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The best cruise holidays to book in 2023, from a European river tour to a North American voyage

Relax on a sunshine break or a long, slow ride into autumn: The best cruise holidays to book in 2023 revealed By Caroline Hendrie For The Mail On Sunday Publish... read more

The best bonding holidays for families, from Croatia to New York

Revealed: The best bonding holidays for families, from deep sea diving in Croatia to eating locusts in Thailand By Neil Simpson For The Mail On Sunday Published... read more

Here’s a genius iPhone travel hack you probably didn’t know about ahead of the Easter getaway

Here’s a genius iPhone travel hack you probably didn’t know about ahead of the Easter getaway The hack could help save valuable time if you are rush... read more

Pictured: Eleven amazing Eiffel Tower knock-offs around the world, from Texas to Sydney

What an Eiffel! Here we present structures around the world that have been inspired by the Eiffel Tower, from near-identical replicas of the Parisian landmark t... read more

Inside KwaZulu-Natal – the diverse eastern region that reveals the real South Africa

We’re driving past plantations of tall, spindly gum trees when my guide informs me that we’re not the only ones whose monarchy has seen a recent change. ‘... read more

Do YOU live near a Michelin Star restaurant? Read the full list here as the 2023 results announced

Do YOU live near a Michelin Star restaurant? Read the full list here as the 2023 results are announced Michelin Guide 2023 results announced last night for Grea... read more

Exploring Great Ayton, Captain Cook’s handsome and historic Yorkshire birthplace

A shipshape village! Captain Cook’s Yorkshire birthplace has glorious hiking, handsome cottages – and heaps of history By Rob Crossan For The Daily Mail... read more

Sailing fanatic, 34, beats property market by living in a two-storey home built on pontoons

A woman who couldn’t afford to get on the property ladder in Toronto has revealed how she beat the market by purchasing a house that floats on water. Sail... read more

The animals the world wants to see: Fascinating maps show the TIGER is the globe’s No.1 creature

A fascinating reworked world map reveals the most popular animals around the world – and it’s the tiger that is No.1. The maps were generated using ... read more

You’ve been cooking chicken pie all wrong! Michelin-starred chef’s top tips for the classic dish

You’ve been cooking chicken pie all wrong! Michelin-starred Lake District chef reveals his top tips for making the classic dish (and why it should ALWAYS have... read more

The Inspector calls at an ‘unfussy’ inn on the beautiful Northumberland island of Lindisfarne

The Inspector calls at an ‘unfussy’ inn on the beautiful Northumberland isle of Lindisfarne… where rooms are a ‘throwback to gentler tim... read more

From bees to baby owls, the stunning winning images in the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

Britain’s breathtaking landscapes and wonderous creatures have been showcased in memorable style – by entries to this year’s British Wildlife ... read more

Stunning new tome tours Paris’s most magical bookstores

‘This book will introduce you to the places which enshrined the reputation of Paris as a literary capital.’ So writes author Sandrine Voillet in the... read more

Former British Vogue editor ALEXANDRA SHULMAN on the joys of a no-ski break in the Swiss Alps

I love snow. Very little makes me more excited than waking to see a fresh white blanket on the rooftops and hear that particular hush of the city after snowfall... read more

Car chases, KGB honeytraps and a furious Robert Maxwell… the astonishing tale of Tetris

A fast-paced Cold War thriller featuring sinister KGB agents, Muscovite boffins, powerful U.S. capitalists and a raging British media tycoon.  It all sounds li... read more

I’m a frequent flyer and this is why you should NEVER wear leggings or yoga pants on a plane

I’m a frequent flyer and this is why you should NEVER wear leggings or yoga pants on a plane In the event of a mid-air disaster fashion choices can have p... read more

The top 50 things that make Brits feel instantly happier, from fresh coffee to a ‘thank you’ at work

The top 50 things that make Britons feel instantly happier, from sleeping in freshly washed sheets to the sound of a baby laughing… so what cheers YOU up ... read more

Why the smart set is still drawn to the luxury French ski resort of Val d’Isere

They say Chalet Inoko is the highest in Val d’Isere, and the views from its wraparound glass walls certainly suggest so. The glacier-capped mountains opposite... read more

Portugal golf holidays: Head to the Algarve’s east coast for empty fairways 

When your friends say they are going to the Algarve on a golf trip, they are most probably headed to the central part of the region — just a short drive from ... read more

Billionaire Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson talks about his travels

Billionaire Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson talks about his travels, from his love of a hotel club sandwich to his hatred of ‘lukewarm cruise food from ... read more

British pensioner, 72, is stranded in the Philippines in ‘terrifying nightmare’

A British pensioner has described the ‘terrifying nightmare’ of being stranded in the Philippines when his cruise ship left without him after he fe... read more

The best and worst airline meals revealed

The quality of airline food is a hot topic among the travel community. And in a bid to offer insight into what’s currently on the menu, a spread of airlin... read more

Inside London’s Shangri-La The Shard, the hotel in the clouds that will leave you… on cloud nine

‘Do you ever get bored of the view?’ I asked the lady from guest relations who came to our table during breakfast to check that everything was satis... read more

The changing face of Soho: How iconic London night spot has transformed since 1960s

Soho has long been the beating heart of London’s nightlife, transforming from the centre of the capital’s sex industry to an area lined with boutiqu... read more