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Stay for seven shillings? This luxury London hotel is offering rooms at 1900s prices

This iconic hotel in the capital is offering the chance to book rooms cheaper than a Travelodge on the city’s outskirts

Evening Standard · May 25, 2025

Australia’s Torres Strait islands: one of the last undiscovered places Down Under

Even most Aussies have never stepped in this remote region of the country. Abha Shah flies in to see what’s on offer, following in the footsteps of A-list visitor Zac Efron

Evening Standard · May 25, 2025

Lake Orta: why Italy's 'secret lake' won't stay under the radar for long

Only an hour from Milan, this beautiful lake boasts baroque buildings and Michelin-worthy restaurants in its vicinity. Visit now before the crowds descend, says Prudence Ivey

Evening Standard · May 25, 2025

With 160mph trains launching on the East Coast - is America finally on track for a high-speed rail network?

Amtrak's 160mph Acela trains, due to debut in the next few weeks, will serve the Northeast Corridor, from Washington DC to Boston via New York

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Inside Epic Universe: Photos unveil Universal’s $6 billion Florida park as it finally opens to the public

At the center of Epic Universe is Celestial Park. From here, guests access The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Ibiza all day, all night long: how to party like Pete Tong

From the hottest restaurants to the coolest clubs and dreamiest spas, the DJ and White Island institution takes us for a spin through his Ibiza classics

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

‘The scent of damp earth, the hum of bees and treasures in every border’: readers’ favourite UK gardens

Our tipsters discover rainforests, rare flowers blazing with colour and the finest tea and cake

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025

Eight American cities that are surprisingly great for cycling

America is obsessed with cars, but that doesn’t mean cyclists have been entirely forgotten. These cities, from Texas to Arizona, are all perfect for pedal-powered exploration

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

How a dawn chorus break in Gloucestershire opened my ears to the birds

I’m partially sighted so birding has always felt out of reach for me. But a stay at Slimbridge wetlands centre learning to identify bird song helped me connect with nature

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Southwest makes another policy change for passengers - this time with how you charge your phone

Southwest Airlines will introduce a new policy on May 28 that will require flyers to use their portable chargers in plain sight

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025