Travel
Step onboard Explora II as it docks in Monaco: luxury cruising finds a new benchmark
More boutique resort than cruise liner, the ship’s opulence, sheer scale and culinary ambition have set an exciting new tone for the future of ultra-luxury travel by sea.
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France bans non-essential UK travel a week before Christmas
France will ban non-essential travel to and from Britain from this weekend to slow the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, throwing Christmas holiday plans into chaos.
Negative Covid test now required to enter Italy
EU residents travelling to Italy will have to present a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival in the country, while unvaccinated visitors will also be required to self-quarantine.
Silver Nova: Silversea’s first luxury hybrid cruise ship
Monaco-based Silversea Cruises has announced the name of its first hybrid ship, Silver Nova, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in-port by an impressive 40%.
What you need to know before heading to a French ski resort
The French government has laid out the health and safety rules that will be applied to France’s ski resorts this season, including the latest on mask-wearing and health passes.
US to open border to vaccinated travellers on Monday
The United States government is reopening the country to fully vaccinated non-US citizens from 8th November, one of the last remaining countries to lift such Covid-related restrictions.
Discover mini pavilion for chance to win trip to Dubai
The Monaco Electricity and Gas Company is giving households a chance to win a trip Dubai to visit the Universal Expo.
