Writing features, reviews and articles for major publications for 20 years. A travel specialist, she also covers lifestyle, the arts, education and global issues and presents videos and podcasts.
Out of the rubble
One year on from Pakistan's devastating earthquake, Antonia Windsor wanted to do her bit to help the country's tourism industry get back on its feet - and discovered a friendly and beautiful country in the process
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Often depicted in the western media as a country of hardline Islamic fundamentalists, terror training camps, subjugated women and cricket cheats, Pakistan could seem a hard sell to the potential tourist. We rarely hear of the country's fas...
The world’s most accessible places to visit
A Motability Scheme car or scooter can bring a great sense of freedom, especially if you want to get out and about in the UK – but what if you want to head further afield? Some of the world’s cities are surprisingly easy to get around if you have a mobility issue and love to explore. To provide some inspiration for your next adventure, here is Rough Guides’ author Antonia Windsor’s pick of the world’s most accessible places.
Europe
Milan, Italy
The Italian fashion hub is one of Europe’s most ...
The 15 best things to do in Jersey
Best things to do in Jersey
What is it? Most of the island’s beaches are safe for swimming, and an increasing tribe of locals take to the sea all year round, which has led to a pop-up sauna trend. Sauna Society have a wood-fired Wildhut on the east coast of the island on St Catherine’s slipway (one of the best places to watch the sunrise, if you’re up for an early dip!). There’s also Sandy Toes Sauna, who relocate to different beaches at different times of the year, but are mainly on the sout...
‘It feels like the start of my career’: how a student musician got to showcase his work at the Brit Awards
After submitting his music on a whim to the Mastercard creative challenge, Emeka Onyema-Mathews has become one of 14 talented emerging artists to showcase his work at the prestigious ceremony
“I can’t wait to actually be at the Brits,” says 18-year-old Emeka Onyema-Mathews, who will be in the audience of the 2024 awards, thanks to being one of the winners of a creative challenge tied to the ceremony.
“I’ve never been before,” he says. “I came close a couple of years ago when I was in year 11....
5 game drive alternatives, from cycling to horse-riding
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK)
The allure of an African safari is unrivalled, offering the opprtunity to spend time in the natural habitat of animals many of us know only from children’s storybooks or television. But it can be hard to feel immersed in the wildness of your surroundings when you’re in a queue with dozens of other vehicles on a game drive.
“Many don’t realise the experience can go beyond this,” says Terry Moohan, head of the Africa and India divi...
Wild at Heart - Safaris
Royal Tiger Safari India
Not many experiences can match the thrill of spotting a Bengal tiger, but with fewer than 4,000 of these animals left in the wild, seeing one of these magnificent beasts in its natural habitat is a rare joy. Up your chances by heading to the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, which is tiger heartland and home to a substantial chunk of India’s 38 tiger reserves. Four lodges owned and operated by Taj Hotels and &Beyond – a luxury responsible- tourism company specialising i...
The best hotels in Dubai
Just over 30 years ago, the Dubai World Trade Centre stood tall and lonesome as the only skyscraper in the city. Today, there are over 200 towers within the bigger-is-better desert fortress that is Dubai, each addition offering a unique jewel to the city’s crown in the form of architecture-meets-art creations and sky-high structures—including the tallest building in the world. Within this skyline are also some of the best hotels in the world, where the boundaries of luxury are pushed and prod...
Do you have a Traitors-shaped hole in your life? A weekend getaway like this is the cure
As the second series of popular reality show drew to a close, Antonia Windsor conjured up a getaway with friends to play their own version of the game
Gulliver’s Hall in the Cotswold is an impressive setting for a do-it-yourself Traitors experience
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I was sitting in the sauna of Gulliver’s Hall, the immaculate party house in Gloucestershire, with my old friend Jack, when suddenly the conversation turned serious. A few moments ago we’d been catching up on what h...
How I halved the price of my holiday
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Hong Kong By Marisa Canon
I use my British Airways American Express® Credit Card for all my daily spending, as well as any travel expenses, which meant I was able to hit the threshold required to earn a Companion Voucher last year. My Avios balance was also riding high after a return trip to the Maldives in the summer of 2022 with oneworld® partner Qatar Airways, which garnered me 5,000 Avios. Fast-forward to 2023 and I had Hong Kong on my mind, as I have family and friends there. Knowing a...
5 fabulous ways for families to enjoy the Algarve in winter
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By the end of October, the crowds have left the Algarve, the beaches are quiet and the flights are cheap. While some days see rain, many can be mild with blue skies and sunshine.
The hotspots of Albufeira* may be closed until the spring, but you can enjoy the Algarve's fabulous food, get those prize Instagram shots without having to queue and hit the flumes of an indoor water park on a rainy day if you want...
The video that proves some airlines don’t care about disabled passengers
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