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(CNN) — The Australian government and a United Nations body are facing off this week over whether the Great Barrier Reef is “in danger” of losing its “outstanding universal value.” The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Heritage Committee is scheduled to vote on Friday on whether the reef, which is on

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writers visited these hotels pre-pandemic. Couples heading to Somerset might want to get away from it all in the quintessentially English countryside or soak up the splendour of Georgian Bath. Romantic accommodation

In this article AAL LUV An American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER plane takes off from Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, October 28, 2020. Loren Elliott | Reuters American Airlines on Thursday posted a profit for the second quarter, getting a lift from federal aid and a surge in travel demand. The Fort Worth-based carrier reported net

(CNN) — So, you’re all set for a trip to Europe in this most uncertain of summers. You’ve booked your flight, navigated all the paperwork for your destination (and for getting home), and have prepared yourself for snafus along the way. Oh, and you’re fully vaccinated. Now, just a couple more things — time to

Even with boat sales and charters booming, yachting remains an enigma for most people. CNBC spoke with several yacht owners who agreed to answer all questions — with no topics off limits — about the yachting lifestyle and perhaps more importantly, how much it costs.    The owners Nim and Fabiola Hirschhorn are in the

(CNN) — It’s been a strange year for the aviation industry, with many airlines grounding aircraft for significant chunks of 2020. But as air travel returns in some regions, AirlineRatings.com has released its annual round-up of the world’s best carriers, ready to help fliers decide which airline to choose for their return to the skies.

The countries on England’s red list The amber list countries What to know before quarantining after a holiday Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter Amber-listed Portugal and Spain account for nearly 30 per cent of all imported coronavirus cases, new data has revealed. The number of people who tested positive after returning from the

martin-dm | E+ | Getty Images When Covid-19 hit early last year and most travel ground to halt worldwide, would-be vacationers scrambled to get refunds from hotels, airlines, cruise lines and other travel suppliers — or to file travel insurance claims for canceled trips. They often hit a wall on both fronts. Suppliers struggled, or

(CNN) — Packing four bathing suits for a one-week vacation might seem like overkill. Especially when the trip involves a 50-plus-mile hike through one of Spain’s rainiest regions. The trail snakes atop soaring, rugged cliffs that drop precipitously to the sea, and our trek would be along a portion of shoreline known as the Coast

The countries on England’s red list The amber list countries What to know before quarantining after a holiday Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter Summer holiday prices have fallen by up to 52 per cent compared to 2019, new research suggests.  Analysis from price comparison website Travelsupermarket.com found that package holidays to green listed

A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 and United Airlines A320 Airbus on seen approach to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco. Louis Nastro | Reuters Shares of United Airlines gained more than 4% on Wednesday morning after the carrier forecast that the rebound in travel demand will continue in the coming months. United reported its sixth

(CNN) — It’s famous for its docks, the Beatles, and its two world-renowned soccer teams — but now, Liverpool is going through a different kind of notoriety. The port city in northwest England — which built much of its fortune on slavery — has been stripped of its coveted UNESCO World Heritage status, after a

The countries on England’s red list The amber list countries What to know before quarantining after a holiday Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter Spain is not likely to be demoted to the ‘amber plus’ list any time soon, according to Government sources. Fears have been building that the country could join France in

Revolut’s new travel booking feature, Stays. Revolut LONDON — European fintech giant Revolut is jumping into the travel industry. The London-based firm launched a new feature Tuesday called Stays, which lets users book hotels and other accommodation through its app. Customers can receive up to 10% cashback on bookings made through Revolut, the company said.

(Reuters) — Divers have discovered rare remains of a military vessel in the ancient sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion — once Egypt‘s largest port on the Mediterranean — and a funerary complex illustrating the presence of Greek merchants, the country said on Monday, July 19. The city, which controlled the entrance to Egypt at the mouth

Vaccinated holidaymakers, it’s time to rev your engines. For if you glance up through the windscreen to our holiday traffic lights, you’ll see a distinctly green hue to the ‘amber list’. Four months after Ryanair met criticism for its misleading ‘Jab and Go’ advert, that sentiment will soon become the reality. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps

A United Airlines passenger aircraft arrives over the top of residential houses to land at Heathrow Airport in west London, Britain, March 13, 2020. Matthew Childs | Reuters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday said to “avoid travel” to the UK as the delta Covid-19 variant continues to spread. The warning is

(CNN) — While our suitcases have been gathering dust over the past 16 months, the travel industry has been rapidly adapting to cope with the demands of the new Covid era. This means that if you’re making your first flight for a while, things may be very different from what you’ve previously been used to.

Britons with proof of full vaccination will be able to sidestep quarantine requirements on return to the UK from amber list countries from July 19, Grant Shapps has confirmed. The Transport Secretary said all adults double jabbed with the NHS vaccine will no longer be required to self-isolate after visiting amber countries that include the holiday

Doha (CNN) — Past the small arched door, a narrow spiral stair leads up to the top of the windswept minaret, still standing tall even as almost everything around it has crumbled. Inside the tiny room atop the circular shaft, four little windows open up to the long-abandoned surroundings. On the one side, the tumbling

Foreign holidays resumed on May 17. They are now governed by a traffic light system that determines the rules for arrivals to England. The latest update to the green, amber and red categories was on July 14, with the changes coming into effect on at 4am on July 19.  The red list of destinations have

In this article 678-HK People are seen onboard the Dream Cruises’ World Dream cruise ship docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on July 14, 2021, after it returned to the city state following a passenger’s positive test for the Covid-19 coronavirus. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images Nearly 3,000 passengers and

(CNN) — Hikers looking to summit Scotland’s highest mountain and other peaks in the area are being sent up “potentially fatal” routes by Google Maps, the region’s mountaineering organizations have warned. The John Muir Trust said Thursday that growing numbers of people using Google Maps to navigate up Ben Nevis risk being directed via a

Britain is home to some exemplary beaches. With lockdown restrictions coming to an end on July 19, and Britain finally enjoying a heatwave, now is the time to embrace life and make a dash to the seaside. To help you pick the best stretch of sand, we asked our experts to recommend their favourite beaches around the country.

A flight engineer enters a CAE Inc. 7000 Series Boeing Co. 737-800 flight simulator at a CAE facility in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Christinne Muschi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some of airlines’ most in-demand flights this summer don’t even leave the ground. Flight simulators from Atlanta to Dallas to Miami

(CNN) — Of the countless dwindling Italian towns that have opted to sell dilapidated homes for just one euro, Sambuca di Sicilia has undoubtedly been the most successful. Approximately 16 dwellings have been snapped up for €1 here since the scheme was first announced by CNN Travel in 2019, and Sambuca has been in the

What to do about your holiday to the Balearics The countries on England’s red list The amber list countries What to know before quarantining after a holiday Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter President Biden has signalled the possible restart of international travel to the US. In a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on

They’ve been cursed out, grabbed and even punched in the head. Flight attendants are now speaking out publicly about the stress of managing increasingly unruly passengers at 35,000 feet, a job that’s gotten more difficult in recent months as passengers return to the skies after months of lockdowns. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced flight attendants

(CNN) — German airline group Lufthansa will greet fliers using gender-neutral language from now on. Lufthansa’s airlines — which include Lufthansa, Eurowings and Brussels Airlines — have historically welcomed travelers on board by referring to them as “ladies and gentlemen.” In a statement, the airline said that on future flights travelers will be referred to

Millions of British holidaymakers have seen their holiday horizons expand following the Government announcement that quarantine will be waived for fully vaccinated Britons returning from amber list destinations.  To count as fully vaccinated you must have received your second dose as least 14 days before departure. The new rules will come into effect from July