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Ski lift opens in Afghanistan that’s powered by a MOTORBIKE

A ski lift has opened in Afghanistan that has a pulley system powered by a motorbike. Video footage shows the innovative DIY contraption being used on [...]

Britain at its best: A meander along the 61-mile Weavers’ Way footpath in Norfolk

Sometimes it is best to stumble upon the good things in life. As it was in the case of Weavers' Way in north Norfolk.Shamefully, I [...]

Virgin has opened its long-awaited second hotel in San Francisco

Virgin Hotels has opened its long-awaited second property - and it boasts 192 rooms, a rooftop bar and 'street priced' mini-bar snacks.The hotel is located [...]

Ryanair fined 3 million euros over ‘misleading’ cabin baggage rules

Ryanair fined €3million over 'misleading' cabin baggage rules, with Wizz Air also penalisedThe low-cost airline was slapped with the penalty by Italy's antitrust authority Wizz Air [...]

Cruise from Miami that will honour the cult comedy show The Golden Girls to set sail next year

Five-day cruise from Miami that will honour the cult comedy show The Golden Girls to set sail next year (and yes, there will be cheesecake)The [...]

The Stubai Glacier in Austria is the place to go for Easter skiing

The Stubai Glacier is the place to go for Easter skiing that won't leave you high and dryAustria's Stubai Glacier above Neustift is a great [...]

Stunning image shows daredevil adventurer as a tiny speck on a VERY steep mountain

These intrepid skiers take the concept of going off-piste to a whole new level.Stills from a stunning short movie called Rewild show a group of [...]

Holidaymaker shares photos of her ‘bed bug horror’ after £3k Cape Verde Tui trip

Holidaymaker shares photos of her 'bed bug horror' after £3k trip to a five-star Cape Verde Tui resort (but the firm refuses a refund saying [...]

The wackiest hotel rooms in Japan revealed

Bizarre is one of Japan's specialities.So it may come as no surprise that when it comes to accommodation, the country has some truly quirky offerings. Here [...]

Colourful Cuba! Stunning photos capture the dream-like quality of Havana

If you're looking for something to brighten your day, then these sunny photos of Cuba might fit the bill.French photographer Helene Havard explored the capital [...]

Faroe Islands to close for maintenance

The Faroe Islands is closing for maintenance.The Nordic nation – a group of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway - [...]

Find your way through the airline bag maze! Five expert travel hacks to avoid luggage woes

Find your way through the airline bag maze! Five expert travel hacks to avoid luggage woesThe Mail on Sunday's Neil Simpson looks at how to prevent [...]

National Geographic Traveller reveals the finalists of its prestigious photo contest

These photographs underscore the mesmerising power of travel photography.They are the shortlisted images in National Geographic Traveller (UK)'s Photography Competition 2019.Launched in 2011, the prestigious [...]

Ryanair launches ‘customer care improvements’ with its first ever frequent flyer programme

Wait... now we really ARE nice! Ryanair launches 'customer care' perks with its first frequent flyer programme - and now passengers get an extra 24 [...]

Secrets of a mega cruise ship revealed in Channel 5 documentary

A new documentary is set to show viewers what's lurking below deck on a mega cruise ship.The 90-minute one-off show, called Secrets of the Mega [...]

The Canaries for culture vultures! A guide to what the islands offer

Forget the traditional chips and cheap beer image.The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are packed with art, architecture and [...]

Have a rare old time… Top places to see ten endangered animals

If you've ever dreamed of spotting big cats or rare bears in the wild, then read on. Here we provide a round-up of where to see [...]

Dipping below the surface at the Burj Al Arab to discover the luxury hotel’s TURTLE hospital

Most visitors to the United Arab Emirates go to enjoy the glitzy hotels, round-the-year sun and glamorous nightlife.But only yards away from the holidaymakers, there [...]

A review of the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem just a short walk from the most revered sites on earth

Holiness is perhaps an under-rated quality in a hotel. What with the worldly trappings of room service, valet parking and chocolates on pillows – not [...]

An Inspector Calls… A review of The Vintry & Mercer, London

An Inspector Calls... A premature opening for The Vintry & Mercer? The London hotel has 'pleasing touches' -but a flooded room and some 'inedible' food [...]

How to explore Lisbon on a shoestring budget

Lisbon is one of the coolest and most exciting capitals in Europe.And there's so much to see and do from monuments and museums to quirky [...]

Britain at its best: Raise a wee dram to the Isle of Islay

The Isle of Islay is closer to the ‘island of Ireland’ (as politicians call it when squabbling over the EU ‘backstop’) than it is to [...]

The world’s best horse-riding holidays

Horse riding is a great way to explore scenic vistas.Whether you are a keen novice or a seasoned eventer, there is an equestrian adventure to [...]

Discovering the wonders of Sri Lanka in style and comfort

Dawn is still just a smudge of rouge on the horizon, but at the port of Mirissa on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, an unusual daily [...]

10 of New York’s best-kept secrets revealed – and you can visit them all

Did you know that the world's largest gold vault is in New York, or that the whip used by the explorer who inspired the Indiana [...]

Is this New York’s hippest hotel? The Hoxton in Brooklyn is certainly a contender

If you're looking for New York's most hip area, Williamsburg is surely a strong contender for the crown.It’s no wonder it's the location for boutique [...]

The stunning water fountain that’s the longest in Southeast Asia

Tourists are flocking to a stunning water fountain that took six years to build and is the longest in Southeast AsiaThe 400-metre-long water feature is [...]

The stunning winning entries from the Mobile Photography Awards revealed

The stunning winning entries from the Mobile Photography Awards revealed (and there's not a selfie in sight!)Eighth annual Mobile Photography Awards attracted over 7,000 entries [...]

Tourists reveal the attractions they claim are not worth the hype

'Hollywood Boulevard smells like s*** and Roswell is creepy': Tourists reveal the attractions they claim are not worth the hypeOne tourist said that Roswell, New [...]

Missing Little Chef? Soho House is coming to the rescue with American-style motel-diners

Missing Little Chef? Soho House is coming to the rescue with American-style motel-diners - which also have drive-thrus - and the first one has opened [...]

The airplane inspired flat-pack ‘Fuselage’ home you can set up almost anywhere

Just when you thought glamping couldn't get any wackier... The £26k airplane-inspired flat-pack capsule you can set up (almost) anywhereThe Fuselage is the latest structure [...]

Pictured: The incredible Airbus BelugaXL touches down on British soil for the first time

Pictured: The incredible Airbus BelugaXL touches down on British soil for the first timeThe huge aircraft is the newest addition to the Airbus transport fleet [...]

Bookings are now being taken for Virgin Voyages’ first ever cruise, with Scarlet Lady

Bookings are now being taken for Virgin Voyages' first ever cruise: Scarlet Lady's maiden voyage will be from Miami to the Caribbean in 2020The liner [...]

Danish man reveals why he left the city to move to a remote island off Greenland

Decked out in polar bear fur trousers and wearing animal claws on a string around his neck, Marti Suulutsun certainly makes for an impressive sight as [...]

Inside the amazing monthly Delta Air Lines warehouse sale

Ever fancied relaxing on an airline seat in the comfort of your own home or proudly displaying an aircraft tail cone in your garden?Well, there [...]

A wee bit scary! Stomach-churning footage shows a daredevil base-jumping off remote Scottish peaks

A wee bit scary! Stomach-churning footage shows a daredevil base-jumping off remote Scottish peaksFormer Royal Marine commando Tim Howell was the very first to base-jump [...]