Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida.

What’s so special about Dry Tortugas National Park?

The beaches and snorkelling in Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, are gorgeous. But the enormous Fort Jefferson is astonishing. What’s so special about Dry Tortugas National Park, summarised. It’s the true end of the line in the Florida Keys. The beaches are dazzling white sand.…
On top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb.

A luxury travel guide to Sydney, Australia

From VIP tours of the Sydney Opera House to fine dining at Quay, Sydney offers a host of unique luxury travel experiences. What’s Sydney all about? Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro may come close, but no other world class city manages to get close…
The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers car parking costs guide

Parking at Alton Towers can add significant extra costs to your stay. This guide shows you the parking costs as of July 2025. Car Parking Overview at Alton Towers Alton Towers charges £12 for Standard Parking per car for day visitors. You can pay on…
An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

Do you need a guided tour for Delos?

It is not essential to book a guided tour for Delos. Independent visitors can learn the history at the Delos Museum. But a small group tour arguably offers a better experience. To book a Delos tour, choose from the options here. For a look at…
Hamburg, Germany.

9 reasons to take a Hamburg city break

Top attractions in Hamburg, Germany, include the unique Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the world’s biggest model railway and engrossing harbour cruises. Hauptkirche St Michaelis The baroque interior of Hauptkirche St Michaelis looks like a wedding cake designer has been let loose on a cavern, with the…
A selection of Chicago's architecture from the Chicago River.

Ten reasons why Chicago is the best city in the US

David Whitley rates Chicago as his favourite city in the US – and here are ten reasons why. Over my twenty-plus year career as a travel journalist, I’ve visited dozens of US cities. Many of them more than once. I thoroughly enjoy most of them,…
When having bad handwriting is useful

When having bad handwriting is useful

Hotels asking for email addresses It’s increasingly common when checking in to a hotel to be asked for your email address. “If you can just fill in your name, address and email address,” the receptionist will ask after you arrive at the desk. Up until…
Auckland, New Zealand.

A first time visitor’s guide to Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand’s biggest city has undergone dramatic improvements, fitting of the gorgeous natural setting. What makes Auckland unique? New Zealand’s gateway and largest city is the de facto capital of Polynesia, and it’s beginning to make the most of its natural blessings. Auckland is squeezed…