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Britain’s tastiest food festivals revealed, from Staffordshire to Belfast 

Something is cooking at the UK’s staycation hotspots: Britain’s tastiest food festivals revealed, from a cheese extravaganza in Staffordshire to a honey fai... read more

Wimbledon-inspired holidays: The joys of playing padel tennis beside the blue waters of the Maldives

Rafael Nadal — the greatest grand slam champion in history — plays it. So does Novak Djokovic. And two-time Wimbledon champion Sir Andy Murray is so won ove... read more

Gliding back in time in West Sussex at the 18th-century Swan Hotel in Arundel

Great British boltholes: Glide back in time at The Swan, a handsome West Sussex hotel that looks much as it would have done when built in the 18th century  The... read more

Take a chance on Stockholm, immortalised in Abba’s hit Summer Night City, for a sunny city break

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: why Stock... read more

Inside one of London’s biggest hotel rooms: A review of Hyatt’s Churchill Residential Suite

City-centre hotel rooms have a reputation for being a bit of a squeeze for the occupants – but this one bucks the trend in jaw-dropping style. It’s ... read more

Road in China with jaw-dropping hairpins now a tourist attraction

Road in China with jaw-dropping hairpins is now a tourist attraction: Highway reaches an altitude of over 13,000ft and has over 200 bends in total The 75km-long... read more

The joys of a ‘singing holiday’ in Venice

The church of San Trovaso in Venice is just the kind where the choral works of Italian composers from Monteverdi to Scarlatti were intended to be performed. Jus... read more

The joys of a UK staycation motorhome adventure (no airports required!)

A weekend in a rented campervan in West Sussex? In a normal year, it wouldn’t be many people’s first choice. But when turning up at the airport with a board... read more

British couple’s dream holiday in Canada ends in ‘nightmare’ after they are ordered off their flight

A British couple’s dream holiday in Canada ended in a ‘nightmare’ when they were ordered off their plane by armed police without being given a... read more

Australians could be charged to visit national parks in Queensland under plan to boost tourism

The bold new plan to make people pay to visit national parks and our most popular attractions as the state considers a tourist tax for Aussies Queensland govern... read more

Beware costly claims firms cashing in on holiday chaos

Money Mail is today calling for a travel ombudsman to stop costly claims companies cashing in on airport chaos. Holidaymakers have been warned to brace themselv... read more

Hundreds of Brits are LOCKED in sweltering Italian airport corridor for an HOUR with no water

Hundreds of British passengers were yesterday locked for an hour in a sweltering airport corridor in Italy without access to water or toilets. Holidaymakers wai... read more

Eleven Dubai restaurants awarded the Middle East’s first-ever Michelin stars

Eleven Dubai restaurants were awarded the first Michelin stars in the Middle East on Tuesday as dozens of the city’s eateries made it into the prestigious... read more

Vintage booze cruise: Board this luxury boat in Bordeaux and sample the joys of France’s vineyards

A vintage booze cruise: Board this ‘floating chateau’ in Bordeaux and sample the joys of France’s famous vineyards (and the drinks are all-in!) Le... read more

Brighton will become first UK city to take action against second homeowners and holiday lets

Brighton will become the first city in the UK to take action against second homeowners and holiday lets after a wave of buyers during the coronavirus pandemic p... read more

Exploring Minorca’s sandy beaches, fantastic art galleries, prehistoric sites and ancient citadels

An art gallery on its own island has a certain allure, particularly when you reach it aboard a ferry chugging across the Mediterranean’s biggest natural harbo... read more

You cannot be cirrus: Cloud shaped like an eagle soars in the skies over the Isle of Arran 

You cannot be cirrus: Cloud shaped like an eagle soars in the skies over the Isle of Arran By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 03:15 BST, 22 June 2022 | Updated: ... read more

What Should You Bring on a Lake Trip?

Can you believe that Americans waste over 768 million vacation days each year? Taking time off from work not only makes you more productive, but it’s also... read more

Top 10 “old Vegas” Attractions You Must Visit on Your Trip

Las Vegas is known for its glitz and glamour, but it’s also home to some classic tourist destinations. If you’re looking to experience a little bit ... read more

An ‘upmarket Center Parcs’: The Inspector reviews ‘back to nature’ hotel The Tawny in Staffordshire

The Inspector stays in a £355-a-night shepherd hut at a ‘back to nature’ hotel in Staffordshire – and finds it reminds him of an ‘upmar... read more

Fancy a seaside holiday in Greece? Don’t overlook the mainland, home to gems such as dazzling Parga

The sun slides down the horizon and the Ionian Sea glistens with the last of its rays when we look up from our table at the Parga Beach Resort’s Alselea resta... read more

Switzerland on the VERY cheap: Inside the Zurich capsule hotel with £41-a-night plywood-box rooms

Zurich is an expensive city, where plush hotels that normally charge an arm and a leg cost at least an additional limb. But who needs plush when you have no bod... read more

British tourists will be fined £645 for going to the toilet in Spanish sea under new rules 

British tourists will be fined £645 for going to the toilet in Spanish sea under new rules Spain has said it will start fining people hundreds for urinating in... read more

How to visit New York on a budget, from hotels from under £200 a night to steak and fries for £23

New York is expensive. But with planning and know-how, it is possible to eat, drink, explore and sleep in this wonderfully buzzy city without burning a big hole... read more