In our travel news roundup this week: the rise in solo dining, where to save money at US ski resorts, plus the Californian hot-air balloon company offering a rather cheeky package.

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The UK population is set to balloon to 72.5m by 2032, but will this spell demographic catastrophe or economic boom?

Taiwan's military says six Chinese balloons were spotted around Taiwan over a 24-hour period ending Friday morning, the ...