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Travel Agenda: where to go and what to know in travel this week

Your chance to sleep in the Eiffel Tower, fly no-frills to Las Vegas and get active in the New Forest

Tuesday 24 May 2016 16:17 BST
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Getting Chile

British Airways has announced a new route for 2017. It will also be the airline’s longest: at 14 hours, 40 minutes and 7,248 miles the direct flights between Heathrow and Santiago de Chile will operate four times a week from 3 January on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Introductory return fares to the Chilean capital of £749 are currently on sale. ba.com

Vine time

A 19th-century chateau in the Languedoc will be unveiled as a luxury hotel later this week. Chateau de la Redorte opens on Friday [27 May] on a Minervois vineyard close to the Canal du Midi and Carcasonne. It will feature a 25m pool surrounded by cyprus trees, a restaurant, wine bar and spa. Doubles from €119. chateau-redorte.com

Bite back

The World Health Organisation recently warned that Zika virus could spread to Europe this summer, particularly in Madeira and around the Black Sea. Simon Calder answers your queries in this Q&A: bit.ly/ZikaSummer

The dancing fountains at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas

Save your money for Sin City

No-frills carrier Norwegian has announced a new, twice-weekly route from Gatwick to Las Vegas launching on 31 October on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. There will be an economy and premium cabin on board, with launch fares starting at £326 return in economy. Checked baggage, in-flight catering and seat selection are all extra. norwegian.com

On Tour

Holiday rental marketplace HomeAway is offering the chance to stay in the Eiffel Tower during the Uefa Euro 2016 tournament this summer. An apartment, which will sleep six, is being created within the Parisian landmark and will be available for stays on 23 and 28 June, 4 and 8 July. To enter, visit homeaway.com/Eiffel-tower and answer the question, “what would you do if the Eiffel Tower was all yours for a night?”

Oz rules

The Foreign Office has reported that LGBT travellers should be aware that “Australian federal law prohibits the recognition of overseas same-sex marriages, although some states/territories accept foreign civil partnerships and same-sex marriages as evidence of the existence of a ‘de facto’ relationship. UK civil partnership and same-sex marriage documentation isn’t as widely accepted in Australia as in the UK.” gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Active service

The New Forest National Park authority is launching a scheme to improve information on accommodation for walkers and cyclists visiting the region. New Forest Walkers and Cyclists Approved lists accommodation in and around the park that offer facilities such as cleaning and drying for outdoor footwear, clothing and bikes; details of the nearest food shops, delivery options, cafes and pubs, pre-ordered packed lunches where available; safe storage for bicycles; emergency repair kits, maps and books, weather information and more. bit.ly/ActiveNewForest

Take me to the beach

Lonely Planet’s new spring titles include 50 Beaches to Blow your Mind. From the bizarre rock formations of Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino, California to the dreamy desert island of Green Island Beach in Antigua and Barbuda, the pocket-size picture book is divided by genre, including “bliss”, “drama”, “action”, “parties” and more. £6.99. shop.lonelyplanet.com

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