The latest closure comes amid a difficult year for UK travel firms, with several holiday companies ceasing trading in recent months.
Oct 13, 2026
Bibeth Orteza, Timmy Cruz, Maritoni Fernandez, and Kaye Abad on what helped them through treatment and how they live with uncertainty
This World Kangaroo Day, 24 October, Discover Aboriginal Experiences reveals where travellers can glimpse Australia’s most recognisable animal – and discover the First Nations stories, knowledge and cultural connections behind it. Few animals say Australia quite like the kangaroo. Recognised around the world for its distinctive way of moving, it has become shorthand for a continent. But seeing one in the wild is only part of the story.
With thoughts turning to cooler seasons and festive celebrations, Byway, the European leader in no-fly holidays, has put together a selection of trips that include visits to some of the most authentic winter markets in Europe. Sourced by expert, local teams these are five Byway favourites, where travellers can experience long-held winter traditions, artisan shopping and magical seasonal escapes without the crowds:
From acupuncture to lymphatic massages, complementary, alternative healing therapies can help support well-being throughout breast cancer care
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for two inaugural Mediterranean sailings aboard Norwegian Aura, its largest ship to date, following an anticipated early delivery. Departing on May 2 and May 12, 2027, the nine- and 10-day voyages will cover destinations in Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Greece before the ship moves to Barcelona and begins Caribbean cruises from Miami in June 2027.
From Visa’s refreshed premium privileges to the arrival of Marimekko and Les Néréides in the Philippines, here’s what's new in travel, fashion, and jewelry
Last winter, more UK skiers used the train to travel to ski resorts than the previous season* and 13% of skiers intend to travel by train** according to Mountain Travel Network (MTN) research. For winter 2026/7, there are even more options for skiers looking to travel by train, and Les Arcs, in the Haute Tarentaise, is one of the easiest ski resorts to reach by rail from the UK. For many years Les Arcs has actively encouraged its visitors to travel by train for their ski holiday. This is in line with the resort’s environmental commitments and its goal to create a more sustainable mountain environment.
Right when Paris is all dressed up in all its Fashion Week glory, the youth are protesting against state violence and state neglect
Singapore’s three-Michelin-star Restaurant Zen reopened in August 2026 after a three-month refurbishment – with a medley of changes that mark its new chapter. Founded in 2018 by Swedish chef Bjorn Frantzen, Zen inhabits a three-storey shophouse along the buzzing Bukit Pasoh Road in Chinatown. The renewed interior swaps the previous living-room setting on the ground floor for a 16-seat stone counter, in a look more reminiscent of Frantzen’s eponymous restaurant in Stockholm and FZN in Dubai. “I...
In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.
The report, titled The Rise of Place, draws on research from 284 Marriott properties across 20 Asia Pacific markets, as well as conversations with chefs, hospitality experts, and food influencers.
In an age of doomscrolling, travellers are increasingly looking to make holidays more meaningful, trying experiences that bring them back to the things they genuinely enjoy. From its great outdoors and stargazing to its thriving wine industry, Fredericksburg offers travellers the opportunity to put their passions into practice, with hands-on classes and expert-led experiences designed to help take hobbies to the next level or inspire new skills.