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Exploring the world’s most peaceful adults-only hotels with our Holiday Hero 

Dazzling breaks with everything… except kids! Exploring the world’s most peaceful adults-only hotels with our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson picks six of... read more

Hobbit house-styled New Zealand lodge offer rooms for £1k a night 

Inside the new luxury hobbit-style hillside lodge in New Zealand where stays cost over £1,000 a night The Lindis is nestled into a slope in the remote Ahuriri ... read more

Frequent flyer films himself in the SHOWER as he travels in first class on Emirates

This video really does offer a window into the high life! Private pilot and vlogger Stefan Drury filmed himself after being upgraded to first class on a Emirate... read more

Week-long tour around UK film sets appeals to U.S. fans of British TV with a £5k price tag 

Dine in the same spot as Doc Martin and tread in the footsteps of Lady Grantham: Week-long tour around UK film locations costing £5,000 is a hit with U.S. fans... read more

The stunning winning entries in the Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition 2019

These are the spell-binding images that have been commended in a prestigious annual photography competition. The Outdoor Photographer of the Year contest has be... read more

TripAdvisor names the best beaches in the world for 2019 

A sweeping beach on a tiny island off the coast of Brazil has been named as the best in the world by TripAdvisor. Baia do Sancho, on the isle of Fernando de Nor... read more

Daytrippers who refuse to pay the new Venice entry charge will face fines of over 450 euros  

Daytrippers who refuse to pay the new Venice entry charge will face a fine of over 450 euros Venice councillors have overwhelmingly endorsed the entrance fee at... read more

National Geographic Traveller reveals the winners of its prestigious 2019 photo contest

From locking eyes with a gorilla to exploring a Mao village: National Geographic Traveller reveals the winners of its prestigious photo contest National Geograp... read more

Apple reveals the winning photos from its ‘shot on an iPhone’ contest

From a heart-shaped reflection in Israel to colourful high-rises in Hong Kong: Apple reveals the winning photos from its ‘shot on an iPhone’ contest... read more

Survivalist Bear Grylls on his most life-changing global escapades

Daredevil Bear Grylls has revealed the derring-do adventures that have shaped his life – including his closest brush with death. Here are some extracts fr... read more

Legendary hotel owner Tony Pike – dubbed the Hugh Hefner of Ibiza – dies aged 84 after cancer battle

The legendary A-list celebrity hotel boss Tony Pike – dubbed the Hugh Hefner of Ibiza – has died at the age of 84 after a battle with cancer. The fi... read more

Female adventurer reveals what skiing in IRAN and Africa is like

When you think of ski destinations, Iran and Africa don’t naturally jump to mind.  But Norwegian explorer Randi Skaug likes to go to more unconventional ... read more

A blissful family break at the new Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey

Along with the weather, there is always another variable that can make or break your holiday: the hidden extras. You can have the best room, with the finest vie... read more

Father Ralph reveals how he can’t think of anywhere more heavenly than his tiny island parish

‘This is a reflection of the unforeseen paradise in the future,’ Father Ralph chimes as we sit on the veranda of his humble little home on Karkar is... read more

How you can do an epic trip in less time than you think 

How is your weekend shaping up? One or two things planned? Or perhaps you will just let the mood move you. In which case, think again – and have a proper ... read more

Award-winning Arctic photographer shares his tips for capturing wildlife and the northern lights 

Always be ready for a whale to pop up! Award-winning Arctic photographer shares his tips for capturing wildlife and the Northern Lights Award-winning photograph... read more

Savour a slice of boutique heaven at these ten stunning spots in Turkey

Turkey has a reputation for providing sunny – and great-value – family holidays in big resorts. But if you think that’s all it’s got to ... read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Chapel House, Cornwall

Great British Boltholes: Scandi-style meets the cream of Cornwall at Chapel House Chapel House in Penzance has six spacious bedrooms with ‘oceanic hues... read more

Holiday like a lord for just £10 a night! Ten of the magnificent chateaux you can check into

Spending a couple of weeks in a chateau with a retinue of staff and massages on tap doesn’t have to be a distant dream.  Endless bedrooms and acres of li... read more

Discover the true flavour of Spain, from Madrid to Seville

You can cheerfully spend all day everyday eating barnacles, testicles and tripe, but this is not the only reason for visiting Madrid. There is something compell... read more

An Inspector Calls at Brownsover Hall Hotel in Warwickshire

An Inspector Calls… Brownsover Hall Hotel in Warwickshire is a remarkable Gothic-style mansion that is ‘stuck in the 1970s’ Brownsover Hall ne... read more

How to explore Slovenia’s capital on a shoestring budget

Slovenia for under £100 per night! How to explore Ljubljana on a shoestring budget Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, has a population of fewer than 300,000 peop... read more

How to protect your holiday when an airline goes bust

How to protect your holiday when an airline goes bust with these top tips Rob Crossan offers his top tips on how passengers can avoid having to foot the bill if... read more

‘Original skiers’ from China show Norwegian pros how it’s done

This method of skiing certainly doesn’t look like a piste of cake.  Norwegian filmmaker Johan Wildhagen ventured to a remote part of northern autonomous ... read more