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Why having just one honeymoon isn't enough in 2023

What was once a one- or two-week treat somewhere hot has morphed into a travel extravaganza – here's how to do it

By Amanda Statham
The best-value countries to visit in 2023, according to the experts

In the face of endless online sales and economic uncertainty, it can be tough to know whether you’re getting a good deal

By Emma Beaumont
Winter sun holiday destinations where the pound goes furthest

Despite the pound's drastic fall, there are still a few sunny spots where it is strong

By Tom Haynes
The holidays that in-the-know travellers are booking for 2023

From off-grid breaks to electric transport and trips inspired by films, we predict this year’s holiday trends

By Laura Fowler
The Indian state where you can stay in a palace hotel for less

This luxury accommodation experience has become more accessible in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan, as properties cut their rates

By Sally Howard
Don't let eco-zealots cancel the convenience of flying

The thought of rail replacing air travel is as uncomfortable as a 12-hour sleeper train from London to Berlin

Zoe Strimpel

Our experts have devised perfect two-week itineraries for the world's finest destinations, from China to Costa Rica.

New Zealand

Even with borders closed, British interest in New Zealand is undaunted
South Africa

This is the kind of holiday that invites introspection, the scenery constantly changing around you
Sicily

This is one of the most ravishing places in the Mediterranean
Provence

As no other European region, Provence nourishes a spectrum of expectations
Iceland

This low-key island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean will not fail to impress
California

Northern California is a land of giants
Mexico

Mexico is a country with remarkable diversity, from its people and landscapes to its food and drink
Costa Rica

Green, serene, wild and wondrous, Costa Rica is many people’s first choice for an initial foray into Central America

The curious history of toilets at 35,000 feet – and what happens when you flush a plane loo

From slop buckets to vacuum loos, we chart the history of in-flight relief – and explain the grim delights of blue ice

By Oliver Smith
13 draconian requirements you need to work as cabin crew

Air India’s new guidance on cabin crew hairstyles is just one of the curiously outdated measures that remain in place at 35,000 feet

By Greg Dickinson
Everything you need to know about the direct London-Sydney flight – tipped for 2025

Qantas has placed an order with Airbus that will allow the airline to operate the world's longest flights

By Chris Leadbeater
How the one per cent fell in love with private jet travel

The stresses of commercial air travel are driving those who can afford it to embrace a more exclusive way of flying short-haul

By John Arlidge

The best European city breaks for Autumn – and where to stay

From mini-breaks to Edinburgh to longer jaunts to Reykjavik, here are 20 top getaways with characterful hotels
The 50 best pubs with rooms in England

There are few things more wholesome than a cosy bed above a boozer with local food on the table – as these country pubs with rooms prove
The most romantic hotels in London this winter

From cosy boltholes with glittery city views to flashy grande dames with cosseting spas, these 2023 hideaways are perfect for two
20 amazing all-inclusive hotels that even travel snobs will adore

Resorts are reinventing the format with luxury twists ranging from swim-up suites to spas and gourmet restaurants