Europe’s new biometric border system (EES) is creating lengthy queues at some of the continent’s busiest airports, with non-EU travelers facing waits of up to two hours at passport control during peak periods. The Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational […]
A striking new Whale Museum dedicated entirely to whales will open in northern Norway in 2027, combining an immersive museum with one of Europe’s most remarkable locations for seeing whales in the wild. The Whale is scheduled to open […]
Travelers who can postpone their European holiday until autumn could find substantially cheaper hotels, with new Expedia data showing accommodation prices falling by an average of 7% across Europe after the peak summer season. The biggest savings can reach […]
Uber has launched fully driverless robotaxi rides in Dubai through a partnership with Chinese technology company Baidu, giving passengers another way to book an autonomous vehicle directly through the Uber app. The service uses Baidu’s sixth-generation Apollo Go RT6, […]
Buying a home in Dubai is becoming more accessible for residents following a series of property reforms covering first-time buyers, rental payments and residency linked to real estate ownership. Three initiatives are particularly relevant: Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme, […]
London’s Covent Garden is getting a new lifestyle hotel this autumn, with The Webster Covent Garden scheduled to open on October 1, 2026, overlooking Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The 167-room property will mark the debut of The Webster, a new […]
Virgin Atlantic is being investigated by the UK’s competition regulator over how it displays the total cost of package holidays, including mandatory charges such as resort fees and local taxes. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is examining whether […]
The Vineyard, one of Berkshire’s best-known luxury wine hotels, has delayed its reopening until February 2027 as work continues on an extensive multi-million pound transformation under new ownership. The hotel had previously planned a phased reopening beginning in November […]
Turkish shipbuilder RMK Yachts has expanded its Livia motor yacht concept into three distinct versions, giving prospective owners a choice between designs focused on entertaining, family cruising or long-range exploration. Named Livia Aura, Livia Core and Livia Infinite, the […]
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler has launched a new mountaintop wellness experience that takes guests by helicopter into the remote alpine landscape surrounding the Canadian resort town. Called Ascend to Stillness, the experience combines a scenic helicopter flight […]