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.'
EXCLUSIVEI'm a photographer on a mission to capture the cutest corners of Europe - here are 12 of the most beautiful places I've discovered
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.
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.
The golden age of sea travel? Fascinating photos show what life was like onboard luxury Scottish-built transatlantic liners in the 1930s - from the first-class buffet to the third-class swimming pool
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.
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.
'Two weeks from £69 and under-19s go free!' Old travel brochures unearthed that reveal how Brits enjoyed 1980s and 90s package holidays
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.
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.
Gunning for a quirky glamping getaway? Inside the TANK that's been transformed into a cosy lakeside Airbnb with double bed and kitchen
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.
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...
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.
EXCLUSIVEBritish Bearways: Teddy bear left in Heathrow lounge reunited with nine-year-old owner in Dubai by BA crew - who photographed his 'adventure' home
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 days as the 'Queen of the English Riviera' - and its present-day look
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...
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...
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.
From a 'dancing' stoat to lions mating in a storm: Fourteen breathtaking images from the 2024 Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
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.
The 32 best high streets in Britain: Independent stores, a sense of community and markets make these town centres among the best in the UK
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVEI flew in the same $6k Delta seats as Team USA did for the Paris Olympics - here's what it was like
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.
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.
Splash hits! From a Beverly Hills hotel to a South American pool so big you can SAIL on it, 12 of the most jaw-dropping swimming pools in the world
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…
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.
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.
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 in Italy: Fascinating map reveals drinking and dining do's and don'ts around the world
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.
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.'
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...
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.
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.
Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big countries and continents REALLY are, with the UK smaller than California... and Africa swamping Australia
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...
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...
The best lidos in Britain: From the one heated to 29C to the pool that will let you take your dog in
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...
Time Out reveals the world's 13 best cities for nightlife for 2024, with Rio, Austin in Texas and the UK's Manchester all in the top 10
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'.
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.
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.
Eight of Cornwall's best beaches, from wild and secluded hidden gems to family-friendly seaside hotspots
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.
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?
Couple who gave up work to drive from UK to Australia in £3k Renault say their lives cost 'two-thirds less' than in London as they spend just £34 per day
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.
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...
The Big Five - and the elephants who adore snorkelling! A safari in Uganda is 30 per cent cheaper compared to one in neighbouring Kenya - but we discover that the thrills still come thick and fast
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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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.'
Veteran broadcaster MICHAEL BUERK has just received his Canadian passport and wastes no time in exploring the country's mesmerising scenery - by luxury train and cruise ship to the wild North West
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'.
EXCLUSIVEDive into divine St Ives: White-washed cottages, turquoise sea and a unique golden light - it's easy to see why this Cornish town is a haven for artists
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.
Game on in Greece: As holiday firm Mark Warner turns 50, we check out its Paleros resort and discover that whatever your age, you're in for an action-packed break
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...
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 skies from across the US
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.
Is this the UK's most unique wedding destination? Couples can prepare for the roller coaster of marriage by getting hitched at a countryside retreat with a huge private fairground
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.
The world's best hotels, by travel experts (including one that's just £63 a night - and one UK hotel that's so good it was picked twice)
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.
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.
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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- EXCLUSIVEI'm a photographer on a mission to capture the cutest corners of Europe - here are 12 of the most beautiful places I've discovered
- Pictured: Amazing UK pubs located on tiny ISLANDS - where the views are guaranteed to be worth drinking in
- Blissfully sunny, quiet and cheap: Travel experts reveal exactly where to go this autumn, the best bargains and places to stay... and where you can still lie on a beach
- EXCLUSIVEA taste of yesteryear travel: Pilot's fascinating book charts a century of BA meals, from mutton soup in the 1940s to caviar on Concorde (and it includes recipes for recreating them)
- EXCLUSIVE'It may be the most incredible place I've ever stayed in': MailOnline Travel Editor TED THORNHILL checks into Kenya's Segera Retreat safari lodge... and is left speechless
- Put your next getaway on the right track: The top 16 European city-break destinations Brits can reach by train ranked by Which? - with Paris and Amsterdam beaten by a 'magical' spot in Belgium
- The top 10 countries and cities in the world for travellers ranked. So did YOUR favourite destination get any votes?
- EXCLUSIVEPrague goes posh! Stag dos are on the wane as the delights of this great city come to the fore once more
- That's what I call a REAL walk in the park: JANE SLADE explores the Botswanan bush on foot - and is warned to 'run like hell' if a buffalo charges
- EXCLUSIVEInside one of the world's most exclusive adventure retreats masterminded by Casamigos tequila entrepreneur Mike Meldman
- Travel expert who has visited 50 countries shares the U.S. city that's a surprising hidden gem - and the popular places that are overrated
- I visited some of the weirdest roadside restaurants in the US - here is what I found
- Pictured: The mysterious modern-day fairytale castle in Poland that has been built on an artificial island in a lake. What's it for? No one seems to know...
- From what to say at reception to get a room with a balcony to the most bizarre requests and hidden perks: The VERY surprising world of hotels revealed
- Welcome to the 'Venice of Portugal' - where temperatures reach up to 29 degrees, vibrant canals line the streets and pints are just £1.80
- EXCLUSIVEIt's the setting for his latest crime novel, but Scottish author PETER MAY reveals here how his relationship with the Outer Hebrides has been like a rom-com - with hate turning to love
- Do YOU help waiting staff clear plates when eating out? Etiquette expert Laura Windsor says diners should NEVER do this...
- EXCLUSIVEWhitstable's your oyster: Inside the Kent seaside town with beautiful beach huts and 'lip-smackingly' good seafood
- Pictured: The giant escalators that China installed to save tourists the effort of hiking up mountains
- 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...
- The golden age of sea travel? Fascinating photos show what life was like onboard luxury Scottish-built transatlantic liners in the 1930s - from the first-class buffet to the third-class swimming pool
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: The etiquette rules Brits need to follow on holidays in the USA - from the popular drink they should NEVER order to the dangers of swearing
- EXCLUSIVETravel experts reveal eight of Europe's most walkable cities, from the south coast of England to a Spanish spot with streets too narrow for cars
- Aussie traveller's 'silly' $4,500 mistake after she lost her passport during a European jaunt
- I'm a travel insurer... here are the FIVE things you need to be wary of when going on an all-inclusive holiday
- Tourists reveal the 'worst' places for pedestrians, from the destination where 'bicycles will run you down' to a city so busy that a traveller hailed a taxi... just to safely cross the road
- EXCLUSIVEIslands, sandy bays and lush forests: How to holiday like a Swede (and there's no enforced nudity!)
- The five best and worst airports in Europe for 2024 revealed - with a UK hub ranked third from bottom
- From an Irish village obsessed with Obama to a country where every car has to be WHITE - travellers reveal the 'weirdest' places they've ever visited
- Single mom-of-two details the realities of backpacking for seven months while heavily pregnant
- The UK's 29 best and worst airports for 2024 named by Which? - so which comes first and which brings up the rear again?
- EXCLUSIVEBlessed be Bhutan: SARA WHEELER is mesmerised by the mountain kingdom, where the tranquillity is broken only by chanting monks (and the occasional yak herder)
- Revealed: Qatar Airways creates 'world's first' airline commercial where YOU can be the star. Here's how...
- 'Two weeks from £69 and under-19s go free!' Old travel brochures unearthed that reveal how Brits enjoyed 1980s and 90s package holidays
- EXCLUSIVEGreat British getaways: Drink it all in and immerse yourself in this charming Peak District spa town
- 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
- Revealed: The 'world's strongest beer' is brewed in Scotland, costs £45 a bottle... and left one drinker with a 'numb tongue'. So would YOU try it?
- 'Greeks are worried that what is special will be lost': Experts ask if Greece needs a new tourism model in the face of climate change and visitor numbers that are set to DOUBLE by 2030
- Gunning for a quirky glamping getaway? Inside the TANK that's been transformed into a cosy lakeside Airbnb with double bed and kitchen
- EXCLUSIVESpectacular coastline, cheap wine - and no one will aim a water pistol at you: MARK PALMER reveals how you can't go wrong with a seaside trip to the tourist-friendly Algarve
- Pictured: China's nerve-shredding 'knife-edge' mountain, which daredevil tourists walk along despite sheer drops - and no safety fences
- EXCLUSIVEBritish Bearways: Teddy bear left in Heathrow lounge reunited with nine-year-old owner in Dubai by BA crew - who photographed his 'adventure' home
- EXCLUSIVEI stayed in a Wetherspoon hotel in one of the world's prettiest cities - it offers million-dollar cathedral views for £60 a night
- 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)
- Then and now: Fascinating historical photos of Torquay show the Devon seaside town's glory days as the 'Queen of the English Riviera' - and its present-day look
- Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big cities REALLY are, with London TWICE the size of New York (and Paris is tiny when compared to both)
- EXCLUSIVEI was a flight attendant for 16 years - here's why life at 35,000ft wasn't all it's cracked up to be
- Falling for the power and glory of Niagara: This wonder of the world is a 'stupendous' sight, so don't let it slip off your bucket list
- EXCLUSIVEInside an all-inclusive Marrakech Tui hotel minutes from the Medina with fruit trees and tortoises in the garden (and food that will surprise you)
- Italy - look away now! In Sweden they love putting BANANAS on pizzas... and the internet doesn't know what to make of it. Would YOU try it?
- The 32 best high streets in Britain: Independent stores, a sense of community and markets make these town centres among the best in the UK
- From a 'dancing' stoat to lions mating in a storm: Fourteen breathtaking images from the 2024 Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
- Britain at its best: Inside the royal town of Caernarfon - home to a medieval masterpiece of a castle where a teenage Charles was invested as the Prince of Wales
- Inside the Greek island of Kos, where the father of medicine was born, for a dose of history and healing (and a stay at a gorgeous new hotel)
- From the 'depressing' London Dungeon to a New York attraction that left one visitor feeling 'scammed' - tourists reveal the 'worst' museums they've visited. Have YOU been to any of them?
- EXCLUSIVEMeet the man hitchhiking 10,000 miles from Southampton to SOUTH AFRICA, staying in £2-a-night hotels and pitching a tent on rooftops
- EXCLUSIVEI flew in the same $6k Delta seats as Team USA did for the Paris Olympics - here's what it was like
- EXCLUSIVEInside the incredible jungle hotel in Cambodia where guests arrive by ZIP-WIRE (and Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry are big fans)
- 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
- Splash hits! From a Beverly Hills hotel to a South American pool so big you can SAIL on it, 12 of the most jaw-dropping swimming pools in the world
- EXCLUSIVEI'm a flight attendant... here are the people who cause the most problems on planes - and it is NOT celebrities
- EXCLUSIVE'This island has a problem': I'm a female solo traveller... here's why I will NEVER go to Mykonos again
- 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)
- Then and now: Fascinating historical photos show how Dubai changed from a simple fishing village into one of the world's flashiest holiday hotspots
- Twenty-one travel hacks to transform your holiday: From the trick to getting a hotel upgrade to the cheapest days to book flights, expert advice from the Mail's experts
- Eating pizza in NYC with cutlery is unforgivable and NEVER drink a milky coffee after 11am in Italy: Fascinating map reveals drinking and dining do's and don'ts around the world
- EXCLUSIVEIstanbul for under £100 a night: Straddling two continents, this dazzling city offers historical wonders and bargain bites
- 'Ghastly Muzak, powdery scrambled eggs and infuriating toasters': A new 221-room hotel has opened off the Brighton seafront - but the Inspector is left disappointed...
- EXCLUSIVEDoes Emirates live up to the hype? Inside the carrier's economy, premium and business class cabins for a 3-way video review battle between London and Nairobi in A380s and Boeing 777s
- You've been travelling by train all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals the things you should NEVER do (or eat) on a train... and how to deal with people who misbehave
- EXCLUSIVEA knight to remember: Inside new medieval-themed Warwick Castle Hotel, complete with talking portraits and royal bedchambers with sword-laden walls
- EXCLUSIVEChoose Leith! Once the gritty Trainspotting setting, Edinburgh's dockland quarter has gone up in the world
- I relocated from New York to Iceland - here's why I am NEVER moving back to America
- EXCLUSIVEEx-spy turned explorer dubbed the 'real life James Bond' details his grueling adventures - as he reveals his three essential travel items
- From the 'Switzerland of America' to an 'uncrowded' Italian beauty and a Greek 'hidden gem': Tourists reveal the best 'non-mainstream' cities in the world
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: How to use Scotland's remote 'bothy' cottages, which are free - but you'll have to share with strangers and there are no toilet facilities (apart from a spade)
- I stayed in a $32,000-a-night suite on the world's most expensive train to find out if it was worth it
- EXCLUSIVEFowey's got cruise for you! ROBERT HARDMAN visits the historic Cornish seaside town where locals are delighted to welcome enormous cruise ships (that increase the population by 50%)
- 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'
- 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...
- Budget doesn't have to mean bland! Five of Europe's most bizarre hostels, from a converted Boeing 747 to a former prison so cheap to stay in it's criminal...
- EXCLUSIVEAs Sri Lanka's spectacular East Coast is finally opened up, discover big game and ancient treasures on an island of wild wonders .
- Inside the incredible luxury New Zealand lodge tucked away in a remote glacial valley that you can ONLY reach by helicopter
- EXCLUSIVEFrom wonderful waterfalls to beautiful bays - these 17 stunning pictures of Vietnam by an award-winning photographer will make you want to book a plane ticket to visit
- I visited the 'world's most obese country' - where people love Spam and a cop was 'too fat to fit in his Lamborghini'
- From the taxi-meter ruse to boat-tour tricksters - travellers reveal the worst scams they've fallen victim to
- Welcome to France's goat town: This idyllic settlement in the Alps is overrun with friendly goats that welcome passing tourists in the summer months
- EXCLUSIVEYou've been drinking Champagne all wrong! Wine expert reveals the do's, don'ts and myths of fizz, from the glass you should NEVER use to whether the size of the bubbles matters
- Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big countries and continents REALLY are, with the UK smaller than California... and Africa swamping Australia
- The best lidos in Britain: From the one heated to 29C to the pool that will let you take your dog in
- 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
- EXCLUSIVEEtiquette guru reveals the EXACT amount of time you can work on your laptop in a cafe without ordering a coffee - and how much extra on the clock buying food gets you
- Michigan's beautiful car-free island is one of America's best hidden gems - but it comes at a price
- I booked a luxury hotel in Egypt - but when I arrived I found out it didn't actually exist
- Time Out reveals the world's 13 best cities for nightlife for 2024, with Rio, Austin in Texas and the UK's Manchester all in the top 10
- Beguiled by the beauty of Bengal on a journey up the Hooghly River: Eight days of bright colour, feasts, history and spice-laden air
- A Swift tour of Taylor's Britain: As Taylor Swift's UK tour comes to a close, the singer's biographer reveals the star's favourite spots
- Whirly great escape: Inside the remarkable holiday rental that was once a Royal Navy helicopter
- EXCLUSIVEFlight attendant turned author reveals her top emergency safety tips - as she releases thriller about a plane crash
- 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
- Coastal Croatia for under £200 per night: From hidden coves to atmospheric old towns and sleepy fishing villages, here's where to stay without breaking the bank
- EXCLUSIVEBritain at its best: Inside the pretty seaside town of Lyme Regis - which boasts million-year-old fossils and a blooming restaurant scene