Europe’s new sleeper train seems too good to be true (and probably is)

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 6, 2026

Sleeper trains have been enjoying a modest renaissance across Europe as travellers look for an alternative to soulless low-cost airlines.

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Kenya confirms 1st Ebola case imported from Congo

Oct 6, 2026

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A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend became Kenya's first confirmed case of Ebola and the country's first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak, authorities said Tuesday.

Russian officials say no cases of plague in city where lab technician died

Oct 6, 2026

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The World Health Organization says Russian authorities told it that no cases ‌of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week.

Anguilla’s Maundays Bay named world’s No. 2 beach

Oct 6, 2026

Anguilla’s Maundays Bay named world’s No. 2 beach

Anguilla’s Maundays Bay has been named the second-best beach in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the island’s exceptional natural beauty and enduring appeal as a Caribbean destination. Four Anguilla resorts also earned recognition in the awards’ Caribbean Islands resort category led by Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, at No. 2. Malliouhana Resort ranked No. 20; Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, No. 23; and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, No. 34.

British Airways gewinnt endlich wieder seine Strahlkraft zurück

Oct 6, 2026

British Airways gewinnt endlich wieder seine Strahlkraft zurück

British Airways hat jahrelang Verbesserungen angekündigt. Nun nimmt das Ganze langsam Gestalt an: von einem modernisierten A380 über Heathrow-Lounges und Fischgrätmuster-Bettwäsche bis hin zu überraschend großen Salzschalen. The post British Airways gewinnt endlich wieder seine Strahlkraft zurück appeared first on Business Traveller.

Out of Office with Simon Reeve: Snow Leopards, Blast Boxers and the Wildest Places on Earth

Oct 6, 2026

Out of Office with Simon Reeve: Snow Leopards, Blast Boxers and the Wildest Places on Earth

Simon Reeve has made a career of travelling beyond the beaten track. The presenter and author talks to Business Traveller about navigating the world’s wildest places, the kit he can’t travel without and why there are still plenty of surprises left to discover. The post Out of Office with Simon Reeve: Snow Leopards, Blast Boxers and the Wildest Places on Earth appeared first on Business Traveller.

The best places to retire in 2026 revealed, from the UK's favourite European country to a tropical island - and a surprising winner

Oct 6, 2026

The best places to retire in 2026 revealed, from the UK's favourite European country to a tropical island - and a surprising winner

Fancy swapping grey skies and the nine-to-five for sunshine and a slower pace of life? Here are the best places to retire...

More than just the Maldives! Incredible overwater villas around the world from as little as £94 a night - including stays in Europe

Oct 6, 2026

More than just the Maldives! Incredible overwater villas around the world from as little as £94 a night - including stays in Europe

From floating villas in Zanzibar to palm-shaped bungalows in Malaysia, these spectacular stays prove the Maldives isn't the only place for an overwater escape.

JAZ Elite Hotels: A Collection Shaped by Coastal Living

Oct 6, 2026

JAZ Elite Hotels: A Collection Shaped by Coastal Living

Explore a curated collection of distinctive hotels along the coastlines of Egypt and Zanzibar The post JAZ Elite Hotels: A Collection Shaped by Coastal Living appeared first on Business Traveller.

The nostalgic British holiday staples lost to history - from knobbly knees contests to Punch and Judy shows

Oct 6, 2026

The nostalgic British holiday staples lost to history - from knobbly knees contests to Punch and Judy shows

Remember the days when a British holiday involved beach beauty contests, 2p arcade games and cheap ice cream? We pay homage to these forgotten holiday staples.

39 Travel Products You Need If Your Middle Name Is “Just In Case”

Oct 6, 2026

39 Travel Products You Need If Your Middle Name Is “Just In Case”

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Kumo: Neue Hotelmarke startet in Hamburg und Köln

Oct 6, 2026

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Die Hotels im Midscale-Segment werden in einem Owner-Operator-Modell betrieben und verbinden japanisches Design mit digitalen Abläufen. The post Kumo: Neue Hotelmarke startet in Hamburg und Köln appeared first on Business Traveller.

American Airlines Adds Cash-and-Miles Bookings to AAdvantage

Oct 6, 2026

American Airlines Adds Cash-and-Miles Bookings to AAdvantage

American is letting AAdvantage members combine cash and miles on eligible tickets, adding flexibility at checkout while declining to disclose the conversion rate that determines whether redemptions represent good value. The post American Airlines Adds Cash-and-Miles Bookings to AAdvantage appeared first on Business Traveller.

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