In 1961, future West German Chancellor Willy Brandt declared: “The sky above the Ruhr must be blue again.” His words were greeted with what seemed like applause, but it was actually his audience falling from their seats. Because the Ruhrpott, or Ruhr area, is an agglomeration of industrial cities including Gelsenkirchen (where England will play … Read more
A holiday in Cyprus reveals the island’s history and natural landscape – Getty Although Cyprus has an abundance of trendy holiday resorts with award-winning beaches and tavernas, and the capital Nicosia at its heart, it is also home to some of the world’s finest archaeological treasures. For example, Paphos in its entirety is a UNESCO … Read more
Ben Ross enjoying a walk on La Gomera – Ben Ross It is a cliché that Tenerife is all about mass tourism, with all the cultural complications that entails. Certainly the high-rise resorts of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas on the south coast attract us by the planeload (2.3 million British tourists arrived … Read more
The Galaxy Suite on Jade Mountain (handout) With its picture-perfect views, it’s easy to see why St Lucia’s Jade Mountain resort has just been nominated several times as one of the world’s best hotels – most recently with a nod to the prestigious Travel and Leisure World’s Best Award 2024. It’s also featured in the … Read more
Short break cruises can offer a chance to explore places like Mull – iStockphoto Want to try a cruise but not sure if it’s for you? After all, it’s a bit of a gamble. What if after a few days you decide you don’t feel like it, but still have to stay on board for … Read more