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Discovering that Devon’s Ilfracombe offers old-fashioned charm in a stunning cliffside setting

The trusty 1930 Travellers Guide To Great Britain And Ireland declares that ‘Ilfracombe on the Bristol Channel is now a fashionable seaside resort. ‘The mil... read more

A Guide to Las Vegas Nightlife, Parties & Clubs

Ready for an unforgettable night out? Then Las Vegas is the place to be. In Las Vegas, you will find the hottest clubs and lounges that cater to all tastes of m... read more

‘The most impressive hotel I’ve ever set foot in’: HARRIET SIME is wowed by this Italian ski retreat

Forestis was once used as a retreat for friends of the Vatican. You can understand why, given its celestial position 1,800 metres above sea level and often enve... read more

As holiday prices rise here are 21 top tips for a budget trip

Make your holiday budget stretch further with our handy guide Planning a holiday requires plenty of cunning to keep a lid on spending. With that in mind, here i... read more

How well do YOU know America? Can you name these sights and their locations in this quiz?

Thousands of unique landmarks have been born in the USA, from the east coast to the west. Here we’ve picked out 21 famous sights – including one tha... read more

French ski chalet review: The Val d’Isere property so comfy you’ll struggle to leave for the pistes

There should be a word for it. That feeling you have in the mornings on a ski holiday when you’re desperate to hit the slopes, but are being held back by the ... read more

How you can still squeeze in a dream break – even if your budget is shrinking 

Despite a possible looming recession, Britons are booking holidays and flights in vast numbers – as many make up for years of missed breaks during the pandemi... read more

The world’s most outstanding hotels for 2023 revealed by Conde Nast Traveller, from Vegas to the UK

If you’re stuck for inspiration for your next deluxe hotel stay, consider this list a gold mine. It’s Conde Nast Traveller’s Gold List 2023, an annual gui... read more

Quiet village in Lake District with one pub and no shops named most tranquil staycation spot in UK

A peace of heaven: Quiet village in the Lake District with one pub and no shops is named as the most tranquil staycation spot in the UK The village of Bassenthw... read more

Birdlife, beaches, volcanoes… Nicaragua offers a wealth of riches for intrepid travellers

Waving his wine glass at the Pacific surf thundering in the moonlight, Mike asks: ‘Why don’t more Brits know about Nicaragua? It’s paradise!’ I was havi... read more

Holiday prices to popular destinations including Italy soar in new cost of living blow, Which? finds

Prices for package holidays and flights to popular destinations have soared compared to last year, according to new Which? research, potentially making a getawa... read more

Discovering an abundance of wildlife in Costa Rica, one of the happiest countries on Earth

Hanging from one arm, a three-toed sloth is asleep in a tree in Tortuguero National Park, on the northeast coast of Costa Rica. ‘It was likely climbing higher... read more

Passenger shows empty ‘ghost flight’ from Sydney to Fiji

What it is really like on board a ‘ghost flight’: Passenger shocked to discover he was the only one on the plane – and some very strange thing... read more

Top 5 Destinations for Marijuana Tourists

Cannabis has already become legal in many world corners. Some countries promote only medical marijuana to use. But another category of destinations is a true pa... read more

Hurricane Ian destroyed Florida’s beloved ‘dome home’ that was originally built to survive storms

For decades, the remaining ghostly husks of Florida’s legendary ‘dome home’ welcomed boaters, locals and pelicans alike as beloved landmark of... read more

A little piece of Britain – a very long way from home: The joys of the Falklands archipelago

Above the tumbling dunes at Yorke Bay an RAF Typhoon screeched towards the South Atlantic. My companion waved at the aircraft and the pilot, spotting us, respon... read more

Messi’s face grows in field in Argentina after World Cup victory

An Argentine farmer has grown an enormous 124-acre image of Lionel Messi visible from space after planting a specially designed corn field to celebrate the star... read more

The Inspector calls at Malmaison Newcastle, an ‘impressive’ hotel with River Tyne views

The Inspector calls at an ‘impressive’ Newcastle hotel in a former warehouse with ‘dark and moody’ decor and River Tyne views The Inspec... read more

The joys of beating the rush with an early morning ski pass in the Norwegian ski resort of Trysil

The icy wilderness stretches to a formidable-looking horizon as the rising sun paints the cloud-flecked sky ever-changing shades of crimson and gold.  I watch ... read more

Dozens of Victorian women took part in bouts of boxing, study reveals

When imagining the appearance of an average woman in the Victorian era, people tend to think of someone in a long skirt, looking prim and proper.  What we do n... read more

The cut-off dates for booking peak-season holiday homes if you want to bag the best deals

Want the best deals for peak-season holidays? Then add these ‘book-by’ dates to your calendar to beat surges in demand for breaks from Easter 2023 t... read more

Tripadvisor ranks Dubai as 2023’s No1 destination, with London top in Europe and NYC first in USA

Dubai has been ranked as the most popular destination in the world for the second year running by the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for destinatio... read more

Travel Editor TED THORNHILL reveals 5 hidden-gem holiday destinations, from Hydra to Formentera

Make your next break more memorable than ever: Travel Editor TED THORNHILL presents five hidden-gem destinations that usually fly under the radar, from a paradi... read more

Flight attendants and frequent flyers reveal how to get extra luggage on a plane without paying more

Hefty luggage fees are often an unexpected expense when it comes to air travel.  You can be lured by bargain airline tickets, only to fork out a fortune on car... read more