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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

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 2020 The lin... read more

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 I pull u... read more

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 is a place you ... read more

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 peaks Former Royal Marine commando Tim Howell was the very first to... read more

Ultra-rare black leopard is photographed for the first time in 100 YEARS in Africa

Slinking through the darkness, these stunning images show an ultra-rare black leopard in action.  The creature – which almost has a mythical status ̵... read more

Soviet-era postcards in book published by Fuel show the Eastern Bloc in all its brutal glory

From the sinister to the surreal: Fascinating Soviet-era postcards show the Eastern Bloc in all its brutal glory The postcards, which date from the 1960s to the... read more

VisitEngland reveals England’s top tourist attractions for 2018 

The top visitor attractions in England have been revealed by VisitEngland as part of its 2018 Attractions Accolades. In total, 76 attractions including museums... read more

Hotel in Peru is sending ‘alpaca-grams’ for Valentine’s Day

Forget chocolates and flowers! How about FaceTime with a cuddly creature? Hotel is playing cupid by sending ‘alpaca-grams’ from ‘Panchita̵... read more

Stunning aerial images of the road Jeremy Clarkson said was ‘the best in the world’

Stunning aerial images of the road Jeremy Clarkson said was ‘the best in the world’ The 93-mile Transfagarasan Highway twists and turns through the ... read more