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Pictured: The incredible ‘Domino Tower’ island that will be built off the coast of Zanzibar

Behold Zanzibar Domino – a breathtaking island resort skyscraper that looks, as the name suggests, like a giant game of dominoes. It was, in fact, inspire... read more

A guide to ten stunning secret Italian islands away from the obvious hotspots

The location of our top ten secret Italian islands The Italians are generous with sharing their homeland with the five million of us who fly in each year.  But... read more

Inspired by Emma Raducanu’s triumph at the U.S Open? Here are some of the best tennis breaks…

All hail Emma Raducanu! Her dramatic rise from qualifier to winner of the U.S. Open aged 18 – without dropping a single set along the way – is expec... read more

Canada holidays: We reveal ten examples of the country’s city chic

Epic road trips across vast prairies, luxury rail journeys through mountain ranges and a fabulous choice of ski resorts – these are the obvious holiday option... read more

Newly tarmacked Peak District lane Bamford Clough is named ‘the steepest climb in Britain’

Is this now the UK’s toughest hill to pedal up? Newly tarmacked Peak District lane has a ‘36.5% gradient’ and is named ‘the steepest climb i... read more

Pembrokeshire hotel is slammed as it introduces £200 membership fee

An iconic Welsh hotel has defended its decision to introduce a £200 membership fee after becoming inundated by social media users looking to take sunset pictur... read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Tesco cruises to rescue over cancelled JTA Travel trip

Refund: ABTA delayed in deciding who was liable for the axed cruise Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers cor... read more

Travel rules shake-up sparks half-term booking frenzy

The shake-up of foreign travel has sparked a half-term booking frenzy with demand for holidays soaring by 200% and airlines offering deals ‘far lower̵... read more

The best last-minute holiday deals, from Croatia to the Caribbean

It’s not too late for a blast of sun: Airlines, hotels and travel agents are promising great deals for departures at the end of September and early Octobe... read more

Holidays in Switzerland: The joys of Zurich’s riverside

The middle-aged couple sauntered hand-in-hand through the centre of Zurich on a warm, late-August evening. The twilight was illuminated by the 11th Century Frau... read more

Autumn activities: Discover the stunning colours on display in British arboretums

Saffron yellow, deep raspberry, flaming orange – who says gardens only blaze with colour in the summer? As the days grow cooler and flowers and shrubs begin t... read more

The Holiday Guru tackles readers’ Covid-related travel issues, including a testing fiasco in Kos

The Holiday Guru tackles readers’ Covid travel issues, including a testing fiasco in Kos and a conundrum over whether to pay for a £16k world cruise in 2... read more

Tennis player Jamie Murray talks about his travels, including his love for New York

Tennis player Jamie Murray talks about his travels, from his love for New York to his passion for the Isle of Skye By Roz Lewis for the Daily Mail Published: 11... read more

Birmingham hotel review: Inside High Field Town House in Edgbaston

The Inspector calls at a ‘town house’ hotel in Birmingham, but laments that it’s a ‘soulless experience’ in a building that ‘... read more

Holiday bookings soar as ministers axe traffic light system for a single red list

Holiday bookings soared yesterday after punitive travel restrictions were finally lifted. Within minutes of the official announcement, travel agents were deluge... read more

Five-star hotels in the UK: How do they get their top ratings?

Good evening madam, good evening sir. Can I take your bags? White, fluffy towels, plump pillows, monogrammed slippers, full breakfast buffet, Egyptian cotton sh... read more

Family holidays in Europe: Take in the delights of German spa town Baden-Baden

The dark treetops of the brooding Black Forest are hurtling beneath me and, not for the first time this morning, I think I am going to die. ‘It’s going to b... read more

Britain at its best: Exploring the remarkable city of Wakefield – the art and soul of Yorkshire

Britain at its best: Exploring the remarkable city of Wakefield – the art and soul of Yorkshire Wakefield, known for its museums, has put itself forward to be... read more

Europe city breaks: Tirana revealed as the cheapest city… while Oslo is the priciest destination

Little-known Tirana, the capital of Albania in the Balkans, is Europe’s best-value city for British holidaymakers. That’s according to Post Office T... read more

Hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants: Book a place at Europe’s top tables from Puglia to Madeira

This isn’t your normal poolside lunch. Yes, we’re watching people splashing about in the water below the sun-drenched terrace at Tenerife’s Bahia del Duqu... read more

World’s largest cruise ship the Wonder of the Seas completes sea trials – and will debut in 2022

Amazing video footage has been released showing the world’s largest cruise ship – Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas – completing her sea tria... read more

Dubai has a dark secret of medieval injustice… the princess is only the start, writes GUY ADAMS 

Love Island star Laura Anderson in Dubai last year When Radha Stirling first heard that a colleague called Cat Le-Huy had been arrested by immigration officials... read more

Holidays have meant playing Covid test roulette, it’s time it stops

Going on holiday in summer last year involved quarantine roulette, as countries were dramatically added or removed from the naughty list for Britons returning h... read more

Fascinating images show how airline Cathay Pacific has transformed over the past 75 years

Cathay Pacific has put in a good shift and it’s still going strong, as these fascinating images show. They chart how the Hong Kong-based airline has been ... read more