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Britons reveal the top 25 things they love about winter in the UK, from crisp walks to roaring fires

What’s the nation’s favourite thing to do as temperatures drop and the nights draw in? Wrap up for a bracing stroll, apparently. That’s according to a rec... read more

First look at the world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai, the Aura Skypool, which is officially open

The world’s highest infinity pool is now open – and stunning first-look pictures suggest that it will be very popular indeed. ‘The Aura Skypoo... read more

Lake District and popular Peak District could BAN tourist cars

End of the road for cars at the Lakes? Beauty spot and popular Peak District could BAN tourist vehicles in busiest areas after staycation surge left them rammed... read more

The best US holidays, from a glitzy trip in California to fun times in the Wild West

Finally it’s time to make that longed-for trip to the United States a reality. After a 604-day Covid shutdown, flights resumed last week with a synchronised ... read more

Britain at its best: Inside Machynlleth, the former capital of Wales

Britain at its best: Inside Machynlleth, the former capital of Wales, a historic town that makes for a great base for hikes (and serves epic roasts to reward th... read more

Staycation travel: The Inspector calls at Eastbourne’s Scandi-chic Port Hotel

The Inspector calls at Eastbourne’s Scandi-chic Port Hotel, where he pays £200 for a sea-view room that has ‘the feel of a spruced-up 1970s bed-sit... read more

Thailand holidays: Here’s our pick of sumptuous winter sun holidays on the tropical island of Phuket

Fancy some of the world’s most idyllic beaches (at reasonable prices)? Phuket is back. Bars and nightclubs may be closed for now — but the authorities are c... read more

Zaragoza for under £100 a night: What to see and do and where to drink in the Spanish city 

Zaragoza is said to be home to more bars per capita than any other Spanish city. Yet, as raucous as this may sound, the capital of the region of Aragon — roug... read more

Pictured: Sabus, the bus in Japan that’s being transformed into an amazing wood-burning mobile sauna

Pictured: The city bus in Japan that’s being transformed into an amazing wood-burning sauna on wheels (and you press the ‘stop the bus’ button... read more

The British Isles’ best places to eat revealed in the AA’s Restaurant Guide 2022

A brand new guide by the AA has named the best restaurants in the British Isles. The Restaurant Guide 2022 delves into each of the restaurants that have been aw... read more

Uganda Out of the Red Zone; What About Self Drive Safaris?

Uganda has been one of the countries that had been in the UK’s Red zone for quite some time. Even though those who were nut-headed still found their way to Ug... read more

The Brooklyn Tower: Brooklyn’s first ever supertall skyscraper reaches its full height of 1,066ft

Brooklyn’s first supertall skyscraper has now reached its peak height, with the firms behind it announcing the topping out of the 1,066ft- (324m) tall tow... read more

Holidaymakers stuck in hour-long queues at Bristol Airport passport control

Passengers complained of ‘chaos’ at Bristol Airport’s passport control last night after a nationwide eGate outage caused chaos at Heathrow, Lu... read more

The bizarre fake Prada store in the middle of the Texan desert that made a cameo on The Simpsons

‘Prada! In the middle of nowhere?’ So remarks Marge Simpson in an episode of The Simpsons that made a real-life but fake Prada store in Texas even m... read more

Caribbean holidays: How to find authentic culinary experiences on every island

The Caribbean is the ultimate culinary melting pot. Take French and Spanish cuisines, mix with African techniques and East Indian flavours, throw in some Britis... read more

Passengers queue for TWO HOURS after arriving at Luton Airport

How do eGates work and how are they managed?  Closed eGates at Heathrow on October 6 as issues continue Today marked the third time in three months that there ... read more

Paws & Stay by Sawday’s lists ‘perfect places to stay for dogs and their humans’ 

Paws & Stay claims to be the UK’s only dog-first travel website A new website has launched that will give dog-owning holidaymakers-in-waiting paws for tho... read more

The stunning winners of a landscape photography contest that has strict rules on photoshopping

Here’s a landscape photography competition that’s keeping it real. The Natural Landscape Photography Awards has revealed its 2021 winners, with each... read more

First look inside Somnio – the world’s largest yacht

The first official interior renderings have been unveiled for the world’s largest yacht, Somnio, which will serve as a jaw-dropping floating condo for the... read more

Russia’s fascinating ‘Temple Of All Religions’ combines the architectural styles of different faiths

These pictures show one of the most unusual temples in the world – built, the creator claims, on the orders of Jesus. The ‘Temple Of All Religions’ in... read more

‘You’ve had 20 MONTHS to get this right!’: Passenger films ‘disgraceful’ two-hour queues at JFK

Hundreds of passengers were left waiting for hours at JFK airport yesterday when three planes reportedly arrived at once on the day the US border reopened. Furi... read more

MARK PALMER joins those jetting over the Atlantic after 600-day travel ban to US

They rumbled down the runway in perfect formation as if taking part in an audacious international air show. Which is exactly what it was, as British Airways and... read more

Portugal holidays: The joys of Alentejo’s dark skies, from meteor showers to midnight canoe tours

Starstruck by Portugal: From meteor showers to midnight canoe tours – Alentejo’s dark skies are out of this world The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve in Portug... read more

The beauty of Asia captured in stunning new teNeues book by Patrick Pichler and Alexa Schels

If you’ve run out of ideas for a holiday somewhere beautifully exotic, help is at hand – this new book conjures up an intoxicating itinerary for a t... read more