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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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World Travel Awards 2020
The winners of the latest World Travel Awards have been announced with the Fairmont, the Hôtel de Paris and the Hotel Hermitage all nabbing top spots.
Riviera Airport trials Covid test room
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is poised to be the model for other airports with the establishment of a Covid antigen testing centre on-site for passengers.
Full steam ahead at Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, the super-luxury cruise line based in Monaco, has taken delivery of Silver Moon - the ninth vessel in its fleet. Meanwhile, Silver Dawn is set to be delivered in 2021.
'Twinning' Monaco and Dolceacqua
Tourism and business ties between the Italian village of Dolceacqua and Monaco are set to be strengthened if municipal efforts to ‘twin’ the two are realised.
Rapid tests and lockdown rules at Nice Airport
Passengers going into and out of Nice airport must once again prove they have a legitimate need to travel. Meanwhile, rapid Covid testing is now available for travellers from certain routes.
Italy introduces restrictions and closures
Neighbouring Italy is the latest country to reinforce strict new measures for bars, restaurants and public gatherings in a last-ditch effort to avoid a national lockdown.
