The brightest breaks in the world, from Venice to Cape Town and Florida

These vibrant destinations are guaranteed to brighten up your day and bring a smile to your face. And one thing is for sure, they need no Instagram filter.  From the vividly painted townhouses of Copenhagen to the rainbow-drenched streets of Venice, scroll down for our pick of the world’s brightest breaks…  Burano Island, Venice, Italy … Read more

As the coronavirus crisis grows, our crucial guide to whether you should travel or stay at home

Here’s the easy bit. The advice is against ‘all but essential’ travel to mainland China, parts of South Korea and ten towns in northern Italy, due to the coronavirus, while some countries, such as Israel, have started to impose their own travel bans. But what about a holiday in other parts of Italy or if … Read more

Easter holiday plans of thousands of Brits are in tatters over Italy coronavirus crisis

British holidaymakers who have booked trips to Italy feel ‘torn’ on whether or not they should go on their trips and risk catching the coronavirus or stay home and lose their money.   New travel advice from the UK government has extended the coronavirus warning to the whole of the country. Current advice states that people … Read more

Coronavirus toll hits 100,000 as Slovakia and Peru are the latest countries to confirm cases

Coronavirus infection toll hits 100,000 as Slovakia and Peru become the latest countries to confirm cases of the killer infection By Vanessa Chalmers Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 12:55 GMT, 6 March 2020 | Updated: 12:57 GMT, 6 March 2020 Coronavirus has infected more than 100,000 as Slovakia and Peru have become the latest countries to … Read more

US lab’s 15-minute coronavirus test used in China – but FDA hasn’t allowed it

A North Carolina-based company says its 15-minute blood test is already being widely used by the Chinese CDC, helping officials there to diagnose more patients, faster.  On Thursday, that company, BioMedomics, announced its ‘quick and easy’ test is ready and being used in South Korea, Japan, Italy and some countries in the Middle East.  But … Read more

Incredible images that show the beauty and majesty of the Alps

Skiing aside, there are myriad reasons to visit the Alps – not least that it is arguably one of the most picturesque environments on Earth.  As this stunning portfolio of pictures shows.  Our collection will transport you across the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe. One that stretches approximately … Read more

Spellbinding images show the beauty of Italy’s most stunning forests

Italy is best known for its picture-perfect cities, stunning lakes, incredible mountains and beautiful coastline. But its fairy tale-like forests are just as spellbinding- as these jaw-dropping images show. They were all snapped in enchanting woodland areas across Italy throughout the seasons and entered into the 2019 Experience Forests photo contest run by the Italian … Read more

How Italy’s Matera went from city of shame to European superstar

The choice of Matera as 2019’s European City of Culture will have astonished Italians of a certain age, although not those who have ever visited it.  Fifty years ago, the city was designated the ‘national shame’ of Italy, embodying everything that was wrong with the impoverished south. But it was not true then and is little more … Read more

Emily Ratajkowski dances in a bra and undies

Emily Ratajkowski shared a video clip to her Inamorata Instagram account on Thursday morning that is not really safe for work. The brunette bombshell was modeling some of the items from her own lingerie line which has become a best seller. The cover girl was dancing around as she called the rust colored lace bra and … Read more

Coronavirus: ‘Ill’ Britons returning from Italy told to self-isolate

Britons who have travelled to ANY part of Italy who feel ill will be told to self-isolate as Government ramps up its coronavirus prevention advice PHE Chief Chris Witty said the advice would be extended to the whole of Italy It comes as the country reported 41 new deaths and a new high of 769 … Read more