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Grandfather who spent 13 years looking after three uninhabited Scottish islands now set to retire

A 65-year-old man is set to retire from his job of looking after three uninhabited Scottish islands. Grandfather-of-three Jonathan Grant tends the islands of Mingulay, Pabbay [...]

Dirty brown waters lap the coast of popular Kent seaside hotspot in shocking drone footage

'Would you swim in this?': Dirty brown waters lap the coast of popular Kent seaside hotspot in shocking drone footageVideo shows the once turquoise water surrounding [...]

Discovering why Saint Lucia is truly the best island in the Caribbean

Saint Lucia was recently voted Best Island in the Caribbean by Global Traveller magazine. So it was the spur to visit and see if it deserved [...]

An Uber fit for a king: Ride-sharing firm launches horse-drawn Coronation carriage in Dulwich Park

An Uber fit for a king: Ride-sharing service launches stunning horse-drawn Coronation carriageBy Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor and PA Media Published: 10:03 BST, 27 [...]

Brits DO have rhythm! English speakers can stick to a beat, study finds

Brits DO have rhythm! English speakers can stick to a beat - but Mandarin speakers are better at picking up melody, study findsBritons are better at [...]

Is Stone of Destiny FAKE? Relic used in the King’s coronation is ‘unlikely original’, expert says

The Stone of Destiny – an oblong block of sandstone – will be under the Coronation chair where King Charles will be sitting when he's [...]

Pint-lover creates map of London that pinpoints every pub and bar with a late licence

The indispensable guide to the capital for drinkers: 'Pint-lover' creates map of London that pinpoints every pub and bar with a late licence, with over [...]

Were the 50s and 60s REALLY the ‘Golden Age’ of air travel? An ex-pilot revealed why they weren’t

The 1950s and 60s are often cited as the 'Golden Age' for air travel.The perception is that back then it was more glamorous – passengers [...]

‘You can’t watch a movie!’: Moment hungry baby moose walks into Alaska theater

A hungry moose has been caught on camera strolling into a movie theater in Kenai, Alaska, before taking off with a McDonald's happy meal.Employees at [...]

The secret nickname that Spanish people have for British tourists – and it’s not flattering

Revealed: The secret nickname that Spanish people have for British tourists – and it’s not flatteringBy Ailbhe Macmahon For Mailonline Published: 16:45 BST, 25 April [...]

How tourists in Britain are getting the royal treatment for King Charles’ Coronation

With King Charles' Coronation less than two weeks away on May 6, Britain is gearing up for an almighty celebration.Here we present the weird, wacky [...]

Nessie hunter spots mysterious black humps emerging from Loch Ness

Rumours of a strange creature living in the waters of Loch Ness have abounded over the decades, yet scant evidence has been found to back [...]

The breathtaking winning images from the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 contest

From a 'smiling' crocodile to an incredible multicoloured iceberg: Breathtaking winning images from a prestigious Nature Photographer of the Year contestBy Ailbhe Macmahon For Mailonline [...]

Planning a Family-Friendly Trip to New York

New York City is known for its bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and vibrant cultural scene. While the city might not be the first destination that [...]

Inside the stunning hotel in Mauritius that boasts the Indian Ocean’s largest villa

In a part of the world where every hotel chain wants to be the biggest, blingiest or most opulent, it’s a surprise to find that [...]

The Great Wall of China was constructed to keep out warrior PRINCESSES, study claims

Known as the world's first nomadic empire, the Xiongnu built a massive territory stretching from Kazakhstan to Mongolia. Their proficiency at mounted warfare made them swift and formidable [...]

Next time hire a professional! Hilarious design fails will leave you baffled

Next time hire a professional! These bizarre design fails will leave you baffledBy Maria Chiorando For Mailonline Published: 07:27 BST, 25 April 2023 | Updated: [...]

American tourists to outspend Britons at top-end London hotels during the Coronation weekend

Revealed: American tourists to outspend Britons at top-end London hotels during the Coronation weekend... and room rates are nearly one third more expensive than usualBy [...]

VR Flying Scotsman experience in York takes you back in time to the heyday of the iconic locomotive

An immersive new experience has opened in York, and it's chuffing brilliant. The Flying Scotsman Virtual Reality (VR) experience at the National Railway Museum celebrates [...]

Yorkshire is unveiled as Britain’s most desirable staycation spot

Yorkshire is unveiled as Britain's most desirable staycation spot, with Cornwall, the Highlands, Cumbria and Northumberland all in top five UK holiday destinations as families [...]

The travel experiences that people aged over 70 regret never doing

The travel experiences that people aged over 70 regret not having done when they were younger have been revealed – and it’s seeing the Northern [...]

The things that make Brits proud to be British revealed: Fish and chips is No.1

The places and things that make Britons most proud to be British have been revealed in a new survey – and it’s the classic treat [...]

Stunning California mansion in shape of SAXOPHONE goes on sale for $2M

And all that jazz! Stunning California mansion in shape of SAXOPHONE goes on sale for $2M - fit with treble-clef balcony railings and sprawling golden [...]

Space tourists should be BANNED from having sex in space, expert claims

Sci-fi films such as Passengers and Prometheus have depicted sex in space like it's as simple as down here on Earth. But what would happen in [...]

Hundreds of people are seen QUEUING at the top of Snowdon as tourists take advantage of weather

Hundreds of people have been seen queuing at the top of Mount Snowdon following the 3,560ft hike as tourists took advantage of the good weather.The [...]

Business leaders call on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reinstate tax-free shopping for overseas visitors

A coalition of business leaders today calls for the return of tax-free shopping for overseas tourists.In a letter to the Chancellor, scores of retail, hospitality [...]

Exploring the glittering coast of Turkey before hopping over to the Greek island of Rhodes

Early morning on Fethiye’s sunlit harbour and the marina is crammed with hundreds of yachts, gulets and sail boats all ready for another day exploring [...]

YouTuber with claustrophobia explores 12 inch-wide cave network

A man who is frightened of enclosed spaces decided to tackle his fear head-on by spending five hours wriggling his way through a cave network [...]

Am I being unreasonable for not wanting to pay for my stepson’s meal?

A wife has revealed her irritation with her husband for suggesting the couple foot the bill for her stepson at an upcoming birthday dinner.The woman [...]

Inside Finland’s Tampere – the happiest city in the world’s happiest country

Finland has just been declared the happiest country in the world by the World Happiness Report - for the sixth year in a row. You [...]

How to find cheap flights: Hacks to get the best deals

Airline ticket prices have shot up more than 30 percent in the last year - leaving many households wondering how they will afford a summer vacation. This [...]

American-British couple reveal the different words they use to describe the same thing

You say boot, I say trunk: American-British couple reveal the different words they use to describe the same thing in fascinating viral TikTok videoBy Ailbhe [...]

Historic train carriages are taken out of service as Gen Z passengers can’t use the doors

Train carriages which have been used for nearly a century are being taken out of service - because youngsters can't work out how to open [...]

Inside the insane $40 MILLION Florida estate once owned by F1 racing driver Nigel Mansell

This property once owned by an F1 one driver certainly has the va va vroom factor. Complete with a 10-car garage, 20 bedrooms, a full-size basketball [...]

Florida beachgoers flee as huge waterspout spins onshore

Wild footage shows moment Florida beachgoers are forced to flee as huge waterspout spins onshore - knocking one woman to the groundThe waterspout landed on [...]

Is it EVER acceptable to wear pyjamas on a flight like Manchester City player Erling Haaland did?

Money doesn’t come into it. Actually, it does, obviously, starting with the private jet, the flashy wristwatch, the designer sunglasses. And that’s before we get [...]