Cathy Adams

The new EES system is causing delays and long queues across European borders. Here’s what you need to know.

The new biometric checks for Europe have caused long queues at airports, but there will be no extension of the summer relaxation period

The proportion of women sticking at one child is up by half from a previous generation. Cathy Adams, after much IVF, has accepted she’s now one of them

Cheap, convenient and fuss-free, capsule stays seem in many ways like a perfect fit for the modern world. But give me the personal touch any day

Seattle, in the spectacular Pacific Northwest, has one of the world’s best farmers’ markets, great wine and a laid-back energy — here’s how to spend your time there

As some French resorts introduce fines for those caught wandering the streets topless, Cathy Adams shares her own beach and poolside icks

Qantas has announced that it will fly between London and Sydney from next October, breaking the final frontier of ultra-long-haul aviation

Money-sharing apps allow you to keep a constant tally of who paid for what — down to a 47p red pepper

As the UK Foreign Office gives the green light on holidays to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, Cathy Adams explains what to look out for — plus six trip ideas to book ahead

The Foreign Office no longer advises against flights to destinations such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but warns that the situation remains unpredictable