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Athens is famous for it's ancient history , vibrant neighbours and historic architecture, and now the Athens Riviera is now having it's moment. With many 5 star luxury hotels opening along the coast and luxury beach clubs dotted along the shoreline, Vouliagmeni and Glyfada are the places to be.

When travelling with the family, I try to avoid long stopovers; flight connections fill me with dread. So when it came to flying to Singapore this summer on our family trip, Etihad seemed the best choice with their offer of a stopover.

There are hotels that provide a place sleep and then there are hotels that are a destination in their own right. Perched on a private peninsula along the Athenian riviera, The four Seasons Astir Palace Athens proves that luxury is not measured by the length that you stay but by the quality of experience you get.

A giant new MSC Cruises ship is coming to the Mediterranean — and MSC World Asia is bringing an impressive mix of food, entertainment, family fun and luxury with

A spectacular new luxury boutique hotel opening, is a hotel of of historical significance, re imagined and designed by Laura Gonzalez. Carved into the hilltop alongside the ancient Greek amphitheatre, this classical residence became Taormina’s first hotel in 1873.​

Here's a roundup of our favourite offers from travel agents this week! Irish travellers have plenty of new holiday inspiration to choose from, with Click&Go Holidays, Cassidy Travel, Killiney Travel, Marble City Travel and JWT Travel showcasing a mix of winter sun escapes, luxury cruises and once-in-a-lifetime escorted tours.

As couples across the UK and Ireland look beyond traditional honeymoon packages in favour of more personalised, experience-led escapes, Türkiye offers travel agents and operators a compelling luxury option for summer bookings.

Universal is bringing its first major theme park and resort destination in the UK and Europe to Bedfordshire, with the newly named Universal United Kingdom Resort set to open in 2031. Construction work is already underway at the site near Bedford, with Universal investing more than £5 billion in the resort during its expected five-year construction period.

Disney's live-action Moana has brought the Pacific back into the spotlight, but the real-life inspiration behind the story is arguably even more spectacular.

Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled Extraordinary Expeditions, a new collection of extended luxury expedition cruises aboard Atlas Adventurer, its new sailing yacht set to debut in November 2028.

Explora Journeys has officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona, marking the arrival of its largest and most spacious ship yet — and the next chapter in the luxury cruise line's ambitious vision for ultra-elegant ocean travel.

Visitors to Leicestershire can experience the 2026 solar eclipse from a heritage steam train this August, with the Great Central Railway combining an evening of railway nostalgia with one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the decade.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled new details of Great Tides Waterpark, a six-acre attraction opening on 4 September 2026 at Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line's private island in the Bahamas.

Welcome to the Six Senses, Kaplankaya: a luxury retreat on the coast of the Turkish Riviera with a unique approach to wellbeing. This five-star resort is a celebrity favourite that spans five-million square metres yet maintains a boutique glow centred around privacy, relaxation and wellness.

Planning a trip to Dublin or looking for the biggest events in the city? Discover what's on in Dublin between now and December 2026 with our complete guide to concerts, theatre shows, live entertainment and major conferences taking place at 3Arena, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD).

Following the success of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Tropical Sky are offering a beautiful trip where guests can discover the legendary landscapes that inspired one of the world’s greatest tales.

A morning that begins with hummingbirds hovering beside your breakfast table can lead into a walk through a 250-year-old protected rainforest, followed by an afternoon standing waist-deep in warm Caribbean water miles from the shore. The island’s beaches are every bit as beautiful as expected, but it is the variety of experiences packed into each day that makes Tobago feel so special. There are hidden bays reached by boat, forest trails filled with birdsong, colourful reefs b

You do not expect a chocolate-making workshop to leave you thinking about family, heritage, science and the people behind the food on your plate. At Tonči Chocolates & Coffee, however, the story matters just as much as the finished bar.

Choosing somewhere to stay in Tobago is less about finding the grandest hotel and more about deciding which version of the island you want to wake up to. You could open your door to a private beach in Crown Point, look out across Castara Bay from a wooden hillside retreat, spend the afternoon beside your own infinity pool or fall asleep surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest. Each of these stays shows off a different side of Tobago, so moving between two properties can be