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Inside the Cotswolds’ new £15,000-a-year club for the fitness-obsessed

Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie, got married at the Bamford’s Daylesford residence last summer and celebrities like David Beckham have been seen at the farm

Losses narrow at Dublin-based Hostelworld as bookings soar

Revenue jumped to almost €70m as the firm benefited from the return of travel abroad

6 of the best new hotels coming to Ibiza and Mallorca

Start dreaming of your summer by the Spanish seaside now. A slate of new luxury hotels is coming to the islands of Ibiza and Mallorca just in time for the season, including a property that used to be Richard Branson’s private villa and a stylish offering from tennis superstar Rafael Nadal.

7 stunning island hotels opening around the world in 2023

Island vacations have staying power, as proven by the sustained demand over the past three years. But in 2023 these trips are getting major upgrades in the form of new hotels and notable reopenings in some of the world’s most beloved tropical locales.

Paris just got its best new hotel in years. Here’s what you need to know about Maisons Pariente

Slated to open last October, the Martin Brudniki-designed hotel is now taking bookings for June

Record number of passengers at Dublin and Cork airport last month

Number of passengers travelling through Dublin Airport in February was 55 per cent higher than in February 2022

Sharp recovery for Irish tourism as number of passengers doubles

1.25 million people visited Ireland in January, a significant rise compared to last year when some Covid restrictions were still in place

State launches green transport incentive scheme for workplaces

Businesses will get gold, silver and bronze ratings based on efforts to reduce staff driving to work

Travel: Never mind the diamonds, seek out Antwerp’s hidden gems

From the jewel district, bustling street markets, glorious architecture and myriad museums to a spread of fine-dining restaurants and funky cafés, a visit to Belgium’s diamond capitals is a must

Seville: a city of spectacular monuments and stunning sunsets

The Andalusian capital may not be as popular among visitors as Spain’s other cities, but it doesn’t fall short on history, culture, quirky architecture – and famous film and TV locations

Travel diaries: Get to Granada this year

Many people travel to Spain for their summer holidays, but there’s much more to this European travel hub than meets the eye finds Jordan Mooney

Derry’s month-long food festival serves up tasty options

The Love LegenDerry food and drinks festival runs throughout February

Captivating Connemara: A week in the west reveals delightful seafood

French food writer Katia Valadeau ventures to Connemara for a solo staycation and finds the picturesque region contains plenty for discerning diners

Eat New York: The restaurants, bakeries and delis not to miss

Pizza, croissants, fried chicken and more: the Food&Wine guide to eating in NYC won’t see you wrong during your visit stateside

Ryanair’s passenger traffic soars by 69% in January

The airline recorded strong profits in the final three months of 2022 with strong demand for travel as lockdowns were lifted

Cathal McBride: Give your palate a treat by taking a punt on wines from Portugal

Don’t be deterred by unfamiliar grape varieties – both red and white Portuguese wines offer bang for your buck, especially in the €15-€30 range

Paradise Found: Cryotherapy and vineyards – there’s more to this Spanish resort than world-class golf courses

PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness resort in Girona is focusing on high tech therapies and biodiversity to stand out from the crowd

Ryanair posts record profits as traffic rises above pre-Covid levels

The airline said there was huge pent-up demand for travel after lockdowns

Ten mini breaks to banish those January blues

A few days away at one of Ireland’s top destinations can work wonders for getting rid of weather-related weariness. We’ve also some great suggestions for those who are seeking the sun. So get packing

The Luxe Radar: Add these luxury nature resorts to your 2023 travel list

In need of a new year reboot? Escape to the wilds and seek solace in a luxurious resort surrounded by nature