The summer is set to heat up in the coming week, with temperatures forecasted to exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in many parts of the country. At time of writing, the Met Office has release a ‘level 3’ heatwave alert, which warns that the young, the elderly and people with chronic or long-term medical conditions may be at risk of developing health problems if exposed to the heat for long periods of time.

Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers ultra-inclusive staycations for Eid al Fitr in the Northern Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

The Germany pavilion at Expo 2015 in Milan showcases the theme ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’, offering answers to the major future challenges of human nutrition. In the context of a conceptual master plan, this world exhibition introduces a clear paradigm shift by dispensing with prestigious monumental buildings, and by rather presenting itself as a sustainable AgroFood Park. Germany takes the Expo 2015 theme seriously, while making a credible and authentic contribution.

With business travellers able to book flights in moments on mobile devices, it seems the end could be in sight for travel management companies. No so, argues Elyes Mrad, managing director, EMEA, American Express Global Business Travel. Business is set to boom as an ever more interconnect global economy see travellers come to rely on the partners they trust to get them to their destinations safely. He Breaking Travel News takes a look at what the future might hold.

Built in 1889, The Ampersand Hotel is a boutique property, located a seven minute walk from the Victoria & Albert, Natural History and Science Museums. The hotel brings a splash of colourful flamboyance to the heart of South Kensington, with Breaking Travel News reporter Alice McKeown here calling in for the night.

We all know how demanding travel can be. Long lines at the airport, delays, cancellations, the ever-present fear of an accident happening. We often arrive at our destination drained, worn out and frazzled and that’s not even taking into account the dreaded energy-sapping phenomenon that is jet lag, affecting many long-haul fliers. For most of us, a day or two of rest and we’re back to normal. But what about top sports stars who have to trot around the globe and be in peak condition at all times? How do they do it, and is it killing their game?