Lucy Aspden

Our writer returns to the slopes after giving birth a second time – but it’s not the celebratory affair she’d have hoped for

Holidays on home soil are set to be popular again this year – so brighten up your breaks with these unique boltholes

The first official attraction dedicated to the series is set to skyrocket Northern Ireland’s appeal

Skip France and Italy, where expensive testing is required, in favour of Switzerland, Bulgaria and Norway

France has reopened its borders to Britain – just in time to mark the 400th anniversary of its most revered literary figure, Molière

It’s all change, as the country lifts the British travel ban, reviving hopes for the ski season and so much more

Shifting travel rules have soured holidays on the slopes for many this year – especially families – but the win is still worth the fight

Britons are rushing to book holidays as testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers ease, with demand close to returning to pre-pandemic levels for some operators.

With France closed and rules tightening in the Alps, this could be the winter to discover skiers’ secret, Slovakia

Switzerland has scrapped its requirement for arrivals from high-risk countries – including the UK – to complete a 10-day quarantine, making ski holidays once again feasible.

British travellers are facing heightened restrictions once again, as new border rules come into force across France, Spain and Portugal this week amid concerns over the spread of the omicron variant.

After a winter or two off the slopes, many skiers feel out of practice – a ski clinic could be the answer to your wobbly legs

Traffic lights have been scrapped, testing requirements are easing and resorts are ready and waiting for the return of British skiers

British holidaymakers will see their travel horizons expand this winter as 47 destinations are green-lit following today’s announcement by Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary.

Qantas has made its firmest announcement yet on the resumption of international travel, with flights scheduled from Australia to the UK, US, Canada and beyond from December 18.

Australia has extended its ban on overseas travel until December, dampening remaining hopes that the country could reopen to foreign visitors this year.

Amber-listed Portugal and Spain account for nearly 30 per cent of all imported coronavirus cases, new data has revealed.

Spain is not likely to be demoted to the ‘amber plus’ list any time soon, according to Government sources.