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ASK TONY: How could BA charge me £1,800 extra to rebook axed flight?

In September 2019, my wife and I booked with BA to fly to San Jose, California, in March 2020 to visit our grandchildren.  We paid £2,617 but our flights were... read more

Smashing! Get in the mood for Wimbledon with a stay in a swanky hotel with tennis courts

With Wimbledon fast approaching it’s time to dust off your rackets and pray you can still squeeze into your sports gear. But before stepping on to your local ... read more

Man reveals how being called Sherlock Holmes comes with perks, especially in the world of travel

You don’t have to be a detective to work out that being called Sherlock Holmes would get you some attention. An entrepreneur from Florida named after the ... read more

Holidays abroad: Top European resorts are ‘unlikely to be added to the green list before August’

Top European resorts are unlikely to be added to the green list ‘before August’, foreign tourism chiefs have reportedly been told, leaving millions ... read more

Hotel review: The Inspector revisits the Crown & Garter in Berkshire

When the Mail’s hotel inspector first visited the Crown & Garter in Berkshire it threatened legal action over his scathing review. Now it’s unde... read more

John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, recalls his travel adventures

John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, reveals that he loves Belgrade and hates flying – and that he once encountered a ‘hotel fr... read more

A guide to doing the ultimate world tour without setting foot in an airport

Now more than ever, the idea of sailing around the world, leaving all your cares at home, has enormous appeal. You could book a world cruise for early next year... read more

National Parks are becoming crowded with trails overrun even before 9am as visitors rush to outdoors

With lockdowns lifted, Americans are heading for the great outdoors but in doing so some of the country’s National Park are becoming overrun with visitors... read more

Australia United Kingdom Boris Johnson Scott Morrison trade agreement farm work to extend visas

The Australian government are looking to scrap the farm work requirement on working holiday visas for British travellers as the two nations look to introduce a ... read more

Lufthansa to fly tourists to Mallorca in JUMBO JETS and Airbus A350s in response to bookings surge

Germany taking no chances in the sun-lounger wars: Lufthansa to fly tourists to Mallorca this summer in JUMBO JETS and Airbus A350s in response to a surge in bo... read more

TUI cancels more holidays to Greece, Spain and Italy until July

Holiday booking company TUI has cancelled more trips to Greece, Spain and Italy until July as it was announced that Freedom Day is being pushed back by four wee... read more

Why ‘bike-packing’ could be the summer’s hottest holiday trend

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

Coronavirus travel: Now air passengers can book cut-price seats on shared private jets

Britons are being offered the chance to book an UberPool-style shared private jet for a fraction of the price of hiring a plane amid a surge in demand for priva... read more

Incredible drone images by Gabor Nagy of some of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes

Let us take you on a flight across some of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes, courtesy of these incredible drone images. They have been taken by 35-ye... read more

The Surrey pub that rents out its herd of llamas for joyful treks through English countryside 

Find your karma – with llamas! The Surrey pub that rents out its herd of goofy South American animals for joyful treks through quintessential English coun... read more

Now you can stay at The Wave, a £25m artificial lake in Bristol that’s become the UK’s surfing Mecca

The traditional destinations for a ‘surfing safari’ range from Hawaii to the shores of Peru. Certainly, I don’t recall The Beach Boys ever sin... read more

Britain at its best: Discovering the delights of Hull, a great British city for pubs

Britain at its best: Discovering the delights of Hull, a great British city for pubs, gourmet burgers and sensational seafood The Daily Mail’s Rob Crossan... read more

The UK’s top vineyards are ready to welcome visitors for what should be a corking summer

The UK now has 500 working vineyards, many offering tours and tastings, as well as restaurants and places to stay Sitting on a sun-drenched terrace with a cold ... read more

There’s more to Scotland than the Harry Potter bridge, say Scottish tourism chiefs

Beautiful sandy beaches Who needs international travel when you can take a beautiful walk on one of the many incredible beaches, such as Camusdarach Beach, Rhu ... read more

Beachgoers pack sands of Portugal as coronavirus cases rise after UK axed country from green list

Beachgoers are crowding the beaches of Portugal despite the country faces rising coronavirus cases and a delay in the easing of lockdown restrictions in some ci... read more

The UK’s finest coastal cafes, from Cornwall to Scotland, now it’s hot enough to enjoy our beaches

Just reading about these sublime seaside spots will get your tastebuds tingling.  With summer around the corner, we’ve dug out 15 of the best cafes along... read more

The best wellness facilities offered by cruise lines, from facials to SNOW SPAS

Who doesn’t want to come back from holiday feeling refreshed, more vital, relaxed and extremely well?  Healthy holidays are an established part of the tr... read more

The most decadent things you can do on a cruise, from a £700 dinner to a £1,700 chopper ride

Cruising is back – so let’s push the boat out! The most decadent things you can do on the high seas, from a £700 dinner to a £1,700 chopper ride H... read more

Theresa May savages Boris Johnson over travel traffic light system

‘Global Britain is shut for business’: Theresa May savages Boris Johnson over travel traffic light system as she mocks the PM and says the current r... read more