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Mail on Sunday reader offer: Cruise the quaint islands of Venice with celebrity chef Rick Stein 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Cruise the quaint islands of Venice with celebrity chef Rick Stein By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 10:06 GMT, 17 Jan... read more

A guide to the French city of Montpellier, from cool rooftop bars to its very own Arc de Triomphe

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: mini-brea... read more

Orient Express to launch a stunning 721ft cruise ship in 2026, with two pools and a recording studio

It looks like it’s on track to be an incredible experience. One hundred and forty years after the debut of its first luxury trains, Orient Express is laun... read more

Inside a gorgeous pub with rooms in Hodnet – Shropshire’s finest Tudor village

There are times in life when everything falls into place, and my visit to The Bear Inn turned out to be one of these occasions. Hodnet is considered to be Shrop... read more

Inside the ‘best new ski hotel of 2022’: Does the French Alps property deserve the gong? We find out

Amid the blizzard of gongs handed out at the World Ski Awards 2022, one recipient caught my eye – VIP Ski, whose Bear Lodge hotel in Les Arcs in France snared... read more

Quiz: Do YOU recognise these famous filming locations from around the world?

When a film or a TV show is a standout success, the locations they’ve been filmed in often become stars in their own right. Here we’ve rounded up an arr... read more

Business-class review: Testing Finnair’s new NON-RECLINING pod-style seat on an A350 to Singapore

Looking up, I can see the colours of the Northern Lights dancing overhead. But I’m not in the Arctic. I’m testing out Finnair’s new business-c... read more

Applying for a new passport this summer? The big mistake that could cost YOU money

Applying for a new passport this summer? The big mistake that could cost YOU money How you apply for your passport is vital, as registering in-person will cost ... read more

Iconic images of the American West – from magnificent canyons to galloping wild horses

Iconic images of the American West – from magnificent canyons to galloping wild horses Ernst Haas: The American West, written by Paul Lowe, showcases the ... read more

Did you know it’s illegal to flush the toilet after 10pm in Switzerland?

You might not think that flushing the toilet after 10pm in Switzerland, giving alcohol to a moose in Alaska or swearing in the United Arab Emirates have anythi... read more

Inside the Royal Family’s favourite hotels, from London to Cornwall

These staycation destinations have the royal seal of approval.  From the remote Scottish Highlands to the bustling heart of London, these are the Royal Family&... read more

Don’t let a wheelchair stop you from exploring: Wheelie accessible UK breaks, from York to Belfast

While there’s still a huge amount of work to be done, British cities are becoming more wheelchair-friendly (file photo)  City breaks and wheelchairs used to ... read more

Go all out for Antigua: Welcome to Jumby Bay, the island’s most expensive resort

Here’s an alternative catchphrase to sum up Jumby Bay: ‘All-inclusive — and all-exclusive’, rather than ‘a private island paradise’, as it currently... read more

Brussels for under £100 a night! The Belgian city offers Europe’s finest frites, beer and chocolate

A budget weekend in beautiful Brussels is just a Eurostar ride away A budget weekend in beautiful Brussels is just a Eurostar ride away.   The Belgian capital... read more

The cheapest long-haul winter sun destinations revealed by Which? – from the UAE to Los Angeles

Looking to beat the January blues but money is tight after Christmas? Help is at hand. Which? has revealed the five long-haul winter sun destinations that offer... read more

How a two-in-one getaway to Oman and Dubai gives you the very best of the Middle East

Swinging from a hammock above a glistening Arabian sea on our own private raft, complete with double sunbed and spectacular views, my wife and I agreed, there w... read more

Get close to bears and whales on this American Queen Voyages cruise through the wilds of Alaska

When the Russians sold Alaska to the U.S. in 1867, they thought they’d got one over on the Americans. It was a vast, barren land, expensive to maintain and th... read more

FAA flight grounding debacle that stranded tens of thousands for hours was caused by engineer

The grounding of all flights and Federal Aviation Administration systems failure that occurred Wednesday morning across the United States was caused by a mistak... read more

Ski chalet firm warns travellers to be alert to FAKE websites after customer is conned out of £135k 

The director of a luxury ski chalet company has revealed how scammers running fake websites are duping unwary winter sports enthusiasts out of thousands of poun... read more

UK rollercoaster that was longest in the world for 10 years will be demolished

UK rollercoaster that was longest in the world for 10 years will be demolished as theme park turns away from adrenaline junkies The Ultimate opened in 1991 and ... read more

Studio flat on market for £700 a month is so small the kitchen has been split into three

Studio flat on market for £700 a month is so small the kitchen has been split into three to cram it all in The pokey pad has a large double bed in the middle a... read more

Inside Minster Mill, a Cotswold hotel that offers snug bedrooms and a three-AA-rosette restaurant

Crunch across the gravel from Minster Mill’s car park, next to a fragrant wildflower meadow, and there’s a sense you’re wandering not towards a hotel but ... read more

We thought our son had cerebral palsy – it was really a deadly disease

Amy Sheridan-Hill wasn’t initially worried when her son Frankie missed his milestones. Especially as he always seemed to catch up a few months later.  Bu... read more

Disappointed guest opens hotel window to find it looks onto a corridor

Room WITHOUT a view! Disappointed guest reveals surprise after opening hotel window – to find it looks out onto a corridor TikTok user Ann Chirisu, from L... read more