TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to attractions that allow contact with wild animals

Animal welfare groups laud step by travel giant but concerns remain that it is not going far enough to counter cruel practices and exploitation by tourism businesses

40 of the world’s best cruise holidays

Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat

The wilderness in comfort … wild glamping in Scotland

Wild camping in Scotland in a very well-equipped Land Rover, our writer was set on foraging for their supper. Luckily, his friend had his own ideas …