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Emirates is giving away free hotel stays in Dubai this summer
Travellers who fly to Dubai with Emirates could enjoy a free night’s stay in a four- or five-star hotel
The 36 most beautiful train stations in the world
Take time to enjoy the journey at these awe-inspiring stations
The best European river cruises to take this summer
See a new side to the continent on one of these elegant sailings
10 cheap city breaks in Europe to add to your bucket list for 2023
Affordable ideas that won’t break the bank, from classics and capitals to under-the-radar regions
What happens if your flight is cancelled? Compensation and rebooking explained
Expert Nicky Kelvin from The Points Guy shares his tips for what to do if your flight is cancelled by the airline
The most beautiful Italian vineyards to host a wedding
From the northern hills of Piedmont to the rolling hills of Tuscany, we’ve picked the most enviable spots to get married within some of Italy’s most beautiful wineries.
France has banned short-haul flights to cut carbon emissions
The country is eliminating domestic routes where train travel is available as an alternative
City Breaks
The 26 best things to do in Paris right now
The French capital is easily one of our favourite city breaks in Europe. Here's how to make the most of your visit with 26 amazing things to do in Paris
Where to watch Wimbledon 2023 in London
From riverside spots to skyscraper-encircled giant screens, here's where to soak up the atmosphere in the capital
Beyond Barriers: introducing the monthly accessible travel column
Introducing Beyond Barriers, a new monthly column by Sophie Morgan dedicated to covering the latest news, hotels, restaurants, destinations and tech, helping disabled travellers feel safe, secure and inspired to travel the world
10 people on what accessible travel means to them
This World Accessibility Awareness Day, we asked disabled athletes, actors, TV presenters, writers and activists about why accessible travel is more important than ever
Win a Greek holiday for two to one of the most dazzling resorts on Crete, St. Nicolas Bay
The prize includes spa treatments, a candlelit dinner, a junior suite stay, and return flights courtesy of Inspiring Travel
Inspiration
The best holiday homes to rent in the UK
Our edit of the loveliest holiday homes in the UK to rent, including the sharpest new cottages, manors and barns to take over as your own in the UK
I’m an avid traveller, but the first holiday with my baby made me feel clueless
So, I asked fellow travelling parents to share their tips and tricks – here's what they had to say
Lisbon named as Europe's most budget-friendly city break for 2023
There are some surprising shifts in the affordability of certain European cities this year
I tried one of the best premium economy seats in the sky – here’s my honest opinion
This is what it’s like to fly on Cathay Pacific’s premium economy cabin. Plus, how it compares to business class
Greece is making more than 280 beaches wheelchair accessible
Beaches across the Greek islands are finally becoming more accessible for wheelchair users
British island that inspired Agatha Christie and hosted the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is on the market for £15 million
Escape to Burgh Island – a bastion of old-school Englishness and Art Deco architecture off the coast of Devon
Uber is launching flights in-app: here's everything you need to know
Booking an end-to-end adventure has never been so easy
The best things to do in Birmingham
See, do and stay in England's second city – you may well be surprised at how much there is on offer
The best places to visit in Iceland: a cheat's guide
The must-visit spots in the key regions of awe-inspiring Iceland
What it's like to travel with my neurodiverse daughter
Exploring the Celtic fringe with Suzanne Joinson and her daughter, Scout
The most incredible castle wedding venues in the world
From gargoyle clad turrets to rosy pink palaces, these castles are what fairytales are made of