Travel Notes

What’s new and how to get the best from holiday

GO FORAGING

THE coming months are the perfect time to explore the Forest of Dean as the leaves turn and the pubs and hotels begin lighting their fires. Tudor Farmhouse has released its packages for September, October and November including foraging and woodland safaris. An overnight stay, including three hours of foraging, lunch and dinner at the Gloucestershire hotel, costs from £175 pp. Visit tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk

EUROSTAR BARGAINS

BAG a city break for less with Eurostar, which is offering seats to destinations including Paris and Brussels from £29 each way, Amsterdam from £35 and Bruges from £37. Book before Monday for October 1 to January 17. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, on November 14, the company is also inviting passengers to submit a memorable Eurostar holiday picture for the chance to win a free pair of tickets at eurostar. com/uk-en/25years/ your-stories

WORDSWORTH WORLD

HEAD to the Lake District (pictured) for the 250th anniversary of poet William Wordsworth’s birth next April. Exhibits at the Wordsworth Museum ( wordsworth.org.uk), dedicated to the Romantic poet, and Dove Cottage, his former home, are being expanded. Gilpin Hotel is a 30-minute drive away and the perfect base for exploring this spectacular area. Book B&B double rooms from £275 at thegilpin.co.uk

CAR-SHARING MADE EASY

THE world’s largest carsharing platform, Turo, the ‘Airbnb of cars’, launched Turo Go on Tuesday. The new technology allows you to locate vehicles that have been fitted with the device, then rent and unlock them electronically once payment has been made. The system avoids queues at car rental offices and saves customers having to meet and hand over keys. Visit turo.com