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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

The world’s top 100 hotel suites for 2023 revealed, from Chicago to Scotland via Dubai

TOP NEW SUITES  Kisawa, Kisawa Residence, Mozambique Sommerro House, Heritage Suite, Norway  The Retreat at Elcot Park, The Bushby Bacon Suite, England Passa... read more

Forget flopping on the beach at this stunning Maldives resort – it’s perfect for surfing

Breakfast on Gili Lankanfushi and I’m finishing my iced coffee while swaying in a rope hammock overlooking the impossibly blue lagoon. Nearby, a couple canood... read more

‘This cruise will change you forever’: Traveller is wowed by an expedition cruise to the Galapagos

Travel writer Jo Kessel filmed the ‘ultimate wildlife cruise’ aboard Hurtigruten’s newest addition to its fleet, Santa Cruz II. The footage shows ... read more

The Inspector is charmed by the sea views and chic nautical decor at Cornwall’s St Enodoc Hotel

‘Far from stuck in the past’: The Inspector calls at a Cornish hotel that’s been open for more than 100 years… and is charmed by the sea... read more

The best free travel experiences in the world’s top cities, from Paris to New York

A world of wonders… FOR FREE: City breaks can be pricey, but they don’t have to be. As we reveal, there are amazing experiences to discover that won’t... read more

It’s snow time at last! The white stuff is falling thick and fast at this Austrian ski resort…

It’s snow time at last! The white stuff is falling thick and fast at this Austrian resort… Tom Chesshyre takes a ski break with the Austrian village... read more

Photo of object appearing to be UFO over volcano goes viral in Mexico

Aliens in Mexico? Couple’s photo of object appearing to be UFO over exploding volcano goes viral Karla García revealed an image on social media that appe... read more

How Britons can holiday for an entire month in Egypt for (almost) the same cost as living at home 

Britons fed up with typically miserable winter weather take note – they could spend a month basking in the Egyptian sun for almost the same cost as living... read more

Following in the footsteps of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien on a frosty walk in the Cotswolds

Following in the footsteps of authors C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien on a frosty walk in the Cotswolds, stopping off at fine coaching inns and ‘lovingly... read more

Joining a diverse band of pilgrims on the final 71-mile leg of Spain’s Camino de Santiago

If you like walking and the knees don’t give you grief, the Camino de Santiago is right up your street. Think of it as gentle fell walking in the Lake Distric... read more

Family ski holidays that offer LOTS of activities for non-skiers, from Austria to Canada

An escape to where the moose run loose: Family ski holidays that offer LOTS of activities for non-skiers, from Austria to the Canadian Rockies Those who prefer ... read more

Mail on Sunday reader offer: Cruise the majestic fjords of Iceland and meet Carol Kirkwood 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Cruise the majestic fjords of Iceland and meet Carol Kirkwood By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 12:57 GMT, 10 January ... read more

How to enjoy the world’s most expensive city – on a budget! Cheap and cheerful Singapore revealed

Singapore has been named the joint most expensive city to live in alongside New York – but you can still have a stand-out time in the Asian city-state on... read more

TikTok traveller shows how THIS £9.99 cabin bag from Amazon is the PERFECT size for Ryanair flights

TikTok traveller shows how THIS £9.99 ‘magic’ cabin bag for sale on Amazon is the PERFECT size for Ryanair flights TikTok user Lily Thompstone took... read more

The death of the ski season has been greatly exaggerated! The Mail hits the slopes in France

The death of the ski season has been greatly exaggerated. I have just returned from a snowboarding trip to the resort of Val D’Isere in the French Alps an... read more