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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

Fascinating photos capture the 19th-century US railroad revolution

Rare images of the building of the US Transcontinental Railroad and the day the East and West sections united 150 years ago have gone on display in Salt Lake Ci... read more

Manchester’s Lowry reveals pictures of its newly renovated £4k-a-night presidential suite

A swanky Manchester hotel famous for its celebrity guests including Ant and Dec, Rita Ora and Alesha Dixon has revealed its newly renovated presidential suite,... read more

Ryanair passenger suffered a broken ankle when aircraft lurched downwards

Ryanair passenger suffered a broken ankle when aircraft jolted to avoid a nearby easyJet plane The Boeing 737 had been travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Fuer... read more

Exploring the world’s most romantic wedding venues

From a chapel with the ultimate ocean view in Jamaica to an altar made of ice in Sweden: Exploring the world’s most romantic wedding venues with our holid... read more

Exclusive for MoS readers: Cruise to Amalfi with star chef Alzo Zilli

Exclusive for MoS readers: Take a tall ship to Amalfi with star chef Alzo Zilli on a dazzling culinary cruise along Italy’s coast By Mail on Sunday Report... read more

How to spend 48 hours in Riga, Latvia

Arrive in Latvia’s capital and you can feel the buzz of Baltic optimism in the bracing air. Riga is a welcoming, walkable city that’s awash with music, hist... read more

An Inspector Calls… A review of The Bell at Skenfrith, Monmouthsire

An Inspector Calls… The Bell at Skenfrith is in an enviable location – but it needs a ‘lick of paint and atmosphere’ The Bell at Skenfri... read more

Discovering the world of bushcraft at Hampshire’s Meon Springs

You know the expression “grasp the nettle?” ’ says Ian Gosling, grabbing a stinging nettle from the side of the path, rolling it between his fingers and p... read more

Bali’s perfect beaches and exotic charms will wash away your stresses

Waves of joy: Bali’s perfect beaches and exotic charms will wash away your stresses The Daily Mail’s Harriet Sime visited Canggu on the southwest co... read more

The world’s best carnivals, from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans

The carnival season is upon us, so don the sequins and dance to the sound of steel drums.  Rio Carnival may be the most famous but you can join the parade righ... read more

Seven cruises to satisfy art, book, dance, garden, golf and music fans

Among the various dictionary definitions of cruise is ‘to travel without destination or purpose’ but there is little chance of that on these seven s... read more

The wonders of Oz: Wild encounters await on an epic family trip across Western Australia

Standing beneath a blazing Outback sun with my wife and two children, I am staring at a rock. It’s a big rock -not as big as expected, but certainly impre... read more

Easyjet passengers can now check if their hand luggage is small enough for the cabin with new app

Worried your bag’s too big? There’s an app for that! Easyjet passengers can now use their smartphones at home to check if their hand luggage is smal... read more

Passengers reveal what ‘annoys the hell’ out of them on flights

The floodgates opened. An online forum erupted recently when users were invited to list the gripes they have about their fellow passengers on planes.  The list... read more

Fascinating vintage images reveal what skiing was like more than 80 years ago

Wool jackets, leather boots – and some rather strange headgear! Fascinating vintage images reveal what skiing was like more than 80 years ago For thousand... read more

CEO posts advert for £40k-a-year personal fashion designer required to travel the world with her

CEO posts advert for £40k-a-year personal fashion designer required to travel the world with her and create bespoke outfits (for her dogs, too) CEO ‘Jan&... read more

A holiday in France that leaves you (and the kids) actually speaking French 

Years ago, when I was a child on holiday in France, we went horse-riding as a family. A plump relative wanted to know whether the beasts would be constrained to... read more

Review of a Haven holiday for a family of five near Snowdonia

‘Michael Jackson!’, my children shout with delight. ‘No, Michael Jacksons, plural,’ I reply, before reminding them the King of Pop poppe... read more

National Geographic reveals the ultimate places to visit in 2019

Travelers can spend endless hours deliberating where they should visit next. But luckily the adventure experts at National Geographic Traveler have lent a helpi... read more

The stunning winners of the panoramic photography awards revealed

These sweeping photos certainly command attention. The stunning shots have been revealed as the winners of an international panoramic photography contest. Both ... read more

Bath Country Pets isn’t just a pet shop – it has a boutique hotel for dogs

The boutique hotel – for DOGS! This swanky lodge for pampered pooches boasts heated floors, hypoallergenic bedding and classical music is played to help t... read more

National Videogame Museum in Sheffield ready to open its doors

The UK’s only permanent videogame museum opens this Saturday in Sheffield. The National Videogame Museum (NVM) hosts scores of playable consoles and arcad... read more

Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali bans guests from using their phones around one of its pools

Could YOU resist breaking this rule? Holiday resort bans guests from using their phones around one of its swimming pools to ‘create an air of tranquility&... read more