It’s Nyepi[Hindu New Year] and Bali is silent – airports closed,travel restricted,restaurants shuttered – a stark contrast to its usual heaving streets.
It’s not the length but what you do with it when it comes to a great holiday,and these short domestic and overseas trips are fab – and,crucially,fuss-free.
The key to short-break success is not returning more exhausted than before you left,and these two- and three-day trips promise dual adventure and relaxation.
Who says you need a full week to hit the “reset” button? These destinations tick all the boxes for a hassle-free holiday.
With five-star resort facilities,concierge service and a lauded eatery on-site,you’ll want for nothing.
In a city known for its eye-watering hotel prices (not helped by a weak Aussie dollar) Ember Locke Kensington offers terrific value in a central London location.
Few things ruin a tropical holiday as quickly as an ear infection. I’ve been burned before,but a two-week cruise finally saw me pack my first medical kit.
Standard Premier offers the same seat and most of the trappings of Business Premier at a lower price.
The billionaire brewers filled the hotel,built in 1896 on the site of Amsterdam’s first inn,with their priceless Dutch art collection.
Boho markets,Hyde Park,street art,Insta moments and afternoon tea on a double decker bus are just some of the highlights of London with teens in tow.