Cyprus says quarantine hotels for families of coronavirus patients ‘will have a holiday vibe’ with nightly karaoke, shows and bingo – and that no one will need to sunbathe in a mask MailOnline Travel spoke to the island’s deputy tourism minister, Savvas Perdios He said quarantine hotels will have room service and nightly entertainment Mr … Read more
Let us take you on a fantastic flight of fancy. These are MailOnline Travel’s pick of the 50 images shortlisted in a contest called #Aerial2020 run by photo app Agora. It asked photographers around the globe to send in their best bird’s-eye shots. In total, 9,018 photos were submitted, with the competition judges whittling them … Read more
Nuts! Behold the world’s largest cashew tree, which covers two acres and looks like a mini FOREST (and it’s still growing) The tree, located in a park next to an urban beach in Brazil, is a major draw for Instagramming tourists It is the size of 70 regular cashew trees, with some of its limbs … Read more
Forget thrill-seeking: Holidays where you get back to nature and relax are set to be all the rage in Europe after the pandemic, according to Tripadvisor Travel platform carried out a major study to analyse ‘consumer travel sentiment’ It found a rise in searches for accommodation offering skiing, hiking and fishing Study also found 86% … Read more
Private temperature checks, a luggage sanitising service and socially distanced beach loungers: Dubai’s five-star Atlantis The Palm hotel is doing safety VIP-style The hotel now has a dedicated hygiene officer and guests are offered a luggage sanitising service on arrival They are also given welcome kits containing protective gear and self-disinfected sunglass kits Tableside cooking … Read more
The world has left an awful lot behind – as these haunting images of decaying industry from all four corners of the globe reveal. They feature in new book Abandoned Industrial Places, by David Ross, which contains more than 200 photos of empty factories, laboratories, mills and mines. And while spooky, they are also irresistibly … Read more
Covid-19 outbreaks have been worse in areas with major airports and large numbers of travellers passing through them, according to a global report. The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) said the spread of the disease, which has killed more than 50,000 people in Britain, was ‘highly correlated’ with air travel. It claimed the UK was … Read more
The allure of Barnard Castle was recently brought into sharp focus by the Prime Minister’s chief advisor – Dominic Cummings. And now everyone can immerse themselves in the charm and history of the North East beauty spot, but without the hassle of eye-sight-test drives – thanks to a 360-degree ‘step inside’ interactive virtual tour experience. … Read more
Thousands of holidaymakers are still empty-handed after spending months battling travel firms for sizeable refunds. Airlines are under investigation for sitting on more than £7 billion owed to passengers for cancelled trips, while travel agents have been accused of flouting the law. But readers have told Money Mail they might have found a way to … Read more
Future of flying? Anti-coronavirus personal protection shield for plane seats that is set to be ready for aircraft use by mid-June (so airlines won’t need to block middle seats) Shield has been created by RAS Completions and is made from polycarbonate It can be fitted on to the back or sides of seats in all aircraft … Read more