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Discover the Italian villas and hotels that remain out of the clutches of the corporate giants

For those who prefer character and style to the bland uniformity of the corporate chains, staying in a beautifully restored villa, palazzo or hotel that’s fam... read more

Beautiful sunsets and huge waves feature among shortlisted weather photographs of the year

From beautiful sunsets in the UK to fog-filled skies settling over a highway in Slovenia, this incredible array of images showcases the work of some of the worl... read more

Ordinary families have moved into homes boasting minstrels’ galleries, battlements and dungeons

Wandering through the drawing room at Penllyn Castle in South Wales, Jude Edgell imagines hosting extravagant parties here. With its glittering Waterford crysta... read more

All hail the Faroes! This Danish archipelago offers spectacular scenery and a mighty Viking welcome

Jump ship with the next rising wave was the instruction when we arrived at Skuvoy, a tiny Faroe island with 30 inhabitants. But the dramatic cliffs, birds, shee... read more

American vs Delta vs United: Travel experts compare their business class cabins on flights to NYC

They’re America’s three biggest airlines and all offer services between London and New York, the biggest money-spinning airline corridor in the worl... read more

Italy is offering to PAY people £12,700 to move to the beautiful island of Sardinia 

The government of Sardinia is offering grants of up to €15,000 (£12,700) as an incentive for those considering a move to the idyllic Italian island. Official... read more

Country manor house which survived a cannon attack by notorious pirate goes on the market for £1.6M

A stunning historic estate near the Yorkshire Coast that survived an attack from a notorious American pirate has gone on the market for £1.6 million. The Rolst... read more

Adorable moment a Louisiana man stops to help kitten in the road

Adorable moment a Louisiana man stops to help kitten in the road – and gets ambushed by a whole group of tiny cats he later finds homes for Robert Brantle... read more

The new routes to fly for autumn and winter holidays, from Athens with Jet2 to Morocco with Wizz Air

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: new choic... read more

Reasons Why Dubai Desert Safari Should Be On Your Bucket List

Do you dream to rush away from the bustle of the city to the fabulous desert, where red sand dunes can be seen in the enchanting rays of the setting sun? A dese... read more

A guide to Interrailing around Europe – at any age – as the pass celebrates its 50th birthday

Happy birthday Interrail! The European train pass turns 50 this year. For thousands of us, the mere mention of it conjures up memories of carefree travels in ou... read more

Fascinating new photo book unearths America’s lost movie theaters of the early 20th century

They are in every American city and town – grandiose movie palaces, constructed during the heyday of the entertainment industry, that now stand abandoned,... read more

Inside The Princess Royal, a pub with rooms in the most desirable corner of Notting Hill

Head under the cheery striped awning outside, and the vast horseshoe bar makes it clear that this Princess knows how to have a good time, while the lobsters and... read more

Discovering how cricket-themed holidays can cast a very sociable spell, from Grenada to South Africa

Why a tour with the Barmy Army is always a winner: Discovering how cricket-themed holidays can cast a very sociable spell, from Grenada to South Africa Tom Ches... read more

Inside the abandoned Lisbon palace re-born as a hotel fit for aristocracy

One November morning in 1755, Lisbon was seized by a violent earthquake. The tremors spurred a tsunami, which engulfed the city’s harbour and downtown are... read more

Give this town a medal: A visit to the winning Shropshire spot that inspired the modern Olympics

Give this town a medal! Everyone wins on a visit to the Shropshire spot that inspired the modern Olympics Rob Crossan visits Much Wenlock where, in the 1850s,... read more

Time-capsule accommodation and a ‘devil’ museum: Discovering European Capital of Culture Kaunas

There’s a crystal perfume bottle on the dressing table of every bedroom at Villa Grabyte in Kaunas, Lithuania. An information card, positioned next to one of ... read more

JOHN MCENTEE has a grand time in Ireland with pug Guinness (despite the post-Brexit doggy paperwork)

John McEntee took his pet pug Guinness, pictured, to County Kerry via a ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare When Queen Victoria visited Killarney with her adored Pe... read more

CONDOMS, a pistol and enigma machines are among items from Nazi U-boat examined for first time

Packets of condoms, a pistol and two enigma machines used by the Germans to transmit coded messages during the Second World War are among a trove of items from ... read more

Airbnb reveals its most wish-listed unique homes ever, from California to Crete via Ireland

These one-of-a-kind rentals have captured the imaginations of travellers around the globe. They are Airbnb’s eight all-time most wish-listed ‘unique homesâ€... read more

The Mail boards the inaugural Gatwick to New York Dreamliner flight by new budget carrier Norse

At the departure gate the airport’s mascot, a cuddly bear known as Gatwick Gary, welcomed passengers to the inaugural Norse Atlantic Airways flight to New Yor... read more

Feasting on sumptuous seafood and wine during a foodie-inspired jaunt from Essex to Norfolk

The mussels are plump. The sourdough says Crunch Me. And the red-purple pinot noir comes from the serried vines that stretch beyond this chic little terrace whe... read more

Inside a ‘charming’ Cotswolds estate that offers workshops in flower arranging, foraging and more

Want to take a step closer to being a domestic goddess? Inside the Cotswolds estate that offers classes in foraging and ‘tablescaping’ – creat... read more

Inside a retreat in Sweden that sits on a tiny craggy island – with a 19th-century lighthouse

A young boy with bright red hair and perfect English hands me two large stones. ‘Here, use these to break down the claws,’ he says. I pick them up a... read more