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The British hotels embracing Denmark’s ‘hygge’ lifestyle, from the South Downs to the Isle of Skye

They’re the hotels that make for a well-earned mid-winter break – where you can hunker down after a walk in the crisp outdoors and enjoy that Danish cosy â€... read more

How you can live in the stunning ‘One Euro House’ in Sicily totally RENT-FREE for one year 

How you can live in this rustic Italian dream home in the middle of a charming village in Sicily RENT-FREE for a year One lucky person will be able to live rent... read more

Airbnb’s most-liked homes on Instagram in 2021, from Utah to France

Revealed: Airbnb’s most-liked homes on Instagram in 2021, from a cabin with jaw-dropping views in Utah to a delightful 18th-century French farmhouse The t... read more

Solo travel holidays: Which escorted tour (with no single supplement) is best for you? 

Travelling alone need not be lonely. And there’s a unique freedom about jetting off somewhere on your own and then being open about whom you might meet along... read more

Social media users share incredible pictures of reflections creating optical illusions

Do your eyes deceive you? Social media users share incredible pictures of reflections creating optical illusions People from around the world shared chance snap... read more

Aspen chic: Vacation like Mariah Carey and Beyonce at The Little Nell

Aspen has long been the playground for the rich and famous, but even in a town awash with luxury hotels and exclusive chalets, there is one standout place to st... read more

Discovering how Assen is pulling in crowds after trumping London to stage Frida Kahlo exhibition

The compact Dutch city of Assen has always punched above its weight. Originally the site of a 13th Century Cistercian nunnery until its dissolution in 1600, the... read more

UK holidays: A review of The Northgate, Bury St Edmunds

Great British boltholes: The brilliant restaurant with rooms in Bury St Edmunds set within a Victorian villa that’s had a chic makeover James Litston chec... read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Take the ultimate Royal palaces tour with Robert Hardman 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Take the ultimate Royal palaces tour with Robert Hardman By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 22 January 2022 ... read more

Kids go free holidays: Travel firms such as Tui and Jet2 have deals to Greece, Turkey and Portugal

Free fun in the sun… it’s child’s play! How holiday companies desperate to get families travelling again are offering no-cost places for kids ... read more

Scotland hotel review: Inside the Kimpton Charlotte Square in Edinburgh

The Inspector calls at the ‘perfectly placed’ Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel in Edinburgh… and vows to return The hotel is located close to R... read more

Sir David Attenborough braves extreme temperatures of -18C for The Green Planet 

Sir David Attenborough returned to our screens this month for The Green Planet.  And in upcoming scenes, the broadcaster can be seen braving extreme temperatu... read more

New Which? study reveals caravan holidays in Britain aren’t as cheap as you’d think

A week-long caravan holiday in the UK can actually be more expensive than a four-star all-inclusive trip to Greece, according to a study. Which? Travel investig... read more

Discovering whether 2022 World Cup host Qatar is on the ball as a year-round holiday destination

Expect amazing. That was the slogan that helped win Qatar the right to host the 2022 World Cup. So when I visit the tiny Middle Eastern state, I’m expecting t... read more

Vienna for under £100: Discover a city that’s teeming with hip bars and cosy coffee houses 

Think of Vienna and images of museums, grand palaces and world-class opera performances may spring to mind.  But look beyond the Austrian capital’s obvious a... read more

Cornwall holidays: Exploring Marazion, one of England’s oldest and prettiest towns

As we stroll down the main street — where you can buy pasties the size of handbags — the mayor of Marazion, Derek Laity, says: ‘You can tell which houses ... read more

Dubai’s nerve-jangling ‘Sky Views’ attraction features a glass walkway and glass slide

Would YOU brave it all? Dubai’s nerve-shredding ‘Sky Views’ attraction 720ft above the ground featuring a glass walkway, glass slide and an &#... read more

Two thirds of passengers on flight to Pacific island that remained Covid-free test positive

Pacific island that remained Covid-free is now hit by the disease after first flight lands and two thirds of the passengers test positive for coronavirus The is... read more

Video footage reveals the thrills in store on the new Iron Gwazi coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

A 91-DEGREE drop and speeds of up to 76mph: Video footage reveals the thrills in store on the new extreme coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (and riders’ ... read more

‘Drunk’ woman REFUSED every mask given to her by cabin crew on London-bound American Airlines flight

Passengers on the London-bound American Airlines flight that returned to Miami Wednesday night after a woman refused to wear a face mask claim the first-class t... read more

The best new hotel arrivals around the world in 2022, from New York to Bali and the Cote D’azur

With travel restrictions easing at last in many parts of the world, holiday destinations near and far are welcoming tourists again. There is even a host of stun... read more

Worth a shot! The Mexican train that offers unlimited tequila cocktails

A train dedicated to all things tequila? Surely it’s worth a shot. Welcome aboard the amazing Jose Cuervo Express, which runs from and to the city of Gua... read more

More4 TV show goes behind the scenes of ultra-luxury hotels in Italy, Mexico and Morocco

Diet plans from Michelin-starred chefs, secret underground tunnels and a roster of A-list guests. The second episode of The World’s Most Luxurious Holiday... read more

Europe train journeys: A guide to the continent’s best independent rail trips and small-group tours

Every week, our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: Train tr... read more