Luxury Travel
9 of the Best Austrian Cakes and Where to Eat Them in Vienna
Sachertorte, Imperial Torte, Linzer Torte, Punschkrapfen and more: nine classic Austrian cakes, what makes each one special and the Vienna cafés that serve the best.
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Africa
Hurghada Airport Transfer: Taxi, Shuttle or Private? Prices Compared (2026)
Hurghada Airport to your hotel in 2026: taxi, Uber, shuttle or private transfer compared, with real prices to Makadi, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay.
Holiday Guides
Theodore Roosevelt National Park: A Guide to North Dakota's Hidden Gem
Plan a visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota's badlands: the South and North Units, bison and wild horses, the best hikes and drives, and Medora.
Travel Tips
Best Family Resorts with Kids' Clubs: Turkey, Spain, Egypt and Beyond
How to choose a family resort with a great kids' club – age groups, hours, costs, safety – plus the best destinations in Turkey, Spain, Greece, Egypt and the Canaries.
Travel Tips
11 Tips on Packing Light for Winter Travel
Bulky coats don't need a huge suitcase. Eleven practical tips for packing light for a winter trip, from layering and fabrics to what to wear.
Travel Tips
London's Best Christmas Markets and Winter Events
Southbank Centre Winter Market, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Leicester Square, Covent Garden and more – the best Christmas markets and festive events in London.
Travel Tips
England's Blue Flag Beaches: What the Award Means and the Best to Visit
Which English beaches won Blue Flags for 2026 – Bournemouth and Poole, Cornwall, Kent, Norfolk – what the award means and the best beaches to visit.
Travel Tips
The 17 Most Charming Christmas Markets in Europe
From Strasbourg and Nuremberg to Vienna, Prague, Tallinn and Zagreb – the 17 most charming Christmas markets in Europe, with what to eat and tips for visiting.
Middle East
Visit Dubai: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Spending 4 Days in Dubai
A 4-day Dubai itinerary: Burj Khalifa, Old Dubai's souks and creek, the desert, beaches and the Palm – plus where to stay and getting around.
Travel Tips
10 Ways to Get Through Airport Security Faster
Get through airport security faster in 2026: the new TSA shoe and ID rules, where the 100 ml liquids limit has gone, trusted traveler programs and smart packing.
Travel Tips
6 Tips for Picking the Perfect Airplane Seat Every Time
Window, aisle, exit row or bulkhead? How to choose the best seat on the plane for sleep, legroom, a smooth ride or a quick exit – and how to get it without overpaying.
Travel Tips
10 Tips to Help You Overcome a Fear of Flying
Practical ways to manage a fear of flying: understanding turbulence, breathing techniques, choosing the right seat, talking to the crew and taking a confidence course.
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