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‘tis the season to be cosy As the nights draw in and the evenings become a little crisper, it’s time to embrace autumn. The season of pumpkin patches, woollen knits and rustling leaves opens up the chance for a different kind of holiday, focused on rest and relaxation. After all, if you’re planning to spend the day by the fire with a book and a hot chocolate, there’s no need to even check the weather forecast! Get in touch with our travel advisors for holiday ideas which take in autumn colours, spooky Halloween-themed breaks and stunning boutique bolt-holes, perfect for cosying up.

The United States is back on the menu for British and EU passport holders as of November 1. The new regime will require travellers to demonstrate proof of vaccination before flying, obtain a negative Covid-19 test result within three days of travelling, and provide their contact information, but they will not be required to quarantine. The relaxed rules don’t apply to land borders and some details are still being fleshed out but the fact remains: the U.S is open and that means that travellers can significantly expand their horizons. charitable.travel/ north-america

This is the winning shot which crowned Aimee Jan as Ocean Photographer of the Year 2021. She spotted the green turtle, framed by a school of glass fish, on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef. The world’s largest fringing reef is steps off the beach at Exmouth or Coral Bay and has over 300 types of coral and 500 species of fish, rays, dolphins and turtles. In July you can swim with humpback whales, whale sharks and oceanic manta rays. The awards support non-profit SeaLegacy and shine a light on the beauty of the ocean and the threats it faces. An open air exhibition of photos near London’s Tower Bridge runs until October 17.