Athens is well known for its museums – it has more than 80 of them – many of them famous and long-established like the National Archaeological Museum, the Acropolis Museum and the Agora. But there are several more modern institutions that travellers may not be so familiar with, and they are worth checking out in a rediscovery of this ancient yet mo...

Want to experience the unique colours, aromas and sounds of India without succumbing to the chaos on the roads? Then consider two very different but equally memorable Indian rail journeys – the luxury Deccan Odyssey and the high-speed Gatimaan Express. On any given road in India you will be confronted by a disconcerting array of users. Apart from t...

Luxury adventure company and tour operator &Beyond has reopened Phinda Zuka Lodge after a carefully planned refurbishment, welcoming guests back to a place that the company says now feels both familiar and new at the same time. Emerging as a next generation private safari retreat designed for intimate gatherings, the lodge in South Africa's Kwa...

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan celebrated as both a UNESCO site and as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, owing to its stunning rock-cut architecture and rich history. Sometimes known as the Rose City for its pink sandstone cliffs, Petra was established by the Nabataeans, a nomadic Arab people, in the fourth century BC, although the sur...

Ryanair is Europe's largest low-fare airline, with an impressive track record of on-time performance. To help inspire travellers' plans for the new year, the airline has revealed the top five cities across its network of over 235 destinations that passengers will be flocking to in 2026.   Bratislava, Slovakia: Bratislava is quickly becoming on...

Scotland: The award-winning team behind one of Argyll's most iconic coastal hotels has announced plans to open a new café overlooking Castle Stalker and Loch Linnhe in early 2026. The Pierhouse Hotel at Port Appin is leading the refurbishment of the former Castle Stalker View Café on the A828 between Ballachulish and Connel. The café was a much-lov...