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Staycation travel: A review of Berkshire’s ‘gorgeous’ Long Acre Farm B&B

A B&B that brings home the bacon! The Mail's hotel inspector spends a night in a converted pig-sty on a Berkshire farm... and doesn't want [...]

More Britons in scramble to get out of Mexico

Thousands of British holidaymakers in Mexico are scrambling to get home after travel restrictions changed at short notice.From 4am on Sunday, those returning home from [...]

Forget the puppets, it’s argy-bargy from miserly staycationers causing a rumpus, writes HENRY DEEDES

As any bucket 'n' spade-wielding aficionado of the British seaside knows, a traditional Punch and Judy show should feature plenty of shouting, screaming and unseemly [...]

Hotel review: Scotland’s Banchory Lodge lies on the banks of the River Dee to the east of Balmoral

Given that A-roads in Scotland can be so narrow they have passing places, you can imagine just how rustic B-roads there can get.I turned onto [...]

Following in the footsteps of Bond and Bono along the French Riviera, from Monaco to Cap Ferrat

Somerset Maugham, somewhat bitterly, once described Monaco as a sunny place for shady people. While it is true that it is used as a tax [...]

Stark photo series captures the discarded statues of Soviet leaders

Statues of former Soviet leaders that once sat proudly in city centres have been discarded in private parks, isolated forests, empty fields and behind old [...]

Staycation travel: A review of the second Nobu hotel to open in London

The Inspector checks into the second Nobu hotel to launch in London and is very impressed (but warns that you'll need deep pockets for the [...]

The 20 most Instagrammable restaurants of 2021, according to Tripadvisor reviewers

Want to pimp up your Instagram feed? Then take a seat at any one of these stunning restaurants and snap away. They are the most [...]

Travel chiefs demand Boris Johnson ditch traffic light system

Travel chiefs today warned European hotels are rejecting holiday bookings from UK travellers for August because they fear they will just cancel as the Government [...]

The ultimate hotel staycation city break? A night at the ultra-luxury Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park…

Sun, swim, spa and be spoilt - all without going through customs.It might seem an impossible dream, but with the uncertainty surrounding holidays abroad a [...]

A world cruise AND a long-haul land tour. The hybrid breaks that are two trips of a lifetime in one

Cruises are a brilliant way to taste a cocktail of destinations as you relax between ports, while a land tour will give you an in-depth [...]

Swinging along to Northern Ireland for a magnificent golfing getaway, from Dungannon to Portrush

Swinging along to Ireland for a golfing getaway road trip that takes in three world-class courses (and no teeing off with time-consuming Covid tests!)Northern Ireland [...]

Beat the heat with our guide to the top wild swimming spots across the UK

We've waved goodbye to lockdown and the timing couldn't have been better (or worse, depending on how you see it) as temperatures soared.Beaches were packed [...]

From fish and chips to the sound of the waves, what Britons most love about the seaside revealed

What DO we like to do beside the seaside? Listening to the sound of the waves is the No1 shoreline activity for Britons, followed by [...]

Searches for holidays in Croatia soared by 199% after it was moved to the green list

Revealed: Searches for holidays in Croatia soared by 199% after it was moved to the green list, with bookings up by 50% (and lots of [...]

Travel bosses blast Government plans for ‘amber watchlist’

What are the current travel traffic light rules and how would an 'amber watchlist' work? There are currently three main categories in the Government's international [...]

The Holiday Guru answers travellers’ Covid test questions

Is one jab and proof of recent recovery from Covid enough to bypass quarantine on re-entering the UK from an amber country? The Holiday Guru [...]

From The Goring to The Savoy, how top London hotels are rolling out the red carpet for children

The extremely kind head butler, Sean, lifts my seven-year-old daughter above the Lalique frieze counter in the hotel lobby so she can fill out a [...]

Struggling to find a UK holiday? Let your troubles float away with a break on a yacht or canal boat

Summer is made for messing about on the water. And while accommodation on British shores is filling up fast, there are still berths on boats up [...]

As Rishi Sunak warns Boris Johnson we MUST ease draconian curbs

In a ray of hope for millions of British holidaymakers, industry experts last night released optimistic data which they say shows how 17 countries (pictured) [...]

The winter sun holidays with blazing hot deals, from the Caribbean to Tenerife

The winter sun holidays with blazing hot deals, from discounted boutique breaks in the Caribbean to terrific Tenerife offersOpulence is on offer for less this [...]

Great British boltholes: A review of The Haughmond, Shropshire

Great British boltholes: Inside the cosy country retreat in Shropshire that offers plush rooms and destination diningThe Haughmond is located in the sleepy Shropshire village of Upton [...]

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join Adam Frost on a voyage to Holland’s wondrous blooms

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join Adam Frost on a voyage to Holland’s wondrous bloomsBy Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 31 July [...]

Japan: The backdrop to the Olympic games looks impressive on TV – but seeing it for real is golden

All those shiny new pools, sparkling stadiums and miles of delightful countryside — with Mount Fuji popping up every now and again — have served [...]

Make the Most Out of Your City Break in Faro, Portugal

Faro, the biggest city and second most populous municipality in the Algarve is the most popular tourist destination, is a must-see for any traveller. Faro, [...]

Here’s what you should know to avoid the great Covid testing rip-off

Exorbitant fees. Dodgy service. Here's what you should know to avoid the great Covid testing rip-offWith more than 400 companies listed on the gov.uk website, [...]

Cruise holidays: The Mail boards Saga’s new flagship, Spirit of Adventure

Try to imagine watching an extended family of 1,000 people get together again after 18 months, combined with the excitement of boarding a new ship [...]

Travel to Fairbanks, Alaska

By John Williams for ExpressDigest It was a smooth one-hour flight from Toronto to Vancouver. We had an eight-hour stopover in Vancouver. We arranged to [...]

The fascinating history of package holidays in the UK

Back in July 1841, a Baptist missionary had a bright idea while walking from Market Harborough to Leicester to attend a temperance meeting. His name [...]

Travel chiefs call on ministers to curb rip-off Covid tests

Travel chiefs and business leaders demanded ministers act to reduce the cost of rip-off tests for holidaymakers.Ministers announced on Wednesday that restrictions on international travel [...]

Italy’s secret beaches: Step off the tourist trail and discover stunning and secluded gems

Some of the very best times you might remember spending in Italy – the fifth most visited country in the world – are probably based [...]

Amber list travel: We reveal the secrets that will let you find some perfect peace in Greece

The UK government no longer advises against all but essential to the whole of Greece, including all of its idyllic islands, which run into the thousands. While [...]

Tripadvisor awards: Bistro in Devon named third best in world for vegan food, owners delighted

The owners of a little-known vegan bistro in Devon have spoken of their joy - and shock - at their restaurant being named the third best [...]

5 Things To Do In and Around Silverwater In Sydney

The Western Suburbs of Sydney has a lot to offer when it comes to entertainment and things to see and do. The Sydney CBD is [...]

B&B review: La Fosse in Cranborne, Dorset, is in Hardy country and something to write home about

Contemporary comforts, ancient surroundings and award-winning gourmet food: The tranquil bed and breakfast in Hardy country that's something to write home aboutLa Fosse, in Cranborne, [...]

B&B review: La Fosse in Cranborne, Devon, is in Hardy country and something to write home about

Contemporary comforts, ancient surroundings and award-winning gourmet food: The tranquil bed and breakfast in Hardy country that's something to write home aboutLa Fosse, in Cranborne, [...]