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Gorgeous seafront hotel and spa to open on Greece’s Samos island

Guests staying at the 72-key Nírema Hotel & Spa Samos will be just steps away from the beach once it opens later this month.

7 September 2026

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371 days and 62 countries: World's longest cruise departs from Rome

While you’ve missed the boat on this inaugural round-the-world cruise, you can still book onto the 367-day journey that starts in Australia next year.

3 September 2026

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These are the world’s most beautiful hotels – and No.1 is in Ireland

From a Renaissance-era palazzo set among manicured lawns to bold, brutalist buildings contrasting with the nature around, here’s where you should book next for a very aesthetic stay.

3 September 2026

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New ranking reveals the best wildlife encounters worth travelling for

From mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda to African wild dog safaris in Botswana, here’s what you should be booking for your next wild experience.

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Destinations

Riga vs Tallinn: How these Baltic capitals compare

UNESCO-listed Old Towns and Hanseatic League history await in both Latvia and Estonia, but there are some subtle differences to help you pick.

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This stunning hotel just opened in Catalonia – and it’s adults only

The 38-key property is just steps away from the beach as well as the city’s historic centre.

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Just three European cities named among the top 10 for nightlife

Berlin, Brighton and Amsterdam were the only cities on the continent to make the top 10 in the ranking from Time Out.

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Where you can go on holiday in Europe for less than €100 a day

With average three-star hotel stays coming in at €32 per person, and local beers priced at €1.50, Albania's capital Tirana topped this list of affordable city breaks.

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First-ever urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve set to open in Shanghai

The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030.

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Faroe Islands expands its self-navigating car itineraries

Travellers are invited to hop in a car and let the GPS take them to lesser-known spots – and the destinations are a secret until you arrive.

Moments

Everything you need to know about airport codes

Miley Cyrus famously hopped off the plane at LAX with just a dream and a cardigan, but have you ever wondered what airport codes are actually used for?

Destinations

How to spend 48 hours in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia

Once known as Serdica, Bulgaria’s capital was once among the most important cities in the Byzantine Empire.

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Boutique hotel with spectacular views opens on Crete’s western coast

Guests can choose between safari-inspired tented pavilions along the shore and cliffside suites with private pools.

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Rosewood opens new wellness retreat on the Red Sea

The 110-key property has eight restaurants as well as a spa spanning some 2,100 square metres.

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A new budget airline is launching in Europe

The launch is timed with 2027’s Holy Year, when more pilgrims than ever are expected to complete the Camino de Santiago.

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These are the world’s best airlines according to flyers

The preferred airlines in Europe were named as British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.

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This stunning new resort just opened in Ibiza

Nômade Temple Ibiza wants to return to the island’s “deeper history” which is “rooted in freedom, creativity and connection”.

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Revolut is opening an airport lounge in Copenhagen

The fintech company’s first foray into the market will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area.

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Victorian water tower at Sandringham just opened as a couple’s escape

The neo-Byzantine structure has a rooftop terrace overlooking the grand estate and wider Norfolk countryside.

Destinations

Why you should visit Andorra – even if you don’t ski

The highest capital city on the continent, Andorra la Vella boasts historic buildings, impressive sculptures and the largest thermal spa in southern Europe.

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