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A parent’s paradise: Pine Cliffs in Portugal is a hit with all the family

The potential for holiday relaxation did not look good. Baby Lily, 12 months, was waking five or six times a night, frantic with teething pain.Adding [...]

Bowled over by Moldova: Exploring the former Soviet state

Originally it was Poland, then Estonia, and now we — that’s my sister and me — are smitten by Moldova. You could put it down [...]

Top tips for tipping: Here’s our global guide from the US to Japan and Thailand

For most of us, tipping around the world is an awkward exercise, whether it be taxi drivers, in restaurants or the staff in our hotel. [...]

Delta thanks its 90,000 employees by painting ALL their names on the side of a custom-designed plane

Delta salutes its 90,000-strong workforce by painting 'thank you' on the side of a plane formed from the names of ALL the employees 45,000 names have [...]

Photographers capture incredible images that show what love means to them for Agora competition

Kissing seals, a romantic sunset and a bird giving its owner a playful bite: Photographers capture incredible images to show what love means to themMore [...]

Delta Air Lines commits $1billion to become world’s first carbon-neutral airline

Delta Air Lines commits $1billion to become world's first carbon-neutral airline, with measures including 'ambitious fleet renewal and using sustainable aviation fuel'Ten-year commitment to mitigate [...]

Hilton closes 150 hotels in China until the coronavirus outbreak subsides

Hilton closes 150 hotels in China until the coronavirus outbreak subsides, which may put a £38million dent in its earningsHotel chain says the temporary closures [...]

The Maldives takes the top spot in Kuoni’s luxury destinations chart – but Bali is on the rise again

Tourism operator Kuoni has released its top 10 best-selling luxury destinations for 2020, and there are a few surprises on the list.There are no real [...]

Enormous PINK manta ray dubbed Inspector Clouseau is spotted off the coast of Australia

Manta rays are believed to be some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and have several traits and studies to support this claim.The [...]

Ten of the world’s lesser-known romantic places to celebrate Valentine’s Day from Ukraine to Mexico

If you don't want to mark your match-up the same way as every other loved-up pair for Valentine's Day, pay close attention.Here we've rounded up ten [...]

London is STILL the world’s five-star hotel capital, says Forbes Travel Guide

London is still the world's five-star hotel capital, according to Forbes Travel Guide's 2020 Star Rating Awards.It is recognised as having 19 five-star properties - [...]

Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program: earn money and get other benefits

A passport from this country can be received by those who will be approved for the program. People can make an investment according to the [...]

Climate change could wipe out up to HALF of all plant and animal life by 2070

Climate change could wipe out up to HALF of all plant and animal life on Earth by 2070 if temperatures keep increasing, study warnsThe impact [...]

Disneyland Paris reveals what its Frozen-themed land will look like when it opens

An ice palace, a snow-capped mountain and a magnificent lake: Disneyland Paris reveals what its new Frozen-themed land will look likeThe new themed area will [...]

Etiquette expert William Hanson declares his verdict on the American Airlines seat-punching incident

They were BOTH wrong: Etiquette expert William Hanson declares his verdict on the American Airlines seat-punching incident that divided social mediaThe passenger, Wendi Williams, was [...]

Photographer Amos Chapple goes inside the abandoned Soviet sanatoriums in Georgia’s Tskaltubo

The spa resort of Tskaltubo in Georgia - once known as the Riviera of the Soviet Union - is awash with unique sights.One of the [...]

Delta unveils new first class seat for domestic flights on the A321neo

Delta unveils its first class seat for domestic flights on the new Airbus A321neo - and they have memory foam cushions and triple the storage [...]

Former British Airways steward reveals cabin crew secrets in book Journey Of A Reluctant Air Steward

A former British Airways chief steward has given a fascinating insight into what cabin crew are really thinking during service.In Journey Of A Reluctant Air [...]

American Airlines passenger shames traveller who repeatedly punched her seat when she reclined it

American Airlines passenger shames a fellow traveller who repeatedly 'punched' her seat when she reclined it - but social media is divided over who's rightThe [...]

One fifth of the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs

One fifth of the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs thanks to deforestation and forest fires, researchers have found.The team [...]

The UK’s most romantic destinations revealed: Windermere is No1 followed by Loch Lomond and St Ives

The UK's 40 most romantic destinations have been named - and it's Windermere in the Lake District that's No1.The ranking came from a poll of [...]

Making some flights travel 2,000ft higher could slash climate impact of contrails by 60 per cent

Making just TWO PER CENT of flights travel 2,000ft higher or lower than normal cruising altitude could slash the climate impact of aeroplane contrails by [...]

Former British Airsteward reveals cabin crew secrets in book Journey Of A Reluctant Air Steward

A former British Airways chief steward has given a fascinating insight into what cabin crew are really thinking during service.In Journey Of A Reluctant Air [...]

The amazing professional images shortlisted in the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

The photographers vying for the top prize in this year's Sony World Photography Awards' professional category have been revealed.And here we present a selection from [...]

James Bond Italian holiday includes helicopter rides and a stay in a villa from Quantum of Solace

It's the holiday with a licence to thrill James Bond fans.A seven-night package to Tuscany has been launched to mark the release of the latest Bond [...]

Heathrow warns it may fall behind Paris as Europe’s No1 airport hub ‘within two years’

Heathrow warns it may fall behind Paris as Europe's No1 airport hub 'within two years'Heathrow says that Paris-Charles De Gaulle is growing at twice the [...]

Is La Plagne in France the best family ski resort on Earth?

Speaking for myself, the best part of a ski holiday is not hurtling down the slopes. It’s not even sauntering into the bar in the [...]

Mesmerising hyper-lapse footage shows $1billion Celebrity Apex taking shape in France

Mesmerising hyper-lapse footage shows the brand new $1billion Celebrity Apex cruise ship taking shapeCelebrity Apex is near to completion at Chantier de l'Atlantique shipyard, France Hyper-lapse video [...]

Easter Island’s native civilisation had not collapsed when Europeans arrived

Easter Island's native civilisation was only destroyed AFTER European colonisers reached the isolated nation in 1770 and brought with them disease, slavery and murderA long-held [...]

Sparkling secrets of five-star luxury: How the world’s most glamorous hotels earn their stripes

Sparkling secrets of five-star luxury: How the world's most glamorous hotels earn their stripesNeil Simpson reveals what guests should expect when staying in a five-star [...]

Mail on Sunday deal: Discovering the beauty of rural France with Chocolat creator Joanne Harris

Exclusive for Mail On Sunday readers: A unique tour discovering the beauty of rural France with Chocolat creator Joanne Harris - the author of 15 [...]

Has YOUR handwriting deteriorated through lack of use? Try a holiday with a calligraphy masterclass

Has YOUR handwriting deteriorated through lack of use? Try a holiday with a calligraphy masterclassFlorence is the birthplace of the Renaissance - the most glorious [...]

Singer Engelbert Humperdinck recalls his travel adventures including a scary landing on Concorde

'When we landed, eight tyres burst and we skidded down the runway': Singer Engelbert Humperdinck recalls his travel adventures - including a scary landing on [...]

A review of Ruby Lucy Hotel near London’s Waterloo station

An Inspector Calls... at London's new Ruby Lucy Hotel, which has a 'cramped' bar and cafe that 'resembles a creche' - but impressive roomsRuby Lucy [...]

Britain at its best: Discovering the history of County Down, from Stormont to the Queen’s residence

Where else in the world can you drive half an hour from a capital city airport and find an enchanting Gothic tower on a hill overlooking [...]

Saga cruise ship due in Southampton – days after it was turned away from Gibraltar due to norovirus

Saga cruise liner with 89 passengers suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting and fever is due to dock in Southampton - days after it was turned away [...]