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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

Visiting Italy? Here are the best food tours in the country

Italy is a favorite destination among tourists and with good reason. Visitors are eager to learn more about this magical country, which has an unbelievable amou... read more

Sheep, eh? One has a pink rinse and they ALL follow suit… 

Sheep, eh? One has a pink rinse and they ALL follow suit… The flock of rare sheep had rubbed their heads on red paint on their feeders  The Swiss Valais ... read more

Britain at its best: The joys of delightful Worcestershire river town Upton upon Severn

Britain at its best: Ancient tales and charm abound in the delightful Worcestershire river town of Upton upon Severn Neil Clark travels to Upton upon Severn and... read more

Discovering the joys of Tampa in Florida now that Virgin Atlantic flies directly there from Heathrow

Frankly, I was at the bottom of the learning curve when it came to Tampa. I had heard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the local football team, but that was about i... read more

The railway stations where commuters can shell out more on parking than using the train

Revealed: The railway stations where commuters can shell out more on parking than using the train Some drivers face bills reaching as high as £3,000 new resear... read more

Inside France’s Chateau of Chantilly, boasting gardens by the man behind the grounds at Versailles

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘chantilly’? Is it the sweetest of creams, oozing from the squishy interior of a profiterole or choux pastry, or p... read more

Authors Kate and Greg Mosse reveal how Carcassonne in France has inspired their novels 

Even after more than 30 years, the first view of Carcassonne is still breathtaking. You get off the plane at the tiny airport and pick up a taxi. It takes less ... read more

UK will become home to the first-ever Jumanji-themed park, opening at Chessington in 2023

Drum’s the word! UK is set to become home to the first-ever Jumanji-themed park, with a £17m land based on the hit movies opening at Chessington World of... read more

House owned by serial murderer Jeremy Lake in hit TV show Luther goes up for sale for £7million 

A breathtaking contemporary property which starred as the home of serial killer Jeremy Lake in the hit TV show Luther has gone up for sale for £7 million. The ... read more

‘It’s phenomenal’: GILBERT OTT reviews business class on Virgin Atlantic’s brand new Airbus A330neo

This morning Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural A330neo flight departed Heathrow for Tampa. Gilbert Ott, frequent flier and Founder of travel site godsavethepoin... read more

Hilarious snaps reveal the worst tattoo blunders

What were they inking? Hilarious snaps reveal the worst tattoo blunders EVER- including a teenage ninja turtle on a guys nose to a disabled access sign inked on... read more