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Big skies, bold cities and iconic prison islands: these destinations offer a familiar feel with a global twist.

Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set. It's a verdict which could have a big impact on the country's film industry.

Gilles 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.

The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent's forests.

As calls to reopen Alcatraz make headlines, Mexico's prison island tells a different story – of sea turtles, green parrots and a dark past giving way to new beginnings.

Twenty-five years ago, the first Final Destination terrified by making everyday scenarios into death traps. Now, after a 14-year break, a new sequel is tweaking the formula.

Locals and ecologists are troubled by the potential impacts a looming seawall could have on the biodiverse Japanese island of Amami Ōshima.

From eco-tourism and Indigenous-led tours to low-impact journeys and mindful accommodation, these are some of the practical ways people are making travel more responsible this year.