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The world’s most magical forests revealed in stunning new book, from California to Spain

Delve into some of the world’s most wonderful woodlands courtesy of this new coffee-table book. Forests, by Kieron Connolly, published by Amber Books, is ... read more

Reims for under £100 a night: A budget guide to the capital of the Champagne region

Explore Reims, the capital of the Champagne region, on a budget Could the capital of the Champagne region really be anything other than credit card-scorchingly... read more

Colombia and Mykonos are the places Britons most want to visit this autumn, according to Tripadvisor

Colombia has been rated the hottest destination for Britons to visit this autumn. Specifically, the small town of Nemocon on the outskirts of Bogota, the South ... read more

Mykonos beach bar fleecing unsuspecting tourists charges local Greek man just $50 for oysters

The notorious Mykonos beach bar repeatedly accused of forcing tourists to pay sky-high prices warns locals away because ‘it’s expensive’, yet ... read more

Best tour to Vietnam and Cambodia – a world to explore

When exploring South-East Asia, it is important to have proper guidance on what you have on your plate. With a wide range of holiday packages for Vietnam might ... read more

Herd of COWS invade Yorkshire beach and take best tanning spots, leaving sunseekers to sit on rocks

Mooooove out the way! Herd of brazen COWS invade a Yorkshire beach and take up the best tanning spots, as frustrated sunseekers are left to sit on nearby rocks ... read more

Heatwave exposes ancient bridges and remains of lost villages are uncovered in dried up reservoirs

Ancient bridges, lost villages and secret gardens that have been hidden from view for decades have been revealed once again as the country sees it driest summe... read more

When Britannia ruled the RAILS: Book reveals how Britain exported the railway around the globe

That Britannia once ruled the waves is common knowledge – but she also once ruled the rails. So declare Colin Alexander and Alon Siton, the authors of new... read more

Value-for-money holidays: Inside a new all-inclusive resort in Turkey that will suit all tastes

At times, this feels like being aboard a giant cruise ship. There are 500 cabins (sorry, rooms), seven restaurants, eight bars, a spa, a water sports centre and... read more

The best UK cities and towns for a staycation named by Which? – York is top and Ipswich bottom

The best cities and towns in the UK for a weekend staycation break or day trip have been ranked by Which?, with York the number one big city, Cambridge the high... read more

Beachgoers warned over poisonous weever fish that delivers sting ‘more painful than childbirth’

Coastguards have issued an urgent safety warning amid multiple reports of beachgoers being stung by a tiny fish in North Wales. On one Gwynedd beach alone, 11 p... read more

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says era of airline’s trademark €1 and €10 fares to Europe is OVER

Ryanair’s boss has warned that the budget airline’s trademark one euro and 10 euro fares will not be seen for a ‘number of years’ due t... read more

The best hotels in the UK for alfresco dining, from Yorkshire to Wales

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: alfr... read more

Cycling, kayaking, gourmet grub – why the New Forest is the perfect spot for a family adventure

Nobody likes a show-off, Brian! I bellow into the wind, as my father-in-law, who’s just blown out the candles on his 70th birthday cake, zips by me on his coo... read more

From the Northern Lights to a hunting wild cat – the winners of the 2022 Nature TTL photo awards

With the simple click of a shutter, these photographers have captured the extraordinary beauty of Planet Earth. Their pictures have been named as winners and ru... read more

VIDEO: Boar emerges from the sea at Costa del Sol beach

This is the surreal moment a wild boar emerges from the Med and runs up a Costa beach in front of astonished tourists. The powerful animal, thought to be around... read more

Neigh impossible! Mind-bending video appears to show horses walking on water along Arizona river

Neigh possible! Mind-bending video appears to show horses floating on water along Arizona river Kelli Rogers had been paddleboarding on the Salt River in Tonto ... read more

Caledonian cruise fit for a Queen: Inside the country house hotel ship beloved by the Royals

There was no mistaking the sound, but the seals swam up to see what the noise might be. As our little tender boat got closer, the silhouette of a lone piper on ... read more

Train passenger snaps hilarious encounter with hungry dog who tries to steal their crisps

Hangry hound! Train passenger snaps hilarious encounter with peckish dog who tries – in vain – to swipe their prawn cocktail crisps Twitter user @Ca... read more

Travel guide takes a deep dive into jaw-dropping wild swimming spots in Croatia and Slovenia

A new travel guide reveals a wilder way to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Croatia and Slovenia.    Wild Swimming Croatia & Slovenia take... read more

French experts try to rescue beluga whale that swam up the Seine river

French marine experts are attempting to rescue a beluga whale that swam up the Seine river and return it to the sea.  The team will try to get the animal weigh... read more

One ale of a view! The best British seaside pubs you can stay the night in, from Cornwall to Wales

Reel in sea views from your bed with a stay at one of these wonderful waterfront pubs.  Here we present 12 British taverns by the sea that you can spend the ni... read more

Fascinating POV footage takes you on a ride on Europe’s highest railway to 11,000ft above sea level

Sit back and enjoy a ride on Europe’s highest railway courtesy of an eye-opening POV video. The footage was filmed via a camera attached to the front of a... read more

Author and former model Sandra Howard talks about her travels

Author Sandra Howard talks about her travels, from baboons crawling over her train in Africa to a holiday from hell in Wales when ‘it poured with rain and... read more