LONDON — A mile-long floating walkway on London’s River Thames is being planned in the heart of the capital, allowing views of the city’s hidden alleys, wharves and landmarks dating back to medieval times. The pontoon, known as the “London River Park,” will connect Blackfriars Bridge, on the western edge of the ancient city, and [...]

Gabriella Le Breton tests some new mountain skis and cringes at the price of cocktails when she visits Courchevel on a whistle-stop tour of 20 ski resorts. Where this week? I’m in Courchevel, the most glamorous resort in France’s Three Valleys ski area and possibly the world. It is popular with Russian billionaires – rumours [...]

Spain’s tourist industry rebounded last year from the economic crisis that has battered the key sector, with the number of foreign visitors edging up by one per cent, the government has said. Although down by 6.5 per cent to 12.5 million, Britons represented the largest tourist group making up 23.6 per cent of the total, [...]

Readers respond to Telegraph Travel article, with topics including winter in Cornwall and lesser known tourist spots.Cornwall in winter. We have spent our holidays in different parts of Cornwall for nearly 50 years and Brian Jackman’s article on the south of the county (“A Dark Ages marriage of tempest and tranquillity”, January 15) is the [...]

Following recent unrest in Tunisia, Oliver Smith reports on calls for better warnings and easier cancellations.Holiday companies must show greater flexibility when dealing with travellers who have bookings to potentially dangerous destinations, according to the Consumers’ Association pressure group. The call follows criticism of the way in which Britain’s two largest tour operators have handled the [...]

The ‘Kelkoo Beach Index’ released today, ranks 20 of the world’s most popular beach destinations based on the factors that matter most to British holidaymakers. According to the index, pound for pound, the Black Sea Coast in Bulgaria should be the number one beach holiday destination for UK travellers this summer, while Rio de Janeiro [...]