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Revealed: The world’s best airports and airlines for 2026

The results of both the Skytrax World Airport Awards and AirlineRatings.com’s World’s Best Airline Awards are out now, and Asia has once again come out on top. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Singapore Changi Airport has been named the Airport of the Year 2026, the 14th time it has received the accolade overall.…

Dear Abby: My husband is in denial about his mental decline

DEAR ABBY: For four years, I tried to get my stubborn husband to get his hearing checked, once I realized it was decreasing. When he finally did, he had lost a significant amount. Now he seems to be declining mentally, and he refuses to get a checkup. I have told…

Croatia unveils Zagorje Mountains as its 13th protected nature park

Published on 19/03/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Croatia has recently declared the Zagorje Mountains Nature Park – the first since Dinara Nature Park – as its latest protected natural attraction. Currently, around 38.6% of Croatia’s land is protected. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Located an hour’s drive away from the capital Zagreb, this is…

Untouched, wild, welcoming: Angola’s hidden tourism gem

The Global Tourism Forum Angola Leaders Dinner, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Angola and the World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) in Berlin, got off to a sparkling start with a red carpet rolled out for tourism experts and investors from around the world, including Germany, Turkey and Saudi…

Mauritius: How to explore the island paradise beyond the beach

Mauritius has long been a prime destination for beach holidays and dreamy coastal resorts. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But the island nation located off the southeastern coast of East Africa is keen to broaden travellers’ perspectives. It’s luring visitors to its inland natural paradise through sports and outdoor adventure tourism, while encouraging…

Europe’s rail renaissance gathers pace with new routes and locations

There’s always been something magical about train travel. From the golden age of luxury carriages to steam-powered journeys through mountains and highlands, railways have long captured travellers’ imaginations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In the modern era, rail travel is having a revival – especially in Europe with new routes and itineraries offering…

Belgium strikes to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports this week

By&nbspRebecca Ann Hughes Published on 19/02/2026 – 14:10 GMT+1•Updated 09/03/2026 – 15:06 GMT+1 Brussels Airport is bracing for severe disruption this week as some of Belgium’s largest trade unions plan industrial action. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A strike notice has been issued for Thursday 12 March, lasting 24 hours. The walkout will…