What it's like to ride on Uber's free snowmobiles in the Dolomites - complete with heated seats

Daily Mail - Feb 5, 2026

The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, along with Milan, is hosting this year's Winter Olympics which open on February 6. And the official sponsor for the games is none other than Uber.

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The martini is back on trend as bars from New York to London shake up the classic cocktail

Feb 4, 2026

The martini is back on trend as bars from New York to London shake up the classic cocktail

Walk into a New York bar or restaurant, and there is one drink you are guaranteed to see on the menu: a martini. Often, there will be several – a classic with a twist, one so dirty it is cloudy, and one served sub-zero and cold as ice. You will see a similar picture in cities like London and Los Angeles. Despite the well-documented fact that people are drinking less than they used to, the alcohol-heavy martini is getting star billing everywhere. A well-made martini – gin or vodka, mixed with a...

Britain's 'downsizing capitals' where properties go for as little as £110,000: Selling and clearing out a family home can be heart-wrenching, but it can also mean a new life and a 'third act' for empty nesters. Here are the best places to start again

Feb 4, 2026

Britain's 'downsizing capitals' where properties go for as little as £110,000: Selling and clearing out a family home can be heart-wrenching, but it can also mean a new life and a 'third act' for empty nesters. Here are the best places to start again

Some older homeowners use downsizing to lower inheritance tax obligations, others to free up money in retirement. But should you take the plunge? We've got some of the best places to decamp to.

EU gives countries entry/exit system 'flexibilities' to combat airport delays

Feb 4, 2026

EU gives countries entry/exit system 'flexibilities' to combat airport delays

To cover the busy summer season in Europe, the EU has made the decision to give 29 participating countries 'more flexibility' for the new border system's introduction until September 2026.

Inside the Wuthering Heights-inspired Airbnb where you can stay for FREE - and sleep like Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

Feb 4, 2026

Inside the Wuthering Heights-inspired Airbnb where you can stay for FREE - and sleep like Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

Guests can step into Cathy's lavish Thrushcross Grange bedroom in West Yorkshire for an immersive overnight stay inspired by Emerald Fennell's sizzling take on the classic novel.

How a $2,000 decorating budget created a renter's dream space in Beverly Hills

Feb 4, 2026

How a $2,000 decorating budget created a renter's dream space in Beverly Hills

After living in 12 spaces over 10 years, Tori Adams made a home in a Beverly Hills rental bungalow. She worked with Kiki Tolles of Rooms by Kiki to give her home a fresh feel.

So close you can see elephant eyelashes? Welcome to San Diego's Elephant Valley

Feb 4, 2026

So close you can see elephant eyelashes? Welcome to San Diego's Elephant Valley

The 13-acre-plus savanna at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park features a curved bridge overlooking a savanna, allowing elephants to walk under guests.

Why Airfares Are Falling on The World’s Busiest Routes — and Rising on Others

Feb 4, 2026

Why Airfares Are Falling on The World’s Busiest Routes — and Rising on Others

Airfares on the world’s busiest flight routes are moving in opposite directions. New OAG data shows how fierce competition is driving prices down on some corridors, while strategic growth and economic investment allow airlines to charge more on others. The post Why Airfares Are Falling on The World’s Busiest Routes — and Rising on Others appeared first on Business Traveller.

The world's first Uber snowmobiles to be launched for Winter Olympics

Feb 4, 2026

The world's first Uber snowmobiles to be launched for Winter Olympics

Uber has taken to the slopes and launched its first ever snowmobiles just in time for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Your Taste In Love Songs Will Reveal Where You're Destined To Spend Your Honeymoon

Feb 4, 2026

Your Taste In Love Songs Will Reveal Where You're Destined To Spend Your Honeymoon

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Love at First Suite: Sandals® Resorts Launches Suiteheart Sale

Feb 4, 2026

Love at First Suite: Sandals® Resorts Launches Suiteheart Sale

This Valentine’s season, Sandals Resorts wraps love in an all-inclusive bow with the Suiteheart Sale, turning travel into the ultimate gift – perfect for romantic escapes or meaningful time away with the people who matter most.

Hilton Continues Rapid Growth in Türkiye With New Signings Across Four Brands

Feb 4, 2026

Hilton Continues Rapid Growth in Türkiye With New Signings Across Four Brands

Hilton today announced expanded growth in Türkiye with the signings of five properties across four of its brands, building on the company’s 70-year presence in the country. In addition to providing a further boost to Hilton’s Turkish lifestyle portfolio, the signings include Antalya’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property and further expansion for the DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands.

6 sustainable travel tips to make your 2026 holiday more climate-friendly

Feb 4, 2026

6 sustainable travel tips to make your 2026 holiday more climate-friendly

In 2025, the Earth reached the first of six progressively worse “climate tipping points”, which scientists say pose catastrophic risk to billions of people. The tipping point we have already reached is the dieback of warm-water coral reefs. Loss of those reefs threatens the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people who depend on them, according to The Global Tipping Points Report 2025, which was produced by 160 scientists from 23 countries. In addition to providing critical habitats for...

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for February 5-7

Feb 4, 2026

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for February 5-7

February is getting off to a colourful start. Dead Poets refreshes its menu, this time focusing on seminal painters through the medium of drink, while The Opposites and Avoca both host bars from far-flung locales. The former is hosting a minimalist, Asian-inspired bar from Hamburg, while the latter plays host to a Roman bar shining the spotlight on quality Italian wheat. Thursday, February 5 The Opposites x Ba Nomu Start your February with a takeover all the way from Germany. Founder Dustin Le...

Nicola Peltz Beckham’s fashion collaborations, from Balenciaga to Moncler and Pepe Jeans

Feb 4, 2026

Nicola Peltz Beckham’s fashion collaborations, from Balenciaga to Moncler and Pepe Jeans

David and Victoria Beckham’s daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham is fronting the latest campaign for Italian fashion brand Genny’s spring/summer 2026 campaign. The American actress, model and billionaire heiress married into the Beckham family in 2022 when she tied the knot with Brooklyn Beckham – although since then, Brooklyn has fallen out with his family citing controlling and inappropriate behaviour towards him and his wife. So far, Nicola has chosen not to comment on the family drama and...

Scientist using dogs in controversial study explains for the first time what was going on

Feb 4, 2026

Scientist using dogs in controversial study explains for the first time what was going on

The lead scientist at the centre of a controversial cardiac study performed on dogs is defending the importance of his work for the first time since his London, Ont. lab was shut down and Ontario's premier threatened to ban canines in research.

LNER reveals new 'next generation' fleet of trains - with onboard water bottle refilling stations and reclining seats in first class

Feb 4, 2026

LNER reveals new 'next generation' fleet of trains - with onboard water bottle refilling stations and reclining seats in first class

The new 'Serenza' fleet, a generation of Class 897 trains set to transform travel on the East Coast Main Line between London and Scotland, will feature a range of upgraded amenities.

Marriott International Signs Multi-Property Agreement with Masterise Group, Expanding in Vietnam

Feb 4, 2026

Marriott International Signs Multi-Property Agreement with Masterise Group, Expanding in Vietnam

Marriott International, Inc. announces a landmark signed agreement with Masterise Group to open four hotels, with one branded residence, in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to the group’s nationwide portfolio and introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury, premium, and select hotel brands to cities across Vietnam’s key urban, economic and leisure destinations.

No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme

Feb 4, 2026

No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme

Visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 25 February 2026.

The Newman Hotel in London’s Fitzrovia Is Now Open

Feb 4, 2026

The Newman Hotel in London’s Fitzrovia Is Now Open

The Newman, the first hotel by international hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co, has officially opened in London’s Fitzrovia.

PKFARE Partners with Trip Affiliates Network to Enhance Connectivity with DMCs and Travel Partners

Feb 4, 2026

PKFARE Partners with Trip Affiliates Network to Enhance Connectivity with DMCs and Travel Partners

PKFARE, a global travel wholesaler dedicated to powering partner growth through curated and competitive travel content, today announced a partnership with Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network), a leading travel technology provider for direct supplier connectivity.

Streik-Barometer: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände

Feb 4, 2026

Streik-Barometer: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände

Diese Woche gibt es Streikinfos aus Italien und Spanien. The post Streik-Barometer: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände appeared first on Business Traveller.

Inside the Quebec YMCA offering transitional housing to homeless people after hospital stay

Feb 4, 2026

Inside the Quebec YMCA offering transitional housing to homeless people after hospital stay

The YMCA and CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal launched "A Pathway to Recovery," a pilot offering 48 private rooms for homeless patients post-hospitalization. It provides clinical care and housing support to break the cycle of ER readmissions.

Where to Watch the Super Bowl Around the World

Feb 4, 2026

Where to Watch the Super Bowl Around the World

With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, we've rounded up the top spots in cities around the world to watch the big game. The post Where to Watch the Super Bowl Around the World appeared first on Business Traveller.

What’s New In Milan

Feb 4, 2026

What’s New In Milan

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Are you guilty of any of these annoying travel habits? From blocking baggage carousels to being 'gate lice'

Feb 4, 2026

Are you guilty of any of these annoying travel habits? From blocking baggage carousels to being 'gate lice'

When making your way through the airport, the last thing you need is a pesky fellow passenger causing chaos and delays in one way or another.

Hong Kong chef’s favourite restaurants for oysters, congee, instant noodles and more

Feb 4, 2026

Hong Kong chef’s favourite restaurants for oysters, congee, instant noodles and more

Previously with Hong Kong Cantonese restaurants Art of Canton, Lei Garden and Duddell’s, Eric Chan is now the executive chef at Pedder Chinese in the historic Pedder Building in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up eating Chinese cuisine, especially Chiu Chow food. It is part of my roots, as my ancestors are from Chiu Chow. The flavours I love most are clean, delicate and ingredient-driven, such as fresh seafood, light broths and dishes that bring out the natural...

Like China and India, Germany has a rich tea culture – but most have never heard of it

Feb 4, 2026

Like China and India, Germany has a rich tea culture – but most have never heard of it

Stefan Feldbusch serves Darjeeling First Flush in classic Frisian porcelain, in small, delicate cups that are slightly chipped. “I think the taste is better in thin-walled cups,” says Feldbusch, who is chief tea taster at the family-run Laurens Spethmann. “I’ve always had a soft spot for tea.” Frisia, in northwest Germany, has its own tea culture, dating back to the 17th century when tea was introduced by the British and Dutch. A century on, it had become popular throughout society – after all,...

SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience

Feb 4, 2026

SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience

SA Forest Adventures reports strong demand from the Indian travel market for K3—the world’s longest zipline—since its 2024 debut. Located near Caledon, Western Cape, K3 is fast becoming a must-visit adventure for Indian tourists. The company will further engage the Indian market through the South African Tourism Roadshow and OTM 2026.

What is cancer prehabilitation? How patients are getting a head start in recovery

Feb 4, 2026

What is cancer prehabilitation? How patients are getting a head start in recovery

Before her mastectomy, Christine Cosby joined a pilot prehabilitation programme designed for newly diagnosed cancer patients before starting treatment. She focused on building her fitness and upper-body strength with one goal in mind: a faster recovery. For the resident of Toronto, Canada, the physical work was a welcome distraction from “the coming scariness” of surgery. Cosby, a part-time artist and accountant, was one of 25 people that the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and...

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for February 6-8

Feb 4, 2026

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for February 6-8

As February’s first weekend rolls in, the city’s afternoons are made for lingering – whether over stone-milled matcha cruffins and velvety lattes in Sai Ying Pun, or a flan-tastic afternoon tea in Tsim Sha Tsui – before closing the weekend with a unique Italian twist on the classic British roast dinner, high above Admiralty. This guide has all you need for a long and leisurely weekend, filled with delicious bites ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations. For even more dining suggestions, head to...

Researchers turn to UK archive to solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery

Feb 4, 2026

Researchers turn to UK archive to solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery

As growing numbers of younger people are being diagnosed with bowel cancer, researchers in the UK are hoping an archive dating back more than 100 years could provide answers. In a study which began in January, researchers are using cutting-edge technology to compare archived tumours with ones from the present day.

How walking in Hong Kong is helping with cancer recovery and mental health

Feb 4, 2026

How walking in Hong Kong is helping with cancer recovery and mental health

In a city obsessed with efficiency, optimisation and results, walking has rarely been focused on as a health intervention. Yet across Hong Kong, a quiet reframing is taking place. Increasingly, it is being described not as light exercise or leisure, but as a form of everyday medicine, one that supports mental health, recovery from illness and ageing well, without injury or pressure. Stephanie Lown, founder of hiking group Exploring Dogs, says walking offers a rare combination of movement,...

Olivia Dean on her love of Cartier, her signature gold earrings and her personal style

Feb 4, 2026

Olivia Dean on her love of Cartier, her signature gold earrings and her personal style

Olivia Dean has had a busy few years. The British singer-songwriter behind the viral hit “Man I Need” became a global pop icon following the success of her 2023 album Messy and won her first Grammy this year for best new artist. Late last year, she also added a new role to her résumé when Cartier named her one of its brand ambassadors. Dean, 26, first teased her partnership with the brand when she wore Cartier’s Love Unlimited bracelet in yellow gold in the music video for “So Easy (To Fall in...

Planning A "Carry-On Only" Trip? Check Out These 29 Items That Are Truly Worth The Space

Feb 4, 2026

Planning A "Carry-On Only" Trip? Check Out These 29 Items That Are Truly Worth The Space

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Visit Some European Cities And We'll Guess If You Prefer Cold Or Hot Weather

Feb 4, 2026

Visit Some European Cities And We'll Guess If You Prefer Cold Or Hot Weather

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World's best cities for female solo travel in 2026 revealed

Feb 4, 2026

World's best cities for female solo travel in 2026 revealed

A new study has identified this year's best cities for solo women by evaluating safety levels, transport efficiency, internet speeds, and current travel trends.

Milan as it hosts the Winter Olympics: where to eat, shop, hang out and be pampered

Feb 4, 2026

Milan as it hosts the Winter Olympics: where to eat, shop, hang out and be pampered

All eyes are on Milan this January as it co-hosts, with Cortina d’Ampezzo, the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 6-22. The Paralympics then follows on March 6-15. If you are lucky enough to be attending the sporting spectacular, look out for these venues and happenings around the city. Where to eat: Rovello 18 Milan has its fair share of great restaurants – tried-and-tested classics like Langosteria and Il Baretto are both popular hang-outs among fashionable types. For something a bit more...

The magic of unicorns: why this mythical horned horse still has us under its spell

Feb 3, 2026

The magic of unicorns: why this mythical horned horse still has us under its spell

Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. From key rings and clothing to rainbow-coloured sweets, unicorns seem to pop up everywhere in daily life. The mythical creature has been part of the human imagination for thousands of years, and its appeal shows no sign of fading. But why does the unicorn continue to enchant people across generations? “The desire for something that embodies hope, purity or magic is simply there. And the...

Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S.

Feb 3, 2026

Snow Drought, Political Shifts and Strikes Batter Ski Industry in Western U.S.

Little snowpack, strikes by mountain staff and Trump administration policies that are keeping international visitors away have made this a difficult season in the Rockies and beyond.

As London is named one of the best destinations in the world, the Daily Mail's Travel team reveal the must-see parts, hidden gems, and best things to do in the UK capital

Feb 3, 2026

As London is named one of the best destinations in the world, the Daily Mail's Travel team reveal the must-see parts, hidden gems, and best things to do in the UK capital

When visiting London, you might make a stop at Buckingham Palace or Hyde Park. But what are the hidden gems nestled within the city that warrant your attention?

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