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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

We have lift-off! Virgin’s Atlantic’s converted plane ‘Cosmic Girl’ takes to the skies

Virgin Orbit has successfully flown its ‘Cosmic Girl’ plane with a rocket strapped to the bottom for the first time. ‘Cosmic Girl’, a co... read more

Diving in The Great Barrier Reef is like swimming in the best aquarium ever

From Jacques Cousteau to The Blue Planet, decades of stunning underwater documentaries have opened our eyes to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. The Great... read more

Most reputable cities in the world revealed: Tokyo named No1 in survey

Tokyo has been named as the world’s most reputable city in a survey that ranks places on safety, beauty and leadership. The Japanese capital beat Sydney i... read more

Mobile home owned by Elvis where he spent part of his honeymoon with Priscilla is up for auction 

A holiday house for a King! Mobile home owned by Elvis on the ranch where he spent part of his honeymoon with Priscilla is up for auction Two bedroom mobile tra... read more

The spectacular 500ft-long footbridge in Vietnam that looks like it’s being held up by giant HANDS

Thumbs up for the spectacular 500ft-long footbridge that is ‘held up’ by a pair of giant HANDS The huge Golden Bridge opened in the Vietnamese mount... read more

Amazing Cave of the Crystals in Naica, Chihuahua (Mexico)

Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (“Cueva de los Cristales”) is a cave connected to the Naica Mine 300 metres (980 ft) below the surface in... read more

Five more holiday destinations ban vaping

Revealed: Five more holiday destinations ban vaping, with tourists who flout the rules risking fines and even prison India, the Philippines, Lebanon, Cambodia a... read more

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico (Michoacan)

The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (Reserva de Biosfera de la Mariposa Monarca) is a World Heritage Site containing most of the over-wintering sites of the... read more

The Mexican Tui resort that leaves kids shrieking with delight

When the trough of green, oozing slime dropped on our heads my two-year-old son shrieked with delight. It’s not every day you can get slimed while on holiday.... read more

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. Th... read more

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 by category, by st... read more

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 boxes. Isolated fro... read more

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 hold... read more

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, and soak... read more

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 for th... read more

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 Sea), much less think of going there.... read more

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 system Kurhotel Skodsborg is a stylish spa hotel a s... read more