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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

The rise and fall of Blockbuster as a new Netflix comedy is set in the ‘last remaining’ store

From the distinctive blue and yellow colour scheme to the strangely comforting smell of rows of plastic video cases, anyone who grew up in the 90s will remember... read more

Hiking to Everest Base Camp may be the adventure of your life (and you don’t need to be super-fit)

Plenty of people trek to Everest Base Camp every year. They are mostly youngsters with their sights set on getting there as quickly as possible. We did it diffe... read more

Pennsylvania tops Florida as most desirable place to retire due to house price and quality of life 

Pennsylvania dethroned Florida as the premier retirement state, with the city of Lancaster topping the list of best places to settle down in.  A new survey fro... read more

Stranger Things’ Creel House goes on the market for $1.5million in Georgia

The Stranger Things Creel House has hit the market for $1.5million in Georgia.  The 140-year-old house, located on East Second Avenue in Rome, Georgia, hit the... read more

Dehydrating effects of flying shown by before and after photos of mushrooms taken on 8-hour flight

Astonishing before and after photos of mushrooms taken on a long-haul flight highlight the dehydrating effects of air travel, with the fungi shrivelled on arriv... read more

St Agnes beach sewage spill ‘transforms Cornwall beauty spot into a public health hazard’

A sewage leak which campaigners say transformed a Cornish beach into a public health hazard on Sunday is the 10th time in three months the beauty spot has been ... read more

Plastic plants and clashing colours: The Inspector is unimpressed with this Cotswold hotel

Plastic plants and clashing colours: The Inspector is unimpressed with this Grade II-listed Cotswold hotel The Inspector checks into Ingleside House in Cirence... read more