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Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa openings

Italy is always a good idea for travel. But what is it about the timeless peninsula, affectionately known as “lo stivale” in a tongue-in-cheek fashion for its boot-shape, that keeps us coming back? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Perhaps it’s the unrivalled gastronomy (at least according to this travel journalist), or the cities…

Revealed: Set-jetting locations set to hit the big time in 2026

Over the past decade or so, set-jetting – aka travelling to a destination after being inspired by film or TV – has reached new heights. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Game of Thrones sent hundreds of thousands of people to Dubrovnik, aka King’s Landing. Crash Landing on You made the tiny Swiss village…

The world’s most expensive holiday destinations in 2026

We all have a travel bucket list of things we really, really want to do some day. Trips that are too expensive for a “just because”, the ones you’ll save for a special occasion. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Seeing the Northern Lights. Wildlife watching in the Galápagos. Honeymooning in the Maldives. But…

Dear Abby: Should I stay silent after my nephew assaulted my mom?

DEAR ABBY: My 20-year-old nephew, “Conrad,” has anger issues. His girlfriend recently broke up with him. He was upset and went to see his grandma, my mom. When Conrad pulled into her driveway, my mom’s boyfriend, “Rob,” was standing outside. Conrad told Rob to “stay out of the house.” Conrad’s…