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Amazing Reasons Why You Should Travel To Edinburgh From London By Train 

Travelers know their best mode of commotion. When you are traveling between cities that are linked via rail, it is always the best option to choose rail over pl... read more

5 Must-See Places in Los Angeles Area

Planning a visit to the city of Angels or you’re moving here soon? Well, getting to know this amazing place should start with some quality sightseeing. Los An... read more

King of the castles: Wales may be out of the World Cup – but the medieval town of Conwy is a winner

King of the castles (and home to The Smallest House In Great Britain): Wales may be out of the World Cup – but the medieval town of Conwy is a winner Ange... read more

Real-life Star Wars: The lunar landscape of Turkey’s Cappadocia will leave you moonstruck 

Real-life Star Wars: The surreal lunar landscape of Turkey’s Cappadocia is so mesmerising that… you’ll be moonstruck Steve Thomas is a regular... read more

Look inside the VERY luxurious Orient Express train launching in Paris in 2024

Agatha Christie would be impressed. Stunning designs have been unveiled for re-imagined interiors of an Orient Express train being restored to its former glory,... read more

The world’s most ‘overrated’ and ‘underrated’ cities, with Orlando ranking No.1 for disappointment

The world’s most overrated city is Orlando in Florida, according to research that analysed online reviews. The study revealed that from over 9,000 Tripadv... read more

Why Oman is a Middle Eastern gem, from snorkelling with turtles to stunning mountain hikes

Not many people know what to expect before flying to Oman. This holiday destination is not as popular as nearby Dubai and it certainly doesn’t have the sa... read more

London lights up for Christmas as photographer uses helicopter to capture city’s stunning display

You wouldn’t want to pay the electricity bill! London lights up for Christmas as photographer uses helicopter to capture city’s stunning display As ... read more

A taste of Lubeck, the ‘wonderfully Willy Wonka-esque’ German city that’s famous for its marzipan

Lubeck is famous for several things: its seven spires and its former status as the capital of the Hanseatic League. And then there’s marzipan. More specifica... read more

Not just another country hotel: Inside Hampshire’s glamourous and dog-friendly The Grosvenor

Not just another country hotel: Discovering a ‘real sense of fun’ in this glamourous, dog-friendly retreat in one of the smallest towns in England S... read more

Amazing marine life and an underwater restaurant: These Maldives resorts are guaranteed to thrill

Some people fear a holiday in the Maldives might be boring. They must be blasé — or unaware of what lies beneath that vast turquoise expanse of sea. Sitting ... read more

Divers describe sheer joy after encounter with humpback whale that spent an hour swimming with them

‘It’s like baby-sitting a 40 ton animal’: Divers describe sheer joy after incredible close encounter with a 30ft juvenile humpback whale that ... read more

Your guide to top trips to movie and TV filming locations, from Emily in Paris to Ticket To Paradise

Forget ‘jet-set’, now ‘SET-JET’ is all the rage – trips to movie and TV filming locations, from Emily in Paris to Ticket To Paradi... read more

Writer Alexander McCall Smith explains his passion for Edinburgh – the Athens of the North

Sometimes, as I cycle through Edinburgh, I have to remind myself I am not actually riding smack through the middle of the world’s most fantastical opera set. ... read more

Almeria for £100 a night: Where to stay and what to do in Andalusia’s ‘most underrated city’

Tucked away on Spain’s Mediterranean coast and with an impressive fortress, a 16th-century cathedral and a multitude of museums and galleries, Almeria is Anda... read more

Pictured: The dazzling Frank Gehry building in Arles that’s inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night

Vincent Van Gogh loved the light in Provence so much that he moved to the southern French city of Arles in 1888 for one of the key years of his short life. So h... read more

The 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2023 named by Time Out, with EASTBOURNE No.1

Eastbourne has been named by Time Out as the best place in the UK to go on a day or overnight trip in 2023. It tops a ranking of 15 places thanks in part to ... read more

Rock star Rick Wakeman talks about his travels, including why he loves Buenos Aires

‘After seeing a tango show in Buenos Aires you’ll never want to watch it on Strictly again’: Rock star Rick Wakeman talks travel, including why he... read more

Mail on Sunday reader offer: Tour Sandringham with historian Lucy Worsley 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Tour the charming Royal estate of Sandringham with historian Lucy Worsley By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 11:05 GMT,... read more

From volcanic beachside pools to amazing wine, why you’ll soon be mad for Madeira

Oh the folly of youth. When I first visited Madeira, some 30 years ago, it seemed to be the island of the superannuated. Content to soak up the winter sun, thes... read more

Inside the £192 million Sydney Modern Project – the city’s biggest attraction since the Opera House

If you are exploring Australia and in search of an experience with a touch of the educational, here are my must-sees… The Powerhouse Ultimo, Sydney Housed in ... read more

All hail the great British ski-chalet holiday: A trip to La Plagne confirms why it’s a noble custom

All hail the great British ski-chalet holiday: Get stuck in and make sure this noble tradition does not go downhill (and try La Plagne in France to see why it&#... read more

Northern Territory tradesman snaps photo with giant crocodile near Gunbalanya

Tradie is almost EATEN alive by a giant crocodile after stopping to take a photo with the beast while driving in the outback Tradesman lucky to be alive after v... read more

St Lucia’s little gems: Discovering a treasure trove of boutique hotels on the Caribbean island

As days shorten and we nervously eye our thermostats, over in St Lucia the Caribbean sun still bathes the beaches in glorious heat. And beyond the sand, the isl... read more