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Where to find your perfect examples of the UK’s finest food – from hotpot to tarts and oysters

Britain is famous for its comfort food, from heart-warming pies to fish, chips and mushy peas.Here the Mail on Sunday's Richard Mellor takes you on [...]

From lush landscapes and five-star dinners to wild street parties, St Lucia you really are divine!

Travel Santa Lucia We think an early night is in order on arrival in St Lucia, what with the time difference. But within a couple [...]

An Inspector Calls… a review of Bicester Hotel Golf And Spa

An Inspector Calls... at Bicester Hotel Golf And Spa, which has a new huge gym, assault course and swimming lake - but the rooms could [...]

Tandem cycling has never been more popular – saddle up and head to the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales

A holiday built for two: Tandem cycling has never been more popular — so saddle up and head to the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales'A [...]

Will my river cruise EVER sail ahead? The Holiday Guru tackles traveller issues

The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week he answers queries on river cruises, Covid-19 certifcates, renewing passports and more. Q. [...]

From plush duvets to chandeliers, camping on the Devon coast is as sweet as toasted marshmallows

As the sun sets beneath Start Bay, with a pinkness to match the first glass of rosé — and, yes, marshmallows toasting over an open [...]

Exploring Britain’s uncrowded cities from London to Bath – and there are hotel bargains, too…

Sandy beaches, ice creams, fish and chips, amusement arcades, or rolling hills with footpaths and baking countryside... these are the traditional ingredients for a UK [...]

The further afield hotspots from the Caribbean to Dubai that will tempt you with discounts galore

Having something to look forward to is what we all need right now. And, despite our summer holidays being all but ruined, long-haul trips later [...]

‘Whale Whisperer’ Christopher Swann’s sea life photos

Just before he turned 18 Christopher Swann joined the Royal Navy as a diver – 'frogmen, brass helmets and lead boots, shipwrecks and the sea, [...]

UNWTO: World Tourism Organisation says 40 per cent of destinations have eased travel restrictions

Tourism is restarting around the world, says UNWTO, with 40% of destinations now easing travel restrictions amid a pandemic that has resulted in over £245BILLION [...]

Photographer Anita Demianowicz snaps herself in countries around globe wearing traditional costume

She's got the art of taking pictures sewn up! Photographer snaps herself in countries around the world wearing their traditional costume - and the results [...]

Jet2 cancels flights and holidays to Cyprus until August 17 due to ‘prohibitive entry restrictions’

Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays to Cyprus until August 17 due to 'prohibitive entry restrictions'The tour operator had been due to restart holidays to [...]

Coronavirus UK: Testing arrivals could catch 94% infections

Testing travellers for coronavirus one week after they arrive into the UK could catch virtually all imported cases and solve Britain's quarantine row, a study [...]

Britain’s loveliest train journeys, from a real-life Hogwarts Express to Belmond Pullman services

Luxury rooms with en-suites, fine dining, spas, stunning countryside views.Not only can you find these at Britain's luxury hotels, but also on its railways (and [...]

Your summer holiday guide through a sea of confusion

There have been mixed messages, inconsistencies and confusion over holidays abroad this summer. Not any more. Despite the likelihood of thousands of holidaymakers having their travel plans [...]

The beautiful shortlisted images in a worldwide landscape photography contest run by photo app Agora

Hungry for fine photography? Then feast your eyes on these images.They are MailOnline Travel's pick of the 50 stunning snaps shortlisted in a contest called [...]

Luxury hoteliers tell Forbes Travel Guide poll that business will be back to normal within a year

Global poll of luxury hoteliers reveals most believe business will return to normal within a year and nearly three-quarters plan to reopen their property by [...]

What staycations are left for Brits whose foreign holidays have been ruined?

Britain's cottages, hotels and holiday sites are seeing a rush in bookings as people give up on travelling abroad amid quarantine fears and opt for [...]

Escape the Crowds With A Road Trip to Norway

Norway’s perhaps not the country which immediately springs to mind when thinking about a European driving holiday. But the combination of spectacular scenery and some [...]

The 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards: B&B in Torquay named the best in the world – AGAIN

It was no fluke, then.Torquay B&B 'The 25' has been crowned the best in the world in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards – again.The boutique [...]

A review of ‘time tunnel’ Hotel Indigo in Stratford-upon-Avon

How do you visit historic Stratford-upon-Avon without feeling like you're on a school trip? Check-in at the town's 'time tunnel' 16th-century Hotel Indigo for starters...Formerly [...]

An alfresco August for staycationers: Drive-in cinemas, a 100mph zip-wire line and Dark Sky forests

An alfresco August is on the cards for staycationers thanks to drive-in cinemas, a 100mph zip-wire line, mega-mazes and 'Dark Sky' forestsDrive-in cinemas are set [...]

An Inspector calls… A review of the Allanton Inn in the Scottish Borders

An Inspector calls... at the Allanton Inn in the Scottish Borders, where he enjoys a cosy room and good ale - and admires the upbeat [...]

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes reveals a fear of flying and a love of Adelaide

Checking in... Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes reveals a fear of flying - 'for years I went everywhere by boat' - and her favourite part [...]

A family trip of a lifetime in Thailand taking in Bangkok and Chiang Rai, plus two Anantara hotels

Our mahout spun around, bewildered. ‘Bo!’ Bo? Towering forests of napier grass offered no clues. Moments earlier, Bo had been peppering her back with dirt; [...]

Visiting Cologne and discovering the story behind 4711, the world’s most famous eau de Cologne

Fragrant: The city’s cathedral by the RhineFor me, Cologne has always been the most fragrant of cities – whether it’s the spicy clouds of incense [...]

The best, lesser-known beaches in the UK, from Scotland to Devon

The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of [...]

The best places to go wild swimming in the UK, from the Lake District to Wales

I have made it my life’s mission to search out the most perfect lakes to swim in – and Britain is blessed with remote and [...]

Discovering the story behind 4711, the world’s most famous eau de Cologne

Fragrant: The city’s cathedral by the RhineFor me, Cologne has always been the most fragrant of cities – whether it’s the spicy clouds of incense [...]

The best, lesser-known sandy spots in the UK, from Scotland to Devon

The next few weeks will see huge numbers of people heading for popular beaches up and down the country — so here’s our pick of [...]

The best summer deals from UK to Europe – with flights from £44 return

Europe has suffered as tourism vanished during lockdown. Now it’s back — and so are some incredible bargains, as airlines struggle to fill seats. Year-on-year fares [...]

Oh, the joy of Venice without the crowds! Why now is the perfect moment to see Italy’s floating city

Oh, the joy of Venice without the crowds! From quiet bars and empty canals to no mammoth cruise ships, why now is the perfect moment [...]

Air taxis are the new way to travel – and it’s far cheaper than you might think

Why high flyers are hopping on air taxis... it’s a new way to travel without the hassle of an airport – and far cheaper than [...]

Best Restaurants in Mai Khao Beach, Phuket

Whether you’re craving Thai cuisine, European fare, a succulent steak, fresh seafood, fiery curry or vegan smorgasbord, the restaurants in Mai Khao Beach, Phuket can [...]

Book a hotel with a Suite in Bangkok for Extra Savings

Did you ever consider you can save money by booking a hotel with a suite in Bangkok when you’re traveling with your children? Parents are [...]

Over three-quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds don’t know the county where Shakespeare was born

What ARE they teaching British kids these days? Over three-quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds don't know the county where Shakespeare was born and can't locate [...]