Travel Journals

After initial misgivings about toxic jellyfish, tower blocks and tattooed Australians, Edward Bishop is relieved to discover Hamilton Island is perfect for a break.

The Grieve family sail into St. Vincent where they are besieged by local boatmen touting for trade, in sharp contrast to the easy-going charm of Dominica.

Author Erica James likes to lose herself in the mazy, cobbled streets of Bellagio, where Milan’s beautiful people come to lead the good life at the weekend.

Cheryl Newman tries out three of the Norwegian capital’s finest places to stay.

If you are recovering from a serious illness, a holiday is probably what you most need - yet travel insurance for convalescents can be hard to come by. Travel expert Sophie Butler explores the options.

Jeremy Skidmore tracks his day snowboarding on the slopes and is astonished how long he spends ‘resting’.

Fiona Duncan has trouble finding fault with The Rose and Crown at County Durham.

Maggie O’Sullivan profiles the top-brand, traveller-friendly products offered by hqhair.com.

Simon Horsford jumps at the chance to leave the hired guides and the comfort of home behind to travel unassisted through Tanzania’s national parks.

Some airlines are continuing to limit passengers’ hand luggage, even though the Department for Transport has relaxed the one-bag-rule. By Charles Starmer-Smith.