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Molino Stucky Hilton, Venice: hotel review

Opulent decor, superb views and a gastronomic history entice Sophie Butler to the Molino Stucky Hilton hotel in Venice. Continue reading

Travel advice: The cost of in-flight food

Sophie Butler compares the price of in-flight snacks by airline and answers readers’ queries. Continue reading

Manchester guide: summer in the city

Make the most of Manchester this summer with our suggestions for days out. Continue reading

Travel advice: holiday home exchanges

Sophie Butler offers tips on home exchanges, and answers readers’ travel queries. Continue reading

Travel book reviews: Silk Roads; The Gardens of Japan

A hair-raising account of an interwar journey through French Indochina, and a guide to Japanese gardens. Continue reading

Roy Marsden’s heaven on earth: Apricale, Liguria

Roy Marsden, the actor and director, suggests a visit to the historic Italian village of Apricale. Continue reading

Travel advice: Single supplements are a headache

Sophie Butler advises singles on how best to avoid paying supplements. Continue reading

Travel advice: ferry services to Europe

Sophie Butler offers a guide to the best ferry services to Europe and the Channel Islands. Continue reading

Travel advice: How to protect yourself from travel chaos

Sophie Butler offers advice on protecting your holiday plans and suggests where to book a tennis break. Continue reading

Volcano crisis: why did they land us in a mess like this?

With thousands still stranded abroad, the Government faces mounting criticism of its response to the volcano crisis. Continue reading