Skyscanner: Profit jumps to almost £100m at travel search engine Business Profit at travel search engine Skyscanner has rocketed to almost £100m thanks to the final Covid-19 restrictions coming to an end. The Edinburgh-headquartered business has reported a pre-tax profit of £95.2m for 2023, up from the £31.5m it achieved in 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show its revenue rose from £283.8m to £349.4m [...]
The best way to do the Alps, with champagne on tap, amazing food and perfect ski runs Life&Style Combining service worthy of The White Lotus with facilities straight out of Succession, Chalet Inoko in Val d’Isere high in the Alps is among the most spectacularly opulent ski destinations in the world, says Adam Bloodworth “Just say yes,” Armond, the long-suffering hotel manager in the inaugural season of The White Lotus, demands of his [...]
Tarantulas, temples and tall tales: Vietnam to Cambodia on the Mekong river is a soul-stirring delight Life&Style Alexandra Pereira enjoyed profound human connections along the Mekong river On the first night of my journey along the mammoth Mekong ‘mother- water’ River, I watch on aghast as my companion crunches down on a large tarantula. He washes it down with a negroni, a sundowner like no other, and barely makes a sound or [...]
The ultimate weekend in Sussex, with wild swimming, wine and Monet’s lilies September 23, 2024 Sussex’s latest opening has wild swimming – and warm hot tubs, finds Justine Gosling THE WEEKEND: One of the UK’s most diverse counties and easily reached by car or train in under an hour from London, West Sussex spans the coast and the South Downs National Park, encompassing hills, the city of Brighton, harbours, farmland [...]
Visit Lake Como in autumn for gorgeous scenery without the crowds September 16, 2024 One of the most extravagant hotels in Europe, Adam Hay Nicholls stays at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni on the fringes of Lake Como in best possible season: autumn One of three ‘grande dame’ hotels on northern Italy’s perennially glamorous Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni lives up to its Belle Époque billing in [...]
Why Rhodes in Greece is ideal in autumn, with fewer crowds and plenty of sun September 16, 2024 THE TRIP: The Ixian Grand offers ultimate peace of mind: all inclusive and adults-only. That means no unexpected holiday overspending and no screaming kids by the pool. We stayed in one of the swim-up suites, meaning our room had its own terrace onto an infinity pool, shared with the other suites, and a beachfront view. [...]
The authentic part of the Bahamas, with secret beaches and amazing food September 2, 2024 Arriving into a tiny airport after a twenty minute hop from Nassau International, we’re driving down the dusty palms highway to Freeport. The trees are ragged, stripped of their leaves and dead. Fields of new ones have been planted, but like anything beautiful in nature, patience is the virtue. It’s something the Grand Bahamians have [...]
Inside the real foodie Chicago that inspired The Bear August 16, 2024 Ash Hiden explores why America’s Second City should be first on your list for a stateside city break following the massive success of culinary drama The Bear The Bear is an astonishingly good watch. As hard to turn away from as lead star Jeremy Allen White’s Calvin Klein underwear ads, it is a celebration of [...]
Can the poshest wellness retreat in Thailand cure me? August 10, 2024 Thailand has kind people and a vast history of traditional wellness. But can it cure a tired Millennial? Adam Bloodworth finds out A textbook Bangkok afternoon: the sun is doing its darnedest to incinerate anyone who dares go outside, but luckily I’m indoors, laying in a bath with a towel covering my modesty. Chernkwan, a [...]
Italy holidays: Why the Dolomites are perfect for summer August 6, 2024 Italy holidays: this mountain is at its best in the summer months, says Libby Brodie If you ever wondered what it’s like visiting a ski destination in summer, let me tell you that the rumours are true: it really is like stepping into a Hans Christian Anderson fairytale. At least, this was my first impression [...]