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The St Tropez of the Caribbean: A review of St Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort

While stars who want to be seen flock to Barbados and The Maldives, the wealthy and famous who want to unwind in luxury without intrusion [...]

An Inspector reviews The Mitre hotel in Surrey located across the road from Hampton Court Palace

There can be few lovelier spots to enjoy breakfast on a sunny Sunday than at The Mitre on the banks of the Thames across the [...]

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey reveals why he had a holiday from hell in Jersey

Checking in... Lib Dem leader Ed Davey reveals why he had a holiday from hell in Jersey - and that he always packs his trunks [...]

Hassle-free ways to book safe last-minute bargains to the sun, from Milan to Venice

Hassle-free ways to book safe last-minute bargains to the sun, from a £19 flight to Milan to a £48 deal to VeniceThere are lots of [...]

Etiquette expert William Hanson reviews the Tripadvisor ‘best B&B in the world’ – The 25 in Torquay

With international leisure travel pretty much verboten this year, I was keen to rediscover what the UK has to offer its own in terms of [...]

A Harry Potter-themed staycation: Inside the Gryffindor-style Hogwarts holiday cottage

Want a spellbinding staycation? Then check into the incredible cottage that's a recreation of the Gryffindor wing of HogwartsThe Harry Potter-inspired property - called 'The [...]

Why it pays to scrutinise the small print on Airbnb to avoid a lengthy dispute

Airbnb may seem to have been around for ages, yet the online home-share service founded in San Francisco is only 12 years old.And this year, [...]

How to spend 48 hours in Warsaw, Poland

Poland is enjoying a moment as one of the few countries we can visit without having to self-isolate on our return to the UK – [...]

The best autumn walks, from marching up mountains in Scotland to strolling across Surrey with llamas

Crisp autumnal days were made for country walks. Add a pub with a crackling fire and a welcoming room to snuggle up in after your [...]

Britain at its best: Exploring Dedham Vale and the sights that inspired John Constable

Britain at its best: Exploring Dedham Vale and the sights that inspired John Constable to paint some of his most famous landscape scenesDedham Vale is [...]

Struggle to nod off? These are the best sleep retreats in the UK

Check into the land of nod: As more of us struggle to drift off, hotels are introducing sleep retreats, high-tech mattresses and insomnia-battling spa treatments [...]

Following in the footsteps of Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi

Long before Vermeer painted his Girl With A Pearl Earring (portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in the Hollywood film of the same name) there was another [...]

The ultimate guide to the Caribbean jewels you can swap chilly lockdown for

There are no fewer than 16 Caribbean islands still shining bright on the Government’s ‘good to go’ list — and while not all of them [...]

Developers of Florida hotel make amazing finds during renovation

Technically it's a hotel renovation - but it's turned into a treasure hunt.Developers renovating a historic hotel in Florida once visited by John F. Kennedy have [...]

London then – and now: Amazing Jason Hawkes aerial photos document the UK capital’s amazing growth

What a difference 15 years makes.Aerial photography specialist Jason Hawkes recently snapped a set of stunning images of London from a helicopter, matching the angles [...]

There are now just NINE countries where Britons can travel freely

The list of countries that Britons can travel to and return from without quarantining or taking Covid tests reduced to just nine yesterday.Ministers removed four [...]

Bike vs car vs boat: Travel experts race across central London using three modes of Uber transport

Bike vs car vs boat: Travel experts race across central London using three modes of Uber transport (and the winner may surprise you)The Points Guy [...]

New book Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools makes a splash with examples from London to Sydney

This is certainly a great book to plunge into.Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools by author Christopher Beanland showcases the world's best lidos, from [...]

Easyjet Holidays promises to refund customers if they change mind about upcoming trips

Easyjet Holidays promises to refund customers if they change their mind about an upcoming trip: Will other travel firms follow suit?The new Protection Promise hopes [...]

How watching cute animals can reduce your stress levels by up to 50%

Revealed: How watching cute animals can reduce your stress levels by up to 50% and help lower high blood pressureIn a study participants watched videos of quokkas [...]

Hapless driver returns to find car swallowed by rising river with YACHTS sailing around it

Where did we leave the car, dear? Driver returns to vehicle to discover it swallowed by the sea with YACHTS sailing around it after tide [...]

The incredible winners of the 2020 Drone Photo Awards

It's photography that hits dizzyingly high standards.The winning and commending images in the Siena Awards Festival's 2020 Drone Photo Awards have been revealed – and [...]

Australia’s number one domestic holiday destination revealed as lockdowns smash the industry

REVEALED: The tourism hot spot that has become Australia's number one domestic holiday destination as lockdowns smash the industryA domestic location has topped a list [...]

Britons’ most searched for airports for summer 2021 holidays on Skyscanner – and London is No1

The top 10 most-searched-for flight destinations by Britons for summer 2021 holidays have been revealed in a new report by Skyscanner - and it's London [...]

Cotswolds hotel review: It’s staycation heaven at The Slaughters Manor House

‘Look! It’s the BBC breakfast man who went on Strictly!’ cried my daughter Evie, as we were shown to our seats in the formal dining [...]

7 Ways Of Saving Money When You Are Moving To Spain

Are you planning to move to Spain? Well, then there are a few things that you should bear in mind if you want to avoid [...]

Choc full of fun: Discovering that a family day out to Cadbury World is the sweetest of tickets

Choc full of fun: Discovering that a family day out to Cadbury World with its 'beanmobile' ride and 4D cinema (plus lots of free chocolate) [...]

Game of Thrones – with mod cons: A review of a Scottish castle festooned with boutique comforts

A stay at Kilmartin Castle comes with a few warnings.Check-in and you'll need to mind your head, watch your step and keep an eye out [...]

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: A Bordeaux cruise with chef James Martin to discover his roots

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See beautiful Bordeaux with chef James Martin - discover the TV star’s culinary roots on a luxury 8-day cruiseBy [...]

From banoffee pancakes to breakfast pizza, the UK’s best brunch spots revealed by Richard Mellor

Rise and shine – because there are some brilliant brunches out there.Here Richard Mellor - author of Foodie Breaks: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales [...]

Exploring a mesmerising £40m centre dedicated to Plymouth’s glorious seafaring past

Pilgrim city’s progress: Exploring a mesmerising £40m centre dedicated to Plymouth’s glorious seafaring pastThis year marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower, the ship that transported [...]

Hotel rooms with mini-kitchens are the perfect fix for a safer staycation

Perfect fix for a safer staycation: The hotel rooms with mini-kitchens - so guests can cut down on restaurant visits‘Apart-hotels’ offer the perfect compromise between [...]

Author and broadcaster Charles Spencer recalls his travel adventures

Author and broadcaster Charles Spencer recalls his travel adventures, which include going to Ibiza when he was seven - and sharing the beach with just [...]

Will I get a Jamaica refund? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related travel questions

Will I get a Jamaica refund? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related travel questionsBy Daily Mail Reporter Published: 15:25 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 15:25 [...]

Italian supercar tour: Roaring through Tuscany in a Lamborghini and Ferrari

This is the life!’ I yelled as I floored the accelerator of my Lamborghini Aventador, catapulting through the lush Tuscan countryside.Of course, I now realise [...]

The best UK stargazing trips – and you may get to glimpse the Northern Lights

Our very own Northern Lights! With clearer skies and less pollution, many of us became DIY astronomers during lockdown - now go a step further [...]