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P&O Ferries suspends ALL passenger services across Channel over Easter

The holiday plans of thousands of Britons have today been left in ruins after P&O Ferries suspended all of its passenger services across the Channel over ... read more

Europe’s best sleeper trains revealed, from Vienna to Venice 

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: crossing ... read more

Fascinating book of vintage photo postcards reveals life in the U.S during the early 20th century

A gun-toting gang, Roosevelt giving a speech and women posing at the Grand Canyon in their finery. These are all scenes of yesteryear America you’ll find ... read more

Couple set up England’s smallest distillery in their garden SHED

Couple who started making gin during lockdown have now set up England’s smallest distillery in their garden SHED – making £40 marshmallow, salted caram... read more

Pictured: The amazing UFO-style floating hotel suite that comes with a retractable roof and a motor

Pictured: The amazing UFO-style floating hotel suite that comes with a double bed, retractable roof and a small motor for pootling about on the water Running on... read more

Elizabeth Hurley is slammed by fans for holding ‘delicate’ starfish

Elizabeth Hurley has been slammed by fans for posing in a holiday picture holding ‘delicate’ starfish. The actress, 56, showed off her incredible ph... read more

Golden Hellos to tackle staff crisis: BA offers £1,000 welcome bonus to lure cabin crew members

Companies are having to salary boosts or cash incentives to retain their workforce as the cost of living crisis squeezes employees’ take-home pay. Employe... read more

Cornwall hotel review: The delights of the recently restored Fowey Harbour Hotel

I rarely need an excuse to visit Fowey. This pretty harbour town on the south Cornish coast has a Riviera atmosphere, exquisite views, buzzy streets stuffed wit... read more

Photos show furious DOLPHIN attacking trainer in front of horrified families at Miami Seaquarium

Shocking moment furious DOLPHIN attacks trainer in front of horrified families at Miami Seaquarium An onlooker captured the harrowing moment an angry dolphin at... read more

Staggering drone images reveal 11 heron nests perched on 100ft treetops at 17th century stately home

Breathtaking aerial images have revealed 11 heron nests perched 100ft in the treetops of a 17th century stately home. The amazing pictures captured the scenes a... read more

Giant apartment blocks to spell out the word HOME in a former U.S army barracks in Germany

They say there’s no place like home – and this new residential development certainly echoes that sentiment. A new housing project in the Franklin Mi... read more

Pet owners have shared hilarious images of cats and dogs who won’t give them any privacy

Excuse you! Pet owners share hilarious images of cats and dogs who won’t give them any privacy in the bathroom By MailOnline Reporter Published: 16:58 BST... read more

Traveller films her trip on Virgin Voyages’ new adult-only cruise ship Valiant Lady

Travel writer Jo Kessel filmed her cruise on Virgin Voyages’ brand new ship Valiant Lady. It’s the second ship to join Richard Branson’s fleet – the... read more

UK hotel review: The Inspector checks in to Wiltshire’s Bell & Crown pub with rooms

The Inspector checks in to Wiltshire’s Bell & Crown, which he declares has joined the pubs-with-rooms brigade with a flourish The Bell & Crown is ... read more

Grade II-listed fisherman’s cottage used as Doc Martin’s surgery on the market for £1.25million

An iconic cottage which features as ITV’s Doc Martin’s home and GP surgery has gone on the market for £1.25million. ‘Fern Cottage’, whi... read more

TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen talks about his travels

TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen talks about his travels, from the magic of Glencoe to mountain hikes powered by gin By York Membery for the Daily Mail Publ... read more

German airline Condor unveils planes painted like beach towels

German airline Condor has given some of its planes a striking striped livery that it says is ‘inspired by parasols, bath towels and beach chairs’. T... read more

Why weren’t airports ready for lift-off after lockdown?

Why weren’t airports ready for lift-off after lockdown? It’s not as if the surge in demand for holidays over Easter has come as any great surprise, ... read more

The winning images of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards

Feast your eyes on these.  The winning photographers in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed – and their work is certainly gong-wort... read more

Brits told to brace for summer of airport chaos as airlines struggle with low staff numbers

Brits have been told to brace for a summer of airport chaos as airlines struggle with low staff numbers – while emergency plans are drawn up to avoid mass... read more

Hunt for daredevils who climbed onto the top of a crane in Surfers Paradise for social media likes

Daredevils climb to the top of a mega crane for social media likes before police launch search: ‘Stupidity at its finest’ Three daredevils scaled to... read more

A guide to stress-free travel, from avoiding airport queues to navigating cancelled ferries

Just when we thought travel was back on track — costly tests no longer required for most places and pesky Passenger Locator Forms ditched — along comes a ne... read more

UK Easter trips: A guide to the best gardens and egg hunts

All ready for Easter: Many British gardens offer Easter egg hunts or adventure walks to celebrate the holiday  Spring gardens are looking better than ever this... read more

Pictured: The tiny chapel in the Channel Islands that measures just 16ft by 9ft 

Saying a little prayer is appropriate at this pint-sized chapel. The Little Chapel on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, is one of the world’s smallest cha... read more