the ancient Roman ruins of Istria and Dalmatia. You&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/festivals-folklore-art-and-food-croatias-unmissable-cultural-highlights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/festivals-folklore-art-and-food-croatias-unmissable-cultural-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultural marveller or foodie explorer – what’s your travel personality type? Take our quiz to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you enjoy exploring the cobbled streets of historic towns, or is spending long days stretched out on the beach more your thing? Answer these questions to find out your Croatian holiday personaFind out more by visiting croatia.hr Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cultural-marveller-or-foodie-explorer-whats-your-travel-personality-type-take-our-quiz-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cultural-marveller-or-foodie-explorer-whats-your-travel-personality-type-take-our-quiz-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalmatian spot: kicking back on Croatia’s Dugi Otok island]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fishing village stay on one of the country&rsquo;s less-visited large islands reveals a quiet Adriatic gem boasting green lakes, holm oak forests, and unspoilt beachesThe first thing that struck me about Luka was the silence.My wife, Caroline, and I had driven our rental car from Split north along the Croatian coast to Zadar and taken an hour-and-a-half ferry ride to the island of Dugi Otok. Then we had driven the island&rsquo;s length southwards, through pine forest and scrub, to arrive at th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dalmatian-spot-kicking-back-on-croatias-dugi-otok-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/dalmatian-spot-kicking-back-on-croatias-dugi-otok-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach service offers journeys across the UK for knockdown price of £2 each way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of cut-price, sustainable intercity journeys are on special offer this week for trips across England, Scotland and WalesA transport company is offering &pound;2 tickets for coach trips across the UK to be taken up to May 12. With a &pound;1 service fee, that means travellers planning journeys can book long-distance tickets from &pound;3 on the FlixBus website or app.In England there is a government-backed scheme capping local bus tickets at &pound;2 until December 2024, but this offer o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/coach-service-offers-journeys-across-the-uk-for-knockdown-price-of-2-each-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/coach-service-offers-journeys-across-the-uk-for-knockdown-price-of-2-each-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We revel in the remoteness: wild camping and hiking in the Scottish Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-day mindful adventure on the Knoydart peninsula &ndash; one of the last great wildernesses in the UK &ndash; offers the chance to fully unwind and leap into the unknownIt&rsquo;s a relief to lay my rucksack down, plunge hot feet into the cool stream and pause to revel in the fairytale surrounds. Foxgloves stand tall against a cornflower-blue sky, ferns look almost luminous, the water glints in the early summer sunshine. A patch of moss-covered ancient forest provides shade, a cuckoo calls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-revel-in-the-remoteness-wild-camping-and-hiking-in-the-scottish-highlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-revel-in-the-remoteness-wild-camping-and-hiking-in-the-scottish-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a favourite beach in Europe – you could win a £200 holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of a trip to a great beach in Europe (not in the UK) &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWhat&rsquo;s your idea of beach heaven? A rocky path down to a secluded Mediterranean cove which is home to a simple beach shack and not much else? A wild expanse of Atlantic beach fringed by dunes and pounded by breakers? Or an elegantly faded old seaside town with a crescent of white sand and a handful of family-run hotels and restaurants, perhaps? From the Baltic co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-beach-in-europe-you-could-win-a-200-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-favourite-beach-in-europe-you-could-win-a-200-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking in the air: Snowman creator Raymond Briggs’s favourite Sussex paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exhibition of the great British illustrator&rsquo;s life opens this month in Ditchling village, in the South Downs countryside that inspired himThere aren&rsquo;t many people who can claim to have seen a snowman fly over their house. It may sound fantastical, but every Christmas I settle down to watch The Snowman, Raymond Briggs&rsquo;s best-loved work, and watch as the red-haired boy and the plump, tangerine-nosed snowman swoop over the downs that surround the village where I live before gli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-the-air-snowman-creator-raymond-briggss-favourite-sussex-paths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-in-the-air-snowman-creator-raymond-briggss-favourite-sussex-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retreat to Crete: why the Greek island is a perfect escape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unspoilt northeast of Greece&rsquo;s largest island offers a restorative mix of uncrowded beaches, authentic tavernas and extraordinary viewsSometimes, when you travel, you arrive somewhere so ridiculously picturesque, so dictionary-definition of how you expect the country to look, that you half suspect it was built as a film set, or has been &ldquo;Disneyfied&rdquo; specifically for tourists.I get this feeling when I walk on to the small, horseshoe-shaped bay at Mochlos, Crete. Half a dozen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/retreat-to-crete-why-the-greek-island-is-a-perfect-escape/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/retreat-to-crete-why-the-greek-island-is-a-perfect-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Wessex trail: Dorset’s Hardy Way leads to the historic Smugglers Inn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A circular walk across hills and through picturesque villages known to Constable and Hardy starts and ends at an ancient smugglers&rsquo; watering hole near WeymouthNo one appreciated the rural English landscape more than a certain corn merchant&rsquo;s son from Suffolk. John Constable made it his business to paint bucolic splendour, and perhaps no one has ever done it better. And when he went on holiday, on his honeymoon no less, he chose one particular village.I&rsquo;m standing there, by the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-wessex-trail-dorsets-hardy-way-leads-to-the-historic-smugglers-inn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-wessex-trail-dorsets-hardy-way-leads-to-the-historic-smugglers-inn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer in Scandinavia: five eco-friendly ideas to holiday like a local]]></title><description><![CDATA[The essence of a Nordic summer is to lean into a slower pace of life and embrace nature, from staying in a Swedish summer house to gentle canoe tours in FinlandWith swimmable harbours in Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki and across Denmark&rsquo;s cities, not to mention plenty of ways to enjoy the sea, from kayaking to urban fishing, there&rsquo;s often a seaside air to Nordic cities in summer, and especially in Oslo. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/summer-in-scandinavia-five-eco-friendly-ideas-to-holiday-like-a-local/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/summer-in-scandinavia-five-eco-friendly-ideas-to-holiday-like-a-local/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swede dreams are made of this: wild swimming and forest walks in West Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dissolving into nature is possible in West Sweden, where a new holiday concept offers low-impact stays that don&rsquo;t compromise on Scandi styleAs I slip off the jetty into the chilly water of Lagmanshagasj&ouml;n, the world loses all distinction. Low mist blurs everything; I can&rsquo;t see where the lake ends and the sky begins. It is like breaststroking into a silvery infinity. I haven&rsquo;t bothered with swimwear. Between the tannin-dark water and early morning brume, I can barely see my]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swede-dreams-are-made-of-this-wild-swimming-and-forest-walks-in-west-sweden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/swede-dreams-are-made-of-this-wild-swimming-and-forest-walks-in-west-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This coast is saturated’: Italian village braces for post-Ripley crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix hit series based on Patricia Highsmith novel brings prospect of surge in visitors to Atrani area of Amalfi coastWhen Andrew Scott&rsquo;s eponymous character in the hit new Netflix series Ripley travels from Naples to the village of Atrani, the rickety bus has the road almost to itself; a solitary Vespa passes going the other way. When he tracks down Dickie Greenleaf at the beach, the rich American and his girlfriend are the only people sunbathing on the pristine sands.Visitors to the Am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-coast-is-saturated-italian-village-braces-for-post-ripley-crowds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-coast-is-saturated-italian-village-braces-for-post-ripley-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kayak across the fjord to your own secluded beach’: readers’ favourite summer trips to Scandinavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nordic breaks offer peace and tranquillity, say our tipsters, who revel in midnight skies, car-free islands and spectacular viewsBergen is often referred to as &ldquo;the city between seven mountains&rdquo; &ndash; which encapsulates its blend of culture and nature. Lose yourself in its charming old town, fish markets, galleries and museums, then hike or take a funicular up Mount Fl&oslash;yen for views and pine forest trekking. Bergen is a great base from which to day trip. Using direct buses/t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kayak-across-the-fjord-to-your-own-secluded-beach-readers-favourite-summer-trips-to-scandinavia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/kayak-across-the-fjord-to-your-own-secluded-beach-readers-favourite-summer-trips-to-scandinavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A scoot through Wales: Cardiff to Llandudno on a Vespa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 186-mile A470 might be a bit of a patchwork route but it perfectly showcases the spine of Wales&rsquo;s beautyThe neglect I had shown to my native Wales over the years, while writing about the streets of Delhi, or small town life in Kansas, shamefully hit home recently while listening to music in my apartment in Hong Kong, where I have been living for much of the past 20 years. The voice of the great British singer-songwriter Ian McNabb rang out loudly: &ldquo;I never saw my hometown &rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-scoot-through-wales-cardiff-to-llandudno-on-a-vespa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-scoot-through-wales-cardiff-to-llandudno-on-a-vespa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My hike on the hardest trail in Europe – Corsica’s GR20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even an &lsquo;easy&rsquo; part of this 125-mile walking trail on the French island presents challenges for mind and body, but the rewards for persistence are infiniteI&rsquo;m on the easiest bit of one of the easiest legs of the GR20 &ndash; the self-styled hardest trek in Europe &ndash; so naturally here I am alone, lost in a cloud, with hands so cold I am seriously considering peeing on them.In the guidebook, this was billed as a shortish, flattish day, a mere 10.2 miles (16.5km) with 670 met]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-hike-on-the-hardest-trail-in-europe-corsicas-gr20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-hike-on-the-hardest-trail-in-europe-corsicas-gr20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where tourists seldom tread part 9: four more British towns with secret histories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Railway nostalgia, the world&rsquo;s oldest football, fenland skies and a little-known bard are among the highlights of Crewe, Stirling, Boston and BarnstapleThese oft-bypassed towns have all been, at some period in history, influential if not necessarily powerful; wealth-creating though hardly opulent; and vital to the nation&rsquo;s wealth and security while never fully rewarded for it. Communications and trade once gave some urban centres the edge over others. Churches and marketplaces were s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-9-four-more-british-towns-with-secret-histories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-tourists-seldom-tread-part-9-four-more-british-towns-with-secret-histories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great road trip in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite trip &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFew things beat the sense of freedom of the open road. Whether it&rsquo;s an epic motorcycle ride along Ireland&rsquo;s Wild Atlantic Way or a leisurely pootle around the Italian lakes by car, a road trip is a brilliant way to explore a country at your own pace, enjoying varied scenery and discovering less-known spots en route. We&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite journeys in Europe &ndash; wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-road-trip-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-road-trip-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A car-free trip to the Forest of Dean: a moss-cloaked corner of ancient England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains, buses, cycle routes and footpaths lead to magical scenery and magnificent wildlife in a landscape steeped in historyIt&rsquo;s so dark, it makes no difference whether my eyes are closed or open. The only sound is breathing and a faint ripple when I weightlessly shift position in the salt-laden, skin-warm fluid. Inside an egg-shaped pod at Float in the Forest, one of my personal nightmares (being left alone for an hour with my own thoughts and no distractions) turns out to be a strange, p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-trip-to-the-forest-of-dean-a-moss-cloaked-corner-of-ancient-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-trip-to-the-forest-of-dean-a-moss-cloaked-corner-of-ancient-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upstaging Umbria: rugged and seductive Le Marche]]></title><description><![CDATA[Far wilder and less populated than its more fashionable neighbours, Le Marche offers spectacular mountains and a stunning coastline with none of the super-charged pricesWe are lounging on the terrace of Lapis Turris, a medieval watchtower high in the Sibillini mountains, taking it in turns to name films that remind us of the extraordinary landscape that wraps itself around us. Game of Thrones? Skull Island in King Kong? Tolkien&rsquo;s Rivendell? It&rsquo;s difficult to pick; this stunning, empt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/upstaging-umbria-rugged-and-seductive-le-marche/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/upstaging-umbria-rugged-and-seductive-le-marche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Pembrokeshire coast walk to a warm, welcoming pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife, fossils and industrial heritage add extra interest to this wild cliff walk to an inn for all seasonsThe coastal hamlet of Abereiddy (Abereddi in&nbsp;Welsh) is not as&nbsp;sun-drenched or glamorous as Acapulco, but the two places share one claim to&nbsp;fame: both are renowned cliff diving destinations. The Welsh version is the Blue Lagoon at the northern end of Abereiddy Bay, a 30-metre drop into deep green water (it is not as blue as the name suggests), which has hosted the Red Bull]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-pembrokeshire-coast-walk-to-a-warm-welcoming-pub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-pembrokeshire-coast-walk-to-a-warm-welcoming-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Slick with memories and nostalgia’: writers’ favourite UK trips by car, train and bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drive to Dundee, a Cornish sleeper train and a &pound;2 bus trip across Yorkshire offer spectacular scenery, rare wildlife and culinary delightsThe sequence M77, M74, M73, M80, A9,&nbsp;M90, A90 may not sound freighted with emotional weight, but those roads are, for me, associated with the sadness of separation and the pleasure of reunion. It&rsquo;s the route I drive between our home in Glasgow and Dundee, where our eldest boy now lives, having left for university. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slick-with-memories-and-nostalgia-writers-favourite-uk-trips-by-car-train-and-bus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/slick-with-memories-and-nostalgia-writers-favourite-uk-trips-by-car-train-and-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I learned to love the slow route home to Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journeys are about so much more than getting from A to B, as our writer found when he ditched flying for the train and ferry between Dublin and LondonThere&rsquo;s always a moment in the journey from Dublin to London &ndash; which I make every month or two, taking the land-and-sea route via Holyhead instead of flying &ndash; when I stop what I&rsquo;m doing &ndash; reading or writing or chatting to the person next to me &ndash; and think: you don&rsquo;t get to enjoy this from 40,000ft.Sometimes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-love-the-slow-route-home-to-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/how-i-learned-to-love-the-slow-route-home-to-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I wanted the 17-hour trip to go slower, not faster’: readers’ favourite European journeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The excitement of the voyage itself grabbed our tipsters as they delighted in riding trains, ferries and buses across Europe to as far afield as Norway and TurkeyInstead of a four-hour road trip from Koman to Fierz&euml;, relax and enjoy the Albanian fjords via the Drin River. We reversed on to the Berisha ferry, which takes 10 cars, plus foot passengers. Everyone sits on deck, regardless of the weather, to take in the views, which began with an incredibly straight white line high in the rock, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-wanted-the-17-hour-trip-to-go-slower-not-faster-readers-favourite-european-journeys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-wanted-the-17-hour-trip-to-go-slower-not-faster-readers-favourite-european-journeys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White cliffs to wetlands; discovering France’s Pas-de-Calais]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too many of us bypass the closest part of France to the UK &ndash; those who linger enjoy soaring chalk cliffs, vast beaches, superb seafood and verdant marshes ideal for exploring by boatWith the tide out, it is a magical moment, rivulets of water swirl and eddy through the sand, the white cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez loom behind me. There&rsquo;s not a soul in sight. This jagged headland marks the start of the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Opale, which runs south-west from Calais for about 75 miles, and is pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/white-cliffs-to-wetlands-discovering-frances-pas-de-calais/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/white-cliffs-to-wetlands-discovering-frances-pas-de-calais/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking London’s unsung waterway: the River Lea rises again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walking a 26-mile stretch from Hertfordshire, our writer witnesses how a neglected artery of the city has been transformed into a recreational and cultural hub For centuries the Lea has been a vital artery for London, carrying drinking water and grain into the city and servicing the factories and gunpowder mills that grew up along its banks. Rising in Bedfordshire, it flows for 46 miles through Hertfordshire and north-east London, eventually reaching the Thames. It&rsquo;s often described as Lon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-londons-unsung-waterway-the-river-lea-rises-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-londons-unsung-waterway-the-river-lea-rises-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a trip to a national park in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of a visit to a wild area that&rsquo;s great for wildlife and plants &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThere are more than 500 national parks in Europe covering an astounding variety of terrain, from the wild taiga of northern Finland to the coastal dunes and wetlands of the Do&ntilde;ana national park in southern Spain. These protected landscapes offer pristine scenery and endless opportunities for activity and adventure. We&rsquo;d love to hear about y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-a-national-park-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-a-national-park-in-europe-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A car-free trip in the Scottish Highlands: I’d have missed so much if I’d driven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular circuit round Scotland&rsquo;s wild north coast draws thousands of drivers &ndash; but there&rsquo;s so much more to experience by public transport and on footThere&rsquo;s a party atmosphere round the lighthouse on Chanonry Point near Inverness, the UK&rsquo;s best place to see dolphins from land. It&rsquo;s an hour after low tide and there are pipers, picnics and kids running barefoot over long, evening sands. Already in late spring, the sun barely seems to set in the Highlands. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-trip-in-the-scottish-highlands-id-have-missed-so-much-if-id-driven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-car-free-trip-in-the-scottish-highlands-id-have-missed-so-much-if-id-driven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beachcombing in Shetland: I’ve travelled the world without leaving home]]></title><description><![CDATA[When ill health took away my freedom to roam, searching for beach treasure gave me a vital connection to my island home and more distant shoresBefore I had children, my work as a research scientist meant frequent travel. I specialised in nature conservation and discovered that I was pregnant with my first child on a visit to an Ethiopian colleague&rsquo;s field site in the Bale Mountains. The motherhood penalty in academia is high, and when my husband was offered a post in Shetland, I handed in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beachcombing-in-shetland-ive-travelled-the-world-without-leaving-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/beachcombing-in-shetland-ive-travelled-the-world-without-leaving-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A foodie weekend in Madrid: how to eat and drink like a local]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to know what makes the Spanish capital tick, head for its back-street bodegas, tiny tapas bars and neighbourhood food marketsFreshly fried churros, golden and crisp; a cup of velvety hot chocolate alongside; circles of aubergine striped from the griddle; mushrooms silky with chorizo; a jumble of potatoes smothered in spicy sauce; handmade crisps, crunchy and salty; slivers of jam&oacute;n serrano; plump Nocera olives; and crumbly, herby morcilla &hellip; By the end of our first day i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-foodie-weekend-in-madrid-how-to-eat-and-drink-like-a-local/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-foodie-weekend-in-madrid-how-to-eat-and-drink-like-a-local/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 walks through history: ancient UK pathways in stunning countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the John Bunyan trail to Silbury Hill, these short &ldquo;pilgrimages&rdquo; offer a chance to soak up myths and legendsStart Housesteads FortFinish Brocolita Roman Temple<br />
Distance 4&frac14; miles (use regular AD122 bus to shorten, if needed)<br />
Those who walk the whole 84 miles of Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall in a week may refer to it as a type of pilgrimage. But in the last few years the ever innovative British Pilgrimage Trust has worked with English Heritage to devise historical pilgrim trails &nd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-walks-through-history-ancient-uk-pathways-in-stunning-countryside/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-walks-through-history-ancient-uk-pathways-in-stunning-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornwall’s very own Camino: walking the St Michael’s Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t need to do a multi-day hike to benefit from the healing powers of pilgrimage &ndash; this 14-mile route in Cornwall proves just as magicalIt&rsquo;s dawn when we step off the&nbsp;train at Lelant, a village tucked into&nbsp;a&nbsp;bay near St Ives. The early morning light is still intensifying as the distinctive, repetitive shrill of a song thrush wakes this sleepy corner of west Cornwall.I&rsquo;m in Cornwall with a friend to walk a pilgrim path &ndash; the St Michael&rsquo;s Wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cornwalls-very-own-camino-walking-the-st-michaels-way/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/cornwalls-very-own-camino-walking-the-st-michaels-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I strolled among lovely Lent lilies, wild garlic and beautiful bluebells’: readers’ favourite spring walks in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a hike under huge Suffolk skies to aspen glades in the Cairngorms, our tipsters lead the way on these spring strollsTwo of the great prologues of literature begin on the same seeping bank in the village of Slad. Start the circular Laurie Lee walk from where the infant was dropped from a cart in Cider with Rosie and from where the adolescent loped off to Spain in As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning. A well-managed schedule can see you enjoying the singular hospitality of the Woolpack Inn b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-strolled-among-lovely-lent-lilies-wild-garlic-and-beautiful-bluebells-readers-favourite-spring-walks-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/i-strolled-among-lovely-lent-lilies-wild-garlic-and-beautiful-bluebells-readers-favourite-spring-walks-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail route of the month: cheese, chocolate and a magical ride to the Swiss town of Gruyères]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scenery &ndash; and delicacies &ndash; get better and better for our slow travel expert as she takes a local train through Canton Fribourg to a beautiful medieval villageIt was a handpainted sign on a wooden barn that piqued my interest in Gruy&egrave;res. I was travelling from Emmental to Montreux last year, following the wonderful Golden Pass rail route. Our train paused at Montbovon, the start of a steep climb up to the line&rsquo;s final dramatic mountain pass. There was the prospect of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-cheese-chocolate-and-a-magical-ride-to-the-swiss-town-of-gruyres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/rail-route-of-the-month-cheese-chocolate-and-a-magical-ride-to-the-swiss-town-of-gruyres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An alternative guide to Leeds: a city with an independent spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A book club in a disused petrol station, an electronic music hub in an old bus garage &hellip; Yorkshire&rsquo;s largest city is a hotbed of grassroots creativity&lsquo;Leeds has an independent, thriving arts scene,&rdquo; says Emma Beverley, the director of programmes at last year&rsquo;s cultural showcase, Leeds 2023. &ldquo;A lot of that is grounded in an artist-led movement that is pretty pioneering.&rdquo;In 2017, Leeds had put in a bid to become European capital of culture, with &pound;1m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-leeds-a-city-with-an-independent-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-alternative-guide-to-leeds-a-city-with-an-independent-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s like travelling back 700 years: healthy pleasures in rural Andalucía]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of seven Moorish villages insouthern Spain are the perfect place to recharge &ndash; offering mountain air, sparkling springs and any excuse for a partyOn our first morning in Atalb&eacute;itar, I walk into the kitchen to make coffee and wonder if I&rsquo;m feeling the effects of the previous night&rsquo;s festivities. Then I remember it&rsquo;s not me; it&rsquo;s the kitchen floor, which is on a gentle slope. I have to be careful carrying the coffee back to bed as the steps are at diffe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-travelling-back-700-years-healthy-pleasures-in-rural-andaluca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/its-like-travelling-back-700-years-healthy-pleasures-in-rural-andaluca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Send us a tip on a summer holiday in Scandinavia – and you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite outdoorsy summer break in Scandinavia. The best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWe&rsquo;re all familiar with the Scandinavian concept of hygge, which is all about hunkering down and staying cosy in winter. So it will come as no surprise to learn that the Scandis have also got it sussed when it comes to making the most of the summer. Friluftsliv, a Norwegian word that translates as &ldquo;open-air living&rdquo;, is all about getting out into the great ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/send-us-a-tip-on-a-summer-holiday-in-scandinavia-and-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/send-us-a-tip-on-a-summer-holiday-in-scandinavia-and-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light fantastique: Paris through the eyes of the impressionists]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Monet to Degas, the luminosity of Paris has inspired countless artists. As the city celebrates 150 years of impressionism it&rsquo;s still shining brightParis is called the City of Light, possibly because of its early adoption of gas street lighting. But that would not explain why, as I approach Gare du Nord on Eurostar during daytime, I&nbsp;experience a soft dazzle, similar to when I see a pebbly beach. This is not a&nbsp;meteorological phenomenon; the weather in Paris is only slightly be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/light-fantastique-paris-through-the-eyes-of-the-impressionists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/light-fantastique-paris-through-the-eyes-of-the-impressionists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An eco retreat with a heart in Cyprus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hillside eco-retreat makes a great base for connecting with nature and exploring the coast and mountains around Paphos&lsquo;This whole project started as an experiment,&rdquo; says Pawel Sidorski, who swapped his life in the European hotel industry to pursue his vision of sustainable luxury, opening Yurts in Cyprus, near Paphos in west Cyprus, in 2013. &ldquo;I wanted to pioneer an off-grid lifestyle and create a place for people to connect with nature without sacrificing comfort,&rdquo; he s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-eco-retreat-with-a-heart-in-cyprus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/an-eco-retreat-with-a-heart-in-cyprus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’ve written about France for 20 years – here are my favourite places to visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a lifetime exploring the country&rsquo;s cities, coast and countryside, our France expert chooses her personal highlightsWhen you can gaze on the salt pans of Gu&eacute;rande, near Nantes, cycle through lavender fields in Dr&ocirc;me, in the south-east, and bask in the splendour of the Cirque de Gavarnie in the Pyr&eacute;nees, you have to wonder how France got so lucky with its diverse landscapes. Most recently, the volcanic landscape of the Massif Central captured my heart. The chain of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ive-written-about-france-for-20-years-here-are-my-favourite-places-to-visit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ive-written-about-france-for-20-years-here-are-my-favourite-places-to-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just cheap beer and old buildings: an arty weekend in Prague]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new sleeper train from Brussels is bringing the Czech capital&rsquo;s contemporary art scene within easy reach of rail travellersFor decades, cheap flights, nightclubs and booze made Prague one of Europe&rsquo;s stag party capitals. City officials have spoken out about tourists&rsquo; drunken behaviour, but Prague remains popular among men dressed as Smurfs drinking 50 koruna (&pound;1.70) pints of pilsner.I arrive on the train from Dresden, the German city just north of the Czech border, shor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/not-just-cheap-beer-and-old-buildings-an-arty-weekend-in-prague/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/not-just-cheap-beer-and-old-buildings-an-arty-weekend-in-prague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My top restaurants and food discoveries from 20 years of writing about France]]></title><description><![CDATA[From roadside picnics to Michelin-star restaurants, the former editor of France magazine picks her most memorable foodie momentsStandout moments from nearly 20 years of writing about travelling and eating around France include meals in legendary restaurants and the joy of a&nbsp;shared dinner at a chambre d&rsquo;h&ocirc;tes. That said, there&rsquo;s a venue that can&rsquo;t be underestimated as an opportunity to enjoy France&rsquo;s culinary delights: the&nbsp;car boot picnic.Standing under the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-top-restaurants-and-food-discoveries-from-20-years-of-writing-about-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-top-restaurants-and-food-discoveries-from-20-years-of-writing-about-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is the France you dream of’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medieval villages, secret alleyways and Charles de Gaulle&rsquo;s retreat are just some of our tipsters&rsquo; French findsClimbing towards the basilica from the river, we explored a zigzag of secret staircases and hidden courtyards in Lyon. These traboules are hard to follow, and so we had to look out for the metal plates that mark some of the entrances. There&rsquo;s almost no direct way up from the river, but these routes, originally for the city&rsquo;s silk workers, reveal charming back str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-the-france-you-dream-of-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/this-is-the-france-you-dream-of-readers-favourite-travel-discoveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monet happy returns: Normandy celebrates 150 years of impressionism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dramatic coastline of northern France inspired some of the country&rsquo;s most famous artists. Now their work will appear in shows across the region&ldquo;Every day I&rsquo;m here, the sky and the sea are different,&rdquo; says Anastasia Kharchenko, as an incessant drizzle patters on our umbrellas. &ldquo;Sometimes you can&rsquo;t even see the horizon because it&rsquo;s so foggy, but in certain months the colours are just breathtaking.&rdquo;We&rsquo;re standing on a grassy bluff above the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/monet-happy-returns-normandy-celebrates-150-years-of-impressionism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/monet-happy-returns-normandy-celebrates-150-years-of-impressionism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecting with my south-Asian roots on a traditional Indian yoga retreat in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a weekend break in rural Lincolnshire, the &lsquo;smiling yogi&rsquo; takes this ancient practice back to its origins, with an emphasis on mantras and mindfulnessOften when I&rsquo;ve turned up at various yoga studios in London, the groups I&rsquo;ve encountered have been overwhelmingly white, svelte and middle class. Perhaps I&rsquo;ve not found the right class, but as a south Asian woman, it always felt like I was in somebody else&rsquo;s space.Yoga originated in ancient India, and I wanted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/connecting-with-my-south-asian-roots-on-a-traditional-indian-yoga-retreat-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/connecting-with-my-south-asian-roots-on-a-traditional-indian-yoga-retreat-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the company of wolves and kings: Suffolk’s new medieval cycle trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wolf Way &ndash; a magnificent, not too hilly, cycling route &ndash; takes in the county&rsquo;s myths, market towns and Gainsborough landscapesIt was an inauspicious start. Having cycled no more than a few metres, from the steps of the Angel hotel into the grounds of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, I fell off my bike.I blamed the wolf: in dismounting to take its photo, I had kicked my own pannier and sent myself sprawling. The good passersby of Bury St Edmunds came to my (embarrassed) aid. Saint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-company-of-wolves-and-kings-suffolks-new-medieval-cycle-trail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-the-company-of-wolves-and-kings-suffolks-new-medieval-cycle-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite European journey – you could win a £200 holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you made a memorable trip you&rsquo;ve taken by road, rail or ferry? Send us a tip &ndash; the best one wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakIn recent years the rise of slow travel has encouraged us all to think of the journey as part of the holiday &ndash; something to be savoured rather than a hurdle to be overcome to get to our destination as quickly as possible. If the journey in question involves airport chaos, traffic jams or train delays that can be easier said than done.But some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-journey-you-could-win-a-200-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-european-journey-you-could-win-a-200-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the ‘set-jetters’: how to visit your favourite TV show locations – from One Day to Happy Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visiting TV and movie locations is the hot travel trend for 2024. And you don&rsquo;t need to go abroad to join inPondering where to go for your next trip? Why not take a cue from your favourite TV series or movie? More and more of us are getting inspiration for our travel plans from the locations where our most loved shows and films are set.In fact &ldquo;set-jetting&rdquo; (see what they did there?) is one of the hottest new travel trends. According to research commissioned by Expedia, nearnes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/join-the-set-jetters-how-to-visit-your-favourite-tv-show-locations-from-one-day-to-happy-valley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/join-the-set-jetters-how-to-visit-your-favourite-tv-show-locations-from-one-day-to-happy-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tale of two cities: get to know Belfast and Dublin in 72 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just a two-hour train ride between the two, there&rsquo;s no reason to choose between the Emerald Isle&rsquo;s main cities. Here&rsquo;s what to see and where to stay in both Whether you&rsquo;re a repeat or first-time visitor to Northern Ireland&rsquo;s capital, Belfast, the city&rsquo;s neighbourhoods offer so much &ndash; from the centre with its trove of shopping options and ever-evolving food scene to the cultural edge of the burgeoning Gaeltacht Quarter. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-tale-of-two-cities-get-to-know-belfast-and-dublin-in-72-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-tale-of-two-cities-get-to-know-belfast-and-dublin-in-72-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So long Cornwall, Cheddar and the Cotswolds: discover the UK ‘destination dupes’ to beat the crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re not one for travel cliches, these alternative travel spots could be just the ticketYou&rsquo;re probably already familiar with the concept of the fashion or beauty dupe: a piece of clothing or a product which is similar to the original must-have item you&rsquo;re swapping it for, in form and function, but which often costs significantly less without compromising on quality. This trend has swept TikTok (of course), and has now extended into the realm of travel. The idea is to exch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/so-long-cornwall-cheddar-and-the-cotswolds-discover-the-uk-destination-dupes-to-beat-the-crowds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/so-long-cornwall-cheddar-and-the-cotswolds-discover-the-uk-destination-dupes-to-beat-the-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready, set, go: nine film and TV locations to inspire your next UK and Ireland holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s following in the footsteps of Normal People, seeing the backdrop of Peaky Blinders, or stepping into the grand interiors of The Crown, these destinations all have star quality &ndash; and a Hilton hotel ensures the A-list experience doesn&rsquo;t end when the day is over<br />
&bull; This content was amended on 26 March 2024 to clarify that it is about locations in Ireland as well as the UK Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ready-set-go-nine-film-and-tv-locations-to-inspire-your-next-uk-and-ireland-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ready-set-go-nine-film-and-tv-locations-to-inspire-your-next-uk-and-ireland-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My hammock was my window on to the valley: a new type of walking trail in the Swiss Alps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world&rsquo;s first hammock hiking trail in southern Switzerland takes hikers into quiet corners of the Alps &ndash; with their beds in their backpack for lazy pit stops and overnight staysIt was a summer&rsquo;s morning in the Lepontine Alps in Ticino, Switzerland&rsquo;s Italian-speaking canton, and there was the vague threat of a&nbsp;storm on the horizon. I was already out on a&nbsp;trail through larch and hazelnut forest, backpack shouldered, aiming for a mountain pass. Up ahead, a herd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-hammock-was-my-window-on-to-the-valley-a-new-type-of-walking-trail-in-the-swiss-alps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-hammock-was-my-window-on-to-the-valley-a-new-type-of-walking-trail-in-the-swiss-alps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sagas and geothermal swimming pools – Reykjavík moves to a different rhythm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild landscapes, distinctive architecture and child-friendly facilities also help raise the happiness levels of our writer on a stay in the Icelandic capitalIt is said that when Norse explorer Ing&oacute;lfur Arnarson and his wife Hallveig Fr&oacute;&eth;ad&oacute;ttir threw some wooden posts from their ship in AD878 they floated to a bay covered with steaming springs, hence the name Reykjav&iacute;k, or &ldquo;stormy bay&rdquo;, and that&rsquo;s where Arnarson decided to settle. I am here resea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sagas-and-geothermal-swimming-pools-reykjavk-moves-to-a-different-rhythm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/sagas-and-geothermal-swimming-pools-reykjavk-moves-to-a-different-rhythm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islandsThe Scotland-based company Slow Adventure advocates a more mindful approach to activity holidays. Options include climbing and yoga in the Italian Alps, mountain biking in Sweden and horse riding and rambling in Iceland. On the Finnish Happiness trip, guests stay in log cabins by a lake&nbsp;in Lapland and activities include canoeing under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-european-activity-breaks-with-a-spirit-of-adventure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-european-activity-breaks-with-a-spirit-of-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We found a swimming pool in every city on our Interrail trip around Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimming at every stop left us fresh and invigorated &ndash; and led us to parts of cities that tourists seldom visitStepping into the lobby of&nbsp;the Gell&eacute;rt Baths in Budapest is like stepping back in time. Having resisted the temptation to look at photos of the baths online, I was thrilled at my first sight of the spectacular art nouveau interior.After changing, my husband and I did a few laps of the main indoor pool, admiring the intricately decorated columns surrounding us. Afterwar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-found-a-swimming-pool-in-every-city-on-our-interrail-trip-around-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/we-found-a-swimming-pool-in-every-city-on-our-interrail-trip-around-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant activity breaks by readers – from Portugal to the Lake District]]></title><description><![CDATA[River trekking, paragliding, cycling and via ferrata feature among our tipsters&rsquo; adventurous jaunts across EuropeSpring in northern Lake Garda is an adventure paradise. I&rsquo;ve been several times and enjoyed the via ferratas: iron cables fixed to scrambling routes, which require fitness and sense of adventure but not technical mountaineering skills (safety equipment required). The views are amazing and varied, from gorges and ledges to grassy mountaintop finishes and, for the bold, huge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/brilliant-activity-breaks-by-readers-from-portugal-to-the-lake-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/brilliant-activity-breaks-by-readers-from-portugal-to-the-lake-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A street food tour of Genoa]]></title><description><![CDATA[From fluffy focaccia to creamy p&agrave;nera, local Michelin-starred chef Ivano Ricchebono introduces our writer to a taste of the Italian port cityGenoa-born chef Ivano Ricchebono looks like a Hollywood actor playing a chef in a movie. His restaurant The Cook is in a 14th-century palazzo in the old town, and as I step into the dining room I stop and stare &ndash; the entire place is covered with frescoes. It&rsquo;s wildly romantic. &ldquo;People get engaged here all the time,&rdquo; Ivano says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-street-food-tour-of-genoa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-street-food-tour-of-genoa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best places in France for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turquoise seas, tranquil canals and glacial lakes &hellip; France offers some of the world&rsquo;s most scenic paddling routesWhen I first visited Corsica, I hiked down the spine of the Corsican mountains, barely seeing the sea except for glimpses from a bird&rsquo;s eye perspective. This time, as I hugged the coastline, dipping in and out of sea caves, I felt as though I was winding through the arteries of Corsica. This route starts from Piantarella, just east of Bonifacio on the southern tip o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-places-in-france-for-paddleboarding-kayaking-and-canoeing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/six-of-the-best-places-in-france-for-paddleboarding-kayaking-and-canoeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best places in France for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turquoise seas, tranquil canals and glacial lakes &hellip; France offers some of the world&rsquo;s most scenic paddling routesWhen I first visited Corsica, I hiked down the spine of the Corsican mountains, barely seeing the sea except for glimpses from a bird&rsquo;s eye perspective. This time, as I hugged the coastline, dipping in and out of sea caves, I felt as though I was winding through the arteries of Corsica. This route starts from Piantarella, just east of Bonifacio on the southern tip o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-in-france-for-paddleboarding-kayaking-and-canoeing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-places-in-france-for-paddleboarding-kayaking-and-canoeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share details of a UK spring walk … you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite walk in spring &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakWith spring almost here, now&rsquo;s the time for lacing up your walking boots and getting back outside. Whether it&rsquo;s woodland strolls, day-long coastal walks or more challenging hikes, we&rsquo;d love to hear about your favourite lesser known destinations which come into their own at this time of year.If you have a relevant photo, do send it in &ndash; but it&rsquo;s your words that w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-details-of-a-uk-spring-walk-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/share-details-of-a-uk-spring-walk-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steaming in: Galicia’s scenic – and free – thermal baths]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the northern Spanish town of Ourense, locals and visitors luxuriate in hot spring waters at a series of free public baths &ndash; or enjoy a private spa for a fiverA bronzed, willowy veteran in black Speedos glides into the shallow, round-ish thermal pool snuggled into a grassy riverbank. It&rsquo;s one of a huddle of rock pools, with trees and a modest wooden changing hut. We&rsquo;re the only people here bathing beneath a cement-coloured sky that seems to inhale the steam billowing from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/steaming-in-galicias-scenic-and-free-thermal-baths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/steaming-in-galicias-scenic-and-free-thermal-baths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where people who love good food come to holiday: Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its glorious beaches, great food and fine walking make it a magnet for Portuguese families in summer, but this Alentejo resort is largely unknown to British visitorsCoastal and river beaches coalesce beside the Alentejo&rsquo;s Vila Nova de Milfontes, a lyrical name meaning &ldquo;new town of a thousand springs&rdquo;. This resort at the mouth of the Mira River is a magnet for Portuguese families in high summer but largely unknown to British visitors, despite its glorious beaches, great food and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-people-who-love-good-food-come-to-holiday-vila-nova-de-milfontes-portugal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/where-people-who-love-good-food-come-to-holiday-vila-nova-de-milfontes-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike its noisy neighbour Mykonos, this peaceful island is known for its laid-back cafe-bars, taverna dinners and ancient footpaths that link beautiful villagesWe are staying in the House of Light (from &pound;62 a night, &pound;90 in summer, sleeps three, on Airbnb), which is a work of art where even the shower drains through locally handcrafted ceramic. I pad along barefoot to the terrace and sit down on the stone bench in the sun, looking across a field of daisies, poppies and mallow to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-may-it-is-bliss-silent-except-for-whistling-bee-eaters-tinos-the-cyclades-greece/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/in-may-it-is-bliss-silent-except-for-whistling-bee-eaters-tinos-the-cyclades-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot ticket: 10 of the best pop-up saunas in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s never been a better time to embrace your inner Scandi with a cold plunge and a steam cleanOpen-water swimmers will never want to leave Pool Bridge Farm, where there are three mirror-like lakes to paddle in as well as two wood-clad saunas, once old shepherd&rsquo;s huts now lovingly restored, waiting on their banks. Winter weather needn&rsquo;t stop the splashy fun, either: swim under the farm&rsquo;s strings of festoon lights on dark early mornings and frosty winter nights. Bring y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hot-ticket-10-of-the-best-pop-up-saunas-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/hot-ticket-10-of-the-best-pop-up-saunas-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horses on the beach, fried fish and sherry: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucía, Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A life-affirming spirit of joy and entertainment builds from noon at the beach bars and restaurants in this laid-back coastal town near C&aacute;dizEven the geology conspires to make Sanl&uacute;car de Barrameda feel laid-back. Spain slows and drifts out peacefully in this coastal cul-de-sac of estuarine sandbanks, wide beaches and shallow rippling sea in the corner of the province of C&aacute;diz. It certainly helps that there are no rocky cliffs and surfer waves, and that the thick sand keeps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/horses-on-the-beach-fried-fish-and-sherry-sanlcar-de-barrameda-andaluca-spain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/horses-on-the-beach-fried-fish-and-sherry-sanlcar-de-barrameda-andaluca-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It was the rock lobster: the lure of Centuri, Corsica]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is little more to Centuri than the harbour and its restaurants, but the setting and the speciality dish lend it a sophistication despite its remotenessAs I dangle my feet in the cool, clear waters off northern Corsica, I have only a yacht moored 100 metres away for company. Sailing would have been the more glamorous way to arrive at the port of Centuri, a small fishing harbour on the far north-west tip of Cap Corse, but instead I have the thrill of the drive.I follow the twisting lanes car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-the-rock-lobster-the-lure-of-centuri-corsica/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-was-the-rock-lobster-the-lure-of-centuri-corsica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relaxed old-school glamour: springtime in Cefalù, Sicily]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its extraordinary architecture, maze-like streets and ever-present sunshine, it&rsquo;s no accident that so many film-makers have used the town as a locationI was eating homemade crostata (jam tart) on a roof terrace in the Sicilian town of Cefal&ugrave; and reading about Helius, the ancient Greek god of the sun. Sicily is supposedly the inspiration for the deity&rsquo;s island in The&nbsp;Odyssey and this makes perfect sense &ndash; with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Helius would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/relaxed-old-school-glamour-springtime-in-cefal-sicily/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/relaxed-old-school-glamour-springtime-in-cefal-sicily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never seen lily pads so big’: readers’ favourite gardens in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our tipsters enjoy glorious fragrances and waves of shimmering colour at historic and absorbing gardens from Spain to SwedenLa Mortella is an extraordinary garden we visited on the island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples. It is a wonderland of exotic plants, created in 1958 by Argentinian Susana Walton. Unbelievably sumptuous were the hanging orchids, and the experience was full of other delights such as the biggest lily pads I have ever seen. We were guided by the receptionist (with a talking par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ive-never-seen-lily-pads-so-big-readers-favourite-gardens-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/ive-never-seen-lily-pads-so-big-readers-favourite-gardens-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riding the Daffodil Line around England’s ‘golden triangle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Herefordshire-Gloucestershire border is famous for its spring flower displays, and a new community-run bus service is the perfect way to exploreWhen Clare Stone&rsquo;s local bus service was abruptly axed in 2022, she &ldquo;got quite cross&rdquo; and co-founded protest group Buses4Us. In the early 20th century, daytrippers used to come by train to see the displays of wild daffodils that carpet the forests and meadows of the so-called &ldquo;golden triangle&rdquo; on the Gloucestershire&ndas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/riding-the-daffodil-line-around-englands-golden-triangle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/riding-the-daffodil-line-around-englands-golden-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the ice – Estonia comes in from the cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tartu&rsquo;s year as a European capital of culture shines a spotlight on this creative and youthful city and its love of street art, folklore and nature&ldquo;First we have to cross the icebergs,&rdquo; our guide, Herling Mesi, says, pointing to a barely visible ridge on the otherwise flat expanse of frozen lake.She is worried that a patch of broken ice won&rsquo;t take the weight of the truck with all its passengers, so we climb out, walk over the slushy chunks, then hop back in. As with many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/breaking-the-ice-estonia-comes-in-from-the-cold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/breaking-the-ice-estonia-comes-in-from-the-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long lunches, casual friendships, no one to worry about: solo holidays are brilliant for older women like me]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve been travelling alone for 15 years &ndash; and loving it. Now that others are catching up, here&rsquo;s how to make the most of all that me timeIt&rsquo;s a midweek morning and I&rsquo;ve just woken up in a hotel room in Madrid on the first day of a minibreak. The day stretches deliciously ahead: shall I go first to the Prado, or the Reina Sof&iacute;a museum? Shall I have brunch and a late-afternoon main meal, or tapas here and there? The Gran Via is just up the street; I fancy a wan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/long-lunches-casual-friendships-no-one-to-worry-about-solo-holidays-are-brilliant-for-older-women-like-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/long-lunches-casual-friendships-no-one-to-worry-about-solo-holidays-are-brilliant-for-older-women-like-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piste off! Skiers fear new lift will threaten La Grave’s old school charm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals to build a cable car to access the retreating glacier have sparked a debate about the future of this low-key resort loved by ski tourersThere&rsquo;s nothing like scrambling along a jagged granite ridge resplendent in russet and lime-green lichen, when it should be covered in snow, to remind you that the climate crisis is in full swing. My guide, Maxant Danilo, and I are at an altitude of more than 2,500 metres in the Hautes-Alpes, but even though it&rsquo;s late January, conditions on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/piste-off-skiers-fear-new-lift-will-threaten-la-graves-old-school-charm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/piste-off-skiers-fear-new-lift-will-threaten-la-graves-old-school-charm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite discovery in France – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share details of a trip in France, whether it was a city stay, an adventure or family beach holiday &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakFrance was the most visited country in the world in 2023. Its capital, Paris, sits comfortably at the top of the league table of most desirable places to visit &ndash; a position that will only be strengthened when the city hosts the 2024 Olympics this summer. But away from tourist magnets such as the Eiffel Tower, Disneyland Paris and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-discovery-in-france-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-your-favourite-discovery-in-france-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A feast for foodies – why Oviedo is Spain’s new capital of gastronomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Asturias city is home to revered cider, cheese, meat and beans &ndash; and a new rail link now makes it easy to get to from MadridAs my train heads north-west from Madrid towards the green hills of Asturias, I eagerly await views of the lush landscape &ndash; but instead, I&rsquo;m plunged into darkness. A new series of tunnels is leading me to the northern region&rsquo;s capital, Oviedo, and among them is the seventh-longest in Europe: at 15 miles, it&rsquo;s a complex work of engineering t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-feast-for-foodies-why-oviedo-is-spains-new-capital-of-gastronomy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/a-feast-for-foodies-why-oviedo-is-spains-new-capital-of-gastronomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 of the best UK breaks to celebrate spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[From blossom trails to bluebell woods, and foraging to farm stays, we&rsquo;ve picked some of the finest seasonal getaways This is cider country, and the Brockhampton Estate, near the Worcestershire border, is the largest orchard under the National Trust&rsquo;s care, with over 145 acres of damson, pear, quince, cherry and apple trees, which blossom in great frothy clouds from late March through April. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/12-of-the-best-uk-breaks-to-celebrate-spring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/12-of-the-best-uk-breaks-to-celebrate-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 of the best British walking festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s hiking events cover everything from vineyard strolls to foraging safaris and coastal routes with spectacular views9-17 March Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-british-walking-festivals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/10-of-the-best-british-walking-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New life buzzes from all directions: why Pembrokeshire in spring is a nature-lover’s dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[South-west Wales is a naturalist&rsquo;s playground, and early spring is the perfect time to explore its coastal paths, wild flowers and treasured birdlifeEdward Thomas&rsquo;s In Pursuit of Spring, published more than a century ago, is a classic in the nature lover&rsquo;s library, a lyrical account of the&nbsp;poet&rsquo;s journey from London to Somerset seeking signs of the coming season. Setting out from a rainy Wandsworth in March 1913, shaking loose a long winter, Thomas yearned for apple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/new-life-buzzes-from-all-directions-why-pembrokeshire-in-spring-is-a-nature-lovers-dream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/new-life-buzzes-from-all-directions-why-pembrokeshire-in-spring-is-a-nature-lovers-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Readers’ favourite spring breaks in the UK and Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our readers make the most of spring with woodland walks in Yorkshire&rsquo;s &lsquo;Little Switzerland&rsquo; and picnics of ham and cheese baguettes in the French AlpsThe area around Hardcastle in West Yorkshire springs into life in mid-March. The woodland floor transforms as if by magic into a soft carpet of wildflowers with bluebells appearing later in the season. The area was once called Little Switzerland because of its steep lush valleys bisected by rushing rivers, silver streams and footp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/readers-favourite-spring-breaks-in-the-uk-and-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/readers-favourite-spring-breaks-in-the-uk-and-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Rasta father showed me the real Jamaica. After he died, I wanted to share it with my kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had no idea where I was heading when we set sail from Jamaica in the 70s, but I&rsquo;m glad I&rsquo;ve returned with my children to remember their grandfather this wayAs we bump along terrible roads in my dad&rsquo;s hot, noisy buttermilk-coloured Beetle, I&rsquo;m unable to take in the beauty of Jamaica&rsquo;s north coast &ndash; its waterfalls and gin-clear sea, its lush fern-quilted interior and the majestic Blue Mountains my dad loved.It&rsquo;s the late 1980s. I&rsquo;m 15. It&rsquo;s b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-rasta-father-showed-me-the-real-jamaica-after-he-died-i-wanted-to-share-it-with-my-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/my-rasta-father-showed-me-the-real-jamaica-after-he-died-i-wanted-to-share-it-with-my-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It is magical to swim surrounded by the Arctic winter in all its brutal glory’: an eco cruise in Norway’s far north]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our writer travelled on a low-emission ship to the top of Europe in winter to experience the northern lights, cross-country skiing and a freezing plunge in the seaThe view from the ship&rsquo;s bridge is what I expected: a ribbon of dark Arctic water leading through a maze of snowy mountain islands. But the view of the bridge is a shock. Where is the wheel, the chart and that big metal thing that goes &ldquo;ting&rdquo;? You know, the one marked &ldquo;Dead Slow&rdquo; and &ldquo;Full Steam&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-is-magical-to-swim-surrounded-by-the-arctic-winter-in-all-its-brutal-glory-an-eco-cruise-in-norways-far-north/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/it-is-magical-to-swim-surrounded-by-the-arctic-winter-in-all-its-brutal-glory-an-eco-cruise-in-norways-far-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tell us about a great activity break – you could win a holiday voucher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us about your favourite action-inspired trips in Europe including the UK &ndash; the best tip wins &pound;200 towards a Coolstays breakThere&rsquo;s a palpable sense of the changing seasons at this time of the year &ndash; longer days, warmer weather, and the feeling that people are stirring from winter hibernation. The parks are getting busier, tennis courts are being used and pelotons of cyclists are starting to appear on our roads. There are so many ways of enjoying the great outdoors wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-activity-break-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/tell-us-about-a-great-activity-break-you-could-win-a-holiday-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicked Littlehampton: surf, sand, cafes and art in West Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olivia Coleman&rsquo;s latest film &ndash; Wicked Little Letters &ndash; has put the spotlight on an English seaside town that is &lsquo;set for a summer boom&rsquo; It&rsquo;s not often that Littlehampton, a small seaside town on the Sussex coast, makes the news. In the five decades since I was born there, I can count the times on the fingers of one hand: Nik Kershaw making the video for The Riddle in 1984 (oh, the teenage excitement); Anita Roddick, the town&rsquo;s favourite daughter, being m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wicked-littlehampton-surf-sand-cafes-and-art-in-west-sussex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/wicked-littlehampton-surf-sand-cafes-and-art-in-west-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking ancient Dorset paths to megaliths – and a village pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this ancient corner of England near Abbotsbury, stone circles punctuate the open downland. Our writer picks a misty but atmospheric day to exploreWith Stonehenge, Avebury and Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire is the English county most associated with Neolithic stone circles and barrows. Dorset, its southerly neighbour, has nothing on this scale, but there is an ancient quarry &ndash; the Valley of the Stones &ndash; and a number of smaller, but equally atmospheric archaeological sites surrounding i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-ancient-dorset-paths-to-megaliths-and-a-village-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/walking-ancient-dorset-paths-to-megaliths-and-a-village-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring flowers: 10 of the best places in the UK to see them bloom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witch hazel and snowdrops, hellebores and daffodils &ndash; with the country set to burst into bloom, we find the best of the season&rsquo;s first offeringsThe gardening team of this estate near Totnes takes the first few months of the year seriously: spidery yellow witch hazel flowers and snowdrops are the precursor to daffodils and bluebells. Trails allow everyone to explore the 800 acres (Tramper mobility scooters can be arranged). There&rsquo;s accommodation at different price levels, too, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spring-flowers-10-of-the-best-places-in-the-uk-to-see-them-bloom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/spring-flowers-10-of-the-best-places-in-the-uk-to-see-them-bloom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 of Britain’s best archaeology sites, events and family activity days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn the skills to unearth our ancient history &ndash; from excavations for children in York to guided walks along the Thames and residential courses in WalesAs the north-west frontier of the Roman empire, Northumberland is scattered with Roman sites, including numerous forts that housed the soldiers who guarded these unruly borderlands. Many are still being excavated, including Vindolanda and Magna forts just south of Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall. The first modern excavation kicked off at Magna last s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/12-of-britains-best-archaeology-sites-events-and-family-activity-days/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/12-of-britains-best-archaeology-sites-events-and-family-activity-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to ruins: how I discovered the magic of archaeology]]></title><description><![CDATA[With millennia of history hidden beneath our feet, connecting with the ancient past offers endless fascination, and many ways to get involved<br />
When I was a teenager, I watched a TV documentary about a frozen human body that had been discovered at the summit of Mount Ampato in Peru. Dubbed &ldquo;Juanita&rdquo; or the Incan ice mummy, this girl had been a human sacrifice, killed in about 1450 at the age of 14 or so &ndash; the same age I was. Her body had mummified, preserved in the permafrost, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/road-to-ruins-how-i-discovered-the-magic-of-archaeology/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/road-to-ruins-how-i-discovered-the-magic-of-archaeology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric cars seem very expensive! Am I wrong?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kicking off a new series, columnist Erin Baker solves real-world electric vehicle dilemmas. First off: do they really make financial sense?Last year was a painfully expensive one for most of us: I have four teenage boys at home and it felt as if we needed an additional overdraft for the weekly supermarket shop alone (since when was a family tub of butter &pound;7? And how do the boys go through one every five days; are they moisturising with it?).When household budgets are this squeezed, the mon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/electric-cars-seem-very-expensive-am-i-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/travel-industry/electric-cars-seem-very-expensive-am-i-wrong/</guid></item></channel></rss>