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Verona for under £100 a night: This small, romantic Italian city is packed with history

In fair Verona we lay our weekend break. If you know anything about this northern Italian city, which dates back to Roman times, it’s probably [...]

Woman who has visited all 50 states shares tips on saving money when traveling

The cost of life on the road can quickly add up, but a woman who has visited all 50 US states and each of the [...]

Are German tourists really a different class to Brits abroad? The evidence suggests not.

Spanish politicians have an uneasy relationship with tourists, flip-flopping between encouraging visitors from wealthy European nations and making steadfast commitments to 'diversifying' seasonal economies.Most recently, [...]

Inside America’s oldest Irish pub, where Houdini’s old handcuffs are behind the bar

Warped wood, low lighting, the woozy scent of ale, and the crunch of sawdust under foot. Stepping through the eroding swinging doors of McSorley's Old Ale [...]

Inside Britain’s most remote mainland community on Scotland’s Knoydart peninsula

'I'll come back when it's less busy,' says the lady, and marches out, vibrating with rage.I sympathise, to be honest. There she was, enjoying Inverie's [...]

The Brits who left home for the ‘Good Life’ in Poland

Marianne Goodman can’t contain her excitement at she and her husband's new move.Having sold their ‘cul-de-sac house’ near Hartlepool, the bubbly 58-year-old and 61-year-old partner [...]

How the Great Blizzard of 1888 on March 11 left 400 dead on the East Coast

Tangled telephone lines, 500,000lbs of manure covering New York City streets, snowdrifts up to 52ft high in Brooklyn and more than 400 left dead on [...]

Amazing castles you can rent on Airbnb, from a ‘Disney-like’ castle in Scotland to a French chateau

These are royally good rentals.Here we present a regal array of castles that are available to rent on Airbnb, from a French chateau that's an [...]

Paul Merson reveals how he missed seeing sights on his travels because he ‘chose to drink instead’

Paul Merson, an ambassador for an addiction recovery platform, reveals how he missed seeing sights including the Great Barrier Reef on his travels because he [...]

You’ll be treated like a friend at these splendid Wolsey Lodges – and may not even need a key

Looking for an alternative to a traditional B&B? Try a Wolsey Lodge — often cheaper and certainly better value.There’s nothing corporate about them, either. The [...]

We live in the coolest places in the UK… Here’s what we really think!

The Cornish fishing village of Polperro was recently named the coolest place to live in the UK - pipping rival spots in Norfolk, Buckinghamshire and [...]

Bare-chested Brits get on the beers in Benidorm and top up their tans in 23C sunshine

Bare-chested Brits get on the beers in Benidorm and top up their tans in 23C sunshine while back home the UK freezes in the snowSpain's [...]

Discovering that surfing, coasteering and freezing baths in Cornwall can soothe the body and soul

Ice is nice in Cornwall: Freezing baths, surfing, coasteering - cold water is a hot therapy for body and soulBy Hugo Brown For The Daily [...]

Star-gazer’s DIY telescope snaps photo of Milky Way rivalling NASA’s £16bn Hubble telescope

He must be over the moon! Amateur star-gazer takes incredible Milky Way photos with DIY telescope he built using spare parts off eBay (and the [...]

LNER vs Lumo: Travel experts review the two East Coast Main Line services in a fascinating duel

LNER vs Lumo: Travel experts pit the East Coast Main Line's 125mph train services against each other on journeys from London to Newcastle - and [...]

Pictured: Culver Hole, the spooky secret smugglers’ cave in Wales that’s sealed in by a stone wall

It looks like something from a lost world.Tucked inside a 100ft cliff along Wales’ Gower Peninsula lies Culver Hole, an ancient cave sealed behind a [...]

Inside Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ which is up for sale amid fears it could be closed

A boozer dubbed 'Britain's wonkiest pub' is going up for sale amid fears it could be closed for good after 192 years. The Crooked House, in [...]

Croatia is becoming a tourist favourite – but you can still find unspoilt spots on these two islands

You meet people who say Croatia is the new Italy. It used to be a part of the Venetian Republic, so there is logic here.And [...]

The shocking extent of the plastic crisis: 4.9 MILLION tonnes of rubbish are floating in our oceans

A new study has shed fresh light on the shocking extent of the global plastic crisis. Researchers have discovered that as much as 4.9 million tonnes [...]

Campaigner prepares to name and shame 100 hunters in his new book

For most families, a holiday involves a child-friendly resort, a good book and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy.But a Center Parcs-style break [...]

How elephants of South Africa and their love of fruit play a vital role in making luxury GIN

For centuries, elephants have been drawn to the scent of ripened marula fruit across the plains of South Africa.Generations of families have learned from the [...]

‘Totally surreal’: Travel blogger films his trip in FIRST CLASS on a BA 777 from Heathrow to Dublin

A travel blogger has filmed his extraordinary experience travelling in a Boeing 777 first-class cabin on a flight that lasted just 50 minutes.The 242ft-long 777 [...]

Which billionaire has the best boat? How Jeff Bezos’ Koru compares to other eye-popping superyachts

Which billionaire has the best boat? Here we compare Jeff Bezos's $500M superyacht to other eye-popping vessels owned by the super-rich, with features that include [...]

These B&Bs in Europe’s capital cities offer everything from in-room massages to private city tours

If you hanker after somewhere that’s more home than hotel on a city break but still want luxury touches, these family-run B&Bs offer everything from [...]

Feast your eyes on these spring ski deals, including for a resort hosting Michelin-starred chefs

Feast your eyes on these spring ski deals, including for one resort where Michelin-starred chefs will be rolling into town for a weekend of fine [...]

Majestic lynx is filmed roaring while stalking through snowy Maine forest

The cat's meow! Majestic lynx is filmed roaring while stalking through snowy Maine forest - before spotting trail-cam lens and giving it an affectionate LICKTwo [...]

Remote ex-railway worker’s cottage dubbed Britain’s ‘loneliest house’ has £50k slashed off price

A remote cottage dubbed one of Britain's loneliest houses has had its asking price slashed by £50,000 because it is so remote no-one has snapped [...]

Travel memories more positive than recalling a first kiss for nearly half of people

Holidays make you VERY happy - says science! Travel memories more positive than recalling a first kiss for nearly half of people, according to facial [...]

Is the hipster brunch trend over? British breakfast staples such as dippy eggs and cereals are back

Forget hipster brunches – classic British breakfasts are making a comeback, according to new research.In a recent survey, 68 per cent of Britons agreed that [...]

The stunning winners of the 2022 World Nature Photography Awards revealed

This photography contest sets out to highlight the ‘wonders of our planet’ – and based on the latest batch of extraordinary winning pictures, its mission [...]

Billionaire founder of Phones4U John Caudwell, 70, set to welcome his SEVENTH child

Billionaire businessman John Caudwell has announced he is set to become a father for the seventh time - at the age of 70.According to John, [...]

Can a skiing holiday with four children REALLY be fun for the parents? It can in Serfaus in Austria

The most memorable part had nothing to do with the skiing. It came when we were exploring the hotel spa and the children wandered towards the [...]

Cruising the eye-popping Kimberley coastline in Western Australia

Up on deck there’s a flurry of activity. ‘What the hell is that?’ There’s a mad scramble to discern what exactly is heading towards our [...]

Wings of two United Airlines planes clip on the runway at Boston Logan Airport

Wings of two United Airlines planes clip on the runway at Boston Logan Airport - a week after a JetBlue pilot was forced to take [...]

Watch as man survives charging moose attack while out snowmobiling with family on trail in Idaho

Watch as snowmobiler survives by a split second after 1000lb moose charged at him while he was out with his brother on a trail in [...]

London: The Ultimate Vacation for Art Lovers

London’s always calling, but some people will hear its familiar appeal more than others. Art lovers from around the world have been placing the city [...]