Met Office’s ‘new supercomputer’ could help avoid flight delays The forecasters said it is the ‘most significant scientific upgrade in more than three years’ Go to Source Author: Pol Allingham

Europe’s seasonal wonders worthy of planning your weeklong vacation around Some of Europe’s most eye-catching wonders come and go. To avoid missing out, here’s our guide to when and where to see them Go to Source Author: Ted Thornhill

12 of America’s most luxurious ski hotels, from Colorado to New Hampshire These hotels ensnare guests with heated pools, marble bathrooms and gourmet food Go to Source Author: Ted Thornhill

Kenya or Uganda: Which safari is best for you? In this episode of Travel Smart, destination expert Ted Thornhill compares Kenya and Uganda, two of East Africa’s best safari destinations. Go to Source Author:

Doctors Warn Against Flying If You’re Experiencing These Symptoms “A delayed flight is inconvenient, but a medical emergency at 35,000 feet is a much bigger problem,” one doctor said. Go to Source Author:

Why western Sicily is Italy’s emerging arts hub Art is helping to revitalise Sicily’s ghost towns and deserted urban spaces, with the earthquake-hit town of Gibellina becoming Italy’s first Capital of Contemporary Art From the ostentatious baroque square of Quattro Canti all the way up to the Teatro Massimo, Palermo’s Via Maqueda is thick with tourists. […]

‘We’re used to crowds’: latest Wuthering Heights hype doesn’t faze Yorkshire residents As Emerald Fennell’s adaptation hits cinemas, a slew of visitors are expected at the sites that inspired Emily Brontë’s novel. People living close by, however, are taking it in their stride The four-mile trail from the village of Haworth to Top Withens in […]

How the ‘Lowry effect’ is rejuvenating Salford and Manchester: a tour of the artist’s old haunts and new shrines There’s a lot more to LS Lowry than his matchstick men. A visit to the artist’s hometown reveals how his legacy helped turn a derelict dockland into the thriving creative hub of Salford Quays My nan […]

‘It’s dedicated exclusively to female artists, from Frida Kahlo to Tracey Emin’: readers’ favourite unsung museums in Europe From ancient Greek bronzes to an unusual take on Donald Trump, readers recommend galleries and collections they’ve discovered on their travels• Tell us about a sunny break in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday […]

A local’s guide to Milan: the city’s best restaurants, culture and green spaces In celebration of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which starts this week, paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam shares his favourite places in his hometown Born in Milan in 2000, Paralympic swimmer Simone Barlaam is a 23-time world champion who won three golds […]