The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has started a new campaign urging Britons to Get Travel Smart before travelling abroad this summer.

Japan has reopened its borders to foreign tourists. During the first phase of reopening, travellers arriving from 98 countries, including the United Kingdom, will be allowed entry on the condition that they are on a fully-guided package tour. Guides and travel service providers will take responsibility for ensuring visitors comply with Covid-19 rules such as wearing masks.

The new 5* Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has opened its doors in Cyprus this month, representing another milestone in luxury for the island country.

What’s claimed to be the UK’s first ‘deconstructed’ hotel is adding two more room types to its 70-acre estate in the heart of rural Staffordshire. The Tawny Hotel is a staycation experience like few other: along with 55 immaculately designed Shepherds Huts, Valley Treehouses and Boathouses, guests can now choose from two additional accommodations in 2022: a Hillside Treehouse and a Retreat.

VIVA Cruises’ first new build ship, the VIVA ONE, has launched and, to celebrate, the river cruise specialist is offering a free cabin upgrade and reduced single cabin surcharge on all May and June 2022 departures The offer is available on all ships.

Wild camping can be an incredibly peaceful and exciting experience, but making sure you’re doing it in a safe and legal way is extremely important. It’s easy enough to pitch up anywhere you would like, but many countries across Europe have different rules and regulations on what you can and can’t do.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is encouraging people to explore some of Yorkshire’s beauty spots with the launch of five exercise routes. As part of the charity’s new Step Out for Yorkshire campaign, which began yesterday, Hidden Treasures boasts a series of routes showcasing every corner of the county.

The first ever rum to be made and distilled at sea will soon be a reality thanks to a partnership between Jersey-based rum brand, The Tidal Rum, and P&O Cruises. It will all happen on the line’s newest ship, Arvia, thanks to a unique partnership that will see the strong tipple distilled at sea on all Caribbean holidays.

One of the Middle East’s best kept secrets can be summed up in one brand name: Rotana. The hotel group has limited exposure outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but, having stayed in four now, the latest three in Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi, I can only speak well of my experiences.

“It’s ok, this one’s only bitten me seven times,” said Gabriel Gutsa, pointing at a small, innocuous looking snake, “but that one,” he added, gesturing at a second glass-fronted terrarium, “is different.

The Highway Code states ‘a seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard’ are the best ways to restrain your animal in the car in the UK - but what is best? LeaseCar.uk have explored the different options open to motorists to enable them to make the best decision for their pet.