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Why the coronavirus crisis is your best chance to bag a business-class flight with BA and Virgin

Why the coronavirus crisis is your best chance to bag a business-class flight: BA and Virgin offering up to 60% off lie-flat seat deals from [...]

Striking close-up of a bug-eyed dragonfly wins Essex Wildlife Trust photography contest

A striking close-up photo of a bug-eyed dragonfly has beaten images of a leaping stoat and a fox hiding in a plant pot to win [...]

Tripadvisor names 2020’s best beaches

An idyllic beach on a tiny island off the coast of Brazil has been named as the best in the world by Tripadvisor for the [...]

Online hotel booking sites such as booking.com do not deliver bargain prices finds study

Online hotel booking sites do not deliver the bargain prices claimed in their glossy TV ads. Eight in ten UK rooms were cheaper or came [...]

Half of the world’s beaches could disappear by the end of the century due to climate change

The ongoing climate crisis is on course to destroy half the world's sandy beaches by the end of the century, a new study warns.Sandy shorelines [...]

First wave of spectacular winning images in the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards revealed

The first wave of winning images in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2020 have been revealed - and as always, they are truly spectacular. The [...]

Former British Airways steward Simon J Marton reveals his top tips for getting a flight upgrade

Former British Airways steward reveals his top tips for getting a flight upgrade (and yes, dressing smartly DOES help) - and why bumping up passengers [...]

A review of La Sivolière hotel in Courchevel 1850, the resort Kate and Wills love to ski in

As I check into the five-star La Sivolière hotel in Courchevel 1850, I momentarily think that the authorities are raiding the place.There's a young man [...]

From Malton in Yorkshire to Eastbourne: The UK’s six secret foodie hotspots revealed

The UK’s culinary reputation has soared in recent years – and you don’t have to head to the obvious spots like London to enjoy it. Here [...]

A review of the The Pig at Bridge Place in Kent, which is the epitome of five-star British style

Great British Boltholes: A slice of porcine perfection at The Pig at Bridge Place, which is 'the epitome of five-star British style'The Pig at Bridge [...]

MoS exclusive: Travel over the famous Harry Potter bridge with Carol Kirkwood

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood on the famous Jacobite Steam Train through the HighlandsBy Mail on Sunday Reporter [...]

Exploring Chicago, from skyscrapers to the works of Frank Lloyd Wright

Chicago towers above the Midwest in the same way that the Emerald City perches above the Land Of Oz (it’s no surprise that The Wonderful [...]

Sani Club on Greece’s Kassandra peninsula has got ouzos of charm

Bearded, earnest, erudite, Theo the naturalist was surely the most charming character in The Durrells, the recent ITV drama inspired by Gerald Durrell’s memoir My [...]

What it’s like to spend the night on Virgin Voyages’ new cruise ship

Multi-coloured beams of light pulsate to the pounding beat as a mob of dancers pump and twist to whoops from the watching crowd.The high-octane vibe [...]

Frankie Dettori recalls his best and worst travel adventures

Three-time champion jockey Frankie Dettori recalls his travel adventures and how surviving a tragic plane crash left him with a fear of flyingBy Tessa Williams [...]

The bushfires have been devastating. But Australia is rising from the ashes with some great deals

The bushfire season may be coming to an end, but is it safe to go to Australia? The short answer is: yes. Only three per [...]

How to visit Bordeaux for under £100 a night

Ah . . . Bordeaux! We’re getting hints of perfect weekend getaway with a splash of historic sites and a generous dollop of gourmet food. France’s sixth-largest [...]

The late snow show: Family skiing in April? It’s a doddle at the super-high resort of Les Deux Alpes

The late snow show: Family skiing in April? It's a doddle at this super-high resortTopping out at 3,600 metres, Les Deux Alpes is the highest [...]

Arizona is the capital of cowboy country – here’s our steer on how to saddle up for glamour too!

Arizona made the cowboy famous. The term had been rousting around the Wild West since 1870-ish, mostly synonymous with the more pejorative 'rustler' tag.But a [...]

Hedgehogs have not hibernated this winter because of mild weather

Hedgehogs have not hibernated this winter because of unprecedented mild weather caused by climate change, says expertWildlife rescue centre has found an abundance of hedgehogs [...]

Superyacht aimed at Silicon Valley tycoons comes with a 360-degree imaging system and glass atrium

Calling all Silicon Valley tycoons - this could be the superyacht for you. Because it's brimming with tech.The concept, called Stormbreaker, is aimed at 'tech-focused [...]

The stunning finalists in Agora’s worldwide nature photography competition

From a long-tongued chameleon to a spellbinding island in the Philippines: The stunning finalists in a worldwide nature photography competitionMore than 11,086 images were submitted [...]

Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s with Contiki

Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s, from costume parties to ‘what to pack’ lists that included 'travel [...]

Meet the monk living at one of Mongolia’s oldest monasteries with just 10 others

Monthly head shaves and daily two-hour chants: Meet the monk living at a monastery in Mongolia that survived Stalinist repression to become one of the [...]

The stunning images shortlisted in Agora’s worldwide black-and-white photography competition

From a sleeping lemur to a fog-shrouded bridge: The stunning images shortlisted in a worldwide black-and-white photography competitionMore than 10,219 images were submitted to the [...]

Discovering Leiden, 400 years after the Mayflower Pilgrims left it for America

A reflective glory: It's 400 years since the Mayflower Pilgrims set off for America from the charming Dutch city of Leiden - and it's never [...]

Take a video tour of the world’s most expensive hotel room – the Empathy Suite in Las Vegas

Take a video tour of the world's most expensive hotel room: Inside the incredible $100,000-a-night Empathy Suite in Las Vegas - 'a two-story mansion in [...]

Travel insurers should NOT ask customers to get GP letters to cancel holidays over coronavirus fears

What is current Foreign Office advice regarding travel and coronavirus?The Foreign Office now advises against all but essential travel to 10 small towns in Lombardy [...]

Petition urges Delta, United and American Airlines to ensure children are seated with their parents

Airlines are being urged to put 'safety before profits' by making sure young children are seated next to their parents during flights for free.Many carriers [...]

Football fans at the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be able to stay in bizarre floating island hotels

Football fans at the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be able to stay in bizarre floating island hotelsThere are plans for 16 to be built [...]

Coronavirus means travel deals galore – but would you snap them up?

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say.Nearly 3,000 people with the virus [...]

Spell-binding pictures of Norway’s epic landscapes

If there was a competition for the most beautiful country on earth, Norway would surely be a podium contender.A notion underscored by these jaw-dropping pictures.They [...]

5 Things You Should Know Before Applying For a Dubai Visa

A long-standing misconception is that the process of getting a visa is always complicated and time-consuming. However, that is not always the case. The visa [...]

Must-Visit Places For History Buffs In And Around Bangalore

If you are fond of visiting historical places, love peaceful destinations, and enjoy a rich heritage, then Bangalore can be a perfect destination for your [...]

Peak conditions reached at Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountain ski resort

Peak conditions reached at one of Scotland's top ski resorts: Heavy snowfall results in a layer of white stuff over 15 inches deep on Cairngorm [...]

Ohio Zoo makes history with the world’s FIRST cheetah cubs born through IVF

Animal magic! Ohio Zoo makes history with the world's FIRST cheetah cubs born through IVF using a surrogate in a bid to help save the [...]