Travel destinations

Finally, governments and individuals might be realising how important tourism is to our wellbeing.

A year of celebration had been planned but event after event has had to be cancelled or moved forward into the year in the hope that it might still happen.

Portugal is one of many countries considering what reassurance it could offer potential holidaymakers. It has come up with a scheme called “Clean & Safe.”

Is the country just be super careful even though a ban on cruise ships could hurt the country’s economy not just this year but next as well?

If the weekend remains quiet and uneventful – in almost every way possible – that noose may be on its way to being lifted.

She tells a simple story and compelling but one which we might have to face if we might have to face if we decide to travel long-haul.

Even if countries open up to Britons when will the Foreign Office remove its ban?

This looks like a good year for all those who don’t like the idea of hotels or large guest houses, those who abhor crowds and for those who want to see more of the great outdoors.

Attractions around the world will be watching what happens in Shanghai for two very important reasons not the least of which is whether people will visit.

It was today – 29th of April 1770 – that Cook and his mariners landed at what he subsequently called Botany Bay.

For the time being, people around the world are going to have to settle on tourism near to where they live. Then might come domestic tourism in another month or so.

Earlier this week, the president of the Council of Majorca, Catalina Cladera, said that as soon as possible tourism should be re-started but only in a safe way.

The mainstream media has recently reported that some of our smaller museums may not re-open when the lock-down is finally lifted.

Could it be fanciful to suggest that the cave was used during another pandemic time for some purpose?

One opportunity widely available to us is to venture into our parks, (although some are closed) open-air spaces and gardens whcih are beginning to burst with new growth.

Walking holidays in the UK, camping, caravanning or taking a mobile home and seeing parts that you’ve not seen before would appear to be the answer for a break.

As from June 23rd, Atlantic Airways, the Faroese national carrier, will fly direct from Gatwick to Vágar Airport.

Spain’s third city should be your next city break says Kaye Holland

Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), discover the lives and locations of trailblazing women who changed the course of history

The archaeological park of Kato Paphos welcomed the most visitors in 2019 while the Tombs of the Kings nearby was the second most popular.

The Venice Carnival, one of the most well-known events in the world, has closed earlier than it normally does because of the coronavirus.

After 45 years, it is time for me to go back and see the transformation that has taken place.

Unless you want a beach destination, Funchal is an ideal place to holiday in Madeira for the first time.

Expect to see both travel agents and tour operators talking more frequently about the attractions of Tunisia.

Get up, stand up and follow in the footsteps of Jamaica’s most famous son on what would have been Bob’s 75th birthday

Britons don’t need a visa, there are direct flights from Gatwick on both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, and English is spoken.

Overnight came the news that the FCO had recommended that only essential travel to mainland China take place.

This year it is a tinged with sorrow for the effects of the bushfires which are only out of the headlines at the moment due to the efforts of many thousands of volunteer firefighters who have been out combatting them.