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Holiday lettings boss warns NHS app could ruin staycations

The ‘pingdemic’ is now set to ruin staycations for thousands of families just 48 hours before the school holidays start, a holiday lettings boss war... read more

The Inspector visits a stately home off the M25 that’s been turned into an ‘off-grid hideout’

The Inspector visits a shabby-chic stately home near the M25 that’s been turned into an ‘off-grid hideout’ – and he’s smitten Birc... read more

Mad dash from the Balearics as tourists pay up to £1,000 to get back to the UK

Holidaymakers headed to Ibiza today despite the island joining the amber list overnight as tourists on the holiday island paid up to an extra £1,000 in a mad d... read more

Night skies around the world, from Iran to California, captured in stunning photographs

Gorgeous images of night skies around the world have been captured by photographer Morteza Safataj – and some of the sensational snaps took a year to plan... read more

Great British boltholes: The hotel in Bridgerton’s back yard with a touch of wit 

Great British boltholes: The hotel in Bridgerton’s back yard with a touch of wit The Mail on Sunday’s Sarah Turner checked into No 15 Great Pulteney... read more

Why an all-inclusive sunshine break to Fuerteventura is the perfect stress-busting holiday

The all-inclusive sunshine break to Fuerteventura that reminded one traveller and his family just how stress-busting holidays can be James Mannion checked into ... read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover Corfu – the real star of TV’s The Durrells 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover Corfu – the real star of TV’s The Durrells By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 17 July 2021 | Up... read more

UK staycation: Visiting the Skomer Island puffins on a hiking tour of the Pembrokeshire coast

A whirr of wings as a bird approaches the landing ground on a wide, green plateau of Skomer Island, guarded by majestic cliffs and the wild Atlantic. Close-up, ... read more

Exploring beautiful Durham and its Unesco-listed cathedral that featured in Harry Potter films

Britain at its best: Exploring beautiful Durham, where all roads in the historic centre lead to the magnificent Unesco-listed cathedral Durham Cathedral, comple... read more

Green list travel: Barbados is back… and it’s better than ever!

Oh, the waiting and the false hopes have been cruel, like low-grade torture. But with the Green List extended to the Caribbean, we can enjoy the shock of the ex... read more

Shocking £525 cost for a single Covid test: Holidaymakers confronted with extortionate prices

Shocking £525 cost for a single Covid test: Holidaymakers confronted with extortionate prices, shoddy service and long delays, Mail audit reveals Daily Mail an... read more

Fascinating photos taken around the world capture abandoned remnants of bygone times

The ghosts of bygone times lie all around us. And here we present fascinating photos of them – pictures of abandoned buildings, boats, bridges and more th... read more

7 Tips to Make Your Beach Holiday Exceptional

Make the Most of Your Beach Visit with These Top Suggestions Visiting the coastal area is always a pleasurable experience. Soothing breeze, turquoise sea water,... read more

Meet the adorable inhabitants of Japan’s ‘micro pig’ cafes

It’s a concept that’s bringing home the bacon. Japan’s Mipig cafes offer customers the chance to enjoy a cup of tea and snack in the company o... read more

British Airways launches inflight at-seat digital food ordering using onboard Wi-Fi

British Airways launches inflight digital menu ordering, with economy passengers able to go online and order drinks and snacks directly to their seats using fre... read more

Japanese snapper ‘RK’ takes Instagram by storm with mind-blowing shots

Japanese photographer Ryosuke Kosuge, better known as RK, started out in 2013 by taking photos on his iPhone.  Eight years later, he’s moved on to more ... read more

Review of palace-rated Hotel Lutetia in Paris – a property that’s ultra luxurious from top to bottom

‘There’s something about the sight of a white-tuxedoed barman serving drinks that gladdens the heart.’ So writes my chum in response to a pict... read more

Amber list travel: Here’s everything you need to know… and there are deals to suit all budgets

The Government’s travel traffic light system has been topsy-turvy for so long that it’s no wonder many of us doubted whether we would enjoy a holiday abroad... read more

Inside one of the best hotel rooms in Scotland – at Fonab Castle Hotel in Pitlochry, Perthshire

I’m staying in one of the greatest hotel suites in Scotland – and discovering there are actually hardships well-heeled guests must endure here. Ther... read more

UK staycation: The best days out for ice-cream lovers, from Cheshire to London

Cool days out with the best ice cream: Families can find plenty of unusual places to indulge in the latest flavours Ice Cream Farm in Cheshire has the biggest i... read more

Glamping: Over 5,000 campsite pitches have been added around the UK – perfect for a last-minute trip

Camping has come to the rescue of the great British summer holiday as thousands of new pitches have sprung up in ‘pop-up’ sites across the country. And the ... read more

British climber Sir Chris Bonington recalls his travel adventures, from Pakistan to the Galapagos

British mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington recalls his travel adventures, from conquering an unclimbed mountain called The Ogre to cruising the Galapagos islands B... read more

Ten of the world’s most incredible tennis courts, from Scotland to Arizona via Italy’s Amalfi coast

Ten of the world’s most incredible tennis courts, from a remote Scottish island to the Arizona desert and one that ‘floats’ in paradise WeR... read more

5 Tips for Safe Travel in summer 2021

With COVID-19 vaccinations on the rise and cases on the decline in some places, travel plans seem more feasible than they have in a long time. While some areas ... read more