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The UK’s favourite historic attractions ranked – Fountains Abbey and Royal Yacht Britannia are top

Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire and the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh have tied in first place in a Which? survey of the best historic attractions in the UK. ... read more

The cheapest places for an autumn European city break revealed: Athens offers best value for Brits

Athens is the best value for Britons for a European autumn city break, according to an annual study. The Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer compared ... read more

Spain holidays: Discovering why it’s not the parties but the FOOD that’s luring visitors to Tenerife

Who likes their holiday to offer up surprises? Eyebrows were raised among friends when I, a discerningly greedy foodie, let slip that I was off to Tenerife to d... read more

View made famous by iconic Hovis advert is ‘ruined’ by scaffolding, visitors to Dorset street say

View made famous by iconic Hovis advert is ‘ruined’ by scaffolding forcing visitors to cobbled street in Dorset to crop photos so they cut out unsig... read more

Pub with rooms review: The Carpenters Arms in Cambridgeshire has had an eye-catching renovation

Great British boltholes: The 250-year-old Cambridgeshire pub renovated with a contemporary twist that’s a joy for humans and hounds alike (there’s e... read more

Former cabinet minister Alan Johnson regularly visits Crete – here he reveals his favourite spots

It was in Devon ten years ago that my love affair with Crete began. In an antiquarian bookshop in the village of Dartington, I chanced on Winds Of Crete by an A... read more

The joys of Chichester – home to a Roman palace bigger than the Queen’s London residence

Britain at its best: Inside the exquisite ancient city of Chichester, home to a ‘mini Tate’ art gallery, eye-catching cathedral and a Roman palace b... read more

Want a city break with more value and fewer people? Try Lille, Faro or Budapest in September

From underrated Lille to Faro – where storks can be seen in huge rooftop nests: European city breaks that offer better value… and fewer people Lille... read more

THE SCENIC ROUTE: Where does one stay when one is driving a Bentley in America?

LIVE THE SCENIC ROUTE: Where does one stay when one is driving a Bentley in America? In the refined Bentley Suite at the St Regis New York, of course… By ... read more

Lucy Bartholomew, on putting customers first, loving Disney and Kitchen Sink ice-cream sundaes

LIVE Ask the Expert: Lucy Bartholomew, Travel Support Executive at British Airways Holidays on putting customers first, loving Disney and Kitchen Sink ice-cream... read more

As Spain launches FREE train tickets, we reveal amazing lesser-known spots you can visit by rail

The Spanish government is keen to ease the pressure on household budgets — so from tomorrow rides on trains covering less than 188 miles in Spain won’t ... read more

Discover Porto, a city packed with opulent churches, buzzy bars and irresistible tarts 

Rivalry is no bad thing between cities. The one involving Porto and Lisbon is a case in point. ‘Traditionally, Porto always made the money and Lisbon spent it... read more

The Inspector calls at the Leicester hotel designed to make you feel you’re in New York’s Brooklyn

The Inspector calls at the Leicester hotel designed to make you feel you’re in New York’s Brooklyn – ‘and it works, up to a point…... read more

Lord Carnarvon cruises the Nile, 100 years after his great-grandfather discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb

Egypt was a huge part of my great grandfather’s life. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon used to come here from the end of December to the beginning of April from ... read more

Awesome moment humpback repeatedly breaches just meters from where father and son are kayaking 

Having a whale of a time! Awesome moment humpback repeatedly breaches just meters from where father, son and their dog Shelby are kayaking Ryan, 45, was kayakin... read more

How an electric bike gives a whizzy new perspective on the beautiful byways of southern France

A freak frost cut a neat line through the cherry orchard. One side the blossom was brown and dead, while the other was white and alive.  In the aisles between ... read more

Best vs worst UK hotel chain: MailOnline compares top-ranked Premier Inn with bottom-rated Britannia

Britannia has been named the UK’s worst large hotel chain by Which? for nine years running. This year it scored a miserly 49 per cent in a survey by the c... read more

Soaring prices have helped Disney’s theme park profits jump five-fold to $2.2 billion

Recent price hikes at Disney’s theme parks have seen the company’s profits surge despite a slump in visitors – leading many to accuse the park... read more

Supersonic jet dubbed ‘Son of Concorde’ travels at 1,300mph aims to get anywhere in four hours

The end of jet-lag? Supersonic jet dubbed ‘Son of Concorde’ travels at 1,300mph and aims to get you anywhere in the world in four hours The Overture... read more

Dramatic clifftop home that makes you feel you are on the edge of the world is for sale for £1.95m

Don’t look down! Dramatic clifftop home with full width infinity terrace that makes you feel as though you are on the edge of the world is for sale for £... read more

Desert Safari Dubai | The Complete Guide to Desert Safari

Traveling to Dubai is fun in and of itself, but if you want to make the most of your time there and get the most out of the city, you should add a few things to... read more

How building sandcastles and shampooing your hair could get you a fine on holiday

After Italy’s fines for wearing bikinis – other seemingly innocent activities that could mean a hefty fine abroad, from building sandcastles to taking a... read more

Strava reveals the UK’s most popular hikes, with Ben Nevis No.1 and the trail up Snowdon second

The trek up to the lofty summit of Ben Nevis in Scotland has been revealed as the UK’s favourite hiking trail. This is according to new data from Strava, the ... read more

New photography book showcases the beauty of Britain by night, from Yorkshire to Bristol

Way to glow! Mesmerising new photo book captures the beauty of Britain by night, from a seaside village in Yorkshire to one of England’s most famous trees... read more