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From a Georgian mansion on the River Rye and a family-friendly lakeside lodge, to a 19th-century train station hotel and a retro-styled city scene-stealer, Ireland has some fabulous new hotels to head to. We’ve rounded up six of the most exciting. Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, County Kildare One of Ireland’s finest Georgian mansions

Which countries are on the travel green list? Looking forward to a summer holiday? Prepare for chaos Holiday bingo: What to look out for on your travels today As many as six million Britons could have summer holiday plans ruined, if Spain and Greece fall on the ‘amber plus’ list in the next traffic light

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writers visited these hotels pre-pandemic. Couples heading to Somerset might want to get away from it all in the quintessentially English countryside or soak up the splendour of Georgian Bath. Romantic accommodation

June 19 marked the end of all lockdown restrictions in England – and while many are rejoicing in the reopening of bars and clubs with no social distancing necessary, we’re looking to enjoy the mini heatwave the country is being treated to right now. The UK is full of gorgeous scenery – so much so

Once upon a time booking a holiday was an exciting experience. The world was our oyster and foreign holidays were our invitation to the feast. But all that euphoric, happy-go-lucky holiday planning has become a thing of distant pre-pandemic memory, and as I count down the days until the beginning of my first foreign escape

The countries on England’s red list The amber list countries What to know before quarantining after a holiday Sign up to the Telegraph Travel newsletter Amber-listed Portugal and Spain account for nearly 30 per cent of all imported coronavirus cases, new data has revealed. The number of people who tested positive after returning from the

Most of south-east Asia is reassuringly absent from the UK’s ‘red list’ of countries (with the exception of Sri Lanka, and as of July 14, Indonesia and Myanmar) so returning travellers are not subject to hotel quarantine restrictions – but does that mean the outlook for holidays is rosy? Unfortunately not, for the most part. All Asian nations currently have their

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writers visited pre-pandemic. A hotel stay for two is, in its very nature, romantic. A weekend away from normality can often present endless opportunities for amour. It’s not just about

Thousands of families kept apart, holiday plans thwarted and tourism businesses close to collapse – the UK Government’s decision to move France to a new ‘amber plus’ category has far-reaching implications. Fully vaccinated Britons cannot visit our closest European neighbour – even after ‘Freedom Day’ – without facing up to 10 days of self-isolation and

Holidays are back. Whether you’re planning a quarantine-free trip to the green list, taking an amber gamble or are planning to make the most of the new rules to scrap quarantine for double-jabbed holidaymakers returning from the amber list, arranging travel insurance has never been more confusing. One of the biggest frustrations of the way the Government

For many of us, the winter months of 2021 could provide the first chance of an overseas holiday in nearly two years – and the cover story of Sunday’s print edition set out several enticing possibilities, from a boutique beach break in Thailand in November to Christmas in Mauritius and spending the early months of 2022

Please note our writers visited these hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic England! That green and pleasant land. An inspiration to poets and painters, writers and filmmakers, from Cornwall’s rugged cliffs and golden beaches to the gentle rolling hills and honey-stone dwellings of the Cotswolds, and then again the granite fells and glassy meres of the Lake

With summer holidays this year an incredibly UK affair, there’s no better time to dust off your satnav or road atlas, plot a winding route (packing an overnight bag, just in case) and head for some of the most beautiful scenery the British Isles has to offer. With a bit of luck, you might even

Foreign holidays resumed on May 17. They are now governed by a traffic light system that determines the rules for arrivals to England. The latest update to the green, amber and red categories was on July 14, with the changes coming into effect on at 4am on July 19.  The red list of destinations have

Millions of British holidaymakers have seen their holiday horizons expand following the Government announcement that quarantine will be waived for fully vaccinated Britons returning from amber list destinations.  To count as fully vaccinated you must have received your second dose as least 14 days before departure. The new rules will come into effect from July

Britain is home to some exemplary beaches. With lockdown restrictions coming to an end on July 19, and Britain finally enjoying a heatwave, now is the time to embrace life and make a dash to the seaside. To help you pick the best stretch of sand, we asked our experts to recommend their favourite beaches around the country.

Going on holiday abroad now depends on which list your destination falls under – with categories forming a traffic light system of green, amber and red. For all British travellers, holidays are allowed to visit a select group of green countries, without the need to quarantine. The Government is to change the system on July

Vaccinated holidaymakers, it’s time to rev your engines. For if you glance up through the windscreen to our holiday traffic lights, you’ll see a distinctly green hue to the ‘amber list’. Four months after Ryanair met criticism for its misleading ‘Jab and Go’ advert, that sentiment will soon become the reality. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writers visited these hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic. With the weather warming up, golf season is in full swing. Here’s our pick of the best golf hotels in the

These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writers visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. Whether you’re looking to nurture a young chef with cookery classes, partake in sports (on and off water), or simply be able to guarantee that your darlings