

Wine village gets 5 star hotel
Image Gatien Baron, Sancerre The lovely French wine village of Sancerre has a new 5 star hotel. Les Hauts de Sancerre , in a converted...
Jul 31 min read
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New EU border checks start
Ferry passengers face new checks Much delayed new European border controls are now being introduced progressively. And electronic travel authorisation will be launched in the last quarter of 2026 - though over 70s will be spared the much larger than expected adult fee of 20 Euros. The new border controls will be phased in until April 9 next year, to avoid overwhelming systems. It has been reported that checks could be suspended if queues and tailbacks at air and sea ports b
Feb 101 min read
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New budget flights to Cape Verde
Low fare airline easyJet will start flying to the Cape Verde islands for the first time from 31 March. It will operate three flights a...
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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New Cruise & Walk trips launched
Combining small ship cruises with walking routes ashore, Ramblers Worldwide has added 18 new itineraries for 2025. Destinations range...
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Cruise line to open Patagonia hotel
Luxury cruise line Silversea is to develop what is claimed to be the world’s southernmost hotel. Located in Puerto Williams at the tip of...
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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