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The British adventurer paddle boards across the Irish Sea in world record-breaking triathlon bid

Adventure-hungry Fiona Quinn has become the first woman to stand-up paddle board (SUP) across the Irish Sea as part of her record-breaking triathlon attempt. The [...]

Mexican Routes

ALL YOUR MEXICO TRAVEL NEEDS - CATERED FOR FREE IN ONE PLACE All you need in your travel is any smartphone and internet traffic. Search [...]

The most incredible private island resorts revealed

If you're looking for a holiday spot in which to escape from it all, then these dreamy private island resorts might tick all the right [...]

Stunning moment tourists get to pet 50ft California gray whales

These are the incredible moments that stunned tourists came face to face with 50ft California gray whales off the coast of Mexico. The tourists can't [...]

Free Walking Tour in Madrid

Discover the best things to see and do in Madrid on a self-guided or guided walking tour. Explore historic landmarks, sample delicious tapas, and wine, [...]

PGL family adventure for a nearly fearless family in Devon

Standing next to a 40ft drop, I prepare to abseil for the first time ever. Any second now... Ten minutes later, I'm still preparing to abseil [...]

Baku: The capital of Azerbaijan is coming into focus fast

Are you ready for Baku? It's coming to get you. Some people might be hard put to find it on the map (try the Caspian [...]

The Danish spa hotel where a dip in the sea is encouraged

Taking the plunge: The Copenhagen spa hotel where a dip into the freezing Baltic is a fabulous shock to the systemKurhotel Skodsborg is a stylish [...]

Why Valencia is Spain’s finest Mediterranean city

The Mediterranean city of Valencia has an astounding cathedral, brilliant beaches, renaissance churches, some of the most striking modern architecture in Europe, fabulous sea food [...]

Introducing Leeuwarden, a new European Capital of Culture

Leeuwarden, the main city of northern Holland's Friesland region, has taken over as European Capital of Culture (jointly with Valletta, Malta).First impressions are of a [...]

Crowning glory: Discover culture capital Valletta in 2018

European Capital of Culture status never fails to work its magic. A big tidy-up is always the order of the day and a small army of [...]

On the trail of Mozart in splendid Salzburg

Amid the flickering candles and ornate ceiling of the Baroque Hall at St Peter's Abbey, the programme implores us to 'be a guest of Wolfgang [...]

A Landmark weekend in a presbytery on the Kent coast

A Landmark weekend on the Kent coast: Hiding away in a converted presbytery built by a Victorian legendThe delightful St Edward's Presbytery in Ramsgate was [...]

Checking into East, the hippest new hotel in sunny Florida

A spoonful of Sugar to help your stay in Miami go down: Checking in at East, the hippest new hotel in sunny FloridaSugar is the [...]

Blast off in a ‘shuttle’ and touch moon rock in Florida

The first time I saw the Space Shuttle taking off, on film, I was captivated. I was only four, but that black-and-white machine roaring into [...]

Turkey’s sunny Med coast is welcoming to families

Turkey’s Med coast is as welcoming to families as ever: There's never been a better time to head dash off to KalkanPolitical upheavals have not [...]

Eslington Villa is a delightfully jolly family hotel

An Inspector Calls: Playing the Euro-accent guessing game at Eslington Villa, a hotel gem close to NewcastleEslington Villa is a large Victorian house hotel on [...]

Wind down to island time at Jamaica’s Half Moon resort

Jamaica – it’s the ultimate tropical paradise. White sandy beaches and sapphire blue seas sit beneath the blazing Caribbean sun. The island is the jewel [...]

Woman ‘best job on the planet’ paid to travel the world

An Australian woman who beat out 17,000 other people to land the 'best job on the planet' has detailed her experience of being paid to [...]

Gorgeous Georgia: Tbilisi is terrific for a weekend away

The former Soviet Socialist Republic of Georgia, now simply known as Georgia, is still an off-the-beaten-track destination with its own language, culture and alphabet. Tbilisi [...]

Inside Marrakech that has a vitality like nowhere else

Our guide was engaged to show us Marrakech’s historic sites.At first, he did so, starting with a token visit to the glorious Ali Ben Youssef [...]

Why there’s more to Florida than just Disney

The sea is hotter than the water in our washing machine back home. My clothes get washed at 30c - the temperature of the water [...]

Upbeat Chicago rivals New York for music, art and glitz

We were in the legendary Pump Room bar of a hotel on Chicago's Gold Coast, one-time favourite of the Rat Pack. My friend Melissa, who has [...]

Portugal’s pretty city Lisbon is on a roll

Everyone's going on about Lisbon. Portugal's capital city has long been beautiful - but now we all want a piece of the action. City of Light: [...]

Africa’s sweet spot: São Tomé is now a family treat

At the water’s edge, I’m clutching a golden grenade. At least, that’s what it looks like — but break it open and you’re rewarded with [...]

Stockholm piles on the style with aplomb!

From opera to perfectly poured cocktails: Sweden's splendid capital Stockholm piles on the style in spadesMark Palmer and his wife visited Sweden's capital for both [...]

The top city spots to visit for opera

Teatro San Carlo in Naples is the oldest continuously active opera house in the worldOpera has never been more popular - and opera houses are a [...]

An Inspector Calls: Manchester’s Hotel Football

An Inspector Calls: Manchester's slick Hotel Football serves up 'match day steaks', 'local legends' and a hefty delivery of old-fashioned hospitalityThe Daily Mail's Inspector called [...]

Following Winnie the Pooh through film and woodland walks

On the trail of Winnie the Pooh: If you loved (or cried watching) Goodbye Christopher Robin, you should take a trip to AA Milne's old [...]

Break for the Brecon Beacons and discover Wales

You’ll need a 4 x 4 to reach the cottage, said the people at Sugar & Loaf. Pah, we thought. Taffeta (my wife) and I [...]

A family stay in Rudyard Kipling’s Vermont home

When I was ten, my father challenged me to learn Rudyard Kipling’s ‘If’ in exchange for a pound. I memorised all four verses. Fast-forward 30-odd years [...]

Alton Towers opens CBeebies hotel

Spending the night with Captain Barnacles and Igglepiggle! Alton Towers opens CBeebies hotel geared towards children with special needsTravelMail's Sarah Welsh visited CBeebies Land Hotel [...]

Kayakers take plunge off 82ft waterfall in Mexico

A trio of adrenaline seeking junkies take the plunge off an 82ft waterfall, one by one riding down with thousands of litres of water a [...]

Lorrimer Trip in A Van travel around Australia in caravan

A couple who quit the rat race to travel around Australia with their three children have opened up about their adventurous life on the road. [...]

Costa Rica’s Arenal volcano and Tortuguero National Park

It was the elegant Costa Rican footballers in the 2014 World Cup that first got me thinking about a holiday in Central America. Costa Rica [...]

An Inspector Calls on London’s Sunborn Yacht hotel

An Inspector Calls: London's Sunborn Yacht Hotel is an overpriced novelty floating hideaway with disappointing food and an off-putting faux-poshnessThe Daily Mail's Inspector called in [...]