There’s a host of new travel hotspots for 2020 – from a resurgent Sri Lanka to deepest Cornwall

As another year draws to a close, it’s time to spin the globe and think about where we might travel in 2020. The good news is the choices have never been better, as airlines launch new routes, destinations stage major events, and hotels and tour operators create original and enticing experiences. This year the Foreign … Read more

Stay at the Cornwall cottage used as the surgery in hit ITV show Doc Martin

It’s the surgery by the seaside where the people of Portwenn are greeted by a certain grumpy GP in hit ITV drama Doc Martin. And you can book a stay there – without having to contract an illness first. That’s because in real life the property is a beautiful hillside holiday rental called Fern Cottage … Read more

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall brave the weather to visit London’s Transport Museum

The Duchess of Cornwall joked she was ‘self-isolating’ during a visit to the Transport Museum this afternoon in an apparent quip on the coronavirus.    Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, did not let the weather dampen their spirits as they took an eco-friendly double-decker bus to the Transport Museum in London this afternoon.  The royals … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Padstow Townhouse, Cornwall

Great British Boltholes: Padstow Townhouse is the place to visit for pure indulgence and bags of Cornish charm Padstow Townhouse is a Georgian guesthouse near the harbour in Padstow     It is part of chef Paul Ainsworth’s family of local restaurants There are six suites that have ‘all the expected amenities, with knobs on’  By Vicki … Read more

The Inspector reviews Mannings Hotel in Truro, Cornwall

An Inspector Calls… The friendly Cornish hotel and restaurant that’s popular with locals (but you wouldn’t want to spend a romantic night there) Mannings has 30 rooms and nine apartments fronting a car park The Inspector checked into an apartment which had a ‘whiff of old shoes’ The a la carte breakfast menu comes recommended over … Read more

Duchess of Cornwall still to be known as ‘Princess’ not ‘Queen’ when Charles is crowned

Palace confirms Duchess of Cornwall still ‘intends’ to pass over title of Queen for Princess Consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne Duchess of Cornwall will not be known as Queen when Charles ascends throne Clarence House confirmed she’ll be known as ‘Princess’ when Queen steps down Camilla assumed the title of Duchess of Cornwall … Read more

Pupils in Cornwall told to self-isolate after ski trip to coronavirus-hit Lombardy region of Italy

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,700 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 80,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more