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• 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... )
  
• The world's most powerful passports in 2024 revealed: European countries dominate the top 20, but it's the UAE that's No.1, while the UK and the U.S slide further down the ranking
  
• EXCLUSIVE'AI mafia' gang bombards London restaurant with scathing fake Google reviews to extort £10,000
  
• Turret-ly amazing! Fourteen mesmerising photos of Bavaria's most fairytale-like castles - from hilltop fortresses to breathtaking citadels
  
• Nearly 75% of Brits have been added to a 'holiday WhatsApp group' with 219 messages needed to organise the trip - but a quarter mute the chats to 'get a break'. So do YOU find them annoying?
  
• A 'short-sighted rhino', an 'immersive' bird's nest and an 'underwater world': Sweden's Icehotel reveals its breathtaking new suites for 2024
  
• Why Cape Town is the ultimate budget long-haul holiday: You'll be amazed at how cheap it is to visit the sunny seaside hotspot - here travel experts reveal their guide to everything you need to know
  
• Revealed: The 10 countries Britons most want to relocate to (and Spain doesn't make the list)
  
• The house for all seasons: Living like kings in a South Devon manor
  
• EXCLUSIVE'I ran away to be a Bluecoat!' Pontins staff and guests recall happy memories of the once-loved holiday park now ranked the worst in the country - and teetering on the edge of extinction
  
• How much can you drink at the airport? Is easyJet tacky? And is it OK to bring along an extra suitcase? Etiquette Queen LAURA WINDSOR reveals the travel dos and don'ts
  
• The surprising country Richard Branson can't stop visiting - and the Greek island Levison Wood worships... travel gurus reveal their bucket-list destinations
  
• EXCLUSIVEInside The Dorchester, named by the AA as 'London's best hotel' and beloved by A-listers: The Mail checks in to a £4,500 suite at the legendary Mayfair property to find out if it lives up to the hype
  
• The dark side of Dubai: All the strict rules tourists must follow - or risk jail
  
• EXCLUSIVEI sold my house to go travelling full time and I've visited 168 countries - here's why Iran and Iraq are two of my favourite places (and why I feel safer abroad than in the UK)
  
• Foodie tries the Eiffel Tower's two-Michelin-star restaurant to find out if it's a tourist trap. Here's his verdict on his £1,160 meal... which veers from 'delicious' to 'disturbing'
  
• Five affordable and popular theme parks across the UK that you have probably never heard of
  
• The 36 best and worst value places to go skiing in Europe this winter - and it's ITALY that's cheapest once again
  
• EXCLUSIVEI've been on 70 cruises - here are 7 myths busted, from 'the ship being rammed' to 'I'll get seasick'. Plus, my top tips (including the joys of a WINDOWLESS cabin)
  
• I'm on the Mail's travel team - here are 10 reasons Tokyo should be on your bucket list for 2025
  
• EXCLUSIVEYou've been holidaying in Spain all wrong! Spanish chefs reveal the dishes that aren't authentic and the mistake tourists make with paella
  
• Tourists reveal their dream retirement destinations (and it's not Florida or Greece)
  
• Forget overcrowded Paris and Rome - these ten underrated cities can be enjoyed without having to battle the hordes
  
• EXCLUSIVEInside Scotland's 'restaurant of the year', which serves VERY fresh seafood - staff use kayaks to collect lobsters from the adjacent sea loch. And the view isn't bad, either...
  
• The best budget safaris: Here's how you can bag a dream wildlife holiday for much less than you'd think it costs
  
• EXCLUSIVECandid photos reveal what it's like on the extraordinary £129,000 safari where guests enjoy transfer flights on an Emirates PRIVATE JET with an ensuite shower
  
• EXCLUSIVEInside Val Thorens, the ski resort that's the highest in Europe (with a six-month season) and rated the best on the planet. Does it live up to the hype?
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a foodie who's visited 166 countries - this is the surprise country with the most underrated food, the rarely visited place where meals cost ONE DOLLAR... and my verdict on Kenya's Goat Head Soup
  
• From flaming fireballs to 'ghost saunas': The top 20 quirky European Christmas traditions Brits would most like to experience
• Tourists share the dishes they fell in love with abroad and can't stop eating - from a French staple to a New York speciality
  
• EXCLUSIVEFlight attendant claims a simple mistake on a plane could get you a LIFETIME BAN
  
• The 53 cheapest and priciest countries to be an expat in 2024 (and it's not good news for foreigners living in the UK and 'crazy expensive' Canada)
  
• Green routes to the white stuff: Our guide to the train services from London that can take you to some of the world's best ski resorts... with a clear conscience
  
• The world's top 100 cities for 2024 RANKED: Paris is No.1 yet again, London drops out of the top 10, New York moves up the table - and Cairo is bottom
  
• Is this Britain's best bench view? Lapping up the sublime Lake District spot that inspired Turner and Constable
  
• Revealed: Nearly HALF of those from the North of England have never visited the USA
  
• 'An underground museum': Inside Greece's astonishing new £2.5billion driverless metro system that unearthed more than 300,000 treasures, many of which are on display in the stations
  
• The best bargain holidays on offer this 'Travel Tuesday': It's the day of the year when they're at their most affordable, so if you're itching to book your next getaway, check out these top-notch deals
  
• How to save a fortune by stocking up on booze in Calais: JEFF MILLS reveals the astonishing bargains, where to shop and stay and how you can claim back VAT
  
• Revealed: Eight European routes where bus travel can be FASTER than flying (including London to Manchester)
  
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a Canadian and I love coming to England and visiting Christmas markets - here are my top five (and the 'overpriced and overcrowded' ones to avoid)
• The 18 cosiest Christmas cottages that could be straight out of Hollywood... and unlike the one in The Holiday (which Jude Law says is a fake), you CAN rent all these beauties
• EXCLUSIVEI've visited 170 countries - these are five of the worst places I've been to... and why Canada and France make the list
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a frequent flier and here are 10 hacks for making your 2025 holidays more luxurious - from SPEAKING to a travel agent to a loyalty scheme that cuts 50% off fancy hotel stays
• EXCLUSIVEHead chef at 'Britain's best restaurant' reveals why she listens to customer criticism, where SHE likes to eat out - and how to make Michelin-starred chips
  
• EXCLUSIVEMeet the 22-year-old who's become an Internet sensation from posting videos of her travels with a 40-year-old Land Rover called Blue Tit (even clips of her fixing the engine get thousands of views)
  
• Emirates unveils its first Airbus A350, with business-class seats inspired by the Mercedes S Class and Wi-Fi that even works over the NORTH POLE
  
• Inside divine Dominica: The Caribbean's captivating 'nature island' is undergoing changes - but it's still a tropical treat like no other
• Brits rate Singapore Airlines the No.1 carrier - with THREE UK airlines making the top 10
• You've been using your phone all wrong! Etiquette guru reveals the do's and don'ts of phone use - as the No.1 most annoying habit is revealed. Are YOU guilty of it?
• From a VERY determined honey badger to a sleepy seal: The amazing 25 shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award - which will YOU vote for?
• British Airways unveils brand-new 'game-changing' first-class suite for the A380 - and the Mail gives it a try. Here's our first impression... what's YOURS?
• You CAN make stopovers exciting: We're travel experts and this is why you should break up transatlantic trips with a stay in Iceland, from thermal spas to snorkelling between tectonic plates
• EXCLUSIVEI went on holiday to Afghanistan and it was a 'great experience - the Taliban welcome tourists'
• It's one of the world's favourite honeymoon hotspots for good reason. But the Maldives is more affordable than you might think - here's how you can bag a bargain all-inclusive break
• I try 'horse therapy' in Portugal, where time in the saddle helps me reconnect with my childhood - and my mother
• It's safe, the wildlife is amazing and the locals LOVE tourists: My incredible holiday on Sri Lanka's bountiful south coast
• EXCLUSIVEMy mission to see if Capella Bangkok - the 'world's best hotel' - lives up to the hype
• Notre-Dame rises from the ashes after the devastating fire: Fascinating images reveal the amazing restoration work on the cathedral before it reopens to visitors - who will be 'awestruck'
• You've been shopping in supermarkets all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to shop correctly and the big trolley no-no. Find out if YOU are guilty of it...
• I'm a frequent flier who travels more than 200,000 miles a year - here's my hack for getting through airport security faster (even if you haven't got fast-track status)
• EXCLUSIVEI moved from the UK to Seoul - it's safer and you can see a doctor in two minutes (without an appointment)
• King of the all-inclusive! This Jamaican resort has 1,000 rooms - and you can grab one for £50 a night FULL-BOARD
• The Kasbah rocks back! Sir Richard Branson has rebuilt his Moroccan hotel hideaway following last year's devastating earthquake - and it's a feast for the senses
• Is this the world's best safari destination? The Mail films a wildly amazing trip to Botswana, with breathtaking helicopter transfers and a camp so luxurious even the animals want to move in!
• 'Photos that capture the wonders of our world': National Geographic reveals the best pictures its photographers took in 2024, from a rare tiger to a penguin leaping off a cliff
• Move over Munich: Europe's cheapest Christmas market breaks revealed - and it's the Baltic states leading the way
• EXCLUSIVEMy ride on the incredible Australian train that snakes through lush rainforest to a station where PYTHONS slither along the platform... here's my footage
• Revealed: The holiday destinations around the world where your pound will stretch the most - and the least
• Pictured: Beaches 'that look like paradise' in a surprise European country
• EXCLUSIVEMeet the people who make Singapore Changi Airport one of the world's best, from gardeners who nurture 700,000 plants and 800 BUTTERFLIES to the team that creates 'wow' moments
• What cost of living crisis? Over a third of Britons are planning to take MORE holidays in 2025 than this year
• EXCLUSIVEBoris Johnson visits Easter Island - 'the place to be to avoid nuclear fall-out from WWIII'. While he's there the former PM sets about solving the mystery of its enigmatic statues...
• EXCLUSIVEI moved from London to Greece - here's why you should follow in my footsteps (though you'll have to get used to the bureaucracy and the 'adventurous' Greek driving)
• EXCLUSIVEI'm a travel expert... and these are the seven most underrated cities in Europe