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That fabulous fragment off the bottom of England: Why the Isle of Wight is still a firm favourite for a long weekend
It is but a short ferry ride from Portsmouth - and yet the Isle of Wight can feel like another world entirely. Mark Palmer returns to childhood by strolling on the beach at Seaview and Priory Bay.
A weekend trip to Bordeaux for a glass or three of claret? Why not? France's wine capital is incredibly accessible
It is one of the world's great destinations for a glass of something special - and, thanks to a new high-speed rail link from Paris, Bordeaux is more accessible than ever. Tom Moon raises a glass.
Dartmouth is jam-packed with tasty treats and river revelry: Enjoying cream teas and family fun in Devon
The Daily Mail's Jon McEntree opted for a Devon-based family holiday at Court Lodge in Hillfield Village, and had cream tea on the Picnic Boat, a 12-seater floating restaurant.
Spend the night with snarling, growling tigers - and live to tell the tale: The new safari lodge in KENT where big cats prowl directly outside your window
The Daily Mail's Jane Fryer spent an evening at Port Lympne Reserve Tiger Lodge; which comprises a two-bedroom cabin set in a 600-acre animal safari in Kent.
Dartmouth is jam-packed with tasty treats and river revelry: Enjoying cream teas and family fun in Devon
The Daily Mail's Jon McEntree opted for a Devon-based family holiday at Court Lodge in Hillfield Village, and had cream tea on the Picnic Boat (pictured), a 12-seater floating restaurant that cruises from Dartmouth Castle....read
A book club mini-break: Stately homes, hearty walks and generous pub grub in the perfect Peak District
The Daily Mail's Jenny Coad journeyed to the village of Litton in Derbyshire with her book group where they visited stately homes and inviting local pubs.
France's family favourite: How Ile de Re always works its magic on lively children - and stressed-out parents
The Daily Mail's Caroline Gammell ventured to sunny Ile de Re in France with her family where they checked into the 'serene' La Maison Douce.
Pack up the family and set sail for a British classic: A maritime adventure on the slow-flowing rivers of Suffolk
The Daily Mail's James Coney took his wife and sons, aged seven and four, to Ipswich in Suffolk, where they stayed at Lodge Farm, in the village of Freston, and sailed at the Woolverstone Marina.
A breath of fresh air in Scandinavia: The great Swedish outdoors is fun, reviving and a little wacky
The Daily Mail's Mark Palmer toured the Swedish countryside by car, with stops including Stavsnas, Vingaker and a visit to the epic Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred.
Make for the Malvern hills: Detoxing and switching off at an Ayurvedic spa set in the Worcestershire countryside
You might assume that to enjoy an authentic Ayurvedic spa retreat, you need to board a flight to India. In fact, you can rebalance your wellbeing in Worcestershire. Anna Pasternak does just that....read
Five-star fun for three-star prices at a fine French holiday park: The thrills of a family camping getaway in Brittany
13/05/17 10:38
The Daily Mail's Sarah Chalmers took her family to a French campsite at Siblu’s Domaine de Kerlann park in southern Brittany, which boasts amenities galore.
Slovenia's splendours: Walking (slowly) is the way to enjoy this little known country's peaks and valleys
28/03/17 08:39
Stopping to enjoy the fruits of the land — and befriending generous locals along the way — more than made up for the lack of miles covered on James Hughes-Onslow's glorious hilly Slovenian holiday.
Kayaking is tough - but what a way to enjoy France: A family adventure riding the rapids of the Ardeche River
04/03/17 12:56
The Daily Mail's Jo Kessel enjoyed an action-packed getaway in the French Ardeche, where from their base at the Ch’ti Franoi camp, her family kayaked the Ardeche River.
An Inspector Calls: Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay offers fine views (so you can forgive the shop-bought orange juice)
08/04/17 09:36
Travel Mail's Inspector called in at the rugged Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay with his wife for a coastal sojourn.
Carefree in St Kitts: A blissful Caribbean hillside retreat that is as rewarding for locals as it is for guests
23/03/17 09:11
St Kitts is a quiet Caribbean island at the best of times - a nugget of calm tucked away to the west of Antigua. But this process goes further at the idyllic Belle Mont Farm, says Agnes May.
A children's paradise: The French camping village Sequoia Parc is pitch-perfect for families seeking adventure
11/02/17 11:39
Two hours away from France's answer to Venice is Sequoia Parc, a five-star campsite. It has a family-friendly village feel with an open air pool and central plaza, finds The Daily Mail's Sarah Chalmers.
A dog's life by the sea: A long weekend on the Devon coast at Babbacombe Bay (with two daschund puppies in tow)
01/12/16 08:38
They say that going on holiday with toddlers can be hard work - but then, so can a weekend away with tiny puppies. Happily, Anna Pasternak found a canine escape zone on the Devon coast.
Pitch-up for frills-free camping in Cornwall: Children will love this wild eco-friendly break at Bosavern farm
09/08/16 08:27
Bosavern is a not-for-profit ethical farm near St Just in Cornwall. Camping there is a wild experience, but a great way to get close to nature and explore the beautiful surrounding coast.
Big friendly Tenby is a giant of fun: As The BFG is released, let Roald Dahl inspire your weekend away in Wales
23/07/16 11:16
As A child, Roald Dahl was obsessed with winkles. And he did most of his winkling in West Wales. Now, you can rent the children's author's holiday home in Tenby.
Down on the farm: Who needs the beach? The UK countryside offers family fun in spectacular spades
09/07/16 10:50
British farmers have been feeling the squeeze, but many are finding new ways to do business. The Daily Mail takes a look at some of the best British farms open for holiday-makers.
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A corking great vine tour: Hiking from one Sussex vineyard to the next can be thirsty work - but the rewards keep coming
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To avoid paying £300 Ryanair fees, holidaymakers stuff specially made coat with 30kg of luggage, including clothes, kettle and a portable SOFA
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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
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From an award-winning bar inside a pastrami shop to a fake barber shop boozer - nine stunning hidden bars in Europe revealed
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Ciutadella for under £100 per night: Menorca's former capital offers pastel-painted homes, handsome squares and tapas galore
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Welcome to the outdoor capital of Denmark: Cycle, hike or kayak through 'wooded wilderness' and 'a mosaic of freshwater lakes'
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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
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Passengers aged 18 to 26 can cruise for FREE with Virgin Voyages this summer (but there's a catch...)
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From snorkelling through a bog in Wales to painting your belly in Japan and a gathering of TWINS in Ohio: Seven of the strangest summer festivals around the world revealed
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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
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The world's 'best-smelling tourist destinations' revealed: From the globe's perfume capital to Scotland's 'honey and coconut' mountains and a US city that smells like cereal
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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
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Rainbows and reindeer in the land of the midnight sun: Cruise expert tests the adults-only Viking Mars ship to the Norwegian fjords
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Discover the world's 'best food' as chosen by tourists from a 'religious experience' at a street cart in Italy to freshly-caught fish in Florida
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EXCLUSIVEYou've been doing Italy all wrong! Italians reveal the popular dishes you should NEVER order on your Roman holiday and the tell-tale signs of a bad restaurant
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EXCLUSIVEI tackled freezing -40F temperatures and risked polar bear attacks to set a WORLD RECORD on an all-female ski expedition above the magnetic North Pole
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What's the falling sensation right after take-off and can turbulence cause a crash? Ex-Virgin Atlantic captain answers questions from nervous flyers
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EXCLUSIVEFirst black woman to have traveled to every country in the world lifts the lid on what she REALLY learned from her adventures
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I'm a cruise ship worker... here are the SIX things you should take into a lifeboat that the cruise liners DON'T tell you about
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EXCLUSIVETrouble in the world's influencer capital: They're rude, never say ciao and there's a three-hour wait for the best selfie. Have the preening hordes ruined Capri for good? JANE FRYER
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Pictured: The UK's cutest harbours - from lost-in-time Cornish gems to fairytale seaside spots in Scotland and Wales
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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
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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
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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
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San Francisco for under £150 a night: This famous Californian city is rich with iconic sights and delicious seafood
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EXCLUSIVEKefalonia goes all out for glamour: Greece's quiet natural beauty with 'unspoilt beaches' has a new luxury hotel - and it's got 'glorious Ionian Sea views'
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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)
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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
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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')
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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
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EU fingerprint checks on British tourists entering Europe will cause travel chaos, government fears, as it pleads with Brussels to loosen the rules
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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)
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New York restaurant charges $150 for a SANDWICH: Eatery's 'Royale with Cheese' contains world's priciest beef (and you can make it a $200 'happy meal' by adding a white truffle milkshake)
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EXCLUSIVEFrom a 'smiling shark' to spellbinding shipwrecks: Behold the stunning pictures that show the magic of the aquatic world - and the majesty of creatures we're programmed to fear
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Revealed: How to spot a fake holiday review written by AI - from the glowing five-star experience without a 'human spark' to the 'red flag' profile. Could YOU spot a robot rating?
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I'm an American - here are seven 'weird' things I'd change about the U.S after living in the UK, from the food to the TOILETS
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EXCLUSIVEIs THIS one of the world's best wellness hotels? Inside the award-winning retreat where guests fight burnout and practice 'monk level' meditation
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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)
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EXCLUSIVEEtiquette guru William Hanson reveals how to persuade dinner party guests to leave... without causing offence (and yes, white lies about having to 'work the next day' are fine)
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EXCLUSIVEThe tour company that takes tourists to some of the world's most dangerous countries, from Yemen to Iraq - and the pleasant surprises it promises you'll find in them
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EXCLUSIVEInside the legendary New York Madison Avenue hotel beloved by Hollywood A-listers, American presidents and royals from Princess Diana to Kate and Wills
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EXCLUSIVEWe've visited 167 countries... here are the ones you can't miss and why, from the one with 'the world's most beautiful waterfall' to the African nation with cities that 'rival Santorini'
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I walked, swam and kayaked over 200 miles down the River Thames - from its marshy source to the sea
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EXCLUSIVEI'm a chef... and you've been making Yorkshire puddings all wrong (and eating them at the wrong point in the meal): How to take the Sunday roast staple to the next level and WHEN to serve it revealed
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'I haven't met one bad northerner': American living in the UK says north-south divide 'threw' him off, claiming northerners are 'down to earth' while Londoners are 'snobby' and 'look through you'
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EXCLUSIVEInside Cleethorpes - the east-coast rival to Blackpool that's home to 'the smallest pub on the planet' and traditional seaside fun. Is it on YOUR bucket (and spade) list?
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15 ways to save hundreds on train travel, revealed by an expert - from the best day and time to depart to the 'sneaky singles' trick
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Travelers detail their treacherous journey to reach one of the most remote hotels in the world - perched on a mountaintop at 14,941ft
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Are these Europe's 10 best beaches? New ranking places 'golden sand' beach in Cyprus first and claims Bournemouth has the UK's finest strip of sand
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Eurostar vs BA vs Vueling: Travel experts pit the train against two planes in a race from London to the Stade de France in Paris (with help from Olympic diving champ Matty Lee)
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Should you visit Cairo or Luxor when visiting Egypt? TikTok Egyptology enthusiast shares his verdict (and it's a question of pyramids versus temples, and your tolerance for traffic jams)
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Our knight in a castle! A stay in the grounds of Dover's storied fortress while exploring its new siege-themed playground makes a memorable history lesson
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EXCLUSIVEInside the world's second-biggest cruise ship - the brand-new £1BILLION Utopia of the Seas, which features five pools, the longest dry slide at sea... and an onboard TRAIN
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May we haveth one's attention? British Airways releases hilarious new 'period-drama' safety video made by Bridget Jones director Sharon Maguire - and hailed as a 'work of art'
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Pictured: The nail-biting mountain ladder in Norway 2,600ft above sea level - with people who climb it appearing to 'float in the air'. Would YOU dare tackle it?
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Revealed: The islands that left tourists 'speechless', from the U.S archipelago with an 'embarrassment of riches' to the remote British hotspot that 'feels like a different planet'
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Qatar Airways unveils new version of its award-winning Qsuite business class, launching on the Boeing 777X. The verdict? The 'best just got better', with the option of window 'companion suites'
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Pictured: Second baby giraffe born at Whipsnade Zoo in a month explores his paddock for the first time (and he's already 6ft tall... )
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Welcome to the Albanian Riviera - the Maldives of Europe: Turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and wine at £1.70 a glass make this Balkan country the latest holiday hotspot
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The holiday hotspots that DON'T live up to social media hype... and the ones that DO, from a U.S attraction that always 'disappoints school kids' to a natural wonder 'straight out of Avatar'
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Sample a billionaire's lifestyle - on a budget: Inside the incredible Boeing 727 'private jet' that's now an Airbnb, complete with a king-sized bed, hot tub... and the original cockpit
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Croatia opens bizarre new museum dedicated to neckties - with displays that include bulletproof cravats and instructions on how to tie the most popular knots
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Fascinating then-and-now photos show how Spain's Benidorm transformed from a tiny fishing village into one of Britain's favourite and brashest package holiday resorts
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EXCLUSIVEMeet the trailblazing female private pilot who's set TikTok alight with her videos from the skies and is inspiring women to follow in her footsteps
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EXCLUSIVEI'm a warden at a naturist campsite - here's what it's like, from greeting guests naked to dealing with the cold (and why there's an on-site laundry)
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EXCLUSIVEYou've been eating chips all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals what you should NEVER do when enjoying them
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EXCLUSIVEInside Thailand's incredible railway-themed hotel that time-warps guests to the golden era of rail travel, with vintage train carriages upcycled into luxury bedrooms and a 'Poirot bar'
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Revealed: The cheapest and most expensive beach resorts in Europe for British families this summer, with Ibiza DOUBLE the cost of the best-value hotspot
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I'm a cruise expert and these are the five items I would NEVER bring on board
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Over 120 British seaside destinations for 2024 ranked by Which? - 'unspoiled' Bamburgh is top again, with Bangor in Wales bottom. Where did YOUR favourite come on the list?
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Cambodia? It's wild! Skip Angkor Wat and explore this country's natural wonders for an epic adventure
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Inside the largest abandoned town in Canada which has been left empty since 1935
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EXCLUSIVEI converted a British Gas VW into a home-on-wheels and travel the UK with my dogs and partner - here are the most surprising things about van life and the top three places to visit
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Caviar on tap, beach barbecues and a yacht for just 82 guests. A Caribbean cruise? It's more like a giant floating house party
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Tiny Drake's Island off the coast of Plymouth is up for sale - and it could make the perfect spot for a hotel
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Would YOU be happy flying in a plane with only one pilot at the controls? Pilots' union launches campaign to warn against Airbus push to replace humans in the cockpit with automation
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I'm the UK Tetris champion - and here are my top tips for packing your car for a family summer getaway
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Incredible video footage shows British explorer summiting North America's highest mountain, braving freezing rivers, near-vertical ice walls and nail-biting ridges
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I'm a female solo traveller and these are my top safety tips, from being RUDE to why you should NEVER book a certain hotel floor...
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EXCLUSIVEFancy a break in France but not keen on the Olympic crowds? Here are 8 tourist-free hidden gems, handpicked by travel experts - from a 'local secret' in Brittany to a 'floral paradise' by the Med
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Pictured: The incredible German town that sits in an asteroid crater and is smothered in 72,000 tonnes of DIAMONDS
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EXCLUSIVEI recruited flight attendants for major airlines - and these are the do's and don'ts if you want to get hired (and whether good looks and being tall will help get you the job)
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EXCLUSIVE'It's claustrophobic and if there's a power cut - you're in the dark!' Traveller films spellbinding journey through VERY narrow tunnels to the heart of an Egyptian pyramid some visitors are too scared to enter
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We're Americans who spent a few months in England - and these are the 10 best places we visited (including 'a city you wouldn't expect to see on a travel list')
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Doctor reveals disgusting reason you should NEVER unpack your suitcase as soon as you return home from a trip
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America's 10 best hot springs are revealed- and the no. 1 pick is on the EAST Coast
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Furious Delta passenger unleashes a scathing rant about 'entitled' travelers who are 'mean' to staff: 'People are crazy!'
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Meet the man who stays in Britain's worst-rated hotels so you don't have to, from dustbins full of rubbish in a corridor to a 'disgusting' bathroom and a bedroom unlocked and open when he arrived...
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EXCLUSIVEMy amazing holiday in North Africa at a luxury hotel with three pools - for a price 'so cheap it's actually disgusting'
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Finding peace in Greece: Halkidiki is known for its lively bars and sprawling resorts. But head to a nearby peninsula for unspoiled villages, cobalt seas - and King Charles's spiritual retreat
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From mad-as-hell mobs in Barcelona to livid locals in Lanzarote, the European holiday hotspots where British tourists are most likely to receive a hostile reception
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EXCLUSIVEMy move from Berkshire to Barbados fulfilled all of my fantasies about living on a sun-kissed Caribbean island (I've been here 20 years and will never move back)
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Traveller reveals little-known train hack every passenger NEEDS to know when commuting during rush hour
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Inland surfing is coming to Scotland for the first time with the launch of Europe's largest wave pool (that's THREE TIMES the size of a football pitch)
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Dip your toes into the foot of Italy: With new direct flights and Mafia members being locked up, could Calabria become the new Tuscany?
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You can still bag a bargain summer holiday for as little as £500: The 30 best deals available now - plus thrilling villas and cruises that won't cost the earth
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Hamlet's home from home: Shakespeare was inspired by this Danish castle - and you will be, too
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Greedy holiday rental owners on classic coastal strip learn harsh lesson after jacking-up prices too high, with luxury trips to Italy now cheaper
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I live in a 14ft x 14ft fire lookout in the forests of New Mexico - my ultra-remote home has no running water and the closest store is 35 MILES away
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Woman claims cruise line dropped her luggage into the OCEAN - revealing a stranger found it in the water after she had already set sail
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'Malfunctioning bots and rip-off premium-rate phone lines': Which? tests customer service responses at 8 major airlines, with Wizz Air, KLM, Ryanair and Vueling rated the worst
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Inside the posh version of Airbnb: Chauffeur? Of course. Private chef? Goes without saying. HARRIET SIME jets to Ibiza to stay in an uber-luxurious villa
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