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From Fiji's kaleidoscopic reefs to shark-packed passes in French Polynesia, these six destinations offer some of the world's most exhilarating underwater experiences. Construction on Rome's Metro C has uncovered spectacular Roman ruins, and its new "archaeo-stations" are giving visitors a whole new way to experience the city's ancient past. A British pub may look informal but it runs on strict rules, from invisible queues to round-buying, tipping and last orders. From childhood drives to the Rockies with his family to long hauls on the college comedy circuit, road trips have shaped Keegan-Michael Key's life. Nienke Panis-Ringersma has made a career out of following the region's famous blooms. Here are her favourite ways to experience the season, from road trips to bulb picking. Travel is a constant throughout the renowned culinary host's career, and she has it down to a science. Here's how she packs and relaxes – and what she avoids doing on the plane. Colm Dalton is on a mission to rate every Irish pub in the world. He shares the best of the best in Dublin – the birthplace of Guinness. Sam Heughan invites travellers beyond the show's famous Highland locations, to the lesser-known Lowlands that shaped him. Model Angelababy has called Hong Kong home since she was a young girl. Here are her top picks, from fave spots to shop on Hollywood Road to where to watch fireworks at Lunar New Year. From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year. As off-grid travel surges, travellers are arriving in remote destinations unprepared for the silence, wildlife and discomfort that come with them. More than 25,000 self-proclaimed citizens have pledged their allegiance to this faux dictatorship, where Crocs and reply-all emails are forbidden. From Costa Rica's social surf towns to Norway's remote Arctic landscapes, new data and traveller insights reveal where solo female travellers feel most secure. A revived Dutch tradition encourages people to reconnect with the natural world by sitting quietly at sunset to watch the day end. Following quiet lanes, mountains and coastal paths, St Patrick's Way offers a slow journey into Ireland's most famous legend. From ice swimming to desert crossings, these explorers are redefining what modern adventure – and modern adventurers – look like. Nature is once again reclaiming the land and tourists are starting to return after the 2024 wildfires in Canada. The Travel Show meets a family keeping the 18th‑century Aughton Pudding Festival alive. With storms occurring between 140 and 160 nights a year, it's no wonder the area is a world record holder. Ready for spring? Here's how locals saved an almost forgotten ritual in Slovenia. A century after Gaudí's passing, his masterpiece La Sagrada Família is reaching its conclusion. The Cathars rejected meat and procreative sex. They were persecuted as heretics, but shaped our ideas of love. Rebelliously danced at night with sensual, no-touch movements, the long-banned Moutya is making a comeback. Known as the 'city in a forest', Atlanta puts locally grown produce at the heart of its food culture. The Travel Show heads to Whistler as it kicks off its 60th season to see the high‑speed world of its ski lifts. The peculiar shape of the coco de mer has inspired legends involving walking trees and aphrodisiac properties. Liam Man, a photographer from the UK, captures rare images of a solar eclipse over the remote Glacier Leones. A small country, a rare bird: inside Uruguay’s most haunting discovery From Hitler's last shelter to an underground tunnel connecting eleven small houses in the German countryside. The Travel Show visits the the Lake District to find out about the historic roots of Britain's beloved pudding. On Ikaria, people on average lead longer, happier lives. A resident of the Greek 'island of immortals' shares her tips for longevity. Marc Cieslak spends a night on ice, camping under the stars. How did bathing become such an intrinsic part of Icelandic cultural identity? An isolated plateau hides thousands of perfect spheres whose origins have baffled scientists for decades. In the village of Magome, a 16th-century discipline leads to a sharper focus on the present moment. Deep beneath Kew Gardens sits the world's largest archive of fungi, a vast library of 1.3 million specimens. In the Moon-like landscape of Hanle, the jet-black skies reveal otherworldly starry skies that lure travellers from far and wide. But can locals preserve the natural darkness? In Tempe, Arizona, Culdesac is reimagining US cities for people, not cars – and inviting travellers to explore its plazas, paseos and Mediterranean-inspired design. In Oslo's Vulkan district, sustainability, style and everyday ease come together in a way that's making the Norwegian capital feel like Europe's most liveable city break. Built on reclaimed land, Monaco's new Mareterra district blends cutting-edge sustainability with scenic sea views, offering a fresh way to explore the principality. From Japan to Argentina to the US, nations around the world have put their own stamp on the mouthwatering meat – making beef a destination in itself. For centuries, pistachios have defined Gaziantep. Today, they remain the most prized ingredient in Turkey's culinary capital – and the secret behind its legendary baklava. Asin tibuok is one of the world's rarest salts and it's only produced on one small island. But thanks to chefs and TikTokers, this prehistoric-looking orb is now being revived. Across cultures, broths have soothed illness, marked celebration and stretched scarce ingredients, long before they became a wellness trend. This was supposed to be a big year for US tourism. But long wait times at airports and rising anti-American sentiment are causing some travellers to reconsider their plans. The striking all-white architecture of Alys Beach may conjure Europe and the Caribbean, but its walkable streets and luminous Gulf beaches are pure Florida. Visitors to Norway during Easter might find the streets emptier than usual, thanks to the nation's cherished Eastertime obsession: retreating to isolated cabins to binge crime novels. Visitor numbers to Morocco are surging, but not in the nation's sleepy, seaside capital. Here's why the newly minted 2026 Unesco World Book Capital is worth a second look. From abbeys and bridges to fish soup and Resistance history, France's motorway signs offer drivers a crash course in the nation rushing past their windows. From pink plum blossoms in Setagaya to purple sprays of wisteria in Fukuoka, here are five alternative bloom festivals in Japan – and how to enjoy them responsibly. From secluded inlets on Italy's volcanic coastlines to white sand paradise in Tasmania, BBC journalists love these unique and unexpected beach holidays. From packing your suitcase and finding your footing after a flight to decluttering your hotel room, the Japanese organising expert shares her top travel tips. From Devon and London to the Nile and Petra, Agatha Christie's travels shaped some of the world's most famous mysteries – and travellers can still follow her trail today. Canada relaxed parts of its citizenship-by-descent rules in December 2025, and for some Americans the news prompted a sudden thought – could a long-forgotten grandparent unlock a second passport? Residents share what makes them happy - and how travellers can experience a taste of local life. As the continent completes its rollout of a new biometric entry system for non-EU residents, many destinations are bracing for long airport queues. Here's how to avoid the worst of it. In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert explores Japanese social etiquette – and how travellers can follow with ease. From icy plunges to communal saunas, Nordic heat-and-cold rituals are becoming one of the fastest-growing global wellness trends. Short getaways lasting two to four days reveal how people are rethinking rest. Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.