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The Louvre in Paris
EXPLAINER
EES has started: your full guide to the EU’s new entry/exit system

Brits now need to register their details at new kiosks, although not all ports will be ready at once. Here’s what you need to know

A person using a kiosk for the Eurostar European Union entry/exit system (EES).
EES has launched — here’s what it means for your holiday
Saint Exupéry Airport - Lyon
EXPLAINER
Air traffic control strikes in France: which airports and airlines are affected?
Thailand is one of the best destinations that are hot all year round
Chase the sun with our handy guide for hot breaks year round
Aerial view of Stocking Island, Exumas, showing boats in turquoise water and sandy beaches.
21 ideas for your December holiday, from Italy to Barbados
Security check area at Miami International Airport
Do I need an Esta to travel to the US? Everything you need to know
A Central Line tube train departing Notting Hill Gate station
EXPLAINER
Tube strikes September 2025: how long will they go on for?
Rakino Island, near Auckland in New Zealand, is one of the best places for December sun
Where to find sun this December — our guide to help you plan ahead
Thailand is one of the best destinations that are hot all year round
Chase the sun with our handy guide for hot breaks year round
Thailand is one of the best destinations that are hot all year round
Chase the sun with our handy guide for hot breaks year round
Aerial view of Stocking Island, Exumas, showing boats in turquoise water and sandy beaches.
21 ideas for your December holiday, from Italy to Barbados
Aerial view of Stocking Island, Exumas, showing boats in turquoise water and sandy beaches.
21 ideas for your December holiday, from Italy to Barbados
Security check area at Miami International Airport
Do I need an Esta to travel to the US? Everything you need to know
Security check area at Miami International Airport
Do I need an Esta to travel to the US? Everything you need to know
A Central Line tube train departing Notting Hill Gate station
EXPLAINER
Tube strikes September 2025: how long will they go on for?
A Central Line tube train departing Notting Hill Gate station
EXPLAINER
Tube strikes September 2025: how long will they go on for?
Rakino Island, near Auckland in New Zealand, is one of the best places for December sun
Where to find sun this December — our guide to help you plan ahead
Rakino Island, near Auckland in New Zealand, is one of the best places for December sun
Where to find sun this December — our guide to help you plan ahead
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Columnists

A woman and a baby eating watermelon and other food at a table with an ocean view at sunset.
Jenny CoadMistakes I’ve made… on self-catering holidays
Elderly couple relaxing on chaise longues by the pool.
Cathy AdamsI love my child — but I don’t want to go on holiday with him
Old town of Capri Island at Marina Grande port with boats, buildings, and a mountain in the background.
Blossom GreenPassport stamps are a map of my life in travel. I’ll miss them

Cruise advice

Royal Caribbean is one of the best cruise lines for families
Our go-to guide for choosing a cruise to suit all kinds of families
The cruise lines to choose when setting sail Stateside
On board a child-friendly Mediterranean cruise with a private butler
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Ski advice

Travel Doctor

The latest advice

Sep 23, 2025
Helicopter dropping water on a wildfire.
TRAVEL DOCTOR
‘Wildfires forced me to cancel my rental property — Vrbo won’t refund me’

Plus: rental car issues in Portugal, unravelling the EU’s Entry/Exist system, ideas for a celebration in Lapland and where to go for a bookish break

The Times
Sep 20, 2025
Woman cycling through Hoi An, Vietnam.
LIZZIE FRAINIER
I’ve been travelling alone for years — these are the mistakes I’ve made

Lizzie Frainier has been taking solo holidays for more than a decade, and she’s ready to share what she’s learnt the hard way

The Sunday Times
Sep 16, 2025
Volvo XC90 parked off-road near mountains.
TRAVEL DOCTOR
Our car broke down on holiday. Months later, it’s stranded in France

Plus: a hospital nightmare in Egypt, tips for family celebrations abroad and insight on accessible tours of Vietnam

The Times
Sep 13, 2025
Aerial view of the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship at sea.
LAURA JACKSON
All the mistakes I’ve made on cruises — so you don’t have to

Our writer has spent two decades seeing the world by sea. Here she shares her words of wisdom on everything from tipping to packing

The Sunday Times
Sep 3, 2025
Two people posing in front of a coastal town.
European EES system Q&A: Our travel experts answer your questions

The new European entry / exit system — launching October 12 — will impact your travels. Ben Clatworthy and Cathy Adams explain what you need to know

The Times
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Sep 2, 2025
Kyoto in Japan is one of the best places to visit in November
Where to go on holiday this November — from Malta to Muscat

Our guide to the best holiday destinations in this travel sweet spot, whether you want late-season sun or early-winter atmosphere

The Times
Aerial view of Naples, Italy at dawn, with Mt. Vesuvius in the background.
TRAVEL DOCTOR
‘We were overcharged by our car rental company in Naples’

Plus how not to get caught out by the name on your passport, where to go hiking in the Caribbean, and how to visit Provence’s lavender fields before the crowds

The Times
Aug 30, 2025
Helsinki's Market Square and Helsinki Cathedral.
An autumn city break in this Nordic capital for less than £300pp

Fascinating museums and craft breweries and ideal sauna weather make Helsinki a great option for October

The Sunday Times
Person bungee jumping from Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand.
CATHY ADAMS
I become a risk-taker on holiday — and I’m not the only one

Do you engage in reckless activities abroad? The phenomenon has a name: holiday head. Cathy Adams wonders why we do it

The Sunday Times
Moroccan market stalls selling carpets, souvenirs, and baskets.
CHRIS HASLAM
Shopping abroad? Here are nine idiotic mistakes I’ve made

Local hooch, overpriced carpet and too many fridge magnets are just some of my holiday buying errors

The Sunday Times

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Sep 23, 2025
TRAVEL DOCTOR
‘Wildfires forced me to cancel my rental property — Vrbo won’t refund me’

Plus: rental car issues in Portugal, unravelling the EU’s Entry/Exist system, ideas for a celebration in Lapland and where to go for a bookish break

The Times
Sep 20, 2025
LIZZIE FRAINIER
I’ve been travelling alone for years — these are the mistakes I’ve made

Lizzie Frainier has been taking solo holidays for more than a decade, and she’s ready to share what she’s learnt the hard way

The Sunday Times
Sep 16, 2025
TRAVEL DOCTOR
Our car broke down on holiday. Months later, it’s stranded in France

Plus: a hospital nightmare in Egypt, tips for family celebrations abroad and insight on accessible tours of Vietnam

The Times
Sep 13, 2025
LAURA JACKSON
All the mistakes I’ve made on cruises — so you don’t have to

Our writer has spent two decades seeing the world by sea. Here she shares her words of wisdom on everything from tipping to packing

The Sunday Times
Sep 3, 2025
European EES system Q&A: Our travel experts answer your questions

The new European entry / exit system — launching October 12 — will impact your travels. Ben Clatworthy and Cathy Adams explain what you need to know

The Times
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Sep 2, 2025
Where to go on holiday this November — from Malta to Muscat

Our guide to the best holiday destinations in this travel sweet spot, whether you want late-season sun or early-winter atmosphere

The Times
Sep 2, 2025
TRAVEL DOCTOR
‘We were overcharged by our car rental company in Naples’

Plus how not to get caught out by the name on your passport, where to go hiking in the Caribbean, and how to visit Provence’s lavender fields before the crowds

The Times
Aug 30, 2025
An autumn city break in this Nordic capital for less than £300pp

Fascinating museums and craft breweries and ideal sauna weather make Helsinki a great option for October

The Sunday Times
Aug 30, 2025
CATHY ADAMS
I become a risk-taker on holiday — and I’m not the only one

Do you engage in reckless activities abroad? The phenomenon has a name: holiday head. Cathy Adams wonders why we do it

The Sunday Times
Aug 30, 2025
CHRIS HASLAM
Shopping abroad? Here are nine idiotic mistakes I’ve made

Local hooch, overpriced carpet and too many fridge magnets are just some of my holiday buying errors

The Sunday Times
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