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BREAKING Now France BANS Britons from all non-essential travel from Saturday after UK recorded re…

France has banned British people from visiting the country from Saturday in a hardline effort to try and slow the relentless spread of the Covid [...]

Cruise ship review: Footage of life on board the Regal Princess – with beds ‘fit for royalty’

Travel writer Jo Kessel filmed the razzle dazzle aboard the Regal Princess, putting the ship's 'luxury' bedding, mini-suite bathtub and giddying 16-deck-high glass walkway to the test. [...]

Northern Territory crocodile attempts to attack woman on a boat

Terrifying moment woman spots crocodile lurking next to her boat - before it viciously LUNGES at herA woman has shared a video of her nightmare [...]

A brrr-illiant guide to the best Nordic adventures, from sleigh rides to a real-life polar express

The breathtaking winter wonderland of the Nordic countries is like no other place on Earth. Stunning scenery and a white Christmas are already guaranteed, but [...]

Tripadvisor reveals its ‘year in review’ for 2021

Tripadvisor user @alessandrofL127YD has posted 358 reviews in 2021 so far, averaging a whisker over one a day.That's one of the many fascinating facts that [...]

The joys of combining skiing with learning French at the Alpine French School in Morzine

It was the winter before lockdown and looking back, we made the most of it. Over half-term, my wife, three children and I flew to [...]

Trips to Spain are slashed by more than £530 – with flights to Tenerife for £10 each way

Britons are being offered huge discounts on winter getaways as holiday firms and airlines look to tempt people abroad, amid talk of changes to the [...]

Staycation travel: A food lover’s bite-sized tour of Herefordshire, a gourmet’s paradise

The view of Hereford Cathedral from the River WyeWith pretty villages renowned for 14th Century black-and-white timbered homes, historic market towns and swathes of undulating, [...]

New York: Revisiting the Big Apple, which wants to prove it’s still the world’s most thrilling city

The city that’s meant never to sleep has awoken from its enforced hibernation and is back with an extra swagger.Locals are even talking about silver [...]

Ministers accused of ‘playing with people’s Christmases’ amid plans to axe ‘red list’

Ministers accused of ‘playing with people’s Christmases’ by furious tourism chiefs amid plans to axe ‘red list’ after just two weeksGovernment ministers have been accused [...]

A new track record! Travellers can now go all the way from Portugal to Singapore via train

All aboard for a new track record! Travellers can now go all the way from Portugal to Singapore on the longest continuous railway journey in [...]

The incredible new Triton submarines that can be configured for cocktail parties

Two 'milestone' submarines have been unveiled, vessels that according to the maker can be transformed into underwater casinos, wedding and private dining venues and configured [...]

The Mail gets a sneak peek at the first Sagrada Familia tower to be opened to the public since 1976

‘The guy was a genius. What was inside his mind was crazy.’ So says my guide, Victor, of the late architect Antoni Gaudi. And I [...]

The stunning new entries in Boat International’s 2021 biggest superyachts ranking revealed

The 101 largest superyachts in the world for 2021 have been revealed – and the list features five enviable new entries.Produced by Boat International magazine, [...]

Business-class review: The majesty of the Aer Lingus A321 throne seat between Manchester and NYC

Ted is pictured here in one of the 'throne seats' on an Aer Lingus flight from Manchester to JFK Airport A private jet from the UK [...]

Holidaymakers ‘left stranded after a major Covid test provider failed to send certificates in time’

Furious holidaymakers claim they were left stranded after a major Covid test provider failed to send them fit-to-fly certificates in timeHolidaymakers 'stranded after a Covid [...]

UK staycation: A review of The Lion & Pheasant in Shrewsbury

Great British boltholes: Inside the family-owned 16th-century hotel in historic Shrewsbury that’s a joyful jumble of heritage featuresThe Mail on Sunday's Jennifer Cox checked into [...]

The UK’s amazing indoor ski centres, from Milton Keynes to Birmingham

Want a guaranteed white background for a Christmas photo – and a day of fun? Head to one of the UK’s amazing indoor ski centresTamworth, [...]

Soaking up the winter sun in Scottsdale, the fabulous Arizona town adored by A-listers

It happened on my last day. I saw a single cloud. Until then, my week in Scottsdale – the best place in America for winter [...]

Singer and West End Frozen star Samantha Barks recalls her travel adventures

Singer and West End Frozen star Samantha Barks reveals that her favourite hotels are in St Lucia and the bit of the UK she loves [...]

Follow in Prince William’s footsteps on a Norfolk nature stroll

You can’t beat a nice walk, and nice walks are available to princes and paupers alike: so there I was, with my binoculars and a [...]

Ireland holidays: Exploring Galway, the city that’s packed with history and toe-tapping taverns

Galway’s glorious 475 pubs! Exploring the Irish city that’s packed with history and toe-tapping taverns filled with loud and fast folk musicHannah Summers chats with [...]

Christmas gift guide: The best presents for your favourite globetrotter, from hampers to travel kits

Despite all the changes to the travel industry over the past two years, wanderlust hasn’t fizzled out. And this is a great time to inspire your [...]

Spain holidays: The best places to stay, what to see and where to eat in Cadiz

Known affectionately as ‘Little Havana’, the enchanting port of Cadiz, in Spain, is home to a warren of narrow streets, sun-filled squares and a waterfront [...]

UK Christmas markets are back in business this year – bigger, better and with extra sparkle

In the market for a festive shopping spree with a sprinkling of tradition?Here we reveal the most marvellous Christmas markets in the UK, from Birmingham's ‘Frankfurt [...]

The 25 best aurora pictures of 2021, from light shows in Alaska to heavenly displays over Tasmania

They're some of the most illuminating photographs you'll ever set eyes on.Here we present the best aurora pictures taken around in the world in 2021, [...]

Winter Adventures: Best Local British Getaways

Britain might not be the warmest place to spend your winter holidays, with temperatures rarely hitting double figures during the winter months. But, there are [...]

You can stay in Grinch’s cave for Christmas – and it comes complete with organ and Whoville snacks

If you're a fan of the Grinch, we've got great news for you – you can now stay in the grouchy creature's cave this festive [...]

Major fast-food chain in Thailand sells pizzas topped with a cannabis leaf

One of Thailand's major fast-food chains has been promoting a 'Crazy Happy Pizza', an under-the-radar product topped with a cannabis leaf that's entirely legal.However, apparently [...]

Bahamas holidays: This glamorous sprinkling of Atlantic Ocean islands is more accessible than ever

As she delivers a bright orange Bahama Mama cocktail that looks like a liquid sunset, the waitress at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort wails: [...]

The most annoying things that could send your day down the wrong track

Thought your day was going badly? Hilarious snaps reveal VERY unfortunate mishaps - from a frozen solid egg to and exploding glass tableUsers on Reddit [...]

Connaught bar in Mayfair is named best bar in the world at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021

London's Connaught bar inside Mayfair's opulent Connaught Hotel has been named the best in the world for the second year in a row at The [...]

Canary Islands holidays: The joys of La Gomera, with its dramatic landscapes and mesmerising views

Playa del Ingles glimmers in the afternoon sun, its soft black sands shared by just half a dozen families.This is not your typical Canary Islands [...]

Covid flight test rules: If you take one the results are valid for travel ALL DAY the next TWO days

The Government has finally clarified Covid-19 flight test rules as it confirmed if you take one the results are valid for travel all day the [...]

Flight test chaos for Brits with contradictory Government advice about Covid swabs

British travellers raged at baffling Government 'guidance' today about when pre-flight Covid tests must be taken - with contradictory statements about whether it is two [...]

Cardiff City FC owner Vincent Tan puts £30million multihull superyacht Asean Lady up for sale

There are bound to be a volley of enquiries – for this yacht of two halves.Billionaire Cardiff City FC owner Vincent Tan is selling his [...]