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Ted Thornhill checked in to safari lodge Segera Retreat, located in a 50,000-acre private conservancy in the heart of Kenya's Laikipia Plateau - where cheetahs, lions and elephants roam. He writes: 'I feel like I've stepped into an enchanted land.'

Pictured: Amazing UK pubs located on tiny ISLANDS - where the views are guaranteed to be

From the coast of Devon to the windswept West Coast of Scotland via Cumbria and Northumberland, read on for boozers in unique coastal locations - and with quirky histories - you'll want to raise a glass to.

I'm a photographer on a mission to capture the cutest corners of Europe - here are 12 of

The person behind the lens is Steven Van der Hulst, 30, from Huizen, a former fishing village near Amsterdam, who declares that he wants to 'get people inspired to visit the beautiful old towns in Europe' through his art. He began taking photos and editing them 'for fun' 11 years ago, and now has a following of more than 64,000 people who admire his images on Instagram, where he posts under the profile name @stevenvanderhulst.

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Residents and holidaymakers in Hayle, Cornwall, say tonnes of sand has been taken from the beach 'day and night'. A petition demanding a stop to mining has received 2,000 signatures.

Reports of pillars of smoke rising from the jungle in the northwest of the state have been documented since the 1800s.The legend became known as the 'Wakulla Swamp Volcano'.

A taste of yesteryear travel: Pilot's fascinating book charts a century of BA meals, from

Flavour of Flight: The Food and Drink of British Airways has been written by BA captain Al Bridger, with the pilot revealing 50 authentic recipes from a century of onboard menus. The book also contains a smorgasbord of imagery, including original menu cards and flamboyant meals.

A mystery creature roaming a Montana campsite has sparked the curiosity of thousands of Reddit users. Its face is bear-like, but it has a long, fluffy tail.

The global travel agency Flight Centre analysed responses from more than 170,000 travellers to determine the top 10 highest-rated countries and cities this year.

Put your next getaway on the right track: The top 16 European city-break destinations

The consumer champion asked over 1,000 of its members to rate their experiences of European city destinations reachable from the UK by rail, with qualifying destinations each seven hours or less from London.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said he would be 'happy' to introduce a two-drink limit on his company's flights, as long as the same rules are applied to airport bars.

The US is home to the biggest fast food chains - from McDonald's to Wendy's - and is also thought to be where they were invented. But it is not home to the best burger.

Blissfully sunny, quiet and cheap: Travel experts reveal exactly where to go this autumn,

When the leaves are turning brown, temperatures plummeting and skies going grey in the UK, great swathes of southern Europe remain gloriously warm. Well into October, temperatures around the Med, and further south in Spain 's Canary Islands, can climb to 25c or higher.

The unnamed woman took to Reddit's Am I The A**hole thread to describe her recent traveling experience that saw her butting heads with another parent.

After a mountaintop collapsed into the sea in Greenland, a skyscraper-sized 'mega-tsunami' shook the Earth for nine straight days. Scientists say climate change is to blame.

Prague goes posh! Stag dos are on the wane as the delights of this great city come to the

John Sergeant celebrates his 80th birthday in Prague on a tour organised by Kirker Holidays. He stays at Hotel Aria, in the 'most attractive' quarter of the Czech capital, the Mala Strana. 'It has cobbled streets, grand palaces and secluded gardens,' he writes.

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Tucked away on a peaceful jungle-strewn corner of the Dominican Republic sits an exclusive adventure playground for the rich and famous. DailyMail.com's Sadie Whitelocks gained access.

YouTube star Two Feet Outdoors kayaked to North Brother Island, which is situated in the Hell Gate, a treacherous section of the East River between The Bronx and Riker's Island.

That's what I call a REAL walk in the park: JANE SLADE explores the Botswanan bush on foot

During her nine-day adventure of the Okavango, Botswana's 'game-rich oasis', Jane sees some remarkable animals, including the rare and endangered pangolin. She writes: 'While you are much safer travelling in a big vehicle, there is nothing like exploring the bush on foot or in a canoe.'

It's the setting for his latest crime novel, but Scottish author PETER MAY reveals here

Glasgow-born Peter (inset) first visited the Outer Hebrides in 1991 to research a soap opera, sleeping in a 'freezing cold' cottage. A miserable start, but the Hebrides 'seeps into your soul', writes Peter. Here he reveals how the archipelago has become his 'spiritual home'.

Dylan Huynh, from California, set off on a road trip from Dallas to Austin in Texas in a bid to see what weird and wonderful eateries he could find.

A woman has warned fellow Aussies looking to dodge long queues upon arrival in Bali to not make the same costly mistake on her visa that she paid the price for.

Pictured: The mysterious modern-day fairytale castle in Poland that has been built on an

Construction of Stobnica Castle began in 2015, but there was no publicity around the building and the general public didn't become aware of it until pictures of the vast structure went viral in 2018. It's still not finished...

Laura Windsor posted a video of plates in a restaurant being stacked by a customer accompanied by a subtitle stating that doing this is 'inelegant'.

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Once seen as cheap and old-fashioned, bungalows are enjoying a revival. After falling out of favour in the 1990s, they're back in fashion, rising in value in recent years far more than any other property type.

Whitstable's your oyster: Inside the Kent seaside town with beautiful beach huts and

Whitstable has been famed for oysters for at least 2,000 years, reveals Kate Wickers, who delves into the town's maritime heritage. She goes on an oyster farm tour where she learns how the shellfish are cultivated, before dining at a restaurant set in an old oyster warehouse. Read on for more...

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Rob Crossan travels to Sweden's Stockholm archipelago. Flanked by 'wide sandy bays', this maze of islands an hour from the capital is beloved by locals.

Dubbed by holidaymakers as the 'Venice of Portugal,' the charming coastal city of Aveiro offers a similar atmosphere to its Italian counterpart - including winding canals, bridges and colourful gondolas.

Pictured: The giant escalators that China installed to save tourists the effort of hiking up mountains

China has built a 1,100ft escalator costing $2.2million/£1.6million that takes visitors up Tianyu Mountain in Zhejiang Province - and it even sprays mist on them to keep them cool.

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To help ensure faux-pas-free-forays, MailOnline caught up with travel experts to discover all the unspoken rules Brits need to know before touching down in the USA.

YouTube star Ryan Twomey went about purchasing a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet truck in a bid to transform it into the world's smallest RV.

The golden age of sea travel? Fascinating photos show what life was like onboard luxury

These fascinating vintage photographs will no doubt suggest to some that today's 'floating city' cruise ships don't have the romance or glamour of the passenger ships of yesteryear. The archive photographs show life on board the Conte Rosso and Conte Verde, Italian transatlantic liners built in Scotland in the early 1920s and designed to transport passengers from Europe to North and South America.

Hotel managers have lifted the lid on the various red flags to look out for when you are checking into a hotel that are a dead giveaway that you shouldn't fork over your money for a room.

Grant Winter, a compliance officer at the travel insurance company, warns that food and drink in some countries popular with Brits may contain dangerous diseases.

EXCLUSIVEI was terrified of heights - now I'm an acrobatic highliner who walks along a rope strung up between MOUNTAINS. Here's how I faced my fear of death...

There was a time when Taylor St Germain was so scared of heights she couldn't make it to the top of an indoor climbing wall - 'that three-year-olds could conquer'. Now, the 25-year-old is a world-class highliner and walks freely across narrow slackline ropes strung hundreds of feet in the air while performing acrobatic tricks and stunts. Filming her dizzying feats has helped turn her into a TikTok star, with almost 50,000 followers mesmerised by her pieces to camera performed while walking along slacklines far above the ground in breathtaking locations.

Birdie Wood, 30, from California, sold all her belongings and set off on an epic seven-month trip with her two daughters - Fifer, six, and Mavie, four - in February.

Travel experts reveal eight of Europe's most walkable cities, from the south coast of

Seeing the sights on holiday sounds good, but it can often involve the expense of car hire or navigating unfathomable public transport networks. Sign up instead for a break in an ultra-walkable city.

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Sara takes a Six Senses Khamsa tour of Bhutan. She says: 'In many ways, Druk Yul, Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a model of what tourism can be. I love everything about it.'

A Turkish airport took the crown in the Holidu survey, with airports in Portugal and Greece also featuring in the top five. The results are based on average Google Review ratings.

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A cruise ship whose passengers have paid up to £27,000-a-month to enjoy an epic three year world tour but have instead been stuck in Belfast for three months has finally taken to sea again.

The UK's 29 best and worst airports for 2024 named by Which? - so which comes first and

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: 'Our survey found many of the biggest airports fall at the basics - with passengers often unhappy about the availability of toilets and seats, and reporting long queues at times.'

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Angela Epstein visits Buxton, a Georgian town known for its spring water. While there she samples the water for free at a well and stays at a hotel in a stunning Grade-I listed building.

McDonald's in the historic Nyugati Railway Station in Budapest, Hungary, has long been admired for its decadent decor - with customers and critics alike dubbing the branch as the world's 'most elegant.'

'Two weeks from £69 and under-19s go free!' Old travel brochures unearthed that reveal how

Siesta Holidays in Middlesbrough has been operating coach holidays around Europe for 44 years - long before cheap flights and Airbnb transformed the travel industry. To celebrate its almost five decades providing affordable holidays for people in the North East, bosses have released the company's earliest brochures.

Users can place themselves within a mini-movie - choosing from scene locations including a Qatar Airways flight, London, Doha and Tokyo - and sit back and admire their 'performance'.

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Ailbhe MacMahon checks in to Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai, the Northern Thai retreat named the world's best new wellness hotel in National Geographic Traveller's latest hotel awards.

EXCLUSIVEInside a £19,000 'Lion King' safari holiday, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a magical backdrop and a stay at a stunning lodge where the animal cast of the movie roam in spectacular numbers

Ted Thornhill goes on a Kenyan safari with luxury company Roar Africa - with a stopover in Nairobi. There he enjoys a plush pre-savannah pitstop - Hemingways Nairobi hotel, which has a stunning pool. After that, he hops on a plane to an airstrip in the middle of Amboseli National Park. His lodgings in the wilds? The stunning Angama Amboseli retreat - which has 10 jaw-dropping suites. Ted made videos of his incredible experiences - and you'll find his ratings at the bottom of the story.

Ed Pratt began his journey in Gloucestershire - where the river originates. Its starting point, known as Thames Head, does not have a fixed location, but arises from a group of shifting springs.

Gunning for a quirky glamping getaway? Inside the TANK that's been transformed into a cosy

The unusual abode is part of the RAF Wainfleet coastal holiday site in Lincolnshire, a few miles from Skegness, and has been thrilling guests. At first glance, the vehicle appears like a working tank, with an army-green paint job and a (non-working) gun. A closer inspection reveals cosy accommodation for two with military-style décor - and a few handy mod cons.

Sam Mayfair produced a video in which he attempts to answer: Should I visit Cairo or Luxor? It's a battle of pyramids versus temples, hectic versus laid-back, old versus new (er), north versus south.

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Jo Kessel spends the weekend on Utopia and films the highlights. She peeks inside a cabin with 270-degree views and her video shows the pools, slides, tiki bar, train and more.

Ryan Trahan, from Texas, traveled on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express while he was in Europe, and for one of the legs, he upgraded to the train's most luxurious cabin.

Spectacular coastline, cheap wine - and no one will aim a water pistol at you: MARK PALMER

Mark stays near Gale Beach in two, four-bedroom villas next to each other, rented through Solmar Villas. 'Pick your spot wisely in the Algarve and you won't go wrong,' he says, adding: 'Sun and sea in summer is guaranteed and the warmth continues well into October, perfect for half term.'

EXCLUSIVEI stayed in a Wetherspoon hotel in one of the world's prettiest cities - it offers million-dollar cathedral views for just £60 a night

MailOnline Deputy Travel Editor, Sophie Foster, checks into The Thomas Ingoldsby Hotel, in Canterbury. She says: 'When I checked in, I discovered it's not just price points that entice.' Read her verdict on the £60-a-night stay...

A secret archipelago with aquamarine water in Indonesia is the new 'must-visit' tropical destination for Aussies - and it's been dubbed 'heaven on earth'.

Travel expert Monet Hambrick, 36, has visited 50 countries and has lifted the lid on the various cities that you should ditch - and the ones that you should move further up on your bucket list.

Pictured: China's nerve-shredding 'knife-edge' mountain, which daredevil tourists walk along despite sheer drops - and no safety fences

Some people like to experience life on the edge - literally. Footage shows the Chinese ridge that's so steep it resembles a blade. Plucky tourists tackle it as doing so is supposed to bring good luck. Knife-edge mountain is located in Gaoyi Ridge Scenic Area.

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MailOnline Travel's Sophie Foster checked in to Tui Blue Medina Gardens - an all-inclusive resort just 750 metres from the spellbinding walled old quarter. Read on for her verdict...

Nicky Kelvin and Liam Spencer from The Points Guy enlist the help of Matty to discover which mode of transport is best for reaching this summer's sporting extravaganza from the UK capital.

The beaches were assessed on five factors - the average sea and air temperatures in June, the number of five-star reviews, average daily costs and the height of the waves.

British Bearways: Teddy bear left in Heathrow lounge reunited with nine-year-old owner in

Treasured teddy Postman Bear was discovered in the British Airways Club Lounge at London Heathrow's Terminal 5 and was taken on an exciting airport 'adventure' before an emotional reunion. After a new flight and boarding pass was sorted for Postman Bear, members of the BA team gave the teddy the 'VIP treatment'...

Then and now: Fascinating historical photos of Torquay show the Devon seaside town's glory

Torquay's tourism industry began in the 19th century. The town's mild climate and picture-perfect beaches first attracted wealthy tourists looking to glean health benefits from a holiday by the sea. Over time, Torquay evolved to entice a wider range of customers, becoming popular with holidaying factory workers. But in the 1960s, the town began to face stiff competition from cheap overseas resorts. Despite these challenges, Torquay is still a popular English destination. Read on to see a snapshot of the seaside resort during - and after - its tourism boom, from a packed promenade in 1922 to Bruce Forsyth hosting a beach beauty contest in 1957...

Fanny Gagnon O'Donnell, who is from Montreal but currently working in Germany as an au pair, was taking a three-hour flight back from a trip to Spain when her patience was tested.

Michael O'Leary, the airline's chief executive, has long been opposed to selling package holidays, saying it would be a distraction from the company's main objective.

EXCLUSIVEInside America's most famous posh restaurant: Rare footage reveals what it's like to have an $830 meal at the 3-Michelin-starred French Laundry (and what its $160 mac and cheese tastes like)

It was shot by Alexander Varga, the co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant '42' in Hungary. So far it's garnered over 500,000 views on YouTube. Alexander - who's been to over 80 three-star restaurants - told MailOnline that he was served by the 'best-ever waiter' (main). Read on for more...

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An ordinary Idaho man has transformed a decrepit train car into a thriving luxury travel business that rakes in more than $85,000 a year from bookings.

Last year, Kate, 42, told The Good, The Bad And The Rugby podcast how she'll often seek out a wild swim, saying the colder the water, the better. Here, FEMAIL seeks out some of the UK's wild swim spots.

Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big cities REALLY are, with London TWICE the

Britain may be a tiny country - but its capital city, London, packs a huge punch size-wise. A fascinating size-comparison mapping tool that enables users to superimpose a map of one city over that of another reveals that it's actually bigger than all the cities with famous skylines in America.

'I've never seen anything quite like it in the United States,' said biochemist Michael Ketterer. 'It's just an extreme example of very high concentrations of plutonium in soils'

EXCLUSIVEI was a flight attendant for 16 years - here's why life at 35,000ft wasn't all it's cracked up to be

Skye Taylor (@skye_taylor_xx) worked as a stewardess for Virgin Atlantic as well as budget airlines, but post-pandemic her pay dropped to less than her starting wage 16 years prior. So, she ditched her uniform to make money online.

Billy Gibbons, 68, transformed his home in Audlem, Cheshire into a 1950s haven after his parents died in the mid-90s. He also began converting his garden into an 1850s Western town.

From a 'dancing' stoat to lions mating in a storm: Fourteen breathtaking images from the

It comes ahead of the winners being announced at a ceremony hosted by TV presenters and conservationists Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin on October 8. An exhibition of the top 100 images submitted to the competition opens at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in London on October 11, before going on a UK and international tour.

Florida-based Chris and Rob Taylor - who pride themselves on launching the first LGBTQ family travel blog with their site 2TravelDads - have collectively visited more than 48 states.

The 120-step stairway, called 'Stigull', measures 40 metres in length (131ft) and overlooks the village of Loen and a stunning fjord. It forms part of a route to the summit of Mount Hoven at 3,316ft.

Britain at its best: Inside the royal town of Caernarfon - home to a medieval masterpiece

Angela Epstein visits Caernarfon's famous medieval castle, explores the ruins of a Roman fort and stays at a hotel that was once the home of Lord Snowdon and Princess Margaret. She also drives to a nearby beach where 'dolphins and porpoises loiter'.

YouTubing brothers Lucas and Jacob Cruikshank checked into the Florida park's All-Star Sports Resort for a night's stay. They paid $150 to stay in a standard room.

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Ryanair's Michael O'Leary (right) is pushing for a two-drink limit in airport bars. But Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin (left) has slammed the idea - saying passengers get drunk onboard, not in pubs.

The 32 best high streets in Britain: Independent stores, a sense of community and markets

Despite the rise of online shopping and trend for working from home, many of Britain's high streets remain the beating heart of their communities, as well as being a magnet for visitors bored by the chain store experience. Buzzing with activity thanks to quirky independent stores, coffee shops and restaurants, as well as an overall sense of community, they also attract buyers from far and wide.

From the 'depressing' London Dungeon to a New York attraction that left one visitor

Disappointed tourists recently took to Reddit to share the museums that, in their eyes, fail to live up to expectations. User 'MarathonMarathon' kicked off the discussion on the travel forum when they asked: 'What are the worst museums you've been to?'

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One hotel in the Catskills, New York, has reported that 80 per cent of guests have taken up a challenge to hand in their phones and take part in a digital detox during their stay.

A family attended the restaurant in the southern area of ​​Arezzo to celebrate their mother's birthday after asking in advance whether they can bring a cake from the pastry shop.

EXCLUSIVEInside the amazing jungle hotel in Cambodia where guests arrive by ZIP-WIRE (and Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry are big fans)

Ailbhe MacMahon (inset) flies into Shinta Mani Wild - A Bensley Collection resort, where all activities, spa treatments, wine and meals are included in the price. Guests sleep in 'antique-drenched' tents and are assigned an 'adventure butler'. She says: 'Championing conservation, exploration and luxury in equal measure, this retreat is nothing short of a jungle nirvana.'

EXCLUSIVEMeet the man hitchhiking 10,000 miles from Southampton to SOUTH AFRICA, staying in £2-a-night hotels and pitching a tent on rooftops

At the time of writing, Dutchman Timo de Jong had clocked up 293 rides, most of which have been entirely free. Twenty-five-year-old Timo, who has been travelling full-time since he was 18, has been documenting his journey online, posting daily videos to his Instagram account (@hitchikertimo), where he's accumulated 135,000 followers.

The new project builds off recent initiatives using offshore oil drilling data, which create 3D geology maps using seismic equipment similar to earthquake warning data

Some arachnid experts have called it a 'mate-gration' as tarantula males are known to sometimes travel as many as 20 miles in search of a female partner from now to Oct.

I flew in the same $6k Delta seats as Team USA did for the Paris Olympics - here's what it

Delta is certainly going for gold in the airline industry, striving to elevate its cabin comfort and service all round. For the fourth year running, the carrier was named the the Best Airline in North America at the prestigious 2024 SkyTrax World Airline Awards and it also took home a slew of other gongs including Best Business Class in North America and Best Airline Staff in the region.

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'Colossal and confusing in equal measure, Istanbul is as captivating these days as it was under Emperor Constantine,' says Rob Crossan, who shares his travel guide to Turkey's historic city.

A surreal video captured seven suns from a hospital window in China last week. The image presented an optical illusion that baffled viewers.

EXCLUSIVEYou've been visiting Greek islands all wrong! I'm a Greece expert and here are the mistakes beginners make, from failing to realise how crucial ferry timetables are... to taking a SUITCASE

Sophie Jansen (@tzatchickie) has travelled all over the Greek islands. She shares her top tips for planning a trip with MailOnline Travel.

A stunning East Coast tourist hotspot has started sinking due to a 'perfect storm' of threats - including rising seas and sinking land - as scientists make a terrifying prediction.

Nevada - home to the legendary, classified US Air Force base and UFO mainstay Area 51 - did not even crack the study's Top 10, which viewed sightings beside other regional data

Splash hits! From a Beverly Hills hotel to a South American pool so big you can SAIL on

Swimming Pools: The World's Best by Stefanie Waldek, is a 'visual exploration' of the globe's top swimming baths with 200 spellbinding spots selected. It's billed as 'a travel guide created especially for those looking for remarkable swimming pool experiences'. Here, MailOnline Travel shares 12 of the most impressive for your perusal - discover your dream dip…

Flight attendant Ally Case has revealed the chilling hotel safety tips she swears by in a series of TikTok videos - but viewers have pointed out some major flaws.

YouTube creator Michael Downie embarked on a different kind of journey in the skies. He signed up for a ride in an airship from Massachusetts to New York, and documented the entire thing.

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MailOnline Travel spoke with workers at nudist campsite Broadland Sun. 'It's not a clothing-optional site - the official rule is that when it's clement weather, nudity is expected,' says Austin, the former warden.

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The female pilot is pushing back against prejudice and has built a huge 380,000-user following on the app by showcasing her helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft skills.

EXCLUSIVEI'm a flight attendant… here are the people who cause the most problems on planes - and it is NOT celebrities

Skye Taylor, 49, worked as a flight attendant for 16 years, including for Virgin Atlantic. The ex-stewardess says the Dubai and Las Vegas routes see the worst behaviour at 35,000ft.

Then and now: Fascinating historical photos show how Dubai changed from a simple fishing

Dubai has undergone dramatic changes since striking oil in the 1960s. It's now home to the world's tallest building and a series of breathtaking artificial islands. Discover how the city transformed into a futuristic, luxury destination with these fascinating photos.

EXCLUSIVE'This island has a problem': I'm a female solo traveller... here's why I will NEVER go to Mykonos again

Christina Ford speaks to MailOnline about her Mykonos holiday nightmare. The solo traveller explains why she's now warning others to give the Greek island 'a complete pass' after facing 'discimination' in the popular holiday destination.

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Katie Tilbury says Leith has 'historically insalubrious' associations, but that these shouldn't put you off visiting. Now, it's home to a plethora of new bars, restaurants and interesting shops.

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This connoisseur of comportment has pointed out the correct way of eating chips in a TikTok video that has been viewed 2.5million times. Read on to find out where you've been going wrong.

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Ailbhe MacMahon stays at InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in Thailand and sleeps in an upcycled carriage. Read on for a sneak peek into a glamorous era of rail travel brought back to life...

EXCLUSIVEI live in a DIY home off-grid in the rainforest in Hawaii with my family… here's how we survive and why I'd never return to modern living (despite the lava and earthquakes)

Zoe Durant lives on a self-built homestead in the eastern rainforest on the Big Island of Hawai'i with her husband Brian and her two daughters. She told MailOnline Travel why she thinks off-grid life beats 'civilisation' hands down - though she does have to watch out for lava flow from nearby Kilauea volcano, daily earthquakes and pesky mongoose.

Eating pizza in NYC with cutlery is unforgivable and NEVER drink a milky coffee after 11am

The insights were collected through Google search data of etiquette rules from over 180 countries around the world, as well as research on hundreds of cultural guides and local tips. Remitly, a financial services provider for immigrants, said it conducted the global study to help those moving or travelling to an unfamiliar country embrace new cultures and traditions.

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Tony Schiena - who splits his time between the U.S. and Europe - currently runs Mosiac, which is considered one of the world's leading intelligence and security advisory firms.

The 38-year-old, originally from Brooklyn, earns $73,000 per year in one of the world's most expensive countries, but is much happier living overseas and has no plans to move back to America.

EXCLUSIVEDoes Emirates live up to the hype? We put the carrier's economy, premium economy and business class head to head in a 3-way video review battle on A380s and Boeing 777s from Heathrow to Nairobi via Dubai

The three cabins are put to the test by MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill, who flies premium economy on an Airbus A380 to Dubai from Heathrow, economy on a Boeing 777 to Jomo Kenyatta International and business class on an A380 from Dubai back to Heathrow. He writes: 'I wanted to find out whether Emirates is plaudit-worthy from back to front and top to bottom.'

While pregnant in London I visited a friend with children and the whole time we were there they watched DVDs. I'd grown up with bare feet and beaches in New Zealand; I wanted that for my kids.

A Post Office Travel Money report ranked 16 holiday resorts on price by looking at the cost of essentials - from Greece and Spain to Portugal and Turkey. Find out which destination is the best value...

Which? polled Brits about their experiences of UK seaside towns, asking for their views on criteria including the quality of the beaches, food and drink offerings, tourist attractions and value for money.

EXCLUSIVEA knight to remember: Inside new medieval-themed Warwick Castle Hotel, complete with talking portraits and royal bedchambers with sword-laden walls

Sophie Foster went on a quest to investigate the new £16.4million hotel in the grounds of historic Warwick Castle. She explains that it resembles a medieval long hall and filled her 'with a childlike glee'. Read on for more...

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Fiona Hardcastle travels around Sri Lanka over 10 days on a tour organised by Uga Resorts. She visits white sand beaches and spots leopards, elephants and monkeys...

George Redfern, 21, an influencer from Wirral, Merseyside, set himself a challenge to tour London for 48 hours without spending a penny. But it didn't come easy.

Fowey's got cruise for you! ROBERT HARDMAN visits the historic Cornish seaside town where

Robert Hardman visits Fowey to see the arrival of the 58,000-ton Vasco da Gama cruise ship - 'a ten-storey ocean liner the size of a tower block'. He says the town 'manages to feel timeless and charming, without being twee or artificial'.

When Jezelle Smith-Thomas moved to Australia she was excited to experience life abroad. But almost 12 months on, the London expat found herself questioning her decision.

From the 'Switzerland of America' to an 'uncrowded' Italian beauty and a Greek 'hidden

Fancy a memorable city break but don't fancy having your spirit broken by fighting your way through writhing masses of tourists once you're there? Then read on to discover eight non-mainstream crowd-free cities that are highly likely to win your heart.

Drake's Island, named after the explorer Francis Drake, covers just 6.5 acres and lies 600 yards off the Plymouth coast. The tiny fortified island has planning permission for a 43-bed hotel.

A VERY honest review of Air Canada: Travel experts test all three cabins on the carrier's Dreamliner and love the seats, but in business the food is a 'letdown' and some crew are 'unfriendly'

Air Canada suffered reputational damage recently when a flight attendant was filmed losing control of her temper on a flight bound for Montreal from Morocco. But was the Morocco incident an indicator of an airline in decline? A fascinating three-way cabin review by travel experts from The Points Guy offers some evidence that the carrier does have room for improvement in several areas.

London City Airport will fly 2.5 million more passengers every year, but its bid to overturn the ban on Saturday afternoon flight has been rejected.

A road in Vermont that had become overrun with Instagram-crazed tourists will stay closed to visitors during fall foliage season.

Cara Atwell and Jeremy Davis - currently in Portland, Oregon - revealed their ranking in a video on their 'Magic Geekdom' YouTube channel. Which is YOUR favourite place on the list?

EXCLUSIVEMeet the American couple on a quest to visit every Unesco Heritage Site. They've ticked off 114 and here they reveal the best and worst so far and the places that surprised them...

American couple Haley Crowley and Zachary Fisher have been documenting their travels on their @haleyandzach_ TikTok account, where they've raked in over 80,000 followers. Their 'Unesco hunt' has taken them to 58 countries, from Montenegro and Myanmar to Chile, Cambodia and China.

Budget doesn't have to mean bland! Five of Europe's most bizarre hostels, from a converted

The list comes from Jill McElroy, travel expert at StudentUniverse. She also reveals an amazing cave-style property in Santorini and a hostel in Portugal with wine-barrel-shaped beds.

Les Lindarets, often referred to as the 'Goat Village', is home to a herd of goats. The picturesque hamlet is located in the French Alps, near the town of Morzine.

Ruhi Çenet ventured to the tiny oval-shaped island country of Nauru, which is more than 1,800 miles north east of Australia.

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Eleven million visitors will descend on Paris during the games. That's great for the athletes, but not ideal if you're looking for a relaxed, crowd-free French break. Head to one of these spots to relax...

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In a video posted to TikTok, Sam Mayfair revealed the inside of the Bent Pyramid, located in the royal necropolis of Dahshur, south of Cairo, to his 730,000 followers.

Sierra Belle, 26, from North Carolina, travels the world by herself - from Croatia to the Dominican Republic. She's shared her key safety tips for solo travellers that she claims 'are a must'.

Nördlingen's diamonds were created when an asteroid hit the Earth 15million years ago. But the town's residents weren't aware of the diamonds embedded in its walls until fairly recently.

From wonderful waterfalls to beautiful bays - these 17 stunning pictures of Vietnam by an

The images are by 35-year-old landscape photographer Daniel Kordan, whose picture-taking prowess has helped earn him over two million Instagram followers. He said: 'My work is driven by a passion for exploring the world's most beautiful and remote places and sharing those perspectives with others.'

Ammar Kandil and Staffan Taylor, from the YouTube channel Yes Theory, ventured to a country in Europe to see if young people are really as happy as the studies show.

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Rob Adcock, from Stoke-on-Trent, booked a Ryanair flight to Agadir in Morocco and stayed in a Sofitel hotel there. The resulting holiday was 'too good to be true'. Read on for more...

From the taxi-meter ruse to boat-tour tricksters - travellers reveal the worst scams

The holidays are in full swing, and that means sun, sea, sand and... scams. Even the well-travelled and cautious can be caught off-guard by a clever ruse. And they often happen when least expected. Want to avoid being swindled? Tourists have shared some common scams to watch out for on Reddit.

Nicholas Courtney enjoys a 'voyage of the senses' in Bengal aboard the ABN Rajmahal river boat. He explores vast temple complexes and gets a glimpse of life on the Hooghly riverbanks...

Tom Hatfield, 74, from Louisiana , has been traveling extensively since retiring as a chemical engineer 11 years ago. He plans to finish visiting all of the national parks too this year.

Inside the incredible luxury New Zealand lodge tucked away in a remote glacial valley that

The five-star lodge, on the western shores of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand, is surrounded by national parks. There are no roads to get there - so guests must take an air transfer with 'spectacular' views of 'mountain valleys, snow-capped peaks, and braided alpine rivers'.

Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big countries and continents REALLY are, with

Brits may feel that getting from one end of their country to another is a long-distance haul. But their perspective on the matter might change if they use the fascinating size-comparison map tool by www.mylifeelsewhere.com, which enables users to place maps of countries and continents directly over other landmasses to discover how big they really are. Using this tale-of-the-tapes function, it turns out that Britain is a tiddler on the international circuit - slightly smaller than the state of California and dwarfed by the United States as a whole. Read on for these amazing comparisons and more...

We've picked the best bargain breaks (with flights and hotels for less than £100pp for two nights this autumn) and included a guide to the cities' affordable attractions.

Taylor Swift fell in love with England eight years ago. As she wraps up the UK leg of her Eras Tour, here's where to follow in her footsteps - from a kebab shop to a pub.

EXCLUSIVEI've visited 190 countries with five left to see: Here are my top picks, the best (and worst) for food, the most dangerous - and my least favourite European country

Luca Pferdmenges has visited almost all 195 countries having challenged himself to see every nation in the world. He says: 'The first 100 or 130 countries are usually a lot of fun - you can choose the places you want to travel to. Towards the end, you are left with some of the toughest places to visit.' Read on to discover what he found...

Located near Edinburgh, Lost Shore Surf Resort will offer a 'state-of-the-art' surfing pool three times the size of Wembley's football pitch and up to 1,000 waves an hour.

The best lidos in Britain: From the one heated to 29C to the pool that will let you take

We need to thank the Germans for the graceful art deco, alfresco pools located around Britain, both in our cities and on the coast. The 'volksparks' of Germany, which then, as now, were dedicated to rehabilitation and health, were the inspiration for the lido which, fused with the English predilection for hedonism and ice cream, created a building splurge, peaking in the 1930s when there were more than 300 outdoor pools across the UK. Air travel and municipal funding cuts took their toll after the war and, by the early 21st century, barely two dozen survived. Yet a lido revival is well under way with many long-derelict sites being restored to their former glory. Here are our top picks from across the UK...

The SS Arcadian was chartered by the Royal Navy in 1915 and sunk in 1917 with the loss of 279 lives. Now her wreck has been found over a century later near the Cycladic island of Sifnos.

The pilot program will initially be for Qantas passengers arriving from New Zealand , stating later this year.

Mark Jones says Calabria is cheap compared to the Amalfi coast or even its neighbour Puglia - and the beaches and scenery are more than a match. Plus, the food isn't bad either...

Time Out reveals the world's 13 best cities for nightlife for 2024, with Rio, Austin in

Time Out's ranking 'champions the destinations where a great night out is an easy find'. The ranking has been created based on a survey of thousands of locals who rated their city's nightlife on its 'quality and affordability' as well as naming the 'nightlife venues and experiences they love the most in their city'.

They say you only have 18 summers with your children before they desert you in favour of their own adventures. So, how to make the most of your time off together?

Aimee Millar, 20, from Belfast, said she resorted to leaving her room in the middle of the night while on holiday in Portugal when she discovered other guests were doing the same.

Whirly great escape: Inside the remarkable holiday rental that was once a Royal Navy helicopter

Will Roughton, 45, splashed out £35,000 on the Sea King after spotting it at a museum in Wales. He parked it on his property - ex-army base RAF Wainfleet - in Friskney, Skegness, on the Lincolnshire coast. 'It took about six months to convert,' he said.

Rawdogging' has become an online buzzword in recent months but now an expert has warned the strange trend among mostly male travellers could be harmful.

Some fans were left heartbroken when it was revealed that they'd have to say goodbye to another section of the park to make room for the Cars land.

Harriet travels with Onefinestay, one of the first companies to offer a new type of holiday accommodation - rentals with hotel-style service (think private chefs and daily cleaners).

Thomas W. Hodgkinson visits Kronborg Castle, the world-famous setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. Come here in August and you can watch the play come to life, he reveals.

Coastal Croatia for under £200 per night: From hidden coves to atmospheric old towns and

On the turquoise Adriatic Sea, Croatia is blessed with a glut of good-value hotels, clean beaches, cobbled streets and water sports. Plus, it officially has the cleanest bathing water in Europe. Julia Berg shares her budget-friendly guide to the region...

Drew Binksy set out on a road trip through West Virginia, and in a film documenting his trip, he explains that it is a place where 'the collapse of the coal industry left behind broken dreams.'

Inside the incredible flight that took the actual Olympic flag - not the fake Tom Cruise one - to Los Angeles, with gold-medal-winning athletes onboard and the historic box the flag lives in

It was a flight worthy of champions, with a fascinating Instagram video by Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large at The Points Guy, showing why. He was given a seat on board and filmed the entire extraordinary experience, which began on Monday with a departure party at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

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Charlotte Lytton heads to the world's driest non-polar desert - a landscape so 'arid' that Nasa practices for Mars expeditions there - and uncovers lagoons, flamingos and barbecued alpaca...

Britain at its best: Inside the pretty seaside town of Lyme Regis - which boasts

Thomas W. Hodgkinson goes fossil-hunting on the Dorset coast. He scours the shingle beaches for ammonite 'sea snakes' and delves into a museum with a dinosaur dung table, but his biggest discovery is the town's 'phenomenal' seafood...

Archaeologists recently made a groundbreaking discovery in Israeli that could provide evidence to Biblical text about Jesus visiting a city where he performed miracles more than 2,000 years ago.

I'm a cyclist on a 4,500-mile ride around Britain. The best part so far? Scotland - and

Carlton Reid is three quarters of the way through a bicycle ride around Britain's 'best bits'. He says he has no hesitation in saying that the Scottish leg has been the most spectacular part. Read on for his Highlands highlights...

I slept in the world's largest cave, discovered by accident in 1990 and so big it has its

MailOnline Travel's Laura Sharman travels to Vietnam to explore the largest cave system in the world, which contains caverns that are 655ft tall and 490ft wide. Located deep within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, it is a natural wonder that beckons explorers from around the globe.

Testament to Roman artistry, the mosaic at Wroxeter in Shropshire depicts dolphins and fish using intricately-arranged white, red, blue and yellow tiles.

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A top aviation expert has revealed the most likely causes behind the 'death spiral' of a Brazil passenger jet that killed all 61 passengers onboard.

Forget Orlando and Miami - I've been to Florida over 40 times and there are plenty of

The list is courtesy of Abby Dunn, marketing manager at Ocean Florida. She reveals spots that are best for families, a girls trip, a romantic getaway and a location where you can swim with manatees. Read on for Abby's enlightening revelations about the Sunshine State.

How to add a five-star sheen without blowing the budget? Say hello to the beach club. Most of these outposts of luxury, scattered across the Med, let guests pay by the day - usually from £20 to £100.

Jacqueline Johnson, 60, previously lived in Northampton and worked for North and West Northamptonshire Council before moving to Barbados to work for her son.

Fourteen breathtaking pictures of Japan that will make you want to book a trip - from

Japan is a country at the top of many travellers' bucket lists - and these incredible pictures show why. Our picture tour of Japan will take you to lesser-known corners of the country that are sometimes overlooked by tourists drawn to towering Tokyo and Mount Fuji.

Pictured: The incredible 'secret palace' boutique hotel in Mexico that's decked out 'like

El Palacito Secreto Luxury Boutique Hotel and Spa, a property in the historic centre of Merida, in the Yucatan, claims to capture 'the spectacular French architecture that had an influence on the city' in the 1800s.

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In a bid to prepare travelers for the worst, flight attendant turned author T.J. Newman, from Phoenix, has shared a number of safety tips with DailyMail.com from her flying days.

Eight of Cornwall's best beaches, from wild and secluded hidden gems to family-friendly

With a subtropical microclimate, world-famous pasties and pretty seaside towns, a staycation in Cornwall is hard to beat. But it's the gorgeous beaches that are the biggest draw for many. Cornwall has Britain's longest coastline - a whopping 697km/433 miles in length - and over 400 beaches. So it might be a challenge to choose just one. There's no need to feel overwhelmed, though, because here we've picked out eight gems.

Lizzie Enfield joins a wine and walking tour through the South Downs. Kicking off in Arundel, she hikes 51 miles, visits 'chocolate-box' villages, and samples wines previously served to Barack Obama.

The Royal At Heysham is the perfect reason to visit this coastal village where guests can can experience its comfortable rooms, beautiful seaside location and moreish food.

Eight breathtaking European castles you can SLEEP IN - from a regal bolthole beloved by

Looking for a knight to remember? A stay in any of these breathtaking castles, from England to Norway via France, is guaranteed to live long in the memory. And they cost from just (£96/$124) a night. Which one is your favourite? Vote in our poll...

Virgin Voyages is marketing the promotion as 'kids go free'. While the cruise line is strictly adults only, it's changing its definition of 'kids' to young adults aged 18 to 26. Read on for more...

Say goodbye to influencer-packed Aspen and hello to the quaint town that has been dubbed as 'the Switzerland of America' thanks to its stunning views and humble community.

To avoid paying £300 Ryanair fees, holidaymakers stuff specially made coat with 30kg of luggage, including clothes, kettle and a portable SOFA

Joshua Pieters and his friend Archie Manners decided to wear all of their luggage while flying from London Luton to Portugal to avoid additional flight costs. Joshua had a coat tailored to add 'heavy duty' pockets while Archie wore a tent so they could even take their own accommodation. But did they succeed?

In a recent TikTok video by model Dasha Daley, she said getting out of the airport was a 'nightmare' with people lining up for two hours to get through immigration.

From an award-winning bar inside a pastrami shop to a fake barber shop boozer - nine

From London to Spain via France, some of Europe's best bars are tucked away in unlikely locations. MailOnline Travel rounds up nine of the very best. Read on to discover 1920s-style speakeasies offering cocktails in plush underground lounges...

Couple who gave up work to drive from UK to Australia...

Ellis Gerry and Alexandra Katie, both 27, saved every penny they could for three years. They departed on October 24 2023 and have been on the road for over nine months. Their 30,000-mile journey will see them cross 28 countries, including Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, China, India and Australia.

The frequent flyer, 23, took to Reddit to share her frustrations. In a thread titled Entitled People, the passenger revealed that she had received a torrent of unwanted attitude on board.

Sharing their thoughts on a post to Reddit, the user sparked a fierce debate over the matter. 'Planes are already one of the most horribly smelling places you can be,' the user wrote.

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'Rawdogging' flights is the act of spending a plane journey wrapped up in your own thoughts. Clips of passengers who've filmed themselves doing it have gone viral. Here's why they're on to a good thing.

The tiny Caribbean island of Sint Maarten sits at the top of this ranking. It has a population of fewer than 43,000 permanent residents - but welcomes a staggering 844,000 cruise tourists per year.

Ciutadella for under £100 per night: Menorca's former capital offers pastel-painted homes,

Wendy Green shares her holiday guide to the city - from visiting the gothic cathedral, picturesque port and courtyard gardens to tasting lobster stew and staying in hotels priced from £48 per night. 'Ciutadella makes a great base from which to explore the island,' she notes.

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people. But a new study will come as some relief - as research reveals commercial air travel has never been safer.

Bosses have removed check-in baggage allowance from city break packages in a move to 'make our packages even better with lower pricing'.

Welcome to the outdoor capital of Denmark: Cycle, hike or kayak through 'wooded

Fiona McIntosh delves into a world of wild swimming and mountain biking. She says: 'If you've always wanted to visit Denmark but have been put off by the legendary prices, the little-known Danish lake district is a clever, cost-effective and soul-lifting way to dip your toe in.'

Inside the Airbnb where guests can sleep in a 42ft tall life-sized Polly Pocket compact with a GIANT snack fridge and wardrobe filled with doll's clothes

Guests will be 'transported' to Polly's 'fun-sized' world at the property located in Littleton, Massachusetts. Those who stay can 'explore every nook and cranny' for one night only, including her makeup table, sitting room and kitchen. Find out how to secure your stay...

Which? analysed over 3,500 package holidays still available to book this summer and identified the cheapest options for a seven-night resort break in the first week of August.

The Big Five - and the elephants who adore snorkelling! A safari in Uganda is 30 per cent

Alice Morrison finds that Uganda is crammed with wildlife but reveals that a good-value safari there only costs about £200 per day. At Murchison Falls game park on the Victoria Nile River in north-west Uganda she sees elephants 'having a ball, lolloping around like overgrown labradors' and hippos 'peeping' at her boat. Read on...

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From snorkelling through a bog in Wales to painting your belly in Japan and a gathering of

Forget listening to techno music and queuing at length for overpriced food - these summer celebrations have far more unusual themes. MailOnline Travel has rounded up some of the most peculiar festivals on offer. Which would you rather attend?

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Rainbows and reindeer in the land of the midnight sun: Cruise expert tests the adults-only

Lesley Bellew (inset, with daughter Amy) boards the Viking Mars for a voyage from Greenwich Pier to Norway's Unesco-listed fjords. The 'adults-only' ship has a 'light-filled atrium', pianist, 'Norweigan open sandwiches' and offers views of seals, puffins and even an albino reindeer.

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Andrew Welch, a spokesman for British Naturism, attended this year's Nudefest in Somerset, an event that attracts around 700 people from the UK and abroad.

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Becky Price, who posts airline reviews on her TikTok channel under the username @xBeckyPricex, rated each of the four airlines on comfort, seat size, width of aisle and more...

Absurdities is an 'anti-fine, fun-dining' restaurant that drastically differs from a traditional restaurant by offering a surreal, multi-dining-room experience with nonsensical dishes.

Expat Alex Minion moved from Manchester, England, to Vancouver, Canada, in 2023, and has no regrets, telling MailOnline she will be extending her two-year visa to remain in the country for longer.

The world's 'best-smelling tourist destinations' revealed: From the globe's perfume

When people say that travelling is a feast for the senses - they usually mean for the eyes, ears and taste buds. Whether destinations are great for the nose is usually overlooked. But a discussion on an online forum is setting the record straight...

At first glance, fashion and beauty influencer Sonja Dennig, 28, thought the room in Westerland, on Germany's North Sea island Sylt, would be perfect for her weekend getaway.

Real estate YouTube creator and actor Erik Van Conover gained access to the world's most expensive motorhome, which boasts a spread of lavish features and a $2.5 million price tag to boot.

The incredible aerial images were captured by filmmaker Vadim Makhorov. They show a train carrying salt through Lake Burlinskoye in the Siberian region of Altai Krai.

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Leo Urban is a practitioner of 'primal parkour', which involves running, jumping and swinging around forests. Videos of his stunts have earned him two million Instagram followers.

Caught on camera: Undercover Which? investigators expose holiday car hire firms using 'shocking pressure tactics' to 'rip off' tourists renting vehicles in Spain

A Which? undercover investigation claims car firms Goldcar, Dollar and OK Mobility push customers to 'purchase unnecessary insurance' at airports in Spain. Rory Boland, editor of Which? Travel, said: 'Every year we hear from countless travellers who have felt ripped off and pressured by their interactions with staff at the car rental desk, and our undercover filming has uncovered absolutely shocking practices.'

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong occupies floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre. Harriet Sime checks in - and takes viewers on a  video tour of her room in the clouds.

British nightlife darling James Gardner was the mastermind behind Gitano, which opened on Governors Island in 2022, and he told DailyMail.com that he has been swept away by its success.

British tourists who visited the island recently have shared their top tips to beat the crowds, enjoy unspoilt views, and get the island's whitewashed streets almost completely to yourself.

Kara and Nate Buchanan, from Nashville, Tennessee, set out on a mission to visit four off-the-wall properties dotted around the Joshua Tree desert to mark their 11 year wedding anniversary.

Pictured: The UK's cutest harbours - from lost-in-time Cornish gems to fairytale seaside

Thanks to its rich maritime history, the UK has over 430 harbours dotted around its coastline. While not every harbour is a picturesque beauty spot, there are enough postcard-perfect places to satisfy even the fussiest of Instagrammers.

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Rail industry research looked at prices for Manchester to London; London to Glasgow;  Edinburgh to Exeter; London to Edinburgh; Aberdeen to Manchester; and London to Newcastle.

Veteran broadcaster MICHAEL BUERK has just received his Canadian passport and wastes no

Michael crosses the Rockies by train, before cruising the great archipelago of islands, mountains and endless forest that stretches north from Vancouver to Alaska. He writes: 'It's a strange feeling to discover in my 70s that I am Canadian - a fully-fledged, passport-holding citizen of a country I barely know. So, no time to lose in making its acquaintance.' Read on to discover his 'top-end tour of the best bits'.

Could it actually be that most mythical of things, asks Sean Thomas - a glorious, historic Italian city, right on the dazzling blue Med, almost untouched by global tourism?

You've been doing Italy all wrong! Italians reveal the popular dishes you should NEVER

MailOnline speaks to Italian chefs to find out how you can blend in like a local on holiday in Italy. Read on to find out which popular dishes ought to be avoided, why garlic bread should never be on the menu and how to find the best hidden gem eateries...

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DailyMail.com's Sadie Whitelocks took part in an all-female ski expedition to the 1996 Magnetic North Pole. The aim of the expedition was to conduct crucial scientific research.

Social media sensation 'Pete the Irish Pilot' took to YouTube to soothe the nerves of worried flyers - and to offer advice on the best place to sit and to reveal his favourite airlines.

Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham , has been working on cruise ships for nine years and regularly shares advice to passengers to help them get the most out of their voyage.

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Jessica Nabongo, 40, from Detroit, set out on a quest to hit all 195 countries recognized by the United Nations in 2017 and she finished the challenge two and a half years later.

Dive into divine St Ives: White-washed cottages, turquoise sea and a unique golden light -

Once a fishing village, picturesque St Ives has morphed into a world-famous artistic hotspot. With 40-plus art spaces in town, there's heaps to see, says Sara Lawrence. Don't miss the Tate on Porthmeor Beach containing works by artists with local links, as well as The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden at Trewyn Studio.

San Francisco for under £150 a night: This famous Californian city is rich with iconic

This city in northern California is home to some of the world's most iconic attractions, from the Golden Gate Bridge to prison island Alcatraz. And, it's surprisingly affordable, with cheap public transport making exploring easy. Here's how to visit San Francisco on a budget...

People from around the world have shared the hilarious notices that have stopped them in their tracks and Bored Panda collated the best into an online gallery.

Game on in Greece: As holiday firm Mark Warner turns 50, we check out its Paleros resort

Dan Hyde finds that the Mark Warner resort in Paleros, three hours north of Athens, is ideal for families with young kids. He writes: 'From sailing to tennis, mountain biking to exercise classes, scuba diving to wakeboarding and single-scull rowing, you dip in and out as you like. And it's all included in the headline price, along with flights, transfers, accommodation and half-board.' Read on for more on his stay...

Urban explorer Devin Dark ventured to downtown Steubenville, which he explains was once a booming industrial district known for its steel production and coal mining.

Suddenly, tourism has become a dirty word - and tourists increasingly are made to feel guilty about spending their hard-earned money and heading off to all ­corners of the globe.

EXCLUSIVEIs the Spirit of Queensland one of the best-value long-distance train rides - not just in Australia… anywhere? Inside the delightfully quirky 19p-a-mile service (with flatbed pod and entertainment screen included)

MailOnline Travel's Tom Chesshyre (inset) rode the Spirit of Queensland sleeper train from Cairns in the far north of the state of Queensland to Brisbane, its capital, 1,045 miles to the south. His berth was an innovative RailBed pod. Read on for his verdict on one of the world's most fascinating rail journeys.

EXCLUSIVEI went on a pub crawl to five of London's most 'haunted' inns. Here's what I discovered, from a bar stalked by Jack the Ripper's victims to a saloon with a 'ghost cam' and a cellar with a hanging noose

London has dozens of haunted pubs - but these eerie inns have renown as being particularly hair-raising hotbeds of paranormal activity. Jess Hamilton gives each one a spook-factor score. Would YOU be brave enough to follow in her footsteps?

Travel experts film their experiences in all FOUR cabins on a Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo to NYC, from economy to a £6k first-class berth (and one seat is declared 'best in the world')

Four travel experts, four cabins, one plane. Welcome to the video appraisal from travel site The Points Guy of every seat type on a Japan Airlines' Airbus A350-1000. Japan Airlines came sixth in this year's Oscars of Aviation Skytrax Awards, so it's no surprise that there's plenty that impresses the globetrotting team, including headrest speakers and epic flatbeds. But there are a few hiccups...

Photographer showcases breathtaking images of sweeping rural landscapes and dazzling night

Escape the hustle and bustle and let these stunning photos of Mother Nature transport you to a calmer realm. Award-winning photographer Prashant Naik, from Georgia, has shared a selection of his images exclusively with DailyMail.com, with his favorite subjects being sweeping rural landscapes and dazzling night skies. The cameraman, who works in the IT sector when he's not snapping away, has traveled across the U.S. to explore national parks and rural areas to achieve a portfolio of breathtaking shots.

Brits travelling to the EU from November 17 will have their fingerprints scanned, picture taken, and will have to show their passport when entering Europe for the first time.

YouTube star and property expert Enes Yilmazer gained access to 4130 Calle Isabella in San Clemente, California, following the announcement of its sale.

Harriet Sime says Folegandros is similar to Santorini with its bright white homes and domed churches - except hardly anyone is there. She checks into the island's newest hotel.

The Golden Train was christened by Dame Jessica as well as Paralympian Maisie Summers-Newton and Team GB athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton.

From a 'smiling shark' to spellbinding shipwrecks: Behold the stunning pictures that show

Fabi Fregonesi has spent hundreds of hours underwater capturing the aquatic world from Florida to the Galapagos Islands. She shared 11 stunning underwater images with MailOnline Travel. Which one is YOUR favourite?

The 'Royale with Cheese' is the most expensive item on the menu at Sip & Guzzle, a cocktail bar in Manhattan. It's made from Miyazaki wagyu tenderloin and is served on a gold platter.

Is this the UK's most unique wedding destination? Couples can prepare for the roller

Marleybrook House boasts vintage rides, food stalls, waltzers, dodgems, a big wheel, a helter-skelter and, for the ultimate in marriage training - a roller coaster, with a runaway train theme. There's plenty to keep the little ones entertained, too. From children's rides in the fairground to play areas with swings, slides, a climbing frame and a trampoline.

There's no denying that the Hamptons has long been the place to be seen come summer, with many New York City residents opting to flee the stifling heat of Manhattan and flock to the South Fork.

Travel YouTuber Gary Bembridge spoke of the different types of cruise packages available and the downfalls of each from maiden voyages to peak season trips.

Little Nan's holiday home is located in Weymouth, Dorset. Inside the Airbnb, a trove of kitsch items and nostalgic memorabilia can be found crammed into every nook and cranny.

There's high praise for the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo At Otemachi from Ailbhe MacMahon, who says the 656ft-high property is 'a love letter to the Tokyo skyline'.

The world's best hotels, by travel experts (including one that's just £63 a night - and

It might be the view - looking across the surface of a shimmering sea - or the location in an iconic city. It may be the decor: grand chandeliers, works of art, designer furniture. Or a wonderful pool or terrace for cocktails at sunset. Or perhaps it's an unusual history - an ambiance of famous guests gone by. Maybe you even fell in love there. Most people have a favourite hotel - one that brings back some of our fondest, most treasured memories. So we've asked some of the best-travelled people in Britain, from broadcasters to writers, explorers and some of the most senior industry figures, to reveal their favourite hotels in the world.

With temperatures in Spain touching 40c this week and further heatwaves expected across southern Europe, it's little wonder one growing trend is 'beat the heat' holidays.

With its quaint downtown area, stunning natural beauty and rich winemaking past it is no surprise this California city has been crowned one of the best to visit.

EXCLUSIVEInside the legendary New York Madison Avenue hotel beloved by Hollywood A-listers, American presidents and royals from Princess Diana to Kate and Wills

Ted Thornhill checked in to The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel to find out why the rich and famous love it. The 35-storey, 192-room Upper East Side hotel is located one block from Central Park. Watch Ted's video of his stay - it offers a sneak peek tour of his stunning Carlyle Suite quarters.

The nation's most popular beaches are never more spectacular than at summer's height, but they're also busy. So, how to sidestep the crowds and find a more tranquil spot by the shore?

EXCLUSIVEUp, up and hooray! MailOnline goes for a flying lesson - here's how we get on... (and the startling things we discover about flying tiny aircraft)

MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill has a flying lesson with the Turweston Flying Club, which is based at Turweston Aerodrome in Northamptonshire. Here he reveals what it's like taking the controls in a tiny aircraft that can 'hit over 100mph if you put your foot down'.

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