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Chinese money is transforming our favourite holiday destinations
Beijing’s presence in tourism hotspots is on the rise – here’s where the effects are taking root
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How Thailand turned its back on its backpackers
The shift from boho-backpacker haven to luxury resorts and modern Asian metropolis has been stark and swift
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What to expect from Britain’s biggest theme park, including £100 ticket prices
Can Universal turn Bedford into Britain’s Orlando? This new theme park could give Legoland and Alton Towers a run for their money
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Florida’s new $7bn theme park has been shrouded in secrecy, but I had a sneak preview
Universal’s Epic Universe serves up ‘augmented reality’ instead of old-fashioned rollercoasters, but is it worth the $139 entry fee?
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Higher prices for tourists are becoming the norm – and Britain should get in on the act
As governments look to combat overtourism, two-tier pricing is becoming common practice
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It’s now possible to fly around the world for less than £1,000
With new budget routes opening up, thrifty adventurers can circle the planet for the price of a couple of nights in a London hotel
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Europe’s war on emissions will put an end to low-cost flights
Across the continent, governments have identified the aviation industry as their cash cow, and the eco levies are beginning to bite
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How sarcastic Britons can get along with sincere Americans on holiday
Can you ensure your interactions go as well as Starmer vs Trump? After countless trips to the States, I’ve picked up a few pointers
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American tourists are flocking to these dangerous countries – here’s why
Some of the most troubled nations in Central America and the Caribbean have become unlikely options for a fly-and-flop holiday
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I stayed in the same Saudi resort as Boris and Carrie – where rooms cost £1,500 a night
Offering luxurious bungalows at eye-watering prices, the St Regis Red Sea has an intriguing backstory
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What really happens when pilots fall ill at 35,000ft
The Civil Aviation Authority estimates that 30 to 50 pilots become incapacitated each year on flights to and from the UK
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The migration crisis is killing off Europe’s border-free travel dream
The migrant crisis means there are currently passport checks on 27 separate EU borders, undermining its cherished ‘freedom of movement’
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America’s curious fascination with giant holiday resorts in the middle of nowhere
For Britons, the mention of resorts usually conjures images of lazing by the sea. In America, things are rather different
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We’re witnessing the slow death of Spring Break in the US and Mexico
Are we about to call last orders on this American college tradition?
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Forgotten airports from the golden age of British air travel
As Heathrow’s long-awaited third runway moves back onto the agenda, we consider these forgotten airport projects from the past century
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The charts that help explain why the world doesn’t want to visit Britain
With visitor numbers still down on pre-pandemic levels, a look at our high prices and wide array of tourism-related taxes is instructive
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