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• The UK's top 20 attractions, restaurants and boozers in 2025 revealed by Google Maps (and it's a clean sweep for Wetherspoons in the pub ranking)
  
• Couple fly Ryanair from Stansted to Pisa for 12 hours 'because it's cheaper than a day out in London'
  
• Revealed: You can now stay the night at Chester Zoo in a luxury lodge and wake up next to the animals - but it doesn't come cheap, with stays costing from £775 per night
  
• 'I think I've found the worst hotel in the world': Race Across The World's Alfie Watts films his stay in a property called the 'Alcatraz of Budapest' - and finds a KNIFE down the side of the bed
  
• What happens when you try to hide on a cruise ship, according to crew members (and people who've tried it!)
  
• Fourteen cities and towns around the world with breathtaking waterways - including a surprising British metropolis with more canals than VENICE
  
• Pictured: The world's shortest escalator, which has just five steps and a journey time of six seconds
  
• From a fiery volcano to other-worldly mountains: Breathtaking images from the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
  
• Inside the luxurious Bavarian spa resort that has welcomed Boris Johnson - who swam in the lake - and Joe Biden (who had a massage)
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a Canadian... and this is what surprised me about London (and why I prefer Paris)
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a solo female traveller - these are my safety ratings for places I was told to avoid
  
• Bizarre health effect experienced by man who's lived on cruise ships for 25 years
  
• Tourists explain why they love the surprising capital cities that get a lot of hate, from London to Rome and the Canadian destination that 'fun forgot'
  
• The major attractions around the world where tourists pay more than local residents - do YOU think it's fair?
  
• The 35 best and worst long-haul city breaks for Brits: Ranking by Which? puts Cape Town top, with an American hotspot slammed as a 'total rip-off' at the bottom of the list
  
• The world's best bargain cruises: Our experts select the greatest value voyages from around the globe from as little as £65 a night - and that includes ALL food and drink!
  
• Britons rank the 15 best and worst Canary Island resorts, with a beach that's 'too full of British tat' at the bottom of the list and a 'beautiful town' rated No.1
  
• The top 10 trending destinations around the world for 2025 revealed by American Express Travel - from a U.S ski resort with fewer crowds to an Australian coastal city with 'vibrant nightlife'
  
• My stay in a stunning 'party hotel' in Europe's highest ski resort (that turned out to be great for families)
  
• EXCLUSIVEMy amazing weekend at one of the world's most family friendly ski resorts (though there is one tourist trap restaurant to avoid)
  
• Fourteen of Europe's prettiest seaside towns - from Scotland's 'magic' seafood capital to a 'handsome little harbour' in Italy
  
• From a 'soulless' U.S city to a UK seaside resort that takes tacky to a 'new level': Travellers reveal the world's 'trashiest, tourist-trap' destinations
  
• EXCLUSIVEI've visited every country in Europe - this is the 'cute place most people forget about' and these are the cities I didn't feel safe in
  
• EXCLUSIVEInside Virgin Atlantic's 'secret-level' £2,140 business-class seat from Heathrow to JFK - then returning in premium economy. Here's the verdict, from epic TV screens to a 'bland' pie...
  
• Revealed: Budget airline introduces KEBABS on UK flights to Turkey and Greece
  
• EXCLUSIVEIrish Traitors star and keen traveller Anna Duke reveals underrated spot in Ireland that 'should be a Wonder of the World' and the Dublin 'tourist trap' to avoid
  
• The best 200 restaurants in the UK for 2025 ranked by SquareMeal - and the No.1 in London is 'ultra-affordable'. Does YOUR favourite make the cut?
  
• The 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2025 named by Time Out. Do YOU agree with the ranking?
  
• Travel experts reveal Europe's best supermarkets... and the unique products you can pick up on holiday, from 'authentic' piri-piri seasoning to no-garlic pesto
  
• Inside the Hawaii hotel that's on the edge of one of the world's most active volcanoes (no wonder it gets glowing reviews!)
  
• The secret of when to book flights to secure the cheapest deals to holiday hotspots revealed by Which? - and the month you can bag a £200 fare to New York
  
• EXCLUSIVEShrewsbury official hits back after Wrexham star James McClean brands town a 'cesspit full of inbreds' - and reveals why you should pay a visit
  
• The ultimate stopover holiday? My incredible Maldives trip - with a pause before paradise in Dubai
  
• The world's best traditional breakfasts named by tourists - from America's diners and their endless coffees to the UK's Full English. Do YOU agree with the choices?
  
• From a jaguar's 'kiss' to 'majestic giraffes' and mesmerising glaciers - the breathtaking winning images in the 2024 Travel Photographer of the Year awards revealed. Which is YOUR favourite?
  
• The world's most welcoming places for 2025 named: Chester is No.1 in the UK while America's oldest city makes the top 5 on the global list
  
• I book holidays for the super-rich, Hollywood A-listers and old-money aristocrats. Here's my guide to their favourite destinations (and the three places the posh jet set ALWAYS avoid)
  
• Fancy moving to a new home in the sun? As Spain's golden visas bites the dust, our property expert reveals the best locations to move abroad - and the pitfalls buyers must avoid
  
• The 25 best things to do in the world for 2025 named by Time Out - and the No.1 activity only happens every 25 years
  
• EXCLUSIVEI lived in Madrid for 20 years - these are the hidden gems there overlooked by tourists, from a time-warp sherry bar to 'invisible' biscuit-selling nuns
  
• Man who's lived on Royal Caribbean cruise ships for 25 years reveals how much it costs him annually
  
• You've been holidaying in Thailand all wrong! The etiquette rules tourists MUST follow to avoid upsetting Thai locals, from why you shouldn't tip too much to the faux pas of pointing
  
• MARK PALMER: I'm a travelling Baby Boomer who prefers guidebooks to apps. Here's what happened when I let TikTok make EVERY decision for me on a luxury city-break...
  
• Tourists reveal the worst person they've ever sat next to on a flight - from an 'aggressive seat recliner' to a VERY enthusiastic magician
  
• Best 20 theme park attractions ranked: Nemesis at Alton Towers is named the world's best ride by adrenaline-junkie Britons (but USA dominates the top 10)
  
• The 22 top destinations to travel to NOW for winter sun. I'm a travel expert who's scoured the globe for 30 years - here's my little black book of the best places to go that are hot, little-known and at bargain prices
  
• What the world wants to do for a living: Fascinating map shows how being a pilot is the globe's number one dream job, while 'YouTuber' and attorney also prove popular
  
• The world's best 50 cities in 2025 ranked by Time Out: Cape Town is No.1, SIX cities in the UK make the list and New York is top in the USA. Where does YOUR favourite city come?
  
• The moment a brave flight attendant lets rip at a group of abusive passengers causing mayhem on way to Lanzarote
  
• How to dine like royalty in London... for peanuts! The best luxury set meal deals in the capital (including a two-course Michelin-star lunch costing just £33)
  
• I went on a skiing holiday to a low-lying budget resort in Poland - and there was no snow! But we still had a great time (and eventually found the white stuff on a nearby mountain range)
  
• How to book a cheap cruise holiday: Find the best deals, cut the cost of shore excursions and discover how to get upgraded for FREE with these tips from Which?
  
• The 12 best transfer-free city breaks picked by experts: These balmy destinations all have airports just minutes away from the centre - and return flights from £35. Here's the ultimate guide
  
• Incredible photos capture modern-day cowboys throughout the USA and South America and reveal 'humanity at its best'
  
• Spain moves to STOP Brits from buying homes in the country as it announces huge new financial penalty they'll be hit with
  
• Bring in two-drink limit at airport bars to ensure flights are not disrupted by yobs, says Ryanair chief
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm an ex-flight attendant - this is why I spied on passengers in first class and 'assessed' travellers as they boarded
  
• Inside London's first billion-pound hotel: The Mail checks in to The Peninsula. Here's what it's like, from the 25m pool to the breathtaking views and a 'ridiculous' £5,500-a-night suite
  
• You've been walking along pavements all wrong! Etiquette guru William Hanson reveals how to use them correctly - including the big no-no when in a group. Are YOU guilty of it?
  
• EXCLUSIVEParadise on a budget: I'm a travel expert and here's how to have a VERY cheap holiday in the Maldives, from £25-per-night hotels to restaurants serving £6 meals
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a hiker - and this is the most underrated spot for walks in the UK (and the best national park for beginners)
  
• World's most misnamed landmarks revealed: London's Tower Bridge is No.1, while a structure in Seattle is often mistaken for a similar Canadian building. Do YOU know them all?
  
• What your holiday destination REALLY says about you. Experts reveal the humiliating truth about a very popular sunny hotspot - and the one that shows you're a terrible snob
  
• The world's most powerful passports in 2025 revealed: US and UK slide down list dominated by European nations - but there's one clear winner
  
• Which? reveals what REALLY happens when you lose your phone on a plane - it leaves iPhones on four flights to see if they're returned (and the device left on a BA flight is STOLEN)
  
• Revealed: The most turbulent flight routes and airports of 2024, with Mendoza to Santiago worst overall and Denver and Turin among the hubs where bumpy journeys are likely
  
• London named the best destination in the world in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, with New York top in the U.S. Is YOUR favourite spot a winner?
  
• The 52 best places in the world to visit in 2025 named by The New York Times - and it's the South West of England that's No.1, with a U.S city famous for being crime-ridden also on the list
  
• TikToker visits and ranks all 272 of London's Tube stops - these are the best and the worst
  
• Businesswoman books out entire Florida Keys hotel for $20,000 so she can 'relax without any riff-raff or noisy kids around'
  
• Inside the stunning Four Seasons Athens hotel with rooms that 'teeter on the edge of heaven'
  
• EXCLUSIVEI lived in Saudi Arabia for 15 years - here are the etiquette rules you need to know if you visit and the common misconceptions tourists have
  
• From submarine voyages to stays in Antarctic 'sky pods' and zero-gravity flights: The holiday company set to train guests for trips to OUTER SPACE
  
• EXCLUSIVEPortugal's best hidden gems revealed by travel experts - from beaches with 'soft golden sand' to a village that's 'unreal' and a hamlet where houses 'grow out of boulders'
  
• I'm the MailOnline Travel Editor - and these are the 37 best places I've ever stayed in, from hyper-luxury hotels to chocolate box B&Bs and one very dramatic castle
  
• The 53 best and worst countries to work as an expat revealed - with a European destination top of the list and the UK and USA outside the top 20
  
• 'Betrayal': Frequent flyers are furious about the new British Airways loyalty scheme. So what IS all the fuss about?
  
• Revealed: The world's 15 most stunning train rides (and three you should probably avoid) by an author who has been on hundreds of rail adventures across the globe
  
• EXCLUSIVESuperstar travel expert Nicky Kelvin reveals his highs and lows of 2024, from the best plane cabin to the worst hotel - and what he's looking forward to in 2025
  
• Fascinating historic photos of Scarborough offer glimpse inside seaside resort's glory days
  
• Inside 'Britain's best restaurant': MailOnline tries the £135 tasting menu at the restaurant Tripadvisor says is the No.1 in the UK for 2024 (and the incredible CHIPS may be the best dish)
  
• EXCLUSIVEI've been on over 1,000 cruise voyages and these are the best five ports - from a Californian city 'with the world's best food' to a Mediterranean island that greets tourists 'like old friends'
  
• Fascinating historic photos show the Lake District before it became a mass tourism hotspot
  
• The top 25 holiday destinations of 2025, picked by experts: These are the festivals, events and secret relaxing hotspots you should book NOW to get an amazing bargain
  
• My incredible life on the world's most remote inhabited island - where there are no flights in or out and crime is (almost) non-existent (though Amazon deliveries are an issue)
  
• EXCLUSIVEDreaming of a life abroad? Three British expats who moved to Spain explain why the grass really IS greener on the other side
  
• My stay in a five-star hotel in the ski resort rated the 'best in the world'. Here's what it's like - and my score
  
• I've stayed in ALL six of the UK safaris where you can sleep with lions. Here are the ones that are really worth it - and exactly what you see
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a hotel manager in London - here's how I moved the property up the Tripadvisor ranking from 272nd to FIFTH
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm an ex-Emirates flight attendant - and this is the psychological technique cabin crew are taught to calm passengers down
  
• Is Gordon Ramsay's flagship three-Michelin-star restaurant worth the hype? American foodie flies to London to find out - and his bill comes to £519!
  
• From cauliflower cheese to salmon and caviar: Can YOU tell which of these 21 pictures shows a Michelin-star meal?
  
• Qantas frequent flyer hacks that could save you BIG on Christmas flights: Our guide to maximising your points without even trying - including one as simple as WALKING
  
• EXCLUSIVEI spent four months travelling around Africa on buses, boats and planes - these are the mistakes people make when planning a trip to the continent and why South Africa is best for first-timers
  
• The 30 best and worst beach and resort package holiday providers for 2024 revealed by Which? - with Trailfinders top of the table
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm an American who loves European Christmas markets - so I took a train from Vienna to London and visited over 20 along the way. Here are my ratings (and which one is the worst... )