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How hotels across the UK have been helping our Covid heroes

Hotels’ reward for our Covid heroes: The extraordinary ways hotels across the UK have been helping their local communities through the pandemicSeaham Hall hotel, County [...]

How to explore the world from home during coronavirus pandemic lockdown

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Discover breathtaking cliff-diving locations and Europe's best cycle toursRed Bull’s YouTube channel has a [...]

Five fantastic campervan tours in the UK, from Cornwall to Scotland

Hiring a campervan is a wonderful way to see some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside and coastlines.But to enjoy the perfect four-wheeled holiday experience, [...]

The Algarve in autumn is the perfect time for a family activity trip

The weather gods were smiling on the Algarve. The autumn breeze blowing up from Morocco was bringing the warmth of North Africa, big blue skies [...]

Can you protect yourself for holidays in Easter 2021?

More people are becoming confident enough to book holidays with April and May 2021 now the most popular months to book a trip abroad on [...]

TV chef Ainsley Harriott recalls his travel adventures

Checking in... TV chef Ainsley Harriott talks about eating his first hot dog in New York and having an unforgettable meal at Sydney's Bondi IcebergsBy [...]

Coronavirus UK: Border officials say quarantine unenforceable

Plans to quarantine travellers coming into Britain were falling apart last night as they came under fire from all sides.Border Force and police officials say [...]

Weary of your local park? Then strike out along England’s unrivalled coast from Bamburgh to Deal

We should be proud of our coastline. It’s the envy of many other countries, not just for its varied landscapes and seascapes but because of [...]

Travel bubbles? Air bridges? What DOES it mean for summer holidays? Here are the answers you need

There has been a lot of talk this week about 'air bridges' and how they might offer holidaymakers a chance to enjoy a couple of [...]

Handshakes and hugs are out – here’s the new global etiquette from the Thai wai to the Zambian clap

Nice to meet you: Handshakes and hugs are out — so what’s the new global etiquette?Handshakes and hugs were stopped when the coronavirus pandemic took [...]

Spain awaits and it won’t Costa Lotta! We pick our favourite costas with deals of up to a third off

Spain has given the green light to tourism resuming in July — dropping the requirement for a quarantine period.In theory, it’s ‘game on’ for summer [...]

Chinese airlines set to operate more passenger flights than US carriers for first time ever in May

Chinese airlines set to operate more passenger flights than US carriers for the first time ever this monthData shows Chinese airlines operated 200,000 flights from May [...]

Renewing travel insurance and rebooking Ryanair flights: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries

From renewing travel insurance to rebooking cancelled Ryanair flights: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queriesBy Daily Mail Reporter Published: 15:48 BST, 29 May 2020 | [...]

Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles has villas with clear-bottomed swimming pools IN THE CEILING

Part-resort, part human-aquarium: The incredible villas with clear-bottomed swimming pools IN THE CEILINGThese spectacular pools can be found in the three and four-bedroom residences at [...]

Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle sees increase in searches for accommodation there rise 160 per cent

Dominic Cummings' trip to Barnard Castle results in searches for accommodation in the market town surging by 160 per centHotels.com has seen a surge in [...]

Alex Brummer: Profoundly stupid act of economic vandalism

Boris Johnson’s government has made many startling missteps as it has sought to manage the coronavirus pandemic.Some have been understandable; this is a new virus [...]

What to see in Mexico City in a one-day trip

Mexico City is one of the largest known cities in the world, and one of the most densely populated on the planet. The city is [...]

Couple travel world to find movie locations and recreate scenes, from Forest Gump to La La Land

In a blockbuster homage to the world of movies and TV, two film fans have travelled to all four corners of the world to recreate [...]

Forget Tiger King, Kenya offers the real deal and here’s how to see it in Out of Africa style

Tiger King on Netflix has been stealing all the headlines, with its crazed tales of 'big cat' owners in the States.It highlighted the startling statistic [...]

EasyJet plans to reduce its workforce by up to 30%

EasyJet is to axe up to 4,500 of its 15,000-strong workforce and shrink its fleet to 302 planes due to the coronavirus pandemicLuton-based carrier follows [...]

More than eight in 10 Ryanair passengers are still waiting for refunds for axed flights, says Which?

More than eight in 10 Ryanair passengers are STILL waiting for refunds for cancelled flights, says Which?Under law, airlines are supposed to issue refunds for [...]

‘Safety stamp’ launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for hygienic destinations

'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recoverySaudi Arabia, [...]

Two friends tried 84 Airbnb ‘Online Experiences’ in ONE WEEK

Two globetrotting friends proved that lockdown needn’t be a barrier to travelling the world.Self-confessed travel-junkies James Ware, 28, and David Windsor, 33, both from London, [...]

Nighttime Hiking: A Guide to Nocturnal Exploration

Hiking is a hobby that has bewitched the masses, but it’s only a select few that will hike during the evening. Nocturnal exploration is an [...]

Covid sees April and May 2021 become most popular months for holiday bookings and Cyprus is top spot

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, April and May 2021 have become the most popular months for Britons to book overseas package holidays for.That's [...]

Portuguese holiday island of Madeira will pay for coronavirus tests for all tourists

Portuguese holiday island of Madeira will welcome tourists again from July 1 - and all visitors will be tested for coronavirus for free if they [...]

Frequent flyer reveals what it’s like to fly business from Heathrow to NYC during Covid-19 crisis

A frequent flyer live-blogged his business class trip from Heathrow Airport to New York via Amsterdam to 'demystify what it's actually like out there during [...]

The greatest safari in the world where guests fly to African lodges in an Emirates A319 PRIVATE JET

It's being billed as 'the greatest safari in the world' – though some might conclude that it's the greatest holiday in the world. Full stop.Unsurprisingly, [...]

How to Travel During the Pandemic

One of the worst-hit industries during the Covid19 pandemic is the travel industry. The primary reason is that international travel is precisely how a localized [...]

Fascinating speeded-up LNER cab ride footage shows a train hurtling through the Highlands at 830mph

Fascinating speeded-up driver's-eye footage shows a train hurtling through the Scottish Highlands at the equivalent of 830mphLNER has released time-lapse footage of a trip from [...]

Travel firms to trust for your post-lockdown holiday, from Trailfinders to Kuoni

Titans that came up trumps in a crisis: Travel firms to trust for your post-lockdown holidayTrailfinders tops the list for service and strong finances, writes [...]

DJ and broadcaster Mike Read recalls his travel adventures including a scary flight to Brussels

Checking in... Mike Read: The DJ and broadcaster talks about playing with The Jolly Boys in Jamaica and a frightening flight to BrusselsBy Richard Webber [...]

Exclusive for MoS readers: Voyage to the Northern Lights with Ben Fogle

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Voyage to the Northern Lights with Ben Fogle - join the TV presenter on a Norwegian fjord cruise to [...]

Britain’s best hotels, B&Bs and perfect pubs with rooms

Step back in time, a century or so ago, and this green and pleasant land of ours was blessed with inns and hostelries to welcome [...]

DJ and broadcaster Mike Read talks recalls his travel adventures

Checking in... Mike Read: The DJ and broadcaster talks about playing with The Jolly Boys in Jamaica and a frightening flight to BrusselsBy Richard Webber [...]

Mini bars replaced. Housekeeping robots. And no more buffets… how coronavirus will change hotels

Check out the new check-in: Mini bars replaced by sanitation units. Housekeeping robots. And no more buffets... how the virus will change hotels, B&Bs and [...]