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Man who spent £25,000 on sign giving directions to fake airport in Wales is bringing joke to an end

Man who spent £25,000 on sign giving directions to a fake airport in Wales is bringing the 20-year-long joke to an end – but hopes heritage body will tak... read more

Prices have risen in the Caribbean, but we’ve tracked down some sizzling holidays for under £2,000pp

For great Caribbean deals shop around on websites such as caribbeanwarehouse.co.uk, holidaypirates.com and virginholidays.co.uk The Caribbean is by far and awa... read more

Ultimate Magic Kingdom visit: First-timer to the Disney park uses the Genie app to beat the queues

‘Look, it’s where the princesses live!’ my five-year-old daughter gasps, wide-eyed and grinning from ear to ear as she excitedly breaks into a... read more

How to dodge sky-high parking charges at UK airports

Travelling to an airport by car is crucial for many travellers. They’ve got too many bags and often there is little public transport, especially when taking a... read more

Secret wonders: Book Hidden Places reveals little-visited gems from Scotland to the USA

You won’t find a single tourist trap in this book – only wonders of the planet ‘that will come to define your bucket list’. Beautifully ... read more

Garden DIY man-cave made entirely from recycled materials is Britain’s best Pub Shed of the Year

An incredible back garden boozer made entirely from recycled materials that comes with its own beer garden and dartboard has been crowned Britain’s best P... read more

Joining stars Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom on Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘supremely stylish’ new ship

I’m on board the new ship Norwegian Prima with one of the world’s biggest pop stars and her famous actor fiancé. Rather than holing up in an exclus... read more

From Uluru to Alice Springs: Exploring Australia’s incredible otherworldly Red Centre

When you land at Ayers Rock Airport, in the burning red heart of Australia, there is only one road out. ‘You can drive that-away for three days and hit Darwin... read more

Sydney’s secret tunnels exposed | Daily Mail Online

The hidden tunnels and well-kept secrets lurking underneath Sydney’s streets have been revealed by a former train worker. In the carpark of an office buil... read more

Two dozen elephants sleep off booze binge after drinking Indian villagers’ home-brew alcohol

A herd of two dozen elephants got so drunk after drinking home-brew alcohol made by villagers in India that they collapsed and had to sleep off their heavy nigh... read more

5 Unmissable Activities On the Whitsundays

The Whitsundays are a popular tourist destination for a number of reasons. The area is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as a var... read more

A royal retreat: Inside Soukya, Queen Consort Camilla’s favourite detox estate in India

I’m not sure which is more alarming: that Dr Mathai thinks my energy levels are akin to a 65-year-old’s or that part of the remedy includes colonic irri... read more

India Travel Tips for 2022

India has been a worldwide cultural powerhouse for centuries and it is no wonder that people around the world flock to the country to try to get a glimpse of wh... read more

This Douro River cruise offers glorious scenery, historic Portuguese towns and lots of wine tastings

The slither of northern Portugal where the Douro River winds like a coiling snake from the Spanish border through dizzyingly steep hills to the city of Porto ha... read more

Hotel review: Inside No.1 by GuestHouse York – an ‘oasis of calm’ in the centre of the buzzing city

Great British boltholes: Inside a new boutique hotel that provides an ‘oasis of calm’ in the centre of buzzing York No.1 by GuestHouse is a 10-minut... read more

Britannia named the UK’s worst hotel chain for TENTH year running by Which? – and Premier Inn is No1

Britannia has been named the UK’s worst large hotel chain by Which? for the 10th year in a row. Its dismal reputation has been further cemented following ... read more

The highs and lows of an eco-friendly journey from the UK to Ibiza by train, bicycle and boat

I recently returned from a flight-free winter trip to Ibiza from Newcastle, showing that even popular Mediterranean holiday destinations are easily reachable by... read more

The Inspector calls at The Headland hotel in Cornwall and loves the views – but not the prices

The Inspector visits a landmark hotel in Cornwall and falls for the sea views and the spa that takes you on a ‘thermal journey’ (but the high prices... read more

Miracle of Holy Island: Making the pilgrimage to the extraordinary Northumbrian isle of Lindisfarne

Once there was a mighty power in the North. That great kingdom was called Northumbria and, as the name suggests, it was the Anglo-Saxon state that occupied the ... read more

Travel experts from Points Guy UK review all four Emirates A380 cabins on Dubai to Heathrow flight

The Points Guy UK conducted a four-way Emirates A380 cabin battle Emirates’ premium cabins are among the flashiest in the world – but do the high standa... read more

The inside track on America’s most magnificent rail trips, from New York to San Francisco

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: seeing Am... read more

Travel writers from the Mail reveal their do’s and don’ts for hotels (and which ones get it right) 

The Mail regularly scrutinises hotels and takes readers through their keyholes. But just what is it about a hotel that impresses – and disappoints? Here m... read more

No wonder everyone loves Raymond Blanc! Inside the chef’s epic Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons restaurant

A note at the front of the dinner menu at pioneering two-Michelin-star Oxfordshire restaurant Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons says: ‘Children of ... read more

The Christmas markets in Europe’s great cities that won’t break the bank, from Prague to Seville

For the first time in too many years to mention, Christmas markets are back in full force. And that means the heady spices of Gluhwein, irresistible pastries, r... read more