Travel

Canada’s reputation precedes it: it’s the world’s capital of cool as proved by the most awesome Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. It’s so unhomophobic it’s progressed from being gay-friendly to gay-neutral, it’s pumped money into its arts and culture, it has America’s amenities and Europe’s refinement, it gave us Drake, and it’s an almost-perfect example of how different ethnicities can live in the same communities. As a microcosm of the country’s progressive thinking, Toronto is a pretty unique place. Flying to...

Pontresina challenges hikers chasing the reward of glacial views.

If the stereotypes are to be believed, then Germans' have been guilty of stealing sunloungers and places on the beach ever since the package holiday introduced UK sun-seekers to the behaviour of foreign holidaymakers in the 1970s. Well now it is Italy’s turn as they have launched an offensive of tourists who nick their spot on the beach for the whole day, without being there, for all, or at least a large chunk of the day. Leaving other sun worshippers with...

By Charles Hibbert China’s long awaited ‘straddling bus’, which looks like something out of Star Trek, had its big opening moment in Hebei province this week. The transit-elevated bus is expected to be in full use by the end of the year, but its original testing was positive. The smart idea only came about in May, with photos of the mini-model released China's "elevated bus" that glides over traffic completes first road test https://t.co/D0DzZNgtzO pic.twitter.com/x8siNPjf8W — CNN (@CNN) August 4,...

When the UK summer starts, after weeks of biting cold, you should be able to ditch the coat. But it’s August and I’m still donning a winter wardrobe. With that depressing thought in mind, it makes the time we spend away from our desks even more precious. The weekend getaway is fast becoming our ‘go to’ option and just the medicine we need to cheer us up. And rather surprisingly, you don’t have to venture too far in order to...

The InterContinental London at the O2 opened just over six months ago on the Greenwich Peninsula, London’s rejuvenated historic, entertainment and financial gateway. It’s surrounded by impressive architecture, maritime heritage, state-of-the-art entertainment venues and spectacular views of the River Thames, Canary Wharf and iconic London landmarks. With the hotel incorporating the local heritage, this 5* luxury hotel is well-suited for cosmopolitan guests, and is an ideal resting place for visitors of the O2, travellers and business stays. Location The hotel...

The first thing to say about the trip was that there was a huge mistake, caused by yours truly. I am born and raised just up the road from Seaham Hall, in Newcastle, and I always get the rapid three-hour train journey home. For some reason me and Mrs TLE and I drove…seven hours later we arrived, missing out valuable hours at this luxurious venue. Seaham Hall is a spa hotel nestled beside the wild North Eastern coastline. The impressive...

Brand new for summer 2016 is The Sheep, handily located on Sheep Street, the main road of Stow on the Wold. The Gloucestershire village is typical of the Cotswolds in that there's as many cute cafes as people. Which, in this case, is quite a lot. Curious to check out this new accommodation, myself and a lucky pal packed up our overnight bags to see whether this 22-room B&B was worth bleating about. Heh. The area An easy couple of...

Land-locked, football mad, the eternal rival to Barcelona, Madrid has a lot more to offer than boulevards and the beautiful game. Here, Rosie Benson takes at look at five must-dos in Spain’s capital city… What to drink… Nobody drinks sangria in Spain anymore, it’s all about Tinto de Verano. The perfect prelude to an afternoon siesta, this drink is made up of cool red wine and lemon soda, served on ice with a slice of orange. Admittedly very similar to...