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Flight delayed? Former air traffic controller reveals that it could be because your plane was routed off course as ‘punishment’ for the pilots ignoring instructions

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Updated: 14:02 BST, 4 September 2023 There are myriad reasons for flight delays, from bad weather to technical problems [...]

What Are The Typical Corporate Group Travel Policies?

Travel that is made for business objectives is the most basic definition of business travel. The term "business travel" excludes everyday commuting and vacation travel. [...]

I’m 70 but strangers think I’m 50 and three key beauty tricks keep me looking young – including a product that’s less than £10

A 70-year-old woman has revealed the three key things that help her look younger, including a beauty product that costs less than £10.US-based lifestyle influencer Brittany [...]

You’ve been SITTING all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals why you should never man-spread on public transport

Hanson offers advice on the correct way to sit in a now-viral TikTok clip 'So many people [man-spread] without realising - and not just men,' he [...]

Eurostar launches brand-new ski train to the French Alps with tickets costing from £99 – but there’s a catch…

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Updated: 17:46 BST, 29 August 2023 Eurostar is launching a new ski service to the French Alps this coming [...]

Airline Corendon introduces zone where children are BANNED that’s shielded from the rest of the aircraft by walls and curtains

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Updated: 14:07 BST, 29 August 2023 Sitting near a wailing toddler doesn't make for a particularly enjoyable flight.With this [...]

I’m a flight attendant – this is how you can use an everyday household object to make a makeshift hotel room alarm

Cici, 51, from Florida said the trick means you will hear intruders 'loud and clear' By Shannon Mcguigan Updated: 14:01 BST, 29 August 2023 A flight [...]

The incredible vending machine that serves cakes in CANS – with an Instagramming travel influencer declaring the strawberry shortcake it dispenses ‘genuinely delicious’

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Updated: 13:02 BST, 28 August 2023 For those with a sweet tooth, this vending machine in Japan will be [...]

Discovering Marbella: Coastal beauty, historical charm, and thrilling adventures

Marbella is a coastal city located in the Spanish province of Malaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. Marbella is located along the Costa [...]

I’m a travel writer and here’s why the best thing about a holiday is… the hotel buffet breakfast (plus the best strategy to make the most of it)

By Jane Fryer for the Daily Mail Updated: 07:34 BST, 27 August 2023 Forget water parks, temples, shopping, monuments — nothing quite gets my family [...]

How early should I arrive at the airport? Brits divided over how much time to give themselves before a flight – but most agree THIS is cutting it too fine

Finding the right time to arrive at the airport can be a difficult balancing act A new study by YouGov found that many Brits are willing [...]

7 Fun Things to Do in Hartford, Tennessee

Imagine a small town that offers a wonderful balance of adventure, peace, and fun tucked away in the midst of nature. That’s Hartford, Tennessee, for [...]

It’s Hi-de-SkyPark! Light-up slides, the UK’s longest seesaw – this £2.5 million playground is helping Butlin’s Skegness reach new heights

Butlin’s new SkyPark, a playground so amped up it feels as if it’s landed from the future, has plunged me right back into a forgotten [...]

The end of the flight mode era: Travel expert examines the pros and cons of 5G on planes, which will allow passengers to make calls at 38,000ft (so do YOU think it’s a good idea?)

By Ailbhe Macmahon For Mailonline Updated: 14:28 BST, 23 August 2023 Travel expert Nicky Kelvin from The Points Guy recently made a TikTok video in [...]

Hilarious moment woman shrieks and laughs as animals lean in through car window to grab a snack during visit to a safari park

A woman had a hilariously animated reaction to animals poking their heads through her car at a safari park as they reached out to snag [...]

Health and safety NOT gone mad! Shocking snaps reveal terrible construction fails

By Gina Kalsi For Mailonline Published: 07:35 BST, 22 August 2023 | Updated: 09:13 BST, 22 August 2023 There's no frustration quite like it than [...]

Some like it hoot! Owl has a blast as it echoes Marilyn Monroe’s iconic little white dress moment

Some like it hoot! Owl has a blast as it echoes Marilyn Monroe's iconic little white dress momentShort-eared owl has its windswept feathers ruffled in [...]

You’ve been eating croissants all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to consume the pastries (and says the French habit of dipping them in coffee is a no-no)

William has made an Instagram video in which he explains how to eat croissantsHe has strong views on the use of knives and butter when [...]

How Singapore Embraces Eco-Tourism

Amidst the ceaseless hum of modern urbanity, Singapore unfolds a different kind of symphony - one that resonates with the soothing whispers of nature. It's [...]

The 50 best rooftop bars in Europe for 2023 revealed – and a drinking spot hidden atop a car park in PECKHAM in London is No.1

1. Frank's Cafe, London, England2. Azotea del Circulo, Madrid, Spain3. The Roof at the Reykjavik Edition, Reykjavik, Iceland4. Schweizerhof Flims, Flims, Switzerland5. Oroya, Madrid, Spain6. 16 [...]

You’ve been stirring your tea all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals the ‘rookie mistake’ most people make when mixing milk and sugar in one’s cuppa

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 15:24 BST, 16 August 2023 | Updated: 15:30 BST, 16 August 2023 There is perhaps nothing more quintessentially [...]

Moment Muslim United Airlines passenger is yelled at by staff for delaying flight – despite being ‘forced to strip NAKED by security’ at Israeli airport

Shocking footage has emerged of an airline employee berating a Muslim traveler for delaying a flight, despite him trying to explain he was forced to [...]

Proof big cats are roaming the British countryside? Documentary makers discover ‘clearest ever’ photo of panther-like creature lying in long grass in Staffordshire

Proof big cats are roaming the British countryside? Documentary makers discover 'clearest ever' photo of panther-like creature lying in long grass in StaffordshireThe picture shows [...]

Air India reveals a sneak peek video of brand-new cabins, with every class reimagined as part of a mammoth £315million fleet upgrade

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 13:44 BST, 14 August 2023 | Updated: 14:28 BST, 14 August 2023 Air India has revealed a sneak [...]

Warning about ‘innocent-looking fish’ hiding in the sand at the beach: ‘I’ve never known pain like it’

By Shania Obrien Published: 13:01 BST, 14 August 2023 | Updated: 13:03 BST, 14 August 2023 A beachgoer has issued a warning after discovering a [...]

My son will never meet his dad who died in an accident eight months before he was born – but I still feel lucky to have our baby

The girlfriend of a late British boxer who has given birth to his son eight months after he died while snorkeling in Australia says she [...]

I’m a travel expert – here’s my advice to any parent flying with kids

By Jessica Hamilton Published: 08:21 BST, 13 August 2023 | Updated: 08:59 BST, 13 August 2023 With long security lines, potential delays and cramped economy [...]

Air hostess reveals smart trick to charge your phone when overseas… even if you don’t have a power adaptor

What do you do if your phone dies and all your travel documents are on it?A TikTok flight attendant showed viewers how they PLUG their [...]

Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to greet someone in the street if you’re wearing sunglasses and earphones (and whether it’s bad manners to wear shades indoors)

William's advice first appeared in an Instagram post viewed over 14,000 timesHere he also reveals if it's bad form to slide sunglasses onto the headREAD [...]

7 Things That Make Gatlinburg an Amazing Family Vacation Destination

Gatlinburg is a town that sets the perfect stage for a memorable family vacation. It sits on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National [...]

Family arrives at holiday Airbnb to find almost every surface covered with ‘insane’ rules: ‘Is this a museum?’

By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Updated: 12:13 BST, 9 August 2023 An American Airbnb host has been slammed for leaving their guests with [...]

You’ve been eating spaghetti all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to eat the popular Italian dish ‘more lady, than tramp’

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Updated: 15:28 BST, 8 August 2023 'Put the spoon down!'So says etiquette expert William Hanson in an Instagram advice [...]

Travellers are ‘obsessed’ with $18 Kmart travel pillow despite ‘awkward’ design

Shoppers are obsessed with an $18 inflatable travel pillow from KmartThousands claim it was 'perfect' to sleep on during long flights By Shania Obrien For Daily [...]

Hastings is said to be the new Brighton… but when the Inspector visits, he stays at a ‘grim’ and ‘soulless’ new hotel and has a ‘spectacularly awful’ dinner in the town

By The Inspector Updated: 14:38 BST, 7 August 2023 We keep hearing that Hastings, on the south coast, is on a roll. It’s even been [...]

Have YOU checked the expiry date on your passport? Holidaymakers warned the amount of time allowed left on visa is VERY different between countries

Experts are urging Brits to check their passports before heading off abroadThe documents must have been issued within the last 10 years to travel overseasBut [...]

How to conquer fear of flying – I’m a frequent flyer and these are the best ways to cure aerophobia

By Jessica Hamilton Updated: 14:45 BST, 3 August 2023 There are many people who refuse to step foot on an aeroplane, and many more who [...]