Trash talk: Floating island resort that will be made from Indian Ocean GARBAGE is unveiled The artificial island will be located off the coast of remote Australian territory Cocos (Keeling) Islands It’s called the Recycled Ocean Plastic Resort and could be accepting visitors by 2025 Passing rubbish will be scooped into bags and covered with sand and … Read more
The world’s first ‘alien’ cinema, a ‘super-luxury’ home that mimics royal living and the breathtaking monochrome apartment of a film director. Welcome to the world of ultra-glamorous architecture as featured in new coffee table book Archiphantasy (The Images Publishing Group), penned by prolific architect Alexander Wong. The weighty, lavish tome showcases more than 30 cinemas, private … Read more
The tiny village of Middle Handley is just 15 miles from Chatsworth House, one of Britain’s grandest stately homes, and it once formed part of the Chatsworth Estate, the seat of the Duke of Devonshire since the 16th Century. Now it is linked by name only thanks to the village’s popular pub, The Devonshire Arms. … Read more
Want to combine cruising with a visit to a world-class Christmas market? Here we reveal eight of the best voyages that allow you to do just that. ADVENTURES IN ALSACE CroisiEurope offers a cruise that includes a visit to the Christmas markets in and around Strasbourg, pictured Swap the bratwurst for bredeles (Christmas cookies) on … Read more
An airline pilot for six years, Lee Mumford knows his way around the controls of a plane. And these pictures show that he’s got to grips with cameras, too. They have all been posted to Instagram and resulted in the Briton’s following taking off alongside his career. He now has over 16,000 followers thanks to … Read more
Fascinating newly colourised images capture scenes in and around Britain’s railways as the system was nationalised almost 75 years ago – and the architect of subsequent track closures, Richard Beeching, making various public appearances on the network. In one image, 67-year-old rail worker Philip Martyr pauses to read a poster announcing the nationalisation of the … Read more
For those tempted by a cruise with their family but who flinch at the idea of mega ships, water slides, racetracks and thousands of fellow guests, the solution is quite simple. Try something smaller – a boutique ship. Our last family holiday was on an Adriatic cruise from Monte Carlo to Venice over 11 nights … Read more
Remote locations, Sir David Attenborough-style wildlife encounters and helicopter rides. Welcome to the world of expedition cruising, where high-seas adventure is guaranteed. Here’s our pick of the best trips on the horizon that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Norway’s Hurtigruten has a 26-day itinerary sailing through the Northwest … Read more
Why you should head to Taiwan if you’re a fan of scenic railway journeys: Channel 5 documentary reveals the island’s stunning train trips The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys takes viewers on a trip of a lifetime around Taiwan’s rail network This week’s episode, narrated by Bill Nighy, takes in the Alishan Forest Railway and … Read more
British Airways unveils new ‘Forty Winks’ lounge at Heathrow that features free power-nap sleep pods The pods are available in British Airways’ Galleries First Lounge in Terminal 5 They’re described as ‘world’s first chair designed exclusively for power napping’ Passengers can set them for a desired duration or a programmed 20-minute nap By Jennifer Newton … Read more