TravelFive celeb-worthy ways to experience CannesGilles Bastoni is Cannes' celebrity concierge. Here is his tailor-made list for a sublime Cannes getaway – from luxurious star-studded venues to escapes at sea.Seven new Bridgerton filming locations you can visitBridgerton is back, and from London palaces to Bath ballrooms, here are some of the best places to experience Regency-era England.TravelHiking the world's largest urban forestAfter the Tijuca forest was decimated by colonial plantations, an ambitious rewilding programme is now aiming to ensure the survival of Rio de Janeiro's ancient rainforest.TravelIn the newsCruise ship passengers isolating amid bug outbreakHampshire & Isle of WightRecord number of overseas tourists visit Scotland in 2023Scotland BusinessEasyJet returns to UK airport after Covid slumpEssexTest flights can begin for new electric aircraftEnglandCoastal towns first to introduce 'tourist tax'DorsetAdventuresThe US Founding Father who travelled the globeThanks to a new series starring Michael Douglas, Benjamin Franklin is enjoying a renaissance. But as Eric Weiner discovers, the printer, publisher and diplomat was also a consummate traveller.TravelA solution for working parents who want to travelThe Travelling Village is an ambitious new experiment uniting 19 digital nomad families for a four-month co-living and co-travelling journey across the world.TravelSleep like a samurai in Kyoto's shōgun-era ryokanRun by the same family for the past 12 generations, this more-than-300-year-old inn is considered one of the finest in all of Japan.TravelHow the world's oldest travel story inspired my ownTravel writer Laura Coffey sets off on an epic adventure to discover the modern destinations behind The Odyssey, the real places where myths meet geography.TravelA three-day paddle on the UK's newest canoe trailThe first official canoe trail in the south of Scotland just launched, covering a 30-mile stretch of the majestic River Tweed.TravelThe return of the US' sandcastle championshipsFor three days in April, thousands of people descend on tiny Port Aransas, Texas, from all over the world when it becomes the epicentre of the sand-sculpting universe.TravelIn PicturesA paradise island with a reputation for witchcraftThe remote island of Siquijor is unique – not only in the Philippines, but the whole of South East Asia, renowned since ancient times as a centre of witchcraft, magic and folk healing.The SpeciaListAn F1-fanatic chef's guide to Emilia-RomagnaCelebrity chef Massimo Bottura grew up watching the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Now a collaborator with Ferrari, he shares his top ways to enjoy the region during F1 and beyond.TravelAn insider's guide to San Francisco's Mission DistrictLong known as the heart of the city's Latinx scene, the Mission has blossomed into a melting pot of cool. Loló co-owner Jorge Martinez Lillard shares his tips on what to do nearby.TravelA Michelin-starred chef's weekend in MarseilleCelebrity chef Alexandre Mazzia will be a torchbearer when the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off in his hometown of Marseille. Here is his guide to the city, from sunsets to seafood.TravelA J-pop sensation's guide to Tokyo's music sceneYOASOBI breaks musical barriers both in their native Japan and overseas. Here's how they enjoy Tokyo's hottest live music, from buskers in Shibuya to concerts at Nippon Budokan.TravelA full throttle weekend guide to MiamiPietro Fittipaldi is racing royalty and the first Fittipaldi heir to be born and raised in Miami. Here are his picks for enjoying his hometown, during F1 season and beyond.TravelAn insider's guide to the best sushi in TokyoJapanese food author, reviewer and guide Yukari Sakamoto shares her picks of the five best sushi restaurants in the Japanese capital.TravelParis's most authentic and delicious bistrosFrom classic steak frites at Bistrot Paul Bert to French onion soup at La Poule au Pot, these seven diehard favourites will never go out of fashion.TravelWhere to find the best cheesesteaks in PhillyJim Pappas of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Challenge shares his top spots in town for the world-famous sandwich, from the original Pat's King of Steaks to locals-only Café Carmela.TravelWatchMount Nemrut: Turkey's mystical stone monolithsChrista Larwood climbs Mount Nemrut to learn more about a group of mystical stone monoliths.TravelWorld's first 'zero-waste' restaurant without a single binAs part of its mission, Silo uses a nose to tail and root to tip approach to cooking out of respect for nature.World's TableSweden's Icehotel: The menu inspired by eight Sami seasonsThe menu at the Icehotel, the world's first hotel made out of ice and snow, is served on plates of ice.World's TableWhy Europe has so few skyscrapersOnly seven of the world’s 1,000 tallest buildings are in the EU. Watch to find out why.DestinationsWhy is Finland the happiest country in the world?The Finns have been named the happiest people seven years running. How do they do it?Culture & ExperiencesPust: An ancient festival to chase away winterReady for spring? Here's how locals saved an almost forgotten ritual in Slovenia.Culture & ExperiencesFour Japanese principles to lead a good lifeWe are entering Cherry Blossoms Season in Japan and in many US cities. What does this tradition teach us today?Culture & ExperiencesInside the only all-female Indian kitchen in the worldLondon's Darjeeling Express is ground zero for chef Asma Khan, a champion of women's empowerment.World's TableInto the wild: 'Everyman's right' to forage in FinlandForaging is one of Finland's favourite hobbies and an essential part of the culture.World's TableBaggage fees and the rising costs of airline travelBaggage fees made airlines a record $33 billion in 2023 so we look at how we got here.Culture & ExperiencesHow the Amazon became a safe-haven for enslaved AfricansThe history of how the Maroons escaped slavery through an unknown route in the Amazon rainforest. Culture & ExperiencesA unique experience in the heart of a Norwegian fjordFloating in the middle of a Norwegian fjord, Restaurant Iris takes diners on an 'experiential dining' journey.World's TableThe mixologist serving up Black History, one drink at a timeDeniseea Taylor is a mixologist who teaches what she jokingly calls 'drunk Black History'.World's TableThe first two-Michelin-star Chinese restaurant outside AsiaTaste of China: How chef Andrew Wong takes diners on a culinary journey across China's provinces.World's TableThe surprising origins of the Super BowlAmerican football is a US tradition unlike any other and yet it traces its roots to an ancient Roman game.Culture & ExperiencesThe Schwebebahn: Germany's spectacular 'flying' trainGermany's suspension monorail is one of the closest modes of transport you'll get to a flying train.DestinationsThe country with earliest wake-up time in the worldEarly birds: Why do Colombians tend to get up earlier than all other countries around the world?Culture & ExperiencesBritish v American scones: Is there a difference?American baker and chef Nancy Silverton explains the difference between British and American scones.World's TableTiwanaku: The civilisation that mysteriously disappearedThe ancient Tiwanaku civilisation is known as the 'mother culture' of South America.Culture & ExperiencesEl Dorado: The remarkable story behind a mythical cityThis is the story of how our collective lust for gold gave rise to the myth of El Dorado, a lost city of gold.Culture & ExperiencesGreen GetawaysThe Amazonian town putting world cities to shamePuerto Nariño is a tranquil experiment in sustainable living where motor vehicles are banned and the streets are as clean as Copenhagen's.TravelThe Japanese town where you can sleep in a castleIn Ozu, you can stay at a hotel dispersed across an ancient castle, samurai residences and old merchant homes, while supporting the town's award-winning model of sustainable tourism.TravelTurkey's 'time-warp' islands where cars are bannedHome to grand but faded palaces and mosques, the Adalar islands offer a glimpse into Istanbul's multicultural past as well as a peaceful escape.TravelWhy India's wildly remote islands are trendingIndia's coral islands of Lakshadweep piqued tourists' interest after Prime Minister Modi visited last month. But can the islands' fragile environment handle the growth in tourism?TravelWorld's TableA Korean feast that honours Buddha's birthEvery year, millions of people celebrate the founder of Buddhism's birth by enjoying free meals at temples.TravelA time-honoured guacamole lookalikeKnown in Mexico as "fake guacamole", guacachile is a silky, delicious sauce made with just four ingredients – not including avocados. Can diners tell the difference?TravelHow brewers are reviving ancient beersBeer archaeologists are peering back millennia to recreate brews from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome using ancient methods and ingredients.TravelA new take on matzah ball soupTo embrace her Jewish heritage and Mexican upbringing, Fany Gerson adds spicy chillies, avocado, coriander and lime to her matzah ball soup – a perfect twist for a Passover Seder.TravelMore on TravelPassenger queue stretches outside airportThe outdoor queues are to ease congestion around the construction works, Birmingham Airport says.Birmingham & Black CountryPlan to run new trains from London to RochdaleThe new FirstGroup service, which will go via Manchester Victoria, could be in place by 2027. Aurigny performance criticised as 'not acceptable'The government body which owns the airline said problems could "damage Guernsey's reputation".GuernseyNew station discussed as part of rail upgrade plansA strategy sets out how the station could boost the area and strengthen links with Cambridge.NorfolkPilots gather for annual Women in Aviation eventOrganisers say the event in Henley-on-Thames is the largest gathering of women aviators in Europe.OxfordDriver of caravan transporter in drug arrestThe flatbed HGV was pulled over by Lincolnshire Police for breaking an abnormal loads embargo.LincolnshireNorwich Airport announces winter Ryanair flightsThe budget airline first started flying from Norwich Airport in April.NorfolkMajor road rebuild set to end ahead of scheduleThe road will now reopen on 1 June "as long as weather conditions allow", the council says.Kent'Disruptive' group removed from EasyJet flightSeven people were escorted by police from the aircraft at Bristol Airport on Saturday.Somerset