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Soaking up the winter sun in Scottsdale, the fabulous Arizona town adored by A-listers

It happened on my last day. I saw a single cloud. Until then, my week in Scottsdale – the best place in America for winter sun you’ve probably never heard o... read more

Singer and West End Frozen star Samantha Barks recalls her travel adventures

Singer and West End Frozen star Samantha Barks reveals that her favourite hotels are in St Lucia and the bit of the UK she loves most is the Isle of Man By Marg... read more

Follow in Prince William’s footsteps on a Norfolk nature stroll

You can’t beat a nice walk, and nice walks are available to princes and paupers alike: so there I was, with my binoculars and a pair of waterproof trousers, a... read more

Ireland holidays: Exploring Galway, the city that’s packed with history and toe-tapping taverns

Galway’s glorious 475 pubs! Exploring the Irish city that’s packed with history and toe-tapping taverns filled with loud and fast folk music Hannah Summers ... read more

Christmas gift guide: The best presents for your favourite globetrotter, from hampers to travel kits

Despite all the changes to the travel industry over the past two years, wanderlust hasn’t fizzled out.  And this is a great time to inspire your nearest and ... read more

Spain holidays: The best places to stay, what to see and where to eat in Cadiz

Known affectionately as ‘Little Havana’, the enchanting port of Cadiz, in Spain, is home to a warren of narrow streets, sun-filled squares and a waterfront ... read more

UK Christmas markets are back in business this year – bigger, better and with extra sparkle 

In the market for a festive shopping spree with a sprinkling of tradition? Here we reveal the most marvellous Christmas markets in the UK, from Birmingham̵... read more

The 25 best aurora pictures of 2021, from light shows in Alaska to heavenly displays over Tasmania

They’re some of the most illuminating photographs you’ll ever set eyes on. Here we present the best aurora pictures taken around in the world in 202... read more

Winter Adventures: Best Local British Getaways

Britain might not be the warmest place to spend your winter holidays, with temperatures rarely hitting double figures during the winter months. But, there are m... read more

You can stay in Grinch’s cave for Christmas – and it comes complete with organ and Whoville snacks 

If you’re a fan of the Grinch, we’ve got great news for you – you can now stay in the grouchy creature’s cave this festive season. It will m... read more

Major fast-food chain in Thailand sells pizzas topped with a cannabis leaf

One of Thailand’s major fast-food chains has been promoting a ‘Crazy Happy Pizza’, an under-the-radar product topped with a cannabis leaf that... read more

Bahamas holidays: This glamorous sprinkling of Atlantic Ocean islands is more accessible than ever

As she delivers a bright orange Bahama Mama cocktail that looks like a liquid sunset, the waitress at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort wails: ‘It’s so cold t... read more

The most annoying things that could send your day down the wrong track

Thought your day was going badly? Hilarious snaps reveal VERY unfortunate mishaps – from a frozen solid egg to and exploding glass table Users on Reddit s... read more

Connaught bar in Mayfair is named best bar in the world at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021

London’s Connaught bar inside Mayfair’s opulent Connaught Hotel has been named the best in the world for the second year in a row at The World’... read more

Canary Islands holidays: The joys of La Gomera, with its dramatic landscapes and mesmerising views

Playa del Ingles glimmers in the afternoon sun, its soft black sands shared by just half a dozen families. This is not your typical Canary Islands beach, with n... read more

Covid flight test rules: If you take one the results are valid for travel ALL DAY the next TWO days

The Government has finally clarified Covid-19 flight test rules as it confirmed if you take one the results are valid for travel all day the next two days. Pass... read more

Flight test chaos for Brits with contradictory Government advice about Covid swabs

British travellers raged at baffling Government ‘guidance’ today about when pre-flight Covid tests must be taken – with contradictory statemen... read more

Cardiff City FC owner Vincent Tan puts £30million multihull superyacht Asean Lady up for sale

There are bound to be a volley of enquiries – for this yacht of two halves. Billionaire Cardiff City FC owner Vincent Tan is selling his stunning asymmetrical... read more

Rogue PCR firms are ‘gaming the system’: Warning over rip-off test firms

What are the new rules on testing from today? You must take a COVID-19 test before you travel to England from abroad. Some people, including children aged 11 an... read more

Christmas travel: The perfect Twixmas getaways for relaxing before the New Year festivities begin

There’s a new rising star on the festive scene which every smart hotelier and holiday company will be wishing on this year: Twixmas. It’s a term – der... read more

Amazing video shows Odyssey of the Seas being pulled VERY carefully out to sea along a river

Full steam ahead was never going to be on the agenda. Amazing video footage shows the mammoth Odyssey of the Seas cruise ship being very carefully pulled out to... read more

London apartment on site where Frankenstein author Mary Shelley once lived is on market for £1m

For some house-hunters this will be a monstrously alluring property.  A charming two-bedroom apartment at 87 Marchmont Street in London is up for sale for £1,... read more

Honouring Elvis Presley at Memphis Mansion, a copycat Graceland in Denmark

Were he alive today, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll would be blowing out 87 candles on his birthday cake in a few weeks’ time. And if you’re in the mood to c... read more

London hotels: The Inspector calls at Lime Tree – an ‘exceptional’ hotel with a country-house feel

The Inspector calls at an ‘exceptional’ London hotel with a country-house feel that’s ‘ideal for anyone popping up to the city from the ... read more