Best Towns & Cities to Visit in Europe in 2021

For most people who love to travel, it’s safe to say that 2020 has been a write-off. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, international travel for leisure became impossible. Although flights have started again and most borders around the world are open, there are still stringent restrictions in place for travelers from certain countries … Read more

Inside the airline industry’s meltdown

Coronavirus has hit few sectors harder than air travel, wiping out tens of thousands of jobs and uncountable billions in revenue. While most fleets were grounded, the industry was forced to reimagine its future

Japan’s beloved matsutake mushroom under threat

For diners with money to spare it is the taste of autumn but decline of red pine forests has left it with a precarious future

‘Barefoot bookseller’ sought to run island bookshop in Maldives

Luxury resort says island is virtually Covid-free and wants a live-in book lover to provide guests with bespoke help for their ‘reading journeys’

The famed Sicilian hotel San Domenico Palace in Taormina to reopen as a Four Seasons experience

  Regarded as one of the most famous hotels in the world, San Domenico Palace welcomed notable guests including Oscar Wilde, Elizabeth Taylor, and DH Lawrence, among many others. Along with idyllic natural surroundings, Taormina is also home to countless historical attractions, including an ancient Greek Theatre and the Corvaja Palace from the medieval era. … Read more