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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.  ... read more

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 c... read more

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 –... read more

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 woes The Mail on Sunday’s Neil Simpson looks at how to prevent lugg... read more

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 Photogra... read more

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... read more

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 Cruise Sh... read more

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, architec... read more

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 some of the world’... read more

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,... read more

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 to menti... read more

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 R... read more

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 places to eat an... read more

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 Scotland’s big ci... read more

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 suit all levels a... read more

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 challenge for locals is under ... read more

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 Jones character is stored ... read more

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 fo... read more

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 Asia The 400-metre-long water feature is located... read more

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 attr... read more

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 hype One tourist said tha... read more

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 opene... read more

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) anywhere The Fuselage... read more

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 time The huge aircraft is the newest addition to the Airbus transport fleet ... read more