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Couple left £4,000 out of pocket after passport incorrectly rejected at airport and boarding denied for holiday flight to Tenerife
04/03/25 03:56
Grant Hardy told MailOnline that he was prevented from boarding a flight at Jersey Airport after Swissport officials misinterpreted the 10-year post-Brexit passport rules....read
Edinburgh property that 'looks like a poop emoji' is named Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025
04/03/25 10:52The hotel is wrapped in ribbons of steel. This has led to it being dubbed the 'ribbon building'. But a curly flourish at the top has been seized upon as giving the property a poop-like profile.
The seven best Caribbean islands (plus the top under-the-radar gem) revealed by Which?
03/03/25 04:31To help guide would-be visitors towards the most captivating destinations in the Caribbean Which? Travel polled 647 people who've been there and asked them for their favourite spots.
From black triangles on cabin walls to yellow hooks: Six secret life-saving aircraft features revealed
02/03/25 08:46They're the aircraft features hiding in plain sight - that you've probably never noticed. Read on to find out how these seemingly insignificant details could save your life.
Family left £1,300 out of pocket after passport was incorrectly rejected at Gatwick
28/02/25 06:51A ground crew lady working for airline Norwegian applied a passport rule to a member of the family that doesn't exist.
Double beds, lounges and showers: The incredible cabins of the airlines voted the five best in the world
27/02/25 05:06They were voted into the top five places in a ranking unveiled this week of long-haul carriers, the list the result of a Which? Travel survey.
World's best airline cabins for 2025 revealed
25/02/25 08:00The accolades come courtesy of the AirlineRatings Cabin Awards, which 'recognised the top performers across business class, first class, premium economy, and economy'.
Now THAT'S chilling out: The incredible igloo hotels in the Alps... where even the BEDS are made from snow
24/02/25 05:40There are three igloo villages in Switzerland, in Davos, Gstaad (1,900m) and Zermatt (2,700m); one in Austria, in Innsbruck (2,000m); and one in Germany, at Zugspitze (2,600m).
World's best airline cabins for 2025 revealed - including an economy seat that turns into a BED. Is YOUR favourite airline a winner?
24/02/25 01:59The accolades come courtesy of the AirlineRatings Cabin Awards, which 'recognised the top performers across business class, first class, premium economy, and economy'.
Man who has lived on cruise ships for 25 years reveals his most memorable experience onboard - and it ISN'T a holiday sailing
23/02/25 07:50Mario Salcedo recently clocked up his 1,000th voyage with Royal Caribbean and is known as 'Super Mario' in cruise circles.
Is 11A on a Ryanair flight the worst airline seat in the world? Find out why flyers take to social media to warn others about booking the dreaded berth
23/02/25 07:22One travel blogger, whose Instagram handle is @travelsofchloe, filmed a video of herself in the seat giving a sarcastic thumbs up to the camera.
Should you respond to work emails while you're on holiday? I'm a career expert and these are the do's and don'ts for dealing with messages from colleagues while you're away
22/02/25 07:19Sun, sea, sand - and a steady stream of emails from colleagues. Should you put down your banana daiquiri and respond? LinkedIn career expert Zara Easton has the answer...
Revealed: The sneaky European airports that are miles away from the cities they're named after
22/02/25 07:09The worst culprits, used by airlines including Ryanair and Wizz Air, have been named by SCSChauffeurs and presented here in a series of maps to lessen the shock for flyers when they land.
I moved from the UK to Montpellier, the 'Brighton of France' - here's why the shopping is better and the French aren't as rude as you think
22/02/25 07:08Hannah Milnes, from Salisbury, says that Montpellier is 'an extremely popular place to move to right now', adding that it's a city that 'pulses with energy'.
How plane food is really made: Inside the incredible 'kitchen city' that makes meals for the world's best airline
22/02/25 07:03Ted Thornhill was given a sneak peek inside the incredible Doha catering facility that services Qatar Airways, where 200,000 meals for the airline are prepared every day.
The world's best airlines for 2025 have been revealed, with British Airways failing to make the top 25 (but there's good news for Virgin Atlantic, easyJet and Ryanair)
21/02/25 09:54The awards, by airlineratings.com, are 'centred on passenger comfort, feedback, and product consistency across an airline's route network'.
The best beaches in the world for 2025 ranked by Tripadvisor - with GREECE home to the winner, Florida making the top 10 and a Dorset beach No.1 in the UK (again)
18/02/25 05:01Vital additions to your bucket-and-spade list have been revealed by Tripadvisor. A drum roll, please, for its Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025.
You've been writing your out-of-office message all wrong! I'm a career expert and these are the phrases you should avoid
15/02/25 07:07Before you type that out-of-office message, pause for a moment. Because you've been writing them all wrong. You've been oversharing, making promises you can't keep and far too vague.
Inside one of New York's most iconic hotels: Here's why it (mostly) lives up to the hype...
14/02/25 07:51Ted Thornhill checks in to The Peninsula New York, set in a 1905 Fifth Avenue Beaux-Arts building. Read on for his full verdict and judgements on his room, the spa and breakfast.
I've given up the 9-5 to spend a YEAR living on cruise ships. Here's how it's going, from the best parts to the worst (and how much it costs)
08/02/25 09:18Californian Belencia Wallace has been at sea for 112 days and told MailOnline Travel: 'I don't have any regrets about my cruise journey - my only wish is that I could have done it sooner.'
Pictured: Twenty-two of the world's most luxurious ski chalets, from a remote lodge in Alaska that can only be reached by helicopter to a £47k-a-week property with a gold-leaf pool
08/02/25 07:13They don't come cheap, but do come with interiors likely to hold guests spellbound - so luxurious that stepping outside to hit the slopes will take major effort.
Business class vs economy on the world's best airline: Inside Qatar Airways' acclaimed £3,000 Qsuite from Heathrow to Doha, then returning in the back of the plane (with a major surprise in store)
08/02/25 06:59Qatar Airways was named World's Best Airline in the 'Oscars of Aviation' for an unprecedented eighth time. MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill finds out if the airline lives up to the hype...
I'm a pilot and I land planes on the world's most dangerous runways - including one with a 30% gradient. Here's what it's like to be in the cockpit...
06/02/25 01:37Brit Matt Dearden has been revealing scary landings he makes using cockpit and external cameras, explaining that they show landings in a remote region of Papua, Indonesia.
'I think I've found the worst hotel in the world': Race Across The World's Alfie Watts films his stay in a property called the 'Alcatraz of Budapest' - and finds a KNIFE down the side of the bed
05/02/25 02:08Officially it's called Muranyi 50 City Rooms, but it's known in Budapest as 'Alcatraz'. Alfie Watts, the winner of BBC1's Race Across The World, was left in a state of shock when he checked in there.Bizarre health effect experienced by man who's lived on cruise ships for 25 years
01/02/25 03:48Mario Salcedo recently clocked up his 1,000th voyage with Royal Caribbean and is known as 'Super Mario' in cruise circles.
My stay in a stunning 'party hotel' in Europe's highest ski resort (that turned out to be great for families)
29/01/25 11:19Ted Thornhill checked in to hotel Fahrenheit Seven in the ultra-lofty French ski resort of Val Thorens. The Wi-Fi password is 'hangover'. Which is a strong clue to one of the priorities...
Revealed: Budget airline introduces KEBABS on UK flights to Turkey and Greece
28/01/25 01:49Corendon Airlines says that the introduction of the 'authentic' Turkish snacks is in response to popular demand, following their introduction on flights from Germany earlier this month.
Inside Virgin Atlantic's 'secret-level' £2,140 business-class seat from Heathrow to JFK - then returning in premium economy. Here's the verdict, from epic TV screens to a 'bland' pie...
25/01/25 07:06Ted Thornhill tried out the Retreat Suite on board a JFK-bound Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330neo, then returned in premium economy on the same model of aircraft. Read on for the full verdicts...
Man who's lived on Royal Caribbean cruise ships for 25 years reveals how much it costs him annually
24/01/25 04:41Meet Mario Salcedo, who recently clocked up his 1,000th voyage with Royal Caribbean, taking customer loyalty to the next level and beyond.
The best 200 restaurants in the UK for 2025 ranked by SquareMeal - and the No.1 in London is 'ultra-affordable'. Does YOUR favourite make the cut?
23/01/25 11:24SquareMeal has unveiled two lists -Â the best 100 restaurants in London and the best 100 outside the capital. It used a combination of thousands of reader votes and the opinions of its own critics.
The 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2025 named by Time Out. Do YOU agree with the ranking?
23/01/25 11:58The ranking is 'packed with carefully curated suggestions from expert local writers around the country', said Chiara Wilkinson, Deputy UK Editor, Time Out.
My amazing weekend at one of the world's most family friendly ski resorts (though there is one tourist trap restaurant to avoid)
20/01/25 02:58MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks into a Ski Weekends chalet in the French resort of Les Gets, which is just an hour away from Geneva Airport and railway station. Read on for his verdict...
The world's best 50 cities in 2025 ranked by Time Out: Cape Town is No.1, SIX cities in the UK make the list and New York is top in the USA. Where does YOUR favourite city come?
15/01/25 12:13The ranking was produced by a poll of more than 18,500 city-dwellers who 'shared their thoughts on their city', from 'food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and overall vibe'.
The moment a brave flight attendant lets rip at a group of abusive passengers causing mayhem on way to Lanzarote
14/01/25 12:03Her fiery outburst, applauded by those around her, was filmed by a passenger who told MailOnline Travel that the group had 'caused chaos' throughout the flight.
I'm an ex-flight attendant - this is why I spied on passengers in first class and 'assessed' travellers as they boarded
12/01/25 08:48Marika Mikusova, who has written three Diary Of A Flight Attendant books about the five years she spent working at 38,000ft, told MailOnline about her intelligence-gathering missions.
You've been walking along pavements all wrong! Etiquette guru William Hanson reveals how to use them correctly - including the big no-no when in a group. Are YOU guilty of it?
11/01/25 07:21According to William you've been walking in the wrong group formations, failing to give way and, what's more, failing to operate pedestrian crossings in a suitable manner.
Inside London's first billion-pound hotel: The Mail checks in to The Peninsula. Here's what it's like, from the 25m pool to the breathtaking views and a 'ridiculous' £5,500-a-night suite
11/01/25 07:15MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill checks in to a 'gold-and-ivory-hued' Grand Premier Suite. Here's his full verdict on the hotel after trying out the pool, cinema and afternoon tea.
Tripadvisor names 2025's best destinations
09/01/25 07:38The winners for the awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of global Tripadvisor reviews specific to several award subcategories between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.
Revealed: The most turbulent flight routes and airports of 2024, with Mendoza to Santiago worst overall and Denver and Turin among the hubs where bumpy journeys are likely
09/01/25 12:17The rankings have been drawn up by turbulence forecast website turbli.com, which analysed around 10,000 short and long-haul routes connecting the 550 largest airports in the world.
London named the best destination in the world in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, with New York top in the U.S. Is YOUR favourite spot a winner?
09/01/25 05:01The winners for the awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of global Tripadvisor reviews specific to several award subcategories between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.
TikToker visits and ranks all 272 of London's Tube stops - these are the best and the worst
07/01/25 06:35Tom Rees, a 29-year-old marketing operations manager from rural Shropshire now living in Islington, north London, grew up captivated by how the Tube allows Londoners to 'zip around the city'.
I'm the MailOnline Travel Editor - and these are the 37 best places I've ever stayed in, from hyper-luxury hotels to chocolate box B&Bs and one very dramatic castle
04/01/25 07:36Ted Thornhill explains that what connects all these properties, from New York to Tokyo via England's Lake District, is that they combine charm, luxury and incredible service to leave guests spellbound.
'Betrayal': Frequent flyers are furious about the new British Airways loyalty scheme. So what IS all the fuss about?
03/01/25 01:42BA is changing its loyalty programme to a purely revenue-based system called The British Airways Club, which will launch on April 1st. Some have labelled it a 'betrayal' - but others see the positives.
Superstar travel expert Nicky Kelvin reveals his highs and lows of 2024, from the best plane cabin to the worst hotel - and what he's looking forward to in 2025
03/01/25 07:18What do Indian airport security guards, Virgin Atlantic crew, and a cucumber have in common? They've all made the cut for superstar travel expert Nicky Kelvin's review of the year.
Inside 'Britain's best restaurant': MailOnline tries the £135 tasting menu at the restaurant Tripadvisor says is the No.1 in the UK for 2024 (and the incredible CHIPS may be the best dish)
29/12/24 06:24MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill visits Northcote, crowned 'Britain's best restaurant' in Tripadvisor's 2024 Travellers' Choice awards.
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
23/12/24 02:10Ted 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.
I'm an ex-Emirates flight attendant - and this is the psychological technique cabin crew are taught to calm passengers down
21/12/24 08:14Marika 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.
From cauliflower cheese to salmon and caviar: Can YOU tell which of these 21 pictures shows a Michelin-star meal?
21/12/24 08:02The more Michelin stars a restaurant has, the fancier the food looks. That's one theory. Take this picture quiz to see if you can work out which dishes have one, two or three stars. Or none at all.
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!
21/12/24 07:35American YouTuber 'UA' flew all the way over from New Jersey to the UK capital to try Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. His YouTube video of the experience has over 300,000 views.
I'm a hotel manager in London - here's how I moved the property up the Tripadvisor ranking from 272nd to FIFTH
21/12/24 07:20When Sally Beck, pictured, took over running the Royal Lancaster London hotel in 2013 guests complained about unreliable lifts, queues and lack of seating. Now 90% of reviews are glowing...
I'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… )
18/12/24 04:17Keen 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.
'AI mafia' gang bombards London restaurant with scathing fake Google reviews to extort £10,000
18/12/24 11:57A 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.
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'
14/12/24 07:33One 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 pays it a visit.
Inside 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
14/12/24 07:26MailOnline 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.
The 36 best and worst value places to go skiing in Europe this winter - and it's ITALY that's cheapest once again
13/12/24 03:58The 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.
I'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)
12/12/24 04:12Never 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 through agency Not Just Travel.
Incredible scuba diving, stunning hiking trails and endless historical cultural gems: Ten reasons the Maltese Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino are the perfect year-round destination
10/12/24 12:24SponsoredThe Maltese islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino are spectacular summer destinations - but their allure doesn't dim when temperatures dip.
Candid 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
08/12/24 08:08The trip is offered by ultra-luxe safari company Roar Africa. Guests enjoy a spectacular itinerary. And beyond-first-class treatment.
Inside 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?
07/12/24 07:56Val Thorens has been declared the world's best ski resort nine times, including for 2025. Ted Thornhill ascended to the French resort to find out what all the fuss is about - and rates it out of five.
From flaming fireballs to 'ghost saunas': The top 20 quirky European Christmas traditions Brits would most like to experience
06/12/24 01:51The ranking comes from an easyJet survey in which 90 per cent of respondents said they're keen on experiencing an alternative festive tradition.
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
04/12/24 11:36The French capital tops Euromonitor International's Top City Destinations Index. This ranks cities around the world based on a comparison of 55 metrics across six 'key pillars'.
'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
02/12/24 01:17Prime 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.'
Head 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
29/11/24 12:25Northcote restaurant in Lancashire has been rated the best in the UK by Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Restaurants awards. Head chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen talks to MailOnline Travel.
Meet 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)
29/11/24 09:30Tati Reed, from West Sussex, has discovered a knack for making snappy, amusing videos featuring her classic 1985 petrol 'Landy' that hold viewers spellbound.
Emirates unveils first Airbus A350 with Mercedes inspired seats
28/11/24 02:18The 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.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
28/11/24 01:32The 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.
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?
27/11/24 12:15According to etiquette expert Julie Lamberg-Burnet from the Sydney School of Protocol, you've been using your phone too much and in the wrong way in the wrong situations.
British Airways unveils brand-new first-class suite
26/11/24 05:00The airline unveiled the suite on Monday night at its Waterside HQ. After 'listening to colleagues and customers to help shape design elements', BA is calling the suite a 'game-changer'.
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?
26/11/24 12:35The airline unveiled the suite on Monday night at its Waterside HQ. After 'listening to colleagues and customers to help shape design elements', BA is calling the suite a 'game-changer'.
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
25/11/24 04:48A stopover in Iceland can break up a transatlantic journey between Europe and the USA, with The Points Guy demonstrating how it can be enjoyed in two completely different ways.
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...
24/11/24 07:42Wiliam Hanson says in his book Just Good Manners: 'On the hunt for bargains, consumers have lapses in common sense, leaving staff and other customers short-changed in the currency of civility.'
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'
24/11/24 07:24Following the fire in 2019, hundreds of artisans have been rebuilding one of the most historically valuable tourist attractions in the world. Nat Geo was given a sneak peek at the progress.
National Geographic reveals stunning 'Pictures of the Year'
21/11/24 03:08For a special edition of the magazine, an astounding 2.3 million photographs were whittled down to 20 images that will provoke thoughts and drop jaws. Here we present a visual feast like no other.
'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
20/11/24 07:03For a special edition of the magazine, an astounding 2.3million photographs were whittled down to 20 images that will provoke thoughts and drop jaws. Here we present a visual feast like no other.
Meet 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
19/11/24 11:27Singapore Changi Airport was ranked second in the 'Oscars for Airports' this year, won the accolade consecutively from 2013 to 2020 and came first in 2023.
What cost of living crisis? Over a third of Britons are planning to take MORE holidays in 2025 than this year
18/11/24 02:50This figure rises to 55 per cent for the 25-34 age group, a poll revealed, with 41 per cent overall expecting to maintain their current travel levels.
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
16/11/24 07:51The method is revealed in an Instagram post by Nicky Kelvin, travel expert and Editor at Large at The Points Guy. Read on to discover how to make arriving in America stress-free...
I'm a travel expert… and these are the seven most underrated cities in Europe
16/11/24 07:45Travel blogger Anna Merabishvili says: 'I have travelled to many cities in Europe and these are the cities that I honestly fell in love with, but are not necessarily the most popular to visit.'
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)
14/11/24 12:59The 2025 Fodor's Travel 'Go and No Lists' reveal 'highly coveted tourist spots [that] are collapsing under the burden of their own prominence'.
My 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...
14/11/24 07:36MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill rides in the cab of a 21,000hp e320 Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord. He likens it to a ride in a spaceship...
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I moved from the UK to Montpellier, the 'Brighton of France' - here's why the shopping is better and the French aren't as rude as you think
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Should you respond to work emails while you're on holiday? I'm a career expert and these are the do's and don'ts for dealing with messages from colleagues while you're away
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From jousting fish to thirsty camels and a 'screaming' sponge: Behold the spellbinding winners of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year awards
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The world's best airlines for 2025 have been revealed, with British Airways failing to make the top 25 (but there's good news for Virgin Atlantic, easyJet and Ryanair)
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Where fashion brands most want to be: Milan overtakes New York to become home to the world's most expensive shopping street, where customers spend £2,000 per purchase
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Is this Ireland's best hotel? Inside Ballyfin, a breathtaking Regency mansion with secret doors and lashings of finery that's beloved by George Clooney and Michelin inspectors
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We're Britain's top Wetherspoons experts and have visited ALL 799 pubs in the country. These are the top 22 you MUST go to, the cheapest pints - and the food and booze you have to try
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I'm a female solo traveller... and this is how travelling alone around the world changed my life
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Singapore then and now: Fascinating historic photos show how the country has transformed in the 60 years since it gained independence
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'It's the pretty England we all want': I'm the High Sheriff of Herefordshire - here's why you should visit my 'unspoiled' county rather than the crowded Cotswolds
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The most beautiful sunset spots in the world according to science, from Scotland to Hawaii. Do YOU agree with the ranking?
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The best beaches in the world for 2025 ranked by Tripadvisor - with GREECE home to the winner, Florida making the top 10 and a Dorset beach No.1 in the UK (again)
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The expert guide to the world's luxury holiday super-dupes: they've got the views and the vibes WITHOUT the crowds (and you'll be amazed by how much you can save)
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Are British or American men better at dating? I'm a relationship expert who's romanced both - and here's my verdict
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I'm a normal mother in my 40s but I've found a nudist hobby that's changed my life
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We've been to over 250 places in Scotland - from 'Caribbean' beaches to an island 'frozen in time', here are the country's best spots to visit
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How to retire in Albania - the 'Maldives of Europe': The ultimate guide to where to live, how to get a visa and healthcare
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You've been writing your out-of-office message all WRONG! I'm a career expert and these are the phrases you should NEVER use
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How to move to Dubai: The ultimate guide to where to live, how to get a job and visa - plus the truth about alcohol
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Inside one of New York's most iconic hotels: Here's why it (mostly) lives up to the hype...
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We couldn't wait to start our new life in Australia - until a routine health check put us through five years of hell: British family warns of little-known rule that could turn your Down Under dream into a nightmare
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The truth behind passenger's £50 Ryanair fee for taking a water bottle on a flight
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The five-star hotel capital of the world for 2025 revealed in the new Forbes Travel Guide ratings
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I'm a Thailand travel expert. Here's the definitive guide on which islands to go to, the best beaches and bargains... and the places to avoid like the plague
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The four types of nightmare plane passengers (and what triggers them) according to psychologists - are YOU one?
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I try Malaysia Airlines' £3,250 business-class seat. And I'm served a dish that's 'hands-down' the best plane food I've ever tried
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The world's best desserts named by tourists (including one that smells like GYM SOCKS). Do YOU agree with the choices?
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I'm a coffee snob and these five London coffee shops are the 'secret weapon' that have helped me build a business empire
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Inside Chamonix's ski patrol: What really goes on behind the scenes to keep pistes safe at a resort in the French Alps... from avalanche bombs to dog rescues
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This hotel is giving guests anxiety - with some even refusing to stay there after watching videos of it. Here's why...
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A reef-reshing way to see paradise! Trying out an incredible submarine sightseeing trip in the Maldives (and there's always the underwater spa if you're claustrophobic)
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Pilot issues warning to travellers who fly with a cold
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Need a workation? Fascinating interactive map created by AI reveals 50,000 digital-nomad-friendly hotels and apartments containing ergonomic chairs and desks
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Crew member reveals cruise ship secrets - from the 'dark side' of life as an entertainer to the 'messy truth' about onboard relationships and what happens when someone dies at sea...
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I've given up the 9-5 to spend a YEAR living on cruise ships. Here's how it's going, from the best parts to the worst (and how much it costs)
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Inside yesteryear Bognor Regis - before it became UK's 'fourth worst seaside town': Historical photos show resort in its heyday, from glamorous granny contests to donkey rides
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Business class vs economy on the world's best airline: Inside Qatar Airways' acclaimed £3,000 Qsuite from Heathrow to Doha, then returning in the back of the plane (with a major surprise in store)
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Pictured: Twenty-two of the world's most luxurious ski chalets, from a remote lodge in Alaska that can only be reached by helicopter to a £47k-a-week property with a gold-leaf pool
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American travellers reveal the surprising items they love to buy in the UK to take home to the USA
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How you really can fly to some of Europe's most mouthwatering destinations for less than the cost of a KFC bargain bucket, revealed by travel experts
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The top 21 winter pubs with rooms. I'm a travel expert who's been to hundreds and this is where those-in-the-know go for roaring fires, great food... and incredible value
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Pilot's incredible video footage shows him landing on some of the most dangerous runways in the world - including one with a 30% gradient
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The UK's top 20 attractions, restaurants and boozers in 2025 revealed by Google Maps (and it's a clean sweep for Wetherspoons in the pub ranking)
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Couple fly Ryanair from Stansted to Pisa for 12 hours 'because it's cheaper than a day out in London'
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Revealed: You can now stay the night at Chester Zoo in a luxury lodge and wake up next to the animals - but it doesn't come cheap, with stays costing from £775 per night
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'I think I've found the worst hotel in the world': Race Across The World's Alfie Watts films his stay in a property called the 'Alcatraz of Budapest' - and finds a KNIFE down the side of the bed
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What happens when you try to hide on a cruise ship, according to crew members (and people who've tried it!)
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Fourteen cities and towns around the world with breathtaking waterways - including a surprising British metropolis with more canals than VENICE
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Pictured: The world's shortest escalator, which has just five steps and a journey time of six seconds
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From a fiery volcano to other-worldly mountains: Breathtaking images from the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
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Inside the luxurious Bavarian spa resort that has welcomed Boris Johnson - who swam in the lake - and Joe Biden (who had a massage)
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I'm a Canadian... and this is what surprised me about London (and why I prefer Paris)
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I'm a solo female traveller - these are my safety ratings for places I was told to avoid
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Bizarre health effect experienced by man who's lived on cruise ships for 25 years
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Tourists explain why they love the surprising capital cities that get a lot of hate, from London to Rome and the Canadian destination that 'fun forgot'
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The major attractions around the world where tourists pay more than local residents - do YOU think it's fair?
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The 35 best and worst long-haul city breaks for Brits: Ranking by Which? puts Cape Town top, with an American hotspot slammed as a 'total rip-off' at the bottom of the list
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The world's best bargain cruises: Our experts select the greatest value voyages from around the globe from as little as £65 a night - and that includes ALL food and drink!
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Britons rank the 15 best and worst Canary Island resorts, with a beach that's 'too full of British tat' at the bottom of the list and a 'beautiful town' rated No.1
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The top 10 trending destinations around the world for 2025 revealed by American Express Travel - from a U.S ski resort with fewer crowds to an Australian coastal city with 'vibrant nightlife'
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My stay in a stunning 'party hotel' in Europe's highest ski resort (that turned out to be great for families)
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My amazing weekend at one of the world's most family friendly ski resorts (though there is one tourist trap restaurant to avoid)
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Fourteen of Europe's prettiest seaside towns - from Scotland's 'magic' seafood capital to a 'handsome little harbour' in Italy
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