Travel is a dance—discovery and indulgence in step. But sometimes, it’s a sprint: dash in, snap a photo, back on the coach. AGTO’s Wendy Hartley-Scarff tackles whistle-stop tourism and asks: are group travellers truly giving back? Even Paddington would expect better.

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Meanwhile, AI is reshaping travel—not in a Skynet way, but a quietly helpful one, streamlining logistics and saving time. Pauline Johnson dives into Northern Spain with Fred Olsen Cruises, from CSI workshops at sea to Gaudí’s surreal wonders.

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Elsewhere, we sip through London’s breweries, explore Flanders’ beer and art, and unwind on Lake Maggiore’s shores. Wherever you go, make time for a proper stop—because isn’t that what makes the journey worthwhile?