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The Holiday Guru answers to travellers’ lockdown questions from bike rides to Jet2 refunds

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he explains how far from home we can go on day trips, lockdown [...]

Great British boltholes: A review of Farlam Hall hotel in Cumbria

A great British bolthole so good, the guests bought it! Farlam Hall in Cumbria is owned by a couple who were regulars for over 30 [...]

The top 20 Earth images of 2020 revealed by Nasa

Let's go up, up and away to a tranquil place where we can all get a bit of perspective on life - orbit.These mesmerising pictures [...]

British Airways economy class food will now come from Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge

At best they can come as a distraction from the tedium of a long flight – while at worst they can be a stomach-churning pile [...]

British Airways economy class food will now come from Michelin-star Tom Kerridge

BA cattle class meals go POSH: Carrier unveils new onboard economy menu by double-Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge - and the Mail can confirm that the [...]

World map reveals the world’s favourite fashion brands – and Louis Vuitton is top

What the world wants to wear: Fascinating map shows how Louis Vuitton is everyone's favorite fashion brand, followed by Gucci and Chanel (although the Russian's [...]

Travelodge UK: Bizarre items left behind in hotel rooms during the year of coronavirus lockdowns

Travelodge has revealed its list of bizarre items customers left behind in the year the budget hotel chain opened up to key workers amid coronavirus.A [...]

Gloucestershire-based SteelPad transforms shipping containers into luxury lodges and pool rooms

It's a steel! Company transforms SHIPPING CONTAINERS into luxury lodges, pool rooms - and even cricket pavilionsThe company behind the transformations is Gloucestershire-based SteelPad, which charges [...]

What does Brexit mean for expats who still need health cover?

Britain has entered the new year an independent country, having left the European Union.Holidaymakers have already been warned that travelling to EU countries could now [...]

Photos of twin temples on 100m rock columns on China’s Mount Fanjing

The fact that these twin temples were built was nothing short of a miracle.They are perched atop a 330ft (100m) tall column of rock over [...]

UK watchdog investigates Ryanair’s ‘jab & go’ ad

UK watchdog investigates Ryanair's 'jab & go' ad after complaints that it was 'misleading' and 'trivialised the pandemic'The ad promoted flights to European destinations and [...]

UK tourists may be stranded abroad if test-to-fly rule introduced

Thousands of Britons fear being trapped around the globe by the looming threat of a 72-hour test-to-fly rule coming in - as those jetting in [...]

Japan has most powerful passport in 2021 with USA and UK seventh

Japan has the world's most powerful passport for the fourth year in a row, a new global ranking for 2021 has revealed. Citizens of the [...]

Glorious pictures of the UK’s 15 epic national parks

If you ever needed reminders of the sheer beauty of Britain - here they are.These breathtaking pictures show each of the country's diverse and incredible [...]

Find a taste of high society on Britain’s most aristocratic hotel and B&B breaks

It's not just the cold water that will leave you gasping during a wild swim on the Castle Ashby estate in Northamptonshire. Every time you [...]

MARKET REPORT: Will summer dreams mean take-off for Tui?

A little optimism can go a long way these days – particularly for hard-hit companies.This was the case for Tui, whose shares leapt after boss [...]

Inside Tenerife’s eerie ghost town of Sanatorio de Abona, built to quarantine leprosy victims

Inside Tenerife's eerie ghost town, built as a leper colony - but never used after a cure was foundSanatorio de Abona, on the southeast coast, [...]

The 20 safest airlines in the world for 2021 revealed and Qantas named is No1, with BA 10th

A leading aviation group has revealed the world's 20 safest airlines for 2021 - and it's Qantas that's No1 again. The ranking has been drawn [...]

TONY HETHERINGTON: I’m going off the rails trying to pay £7 fare

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday's ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those [...]

The AA’s head of hotel inspections reveals why a smile is more important than a ‘massive suite’

The AA grades B&Bs, campsites, self-catering properties, hotels and restaurantsDo you work in UK hospitality and want to know how to nail customer service?You could [...]

Meet the co-owner of ‘the world’s best B&B’, The 25 in Torquay, who says four out of five is failure

Failure. That’s how Andy Banner-Price, the co-owner of The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay, sees a four-star review on Tripadvisor, which earlier this year declared [...]

From super-size cases to cabin bags that meet Ryanair’s size limits, the best January sales luggage

From super-size cases to cabin bags that meet Ryanair's strict size limits, your guide to the best January sales luggageFor a super-size case, consider the [...]

Treat yourself to a photography course anywhere from Cornwall to Cambodia and… snap out of it!

The brilliant technology in smartphones allows us to show off our photographs to friends and family with confidence. And the New Year is a great [...]

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Get a taste of Alsace with Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Get a taste of Alsace with Saturday Kitchen’s Matt TebbuttBy Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 GMT, 2 January [...]

The best places to visit in 2021, from Japan during the Olympics to Antarctica for the solar eclipse

After nine months of ever-changing rules and disruption, many of us will be happy just to travel somewhere safe, sunny and hassle-free this year.In fact, [...]

From headphones to luxe luggage, grab a bargain in the January sales and get set to travel again

You’ll want to be ready and raring to go when travel gets up and running again - and that means having all the right gear.Here [...]

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Sir David Attenborough’s new series is accompanied by a magnificent book

What a wonderful world! Breathtaking wildlife photos from new book that accompanies Sir David Attenborough's new series A Perfect PlanetBy Weekend Magazine Reporter Published: 22:31 [...]

New image of London Resort released as it claims it will generate £50billion for the UK in 25 years

The London Resort, which has been dubbed 'Britain's Disneyland', has claimed that it will generate £50billion for the UK economy during its first 25 years [...]

The wacky and wonderful castles of America

Europe is the birthplace of the castle (thank you, the Normans) - but you can get your fairytale fix in the U.S, too.MailOnline Travel has scoured America [...]

The incredible story of the cyclist who bought a Giant bike in China then rode it home to Newcastle

Chinese factories make most of the world's bicycles, even those marketed in the UK as American as apple pie. I decided to cut out the [...]

Climate change: Amazon rainforest will die by 2064, says scientist

South America's Amazon rainforest will be wiped out by 2064 due to deforestation and prolonged droughts from climate change, a scientist predicts in a new paper. At [...]

People share the extraordinary things they have at home

And you thought YOUR house was cool! People share the extraordinary things they have at home - from a flight deck simulator to a pool [...]

How online hotel booking systems have altered the travel industry?

Before the age of the internet, customers were needed to fax or telephone a hotel directly. At times, they used travel agents too for making [...]

Beware online travel agents charging TWICE the price for your flight

After months of virus chaos, families are now daring to dream of a holiday abroad next year.Comparison site Skyscanner reported a 37 per cent jump [...]

Photographer Tamas Rizsavi’s stunning pictures of trains in epic European landscapes

When it comes to creating incredible images of trains, Tamas Rizsavi is definitely on the right track.As is manifestly evident from his breathtaking portfolio.For the [...]

Temples of swoon: The stunning cliffside monasteries that look like sets from Indiana Jones movies

Temples of swoon: The stunning gravity-defying cliffside monasteries that look like sets from Indiana Jones moviesSt George's Monastery juts out of a cliff in a [...]