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Family cruise holidays: MSC Seaview is a ‘palatial’ cruise ship for all ages

Here I am shooting clowns as if my life depends on it. Scary, demented clowns pop up in the most unexpected places: on a roller coaster, in a dodgem car, behind... read more

Dog-friendly hotel review: Inside the Bike & Boot in Scarborough 

Scarborough’s Bike & Boot was designed from the get-go as a dog-friendly hotel. (It’s also surfer friendly, and as you can tell from the name, it wa... read more

Escorted tours: Embrace the comradeship of a road trip holiday with strangers

Call me a masochist but I really enjoy the company of strangers. It is a maxim of mine, which I cling to through thick and thin, that there is no such thing as ... read more

Catalonia breaks: Discovering Costa Daurada’s world-renowned wines and Michelin-starred restaurants

Surveying rolling hills, vineyard owner Albert Jane expounds on the art of wine-making. ‘Through our wine we really express this landscape,’ he says. ‘Itâ... read more

In the doghouse: Welcome to the UK’s most in-demand canine hotel (no human guests allowed)

Hardly ruffing it! Spa treatments, chauffeurs, personalised bone treats – welcome to the UK’s most in-demand canine hotel (no human guests allowed) The ... read more

London hotel review: The Mail’s verdict on the Sloane Club’s 27-room Sloane Place property

London’s revered Sloane Club now has a 27-room hotel open to non-members – The Inspector (mostly) approves The Sloane Club near London’s Sloane Sq... read more

5 Best Places to Enjoy Wild Safaris in Uganda

When it comes to wilderness safaris in Africa, Uganda should be one of the musts to visit destinations before you die! This relatively small country in East Afr... read more

Lake District breaks: Amazing views and walking in Wordsworth’s footsteps on a value bus tour

The sheep grazing around Castlerigg Stone Circle may not be even slightly curious about its history, nor awed by its ambience. However, they make their contrib... read more

Amsterdam travel: Holland’s gloriously green capital has never been more enticing

My host slips into a pair of old wooden clogs then steps out into her garden. ‘They’re so warm,’ she says as if talking about a pair of favourite slippers... read more

Love nest: Get away from it all at this romantic remote candle-lit shepherd’s hut rental

If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all then this renovated shepherd’s hut in France could be the tonic. Buron de la Chambe is nestled... read more

British photographer wins prestigious contest with an image of a gorilla surrounded by butterflies

A stunning photograph of a western lowland gorilla walking through a cloud of butterflies in the Central African Republic has taken the grand prize in a renowne... read more

Skytrax awards: Qatar Airways lands best airline award at the 2021 ‘Oscars of Aviation’

Qatar Airways named best airline in the world at the ‘Oscars of Aviation’ for the sixth year running, with BA coming 11th and Delta top in America (... read more

British steam train journeys and preserved lines: Full steam ahead for a vintage day on the tracks

As you look ahead from your dining-car seat, your train takes a sweeping left curve south through Banbury. The platform ahead is crowded with commuters who shri... read more

Fascinating book Bicycling Through Time reveals the weird and wonderful bicycles of yesteryear 

There have been one or two improvements in bicycle design over the years – as a fascinating book makes abundantly clear. Bicycling Through Time showcases some... read more

The secret wine cellar keeping Charing Cross station from SINKING

Sitting atop a hill in the City of Westminster, Charing Cross station serves more than 30million passengers every year. Since its first opened in 1864, the tran... read more

The AA names Britain’s best B&Bs, its No1 inn and the finest restaurant with rooms

Are you a holidaymaker in waiting hankering after a beautiful B&B? A foodie who’s fond of fine fodder in a charming village pub? Then look no further ... read more

Italy holidays: Enjoying a glorious e-bike break along the shores of Lake Garda

Here I am — mud-spattered with grit in my teeth — peering over a cliff at the ruffled surface of Lake Garda. The surface has been whipped up by the warm th... read more

See Cinderella, Grease and more via top-value theatre-break deals

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

Ski holidays: The best European breaks on offer from France to Austria

After the winter that never was, thousands of snow-starved British skiers are counting down the days to the coming season After the winter that never was, thous... read more

The best escorted tours, from Thailand to Canada via Cornwall and Ireland

Whether you’re a solo tourist looking to explore with like-minded travellers, a family on the hunt for guided adventures or a foodie hoping to taste your way ... read more

Activity holidays at Club La Santa

Sports holidays at Lanzarote are perfect for people who enjoy active holidays. We have an inviting and engaging atmosphere. Our facilities are an ideal way to m... read more

October half-term holidays: Swim with whales, canoe in a volcano or just hit the beach in Barbados

For families who have been longing to get away for a real taste of overseas adventure, the autumn half-term break is proving more popular than summer did, so ge... read more

Britain’s best-value theatre breaks, including Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella and Cirque du Soleil

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

Fairies, fine food, steam trains and beaches galore – why you should visit the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man – its name derives from the sea god Manannan – nestles in a mild micro-climate in the middle of the choppy Irish Sea. There have been visito... read more