Ted Thornhill checks in to five-star hotel Altapura in Val Thorens, France, declared the world's best ski resort nine times, including for 2024/2025. Read on for Ted's full verdict - including a rating out of five.
American YouTuber 'UA' flew all the way over from New Jersey to the UK capital to try Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. He posted a video of his experience at the restaurant to his YouTube channel - UA Eats - with the footage garnering over 300,000 views. What's more, he revealed further thoughts to MailOnline Travel.
With its stunning coastline, delicious cuisine and vibrant culture stretching back thousands of years, Greece is one of the world's finest travel destinations.
Marika Mikusova, who has written three books about her working life at 38,000ft, revealed to MailOnline Travel that the technique goes by the acronym L.E.A.P.
The Harbin Ice and Snow festival, based in Heilongjiang, China, is home to extreme cold weather, which formed unique ice shapes - therefore explaining the -25°C temperatures.
The journey to Australia and New Zealand becomes an adventure in itself when you add a Hong Kong stopover to your travel plans.
Unreliable lifts, noisy and failing air conditioning, not enough seating for breakfast and queues at check-in. Those were the sort of complaints levelled by guests at Royal Lancaster London hotel when it was ranked 272nd on Tripadvisor in 2013. But then Sally Beck took over as manager and everything changed...
Why are the windows in our Lion Lodge at the West Midland Safari Park so grubby? We soon discover when a lioness rears up on her hindlegs and paws at the glass, leaving sandy prints behind.
Why the mighty Stonehenge was built around 5,000 years ago has long been one of the great mysteries, but according to a new study, we may finally have an answer.
More than 12,000 customers ranked the companies based on six key criteria, including customer service and standard of accommodation.
Chances are you are making purchases every day without realising you could be accumulating Qantas points.
The more Michelin stars a restaurant has, the fancier the food looks. At least - that's one theory. Take this fascinating picture quiz to see if you can work out which dishes have one, two or three Michelin stars. Or none at all. The pictures were taken all over the world, from New York to Nairobi via the Lake District.
The global ranking indicates the number of countries citizens around the world can enter visa-free.
The Maltese islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino are spectacular summer destinations - but their allure doesn't dim when temperatures dip.
TikTok traveller and blogger Eli Solidum also reveals which country is 'surreal and otherworldly' and which destination he thinks has the 'friendliest' people. He also explains how to plan a trip to Africa.
Great Western Railway has urged customers to stop bringing 'super-sized' suitcases with them which 'blocks aisles, exits and seats'.
SkyMiles members have until December 31 to decide what to do with their defunct Delta Air Lines Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs).
Keen to help others find their perfect Christmas market experience, Jackie, who's from Atlanta, posted descriptions of each location on her Instagram page, @joujoutravels, and even rated them out of 10.
Fifteen per cent say the constant pre-trip pinging can get a bit much, but top of the list of holiday chat annoyances are 'ghosts' - those who read all the messages, yet never respond.
A shell-shocked owner woke to find a barrage of one-star reviews had dragged her Google rating from 4.9 to 2.3 virtually overnight.
This directory of dreamy castles includes a 'hulking fortress', a 'monument to monarchy' and the world's longest castle. There is also a Versailles lookalike, a castle so perfectly preserved 'it looks like a film set' and 'one of the most important Baroque palaces in Europe'.
Relocation experts at 1st Move International have shared internal data revealing the countries the company has helped Brits move to the most between 2022 and 2024.
Scientists at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have come up with a 'Christmas dinner of the future', boasting seaweed-fed pigs in blankets and genetically engineered 'super spuds'.
Sweden's Icehotel for the 2024/2025 season is officially open for guests. This year's hotel is the 35th iteration of the Icehotel, with 26 artists from 13 countries creating incredible ice designs...
'Are we staying in a castle, Daddy?', exclaimed my three-year-old daughter as we meandered down the drive and pulled up outside St Anne's Manor. It sure looked like it...
How did SUVs go from farms to the luxury IT car of today? And is the backlash beginning as sales continue to soar? We take a look at SUV history.
It's been voted the worst holiday park in the country, coming at the very bottom of a survey of UK holiday parks by Which?. But Pontins, for millions of Brits, used to be a much-loved holiday staple, as underscored by the former guests and staff we spoke to as the chain teeters on the edge of extinction, with just two parks from the original spread of 33 left.
Cape Town is the best place for a long-haul holiday from your wallet's perspective, according to the Post Office. Here we compare the costs with another popular winter destination: Miami.
Venice now has a new beach island with its own flourishing ecosystem but some experts warn this could be a bad sign for the environment.
Lynn Stephenson is on a mission to tick off the whole world map. Here she tells MailOnline about her favourite, most underrated and suprising destinations and explains why she has no regrets...
Dubai is renowned for its glitz and glamour with holidaymakers flocking to enjoy its five-star hotels, swanky restaurants and infinity pools. But there's a darker side - ultra-strict laws.
Whether you're dreaming of cozy autumnal getaways or looking to jet off to sunnier shores, these top ten travel brands from Checklist have you covered.
Self-styled Queen of Etiquette LAURA WINDSOR offers her verdict on the holiday habits that are truly first-class - and some that are a one-way ticket to Naffville.
The holidaymaker called Lui, 55, was injured - but incredibly survived - being hit by the Alishan Forest Railway train in Chiayi, Taiwan, on December 14.
A hilarious photo of a squirrel stuck in a tree has claimed the top prize at Nikon's Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024.
If you are someone who often visits the most popular attractions such as Thorpe Park, Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, you might be keen to try out somewhere a little different.
TikTok traveller Chris Joondeph, from Denver, has travelled the world tasting its culinary delights. Find out which countries he thinks have the best cuisine and which gourmet treats you should sample...
The ranking comes from an easyJet survey in which 90 per cent of respondents said they're keen on experiencing an alternative festive tradition.
MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill stays in one of the Mayfair hotel's top rooms - the Hyde Park Suite, which costs from around £4,500 a night. Ted writes of the hotel: 'Opulence drips from every nook, cranny, corner and crevice. Eclectic furniture and art dazzle the eyeballs. Staff glide around treating every lister - A, B, C, D and downwards to Z - as if they are a visiting dignitary.' Read on for more - and his full verdict.
Never been on a cruise and don't want to go on a cruise? Gaynor Speakman, 59, may just be able to change your mind. She runs her own travel consultancy, called Not Just Travel.
These days you can bag a cheap flight just about anywhere. But with so much choice, where's best to go? Here leading travel experts offer their 'bucket list' destinations...
Spanish chefs reveal the dos, don'ts and definitely don'ts of eating out in Spain. Find out when to avoid paella and why you should swerve 2-4-1 cocktails...
Experts from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have confirmed that A23a has finally broken free from its position north of the South Orkney Islands.
The table has been drawn up by Swiss-based expat guide InterNations, based on a global expat survey in which respondents were asked about satisfaction with their financial situation.
On a visit to the Cumbrian market town of Keswick, Simon Heptinstall discovers the rocky promontory that offers 'one of Britain's finest views'.
One Michelin inspector described Le Jules Verne as 'an exceptional experience'. But there are 230 reviews that rate the restaurant 'average' or worse. Foodie Alexander Varga, the co-owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant, pays it a visit. And left underwhelmed by some aspects of the experience...
A TikTok user, from Tampa, Florida, who posts under @g_buser, shared the brief clip that showcased her hilarious find. 'If your recently flew Delta and sat in row 27 - you forgot something,' she wrote.
Carnival Cruise Line is under fire for a 'flimsy' attempt to defend an unpopular policy on alcoholic drinks.
We all know how the hordes descend on Barcelona, Rome and Paris at whatever time of the year. But it's perfectly possible to get that cultural fix with the crowds dialled down.
An archaeologist who has been searching for the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra VII for 20 years has made a 'significant' discovery at a site believe to be where the queen was buried.
The Post Office Travel Money ranking, produced in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays, was compiled by comparing the total cost across 36 resorts of a basket of essentials - a six-day ski pass and ski/boot hire for one person, plus ski school (five to six half days), and a range of drinks and lunch on the slopes.
Tati Reed, from West Sussex, has discovered a knack for making snappy, amusing videos featuring her classic 1985 petrol 'Landy' that hold viewers spellbound.
The A350-900 was inspected by VIP guests including Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, and His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, at Dubai Airport.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: 'This is not just a public works project. It is also a museum. It's probably unique in the world. [You] go through an underground museum to reach the train.'
One of the reasons The Holiday has become such a beloved Christmas film is the charming cottage where much of the action takes place. But this week, Jude Law revealed that it does not actually exist.
Touching down in Tokyo is like landing on a different planet, with few - if any - familiarities. But don't let that put you off, writes Harriet Sime...
Archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus that holds the remains of St Nicholas, the Greek bishop who inspired Santa Claus. The limestone tomb was found hiding under a church.
The Regency Cafe which opened on Regency Street in 1946 has been placed on Rightmove.
From a bustling British metropolis to a 'magical' Alpine town and a U.S spot with 'great food and weather', these are the places commenters on a Reddit thread aspire to retire to.
Going on safari was once the reserve of the elite - way beyond the budget of everyday holidaymakers.Not any more.
Scientists have found that middle-aged and older people in the UK who live near the sea, lakes or rivers - so-called 'blue spaces' - are less likely to suffer age-related mental decline.
Carlton Reid visits the Argyll and the Isles region and checks in to The Pierhouse hotel and restaurant, which lies in the village of Port Appin by the shore of Loch Linnhe. He works up an appetite with a spot of sea kayaking. The area is marketed as 'the adventure coast', after all.
The hall of shame comes courtesy of globetrotter Lauren Heavner, from Arkansas. She prefaces her explanations of why France and Canada make the list with a plea: 'Please don't come for me.'
Is the constant wind and rain making you feel gloomy? A trip to a Christmas market for some festive cheer could be the answer. Find out which are England's best and which to avoid...
The trip is offered by ultra-luxe safari company Roar Africa. Guests enjoy a spectacular itinerary. And beyond-first-class treatment. Across 12 days guests experience Africa's four most iconic destinations - Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Great Migration in Kenya and the home of mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
A recent Reddit discussion has highlighted how trips abroad are capable of permanently changing a traveller's diet...
Skye Taylor, 49, from Southampton, who spent 17 years working as a stewardess, has spilt the beans on the behaviours that could get you banned from flying - including one mistake that is 'crazy'.
Val Thorens has been declared the world's best ski resort nine times, including for 2024/2025. Ted Thornhill ascended to the French resort to find out what all the fuss is about - and rates it out of five.
My stay in a five-star hotel in the ski resort rated the 'best in the world'. Here's what it's like - and my score
I've stayed in ALL six of the UK safaris where you can sleep with lions. Here are the ones that are really worth it - and exactly what you see
EXCLUSIVEI'm a hotel manager in London - here's how I moved the property up the Tripadvisor ranking from 272nd to FIFTH
EXCLUSIVEI'm an ex-Emirates flight attendant - and this is the psychological technique cabin crew are taught to calm passengers down
Is Gordon Ramsay's flagship three-Michelin-star restaurant worth the hype? American foodie flies to London to find out - and his bill comes to £519!
From cauliflower cheese to salmon and caviar: Can YOU tell which of these 21 pictures shows a Michelin-star meal?
Qantas frequent flyer hacks that could save you BIG on Christmas flights: Our guide to maximising your points without even trying - including one as simple as WALKING
EXCLUSIVEI spent four months travelling around Africa on buses, boats and planes - these are the mistakes people make when planning a trip to the continent and why South Africa is best for first-timers
The 30 best and worst beach and resort package holiday providers for 2024 revealed by Which? - with Trailfinders top of the table
EXCLUSIVEI'm an American who loves European Christmas markets - so I took a train from Vienna to London and visited over 20 along the way. Here are my ratings (and which one is the worst... )
The world's most powerful passports in 2024 revealed: European countries dominate the top 20, but it's the UAE that's No.1, while the UK and the U.S slide further down the ranking
EXCLUSIVE'AI mafia' gang bombards London restaurant with scathing fake Google reviews to extort £10,000
Turret-ly amazing! Fourteen mesmerising photos of Bavaria's most fairytale-like castles - from hilltop fortresses to breathtaking citadels
Nearly 75% of Brits have been added to a 'holiday WhatsApp group' with 219 messages needed to organise the trip - but a quarter mute the chats to 'get a break'. So do YOU find them annoying?
A 'short-sighted rhino', an 'immersive' bird's nest and an 'underwater world': Sweden's Icehotel reveals its breathtaking new suites for 2024
Why Cape Town is the ultimate budget long-haul holiday: You'll be amazed at how cheap it is to visit the sunny seaside hotspot - here travel experts reveal their guide to everything you need to know
Revealed: The 10 countries Britons most want to relocate to (and Spain doesn't make the list)
The house for all seasons: Living like kings in a South Devon manor
EXCLUSIVE'I ran away to be a Bluecoat!' Pontins staff and guests recall happy memories of the once-loved holiday park now ranked the worst in the country - and teetering on the edge of extinction
How much can you drink at the airport? Is easyJet tacky? And is it OK to bring along an extra suitcase? Etiquette Queen LAURA WINDSOR reveals the travel dos and don'ts
The surprising country Richard Branson can't stop visiting - and the Greek island Levison Wood worships... travel gurus reveal their bucket-list destinations
EXCLUSIVEInside The Dorchester, named by the AA as 'London's best hotel' and beloved by A-listers: The Mail checks in to a £4,500 suite at the legendary Mayfair property to find out if it lives up to the hype
The dark side of Dubai: All the strict rules tourists must follow - or risk jail
EXCLUSIVEI sold my house to go travelling full time and I've visited 168 countries - here's why Iran and Iraq are two of my favourite places (and why I feel safer abroad than in the UK)
Foodie tries the Eiffel Tower's two-Michelin-star restaurant to find out if it's a tourist trap. Here's his verdict on his £1,160 meal... which veers from 'delicious' to 'disturbing'
Five affordable and popular theme parks across the UK that you have probably never heard of
The 36 best and worst value places to go skiing in Europe this winter - and it's ITALY that's cheapest once again
EXCLUSIVEI've been on 70 cruises - here are 7 myths busted, from 'the ship being rammed' to 'I'll get seasick'. Plus, my top tips (including the joys of a WINDOWLESS cabin)
I'm on the Mail's travel team - here are 10 reasons Tokyo should be on your bucket list for 2025
EXCLUSIVEYou've been holidaying in Spain all wrong! Spanish chefs reveal the dishes that aren't authentic and the mistake tourists make with paella
Tourists reveal their dream retirement destinations (and it's not Florida or Greece)
Forget overcrowded Paris and Rome - these ten underrated cities can be enjoyed without having to battle the hordes
EXCLUSIVEInside Scotland's 'restaurant of the year', which serves VERY fresh seafood - staff use kayaks to collect lobsters from the adjacent sea loch. And the view isn't bad, either...
The best budget safaris: Here's how you can bag a dream wildlife holiday for much less than you'd think it costs
EXCLUSIVECandid photos reveal what it's like on the extraordinary £129,000 safari where guests enjoy transfer flights on an Emirates PRIVATE JET with an ensuite shower
EXCLUSIVEInside Val Thorens, the ski resort that's the highest in Europe (with a six-month season) and rated the best on the planet. Does it live up to the hype?
EXCLUSIVEI'm a foodie who's visited 166 countries - this is the surprise country with the most underrated food, the rarely visited place where meals cost ONE DOLLAR... and my verdict on Kenya's Goat Head Soup
From flaming fireballs to 'ghost saunas': The top 20 quirky European Christmas traditions Brits would most like to experience
Tourists share the dishes they fell in love with abroad and can't stop eating - from a French staple to a New York speciality
EXCLUSIVEFlight attendant claims a simple mistake on a plane could get you a LIFETIME BAN
The 53 cheapest and priciest countries to be an expat in 2024 (and it's not good news for foreigners living in the UK and 'crazy expensive' Canada)
Green routes to the white stuff: Our guide to the train services from London that can take you to some of the world's best ski resorts... with a clear conscience
The world's top 100 cities for 2024 RANKED: Paris is No.1 yet again, London drops out of the top 10, New York moves up the table - and Cairo is bottom
Is this Britain's best bench view? Lapping up the sublime Lake District spot that inspired Turner and Constable
Revealed: Nearly HALF of those from the North of England have never visited the USA
'An underground museum': Inside Greece's astonishing new £2.5billion driverless metro system that unearthed more than 300,000 treasures, many of which are on display in the stations
The best bargain holidays on offer this 'Travel Tuesday': It's the day of the year when they're at their most affordable, so if you're itching to book your next getaway, check out these top-notch deals
How to save a fortune by stocking up on booze in Calais: JEFF MILLS reveals the astonishing bargains, where to shop and stay and how you can claim back VAT
Revealed: Eight European routes where bus travel can be FASTER than flying (including London to Manchester)
EXCLUSIVEI'm a Canadian and I love coming to England and visiting Christmas markets - here are my top five (and the 'overpriced and overcrowded' ones to avoid)
The 18 cosiest Christmas cottages that could be straight out of Hollywood... and unlike the one in The Holiday (which Jude Law says is a fake), you CAN rent all these beauties
EXCLUSIVEI've visited 170 countries - these are five of the worst places I've been to... and why Canada and France make the list
EXCLUSIVEI'm a frequent flier and here are 10 hacks for making your 2025 holidays more luxurious - from SPEAKING to a travel agent to a loyalty scheme that cuts 50% off fancy hotel stays
EXCLUSIVEHead chef at 'Britain's best restaurant' reveals why she listens to customer criticism, where SHE likes to eat out - and how to make Michelin-starred chips
EXCLUSIVEMeet the 22-year-old who's become an Internet sensation from posting videos of her travels with a 40-year-old Land Rover called Blue Tit (even clips of her fixing the engine get thousands of views)
Emirates unveils its first Airbus A350, with business-class seats inspired by the Mercedes S Class and Wi-Fi that even works over the NORTH POLE
Inside divine Dominica: The Caribbean's captivating 'nature island' is undergoing changes - but it's still a tropical treat like no other
Brits rate Singapore Airlines the No.1 carrier - with THREE UK airlines making the top 10
You've been using your phone all wrong! Etiquette guru reveals the do's and don'ts of phone use - as the No.1 most annoying habit is revealed. Are YOU guilty of it?
From a VERY determined honey badger to a sleepy seal: The amazing 25 shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award - which will YOU vote for?
British Airways unveils brand-new 'game-changing' first-class suite for the A380 - and the Mail gives it a try. Here's our first impression... what's YOURS?
You CAN make stopovers exciting: We're travel experts and this is why you should break up transatlantic trips with a stay in Iceland, from thermal spas to snorkelling between tectonic plates
EXCLUSIVEI went on holiday to Afghanistan and it was a 'great experience - the Taliban welcome tourists'
It's one of the world's favourite honeymoon hotspots for good reason. But the Maldives is more affordable than you might think - here's how you can bag a bargain all-inclusive break
I try 'horse therapy' in Portugal, where time in the saddle helps me reconnect with my childhood - and my mother
It's safe, the wildlife is amazing and the locals LOVE tourists: My incredible holiday on Sri Lanka's bountiful south coast
EXCLUSIVEMy mission to see if Capella Bangkok - the 'world's best hotel' - lives up to the hype
Notre-Dame rises from the ashes after the devastating fire: Fascinating images reveal the amazing restoration work on the cathedral before it reopens to visitors - who will be 'awestruck'
You've been shopping in supermarkets all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to shop correctly and the big trolley no-no. Find out if YOU are guilty of it...
I'm a frequent flier who travels more than 200,000 miles a year - here's my hack for getting through airport security faster (even if you haven't got fast-track status)
EXCLUSIVEI moved from the UK to Seoul - it's safer and you can see a doctor in two minutes (without an appointment)
King of the all-inclusive! This Jamaican resort has 1,000 rooms - and you can grab one for £50 a night FULL-BOARD
The Kasbah rocks back! Sir Richard Branson has rebuilt his Moroccan hotel hideaway following last year's devastating earthquake - and it's a feast for the senses
Is this the world's best safari destination? The Mail films a wildly amazing trip to Botswana, with breathtaking helicopter transfers and a camp so luxurious even the animals want to move in!
'Photos that capture the wonders of our world': National Geographic reveals the best pictures its photographers took in 2024, from a rare tiger to a penguin leaping off a cliff
Move over Munich: Europe's cheapest Christmas market breaks revealed - and it's the Baltic states leading the way
EXCLUSIVEMy ride on the incredible Australian train that snakes through lush rainforest to a station where PYTHONS slither along the platform... here's my footage
Revealed: The holiday destinations around the world where your pound will stretch the most - and the least
Pictured: Beaches 'that look like paradise' in a surprise European country
EXCLUSIVEMeet the people who make Singapore Changi Airport one of the world's best, from gardeners who nurture 700,000 plants and 800 BUTTERFLIES to the team that creates 'wow' moments
What cost of living crisis? Over a third of Britons are planning to take MORE holidays in 2025 than this year
EXCLUSIVEBoris Johnson visits Easter Island - 'the place to be to avoid nuclear fall-out from WWIII'. While he's there the former PM sets about solving the mystery of its enigmatic statues...
EXCLUSIVEI moved from London to Greece - here's why you should follow in my footsteps (though you'll have to get used to the bureaucracy and the 'adventurous' Greek driving)
EXCLUSIVEI'm a travel expert... and these are the seven most underrated cities in Europe
Hate the long queues and those scary border agents at U.S airports? I'm a travel expert and here's the secret to avoiding them altogether and clearing customs in less than SIXTY SECONDS
Dubbed Cinderella by locals because 'she's prettier than her big sister', Orta is the Italian lake that's more magnificent than Maggiore
EXCLUSIVEMy ride in the CAB of a 200mph Eurostar from London to Paris and back - here's my incredible footage of a driver's-eye view...
From a 'plastic apocalypse' in Asia to a driving route in SCOTLAND - Fodor's travel guide reveals where NOT to go in 2025 (along with 25 top destinations to try instead)
Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd
Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group
dmg media Contact us How to complain Leadership Team Advertise with us Contributors Terms Subscription Terms & Conditions Do not sell or share my personal information About MailOnline Privacy Settings Privacy policy & cookies
