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You've been eating chips all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals what you should NEVER do when enjoying them
20/07/24 11:06
In a TikTok video that's been viewed 2.5million times, this connoisseur of comportment points out that when chips are served in a small basket, it is not correct etiquette to pick them out individually by hand and eat them....read
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?
18/07/24 11:01Which? polled Brits about their experiences of UK seaside towns, asking for their views on criteria including the quality of the beaches, food and drink offerings, tourist attractions and value for money.
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
17/07/24 02:53Airbus is keen for a new era of flying to begin in which airlines will have only one pilot in the cockpit during the cruise phase of the flight. But this is tantamount to having no pilots, says union ECA.
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')
16/07/24 07:36Cara Atwell and Jeremy Davis - currently in Portland, Oregon - revealed their ranking in a video on their 'Magic Geekdom' YouTube channel. Which is YOUR favourite place on the list?
'Malfunctioning bots and rip-off premium-rate phone lines': Which? tests customer service responses at eight major airlines, with Wizz Air, KLM, Ryanair and Vueling rated the worst
10/07/24 11:01The consumer champion wanted to find out 'the true state' of the customer service cultures at easyJet, BA, Vueling, Wizz Air, Ryanair, KLM, Tui and Jet2.
The view from VERY far above: Incredible pictures taken from the cockpit of a jumbo jet show the Earth as you've never seen it before, from Manhattan to Dubai
09/07/24 11:20They were taken by Dutch 747-400 captain Christiaan Van Heijst, who has earned a reputation for breathtaking cockpit images and garnered 147,000 Instagram followers.
After dramatic footage captured a BA plane being struck by lightning, pilots reveal how often bolts hit aircraft, what they do to them - and whether passengers should be worried...
08/07/24 01:11How worried should passengers be if their plane is struck by lightning? Not very worried at all is the answer from the experts. Read on to find out more...
Is this the PERFECT location for an English seaside getaway? Inside the time-capsule Cornish fishing village of Mousehole - with a stay in a rental there worthy of a glossy interiors mag
04/07/24 07:45MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to Beach Retreats' 'Chy Lowen' rental cottage in the village - just moments away from the harbour. Read on for his full verdict...
Ryanair has beaten easyJet and Jet2 at the 'Oscars of Aviation' airline awards - so it must be doing SOMETHING right. But what? Travel experts reveal the secret of the Irish airline's success
01/07/24 01:28Ryanair finished ninth in the World's Best Low-Cost Airlines 2024 ranking, with Jet2.com coming 12th and easyJet 10th. In 2023, Ryanair came 13th, with Jet2.com claiming 10th and easyJet 11th.
What's it REALLY like inside British Airways' poshest cabins? It's an £11,000 first-class seat vs an £8k business berth as we film flights between London Heathrow and New York in the carrier's top two suites to find out
29/06/24 08:08On flights between Heathrow's T5 and JFK Ted Thornhill discovers a world of suites big enough for four, Champagne worth £160 ($200) a bottle and service with a sincere smile...
Inside the Lake District hotel that does the UK hospitality industry proud with 'next-level' staff, stunning rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant - and a breathtaking fairy-tale landscape on its doorstep
28/06/24 06:49MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux portfolio. He doesn't want to leave. Here's why...
Golden Eurostar train to mark Paris 2024 launched by Olympic and Paralympic royalty
25/06/24 12:17The Golden Train was christened by Dame Jessica as well as Paralympian Maisie Summers-Newton and Team GB athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton.
Qatar Airways named No.1 airline for 2024 at the 'Oscars of Aviation', BA moves up to 13th, Delta triumphs again in America - and Ryanair BEATS easyJet and Jet2 in the budget ranking
24/06/24 12:47Qatar Airways triumphed over 350 airlines at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024, beating last year's winner, Singapore Airlines, into second place.
Thought the golden age of rail travel was over in the UK? Think again! Inside the GWR sleeper train from London to Cornwall - and it's glorious, with gorgeous views, comfy cabins... and an all-night bar
15/06/24 02:35MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill took the GWR Night Riviera from London Paddington to Penzance and produced a short film of his experience... and he gives the service a rating out of five.
Brew-tiful! The 16th-century pub that's available to RENT - it sleeps 23 and comes with a Pac-Man machine, pool table and hot tub (and an all-important bar)
09/06/24 01:29The Boar's Head in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, is available to rent via Sykes Holiday Cottages. Reviewer 'Ash' said the pub 'is exactly as it would be if it were open to the public'.
We're Americans who visited the UK - and these are the 10 things in Britain that surprised us the most, from the service to the toilets (and the VERY narrow roads)
08/06/24 07:43The list is from Cara Atwell and Jeremy Davis. They posted a video to their 'Magic Geekdom' YouTube channel in which they rank the 10 surprising things in order from least to most surprising.
'Secret VIP paths' through the airport, Porsche courtesy cars and food with 'zero faults': Travel experts pit Air France's 'La Premiere' first-class cabin against its new business class on flights to New York and Dubai
06/06/24 11:41The head-to-head test is courtesy of The Points Guy, with the first-class experience taking place on a Boeing 777 and the business-class trip on an Airbus A350. Read on for the full verdicts...
I'm a restaurant designer - and this is why the TOILET is one of the most important spaces in an eatery
05/06/24 12:44A badly designed restaurant can ruin appetites. So restaurant owners should pay special attention to these tips from Dale Atkinson, founder of interior architecture studio Rosendale Design.
You've been eating eggs and soldiers all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to consume the tricky breakfast favourite gracefully
25/05/24 12:44Mr Hanson, that Merlin of manners, disseminates his eggs and soldiers teachings in a TikTok post that so far has amassed 1.7million views and an Instagram post with 43,000 likes.
How the world likes to keep fit: Fascinating maps show how dance workouts are the globe's No.1 type of exercise in 2024, while it's pilates that's top in the UK, America and Australia
23/05/24 10:58The maps are colour-coded to indicate the types of exercise each country's residents like the most, with the results generated by an analysis of the exercise people search for most on Google.
Surrounded by England's most magical countryside and bread so good it could be a main course: Inside the Michelin-starred Lake District restaurant that's on a roll
23/05/24 07:25MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill dines at Source at Gilpin Hotel, a Relais & Chateaux property nestled amid some of the Lake District's most bucolic scenery, just east of Windermere.
Flight experts reveal how to stay safe on a plane during turbulence, from sitting over the wing to ALWAYS wearing your seatbelt
22/05/24 11:03Here, former pilot Terry Tozer, and Nicky Kelvin, from The Points Guy travel site, reveal how to stay safe and comfortable during a bumpy flight.
Martin Lewis reveals how Easyjet customers can get cheapest possible flights - but you'll need to act fast
21/05/24 08:04The founder of Money Saving Expert told his 2.9million Twitter followers that the airline has launched its March to June 2025 ticket sales.
Revealed: Lumo plans to launch new rail service between London and Manchester, with stops including Eccles, Warrington and Rochdale
17/05/24 01:44Transport company FirstGroup announced a plan to run six return Lumo trains a day between London Euston and Rochdale via Manchester Victoria.
You've been eating afternoon tea all wrong! Etiquette guru reveals the do's and don'ts, from the 'royal' sandwich shape to why the pinkie is NEVER lifted (and the food that, if missing, is 'tantamount to treason')
17/05/24 10:18Warburtons has partnered with etiquette expert John-Paul Stuthridge, who has shared his top tips for hosting and enjoying an afternoon tea fit for royalty (and Bridgerton binge-watching sessions).
American reveals five things in the USA that Britons would find weird (including homeowner groups that dictate the height of lawn grass)
11/05/24 12:21'America is unhinged.' So wrote Kalyn Franke after posting a YouTube video in which she reveals 'five American things that Brits find weird'. Read on for more...
OnlyFans star under fire for calling a male flight attendant a 'weakling' and a 'limp noodle' for not lifting her suitcase into an overhead bin on a plane
10/05/24 09:13Athlete Tatiana Girardi, from Colombia, posted a photo of an Avianca crew member to her Instagram followers, alongside a caption that derided him for not dealing with her suitcase on his own.
Inside the Paris hotel that's VERY handy for the Eurostar - so close to Gare Du Nord it's almost within arm's reach (and it's fun, comfy... and cheap)
08/05/24 02:15MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord, which is a mere 50 yards from Europe's busiest railway station.
I'm a luxury hotel manager - and these are the do's and don'ts of hotel freebies, from the ones you can take, to the items you MUST leave in the room
07/05/24 03:31The rules are revealed by Simon Steele, General Manager at luxury Lake District hotel Armathwaite Hall. He also divulges the strangest items that guests have tried to take.
The 60 most desirable places to live in London revealed: The No.1 spot is in the south east of the capital... and has no Tube services
06/05/24 10:46The ranking has been created by estate agent Foxtons, which analysed increases in buyer enquiries for areas around the UK capital. Vote in our poll for YOUR favourite spot.
You've been eating in restaurants all wrong! Etiquette guru reveals dining out do's and don'ts, from how to wipe your mouth like royalty to the clever trick for letting friends know you want to split the bill (without saying a word)
05/05/24 12:53Nowhere exposes a lack of etiquette knowledge like a restaurant. Luckily, the do's and don'ts for restaurant behaviour is a topic that etiquette guru Sara Jane Ho covers in her new book, Mind Your Manners.
Airbus A380 belonging to new airline that promises 'a return to the golden age of travel' touches down at Glasgow Prestwick, marking the first time the airport has welcomed a superjumbo
02/05/24 03:10Global Airlines, founded in 2021 by Briton James Asquith, hailed the arrival of its superjumbo in Scotland as a 'momentous moment', one that 'signalled a significant milestone being reached'.
I'm a flight attendant - these are the packing hacks I've learnt from 16 years of working in plane cabins (including why you should avoid cases with hard shells and four wheels)
02/05/24 12:46To help lessen the holiday stress, retailer House of Fraser partnered with Air France flight attendant Emilie Cooke-Martageix and asked her to share her packing tips.
Queens of the high seas: Cunard's latest £500m liner Queen Anne arrives in Southampton ahead of first cruise - and she will be helmed by legendary firm's first female captain
02/05/24 10:26The 14-deck vessel - the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag - was greeted by a water salute, having made her way to England's south coast from the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.
Which? reveals the best and worst UK holiday cottage firms for 2024, with The Landmark Trust and Rural Retreats at the top of the ranking and Vrbo and Norfolk Cottages at the bottom
01/05/24 04:01The list has been drawn up by a survey of more than 4,000 people. They were asked about their experiences with holiday cottage companies in the past two years.
Expert on Italy reveals what it's REALLY like to live there, from cars not stopping at pedestrian crossings to Italians shouting even when they're not arguing (and how no one orders cappuccinos after dinner)
01/05/24 12:53Thinking of living in Italy using one of its newly launched digital nomad visas? You won't be a tourist, so you'll need to get to know the Italian way of life and blend in like a local. Here's how...
Inside British Airways' HQ control room - the nerve centre that oversees up to 820 flights A DAY (and decides if YOUR bag is coming off the plane first)
01/05/24 08:47MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill takes a sneak peek inside BA's Integrated Operations Control centre at its Waterside head office next to Heathrow.
Los Angeles hotel famous for Pretty Woman goes Back To The Future - by offering a world-first HOLOGRAPHIC concierge service
29/04/24 05:07Staff at Beverly Wilshire - A Four Seasons Hotel can now be live-beamed into the legendary property's penthouse and presidential suites.
Remote islands, hidden sunset spots and 170,000 Cold War bunkers: Time Out reveals the best 11 underrated summer travel experiences in Europe for 2024, from Scotland to Crete
29/04/24 12:41If you're in the market for hidden gems far from the maddening crowds that'll give your summer bucket list a bit of sparkle - look no further.
I'm an ER doctor - these are my do's and don'ts for holiday illnesses and animal attacks, from why you should NEVER put urine on a jellyfish sting to the best ointments for sunburn
28/04/24 01:44Dr Jordan Wagner (pictured), also known as Doctor ER, treats everything from gunshot traumas to burns. Here he reveals his top tips for staying healthy on holiday...
Pictured: The best 25 beaches in Europe for 2024 according to Tripadvisor, from DORSET to Portugal via Cyprus. Which one would you put on your bucket (and spade) list? Vote in our poll...
28/04/24 10:32Brits don't have to book an expensive long-haul flight to enjoy a world-class beach. As this Tripadvisor ranking of the top 25 beaches in Europe makes clear...
You've been eating corn on the cob all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals that gnawing away at the vegetable 'like a woodland critter' is an absolute no-no
27/04/24 08:29He clarifies how to eat corn on the cob in a TikTok video viewed 3 million times. The central point he makes is that one shouldn't pick up the vegetable with your hands and chomp away at it.
Want to find out how good a hotel can be? Inside the hyper-luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, which has a staggering SIX Michelin stars between three restaurants (and an interior that resembles a palace)
24/04/24 09:18MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in, and tries out the one and two-star eateries. He writes: 'This is a hotel that aims for the summit of perfection and just about gets there.'
Tripadvisor reveals the best places to stay in the WORLD for 2024
23/04/24 10:47The No.1 hotel in the world for 2024 is Brazil's Hotel Colline de France, a boutique hotel in the middle of the mountain town of Gramado. Read on for more...The best places to stay... in the WORLD: Four UK B&Bs make the global top 10 in 2024 Tripadvisor awards, the No.1 hotel overall is in Brazil and Santa Monica property is declared top in America
23/04/24 04:06The No.1 hotel in the world for 2024 is Brazil's Hotel Colline de France, a boutique hotel in the middle of the mountain town of Gramado. Read on for more...
The amazing view... from the best seat on the train! Fascinating driver's-eye footage filmed in the cab of a Southeastern service from London Victoria to Kent
21/04/24 02:45The footage is filmed by MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill. The train is a 100mph Class 375, with the outbound trip taking 1hr and 9 minutes. Read on for more...
Planes cheaper than trains? It's a MYTH, claims the UK Rail Delivery Group, which says travelling by train can be up to 80% cheaper than flying
19/04/24 03:35A Rail Delivery Group study found that while in some cases airfare prices initially appear cheaper on certain routes, the final cost is often much higher once all the additional expenses are factored in.
'Oscars for airports' names Doha's Hamad International best airport in the world for 2024, Newark Liberty snares the gong for best new terminal... and the UK (yet again) fails to win a single award in any category
17/04/24 05:00Hamad International Airport, home to a 6,000-square-metre indoor tropical garden and which offers unlimited free Wi-Fi, also takes home the gong for World's Best Airport Shopping.
Ooh la lovely! Inside one of Paris's hottest new hotels - with the chic interiors of the property, near the Champs-Elysees, inspired by an acclaimed American designer
17/04/24 11:49MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checked in to the chic Norman Hotel in Paris, which is part of the Small Luxury Hotels portfolio. The interior was inspired by pioneering graphic artist Norman Ives.
'Holy mackerel... searing pain': Wildlife expert Coyote Peterson live-streams being bitten by a lethal giant centipede (as an ER doctor keeps a careful eye on him)
16/04/24 04:50Coyote's tormentor is a mysterious and potentially lethal Thai giant cherry centipede, which bites him under the watchful eye of Dr Jordan Wagner - aka YouTube's Doctor ER.
Revealed: Top travel hacks for keeping 'Delhi belly' at bay on holiday, from the risks of RICE to the dangers of ice cubes
13/04/24 01:00Hungry to try some local delicacies while on holiday abroad? Before you tuck in, heed the handy advice on avoiding food poisoning contained within the pages of Lonely Planet's new Travel Hack Handbook.
You've been using a restaurant napkin all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson explains the do's and don'ts for napkins (including why they should NEVER be folded into a swan)
13/04/24 07:45Mr Hanson has produced a TikTok video that's gone viral, with over 670,000 views, in which he explains the do's and don'ts of napkin wrangling.
Frequent flyer provokes furious backlash after boasting she was 'winning' for receiving air miles for reporting Delta flight attendants she saw using their cellphones mid-flight
12/04/24 12:29Dr Angela B. Peery, a Delta passenger with 'Diamond Medallion' status, posted that she was 'winning' for receiving 8,500 SkyMiles for reporting a flight attendant she saw using his phone.
You've been sitting in a restaurant chair all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to sit correctly and avoid 'dinosaur hands'
06/04/24 07:24'Please don't be a sloucher.' That's a request from etiquette expert William in a TikTok video in which he explains how to sit correctly in a restaurant.
Lonely Planet reveals its ultimate travel hacks, from the best time to book a flight to tips for getting an upgrade (and why you should ALWAYS pack a sarong)
03/04/24 05:23Lonely Planet is something of an authority when it comes to travel. And so its handy-new Travel Hack Handbook is guaranteed to be very handy indeed. Here's a sneak preview...
You've been eating burritos all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson explains how to eat the Mexican meal correctly, including what to do with 'spillage'
31/03/24 02:01William reveals how to eat burritos elegantly in a TikTok video that has been viewed nearly a million times. Read on for his secrets to burrito-eating success...
Food-lover who's eaten at 70 three-Michelin-star restaurants declares Cumbrian eaterie L'Enclume 'the best in the UK' - here's his spellbinding footage of a £1,154-per-head meal there...
30/03/24 02:07Restauranteur Alexander Varga visits Michelin-star restaurants around the world to 'find inspiration'. Visiting L'Enclume was a 'defining experience' in his life, he says.
We're Americans who lived in the UK for six months - these are the 11 things we miss the most about Britain
30/03/24 08:57Cara Atwell and Jeremy Davis - currently in Oregon - posted a video to their YouTube channel in which they look back at the things they miss about the UK after spending six months there.
From caves to lagoons and lost-in-time islands: Britain's top 15 stunning 'off the beaten track' locations to explore this Easter revealed. So how many have YOU visited?
28/03/24 02:33This hotlist was identified by Jeep and a team of experts from Ordnance Survey. They are all pinpointed on an interactive 'Get Lost with Jeep Compass' digital map.
I'm a travel writer - and here's why during your Easter getaway flight it's OK to recline your seat and ask to swap seats (and why no, you're NOT going to get upgraded because you ironed your shirt)
27/03/24 11:48I'm the MailOnline Travel Editor, and I'm here to remind you that to begin with, holidays are supposed to be fun - and to offer some simple guidance on the do's and don'ts on your flight.
Now THAT'S a room with a view: Inside the St Regis Abu Dhabi - a stunning hotel in the clouds that has an interior fit for the gods
26/03/24 11:57MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checked in to the hotel, staying in a corner suite on the 39th floor. Here he reveals how the hotel dazzled in many ways, from top to bottom.
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Air India cabin crew reveal their secret travel hacks, from doing a jellyfish impression to make turbulence less scary to why you should leave a shoe in a hotel safe
23/03/24 08:54For travel hacks, who better to turn to than cabin crew? After all, as The Points Guy's Nicky Kelvin points out when he interviews crew for tips clips - 'they travel way more than any of you do'.
Luxury vs budget on the Norwegian Viva cruise ship: Travel experts experience life on board in two different ways on a Miami sailing... to see if splashing out on a £13k suite is worth it
14/03/24 02:05Nicky Kelvin, from The Points Guy, and ex-Cruise Director Matt Mitcham, packed their video-camera kits and set sail on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the Norwegian Viva.
Singapore - so incredible people struggle to work out if photographs of it are REAL: Can you tell if this image of the city was AI-generated? Over half get the answer wrong...
08/03/24 05:49In a Singapore Tourism Board study, people shown a striking image of the Gardens by the Bay structures, home to 1.5million plants, struggled to tell if it was real.
Is this the world's best plane cabin? Inside The Residence, Etihad's A380 £5,000 hotel suite in the sky, which comes with a private lounge, shower and a DOUBLE BED. It's jaw-dropping (and business class isn't bad, either!)
07/03/24 07:53MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill flies out to Abu Dhabi in Etihad's The Residence, then returns in the UAE carrier's business class. Here's how the two compare...
Pictured: The railway in Britain that's Europe's shortest line - it's less than one mile in length and passengers trundle along it in quirky 'people movers' at a peak speed of 20mph
07/03/24 07:39The Stourbridge branch line is just 0.8 miles (1.2km) in length. The service that runs on it is operated by West Midlands Railway using a pair of rare Class 139 'Parry People Movers'.
'It's dangerous advice': Flight attendant reveals why plane passengers should IGNORE the TikTok travel 'hack' of wearing seatbelts around the ankles 'for comfort'
06/03/24 01:44TikTok videos recommending plane passengers put their seatbelts around their ankles have become a trend, with some garnering hundreds of thousands of views and likes.
First look: MailOnline tries out British Airways' brand-new short-haul seats, unveiled as part of a £7bn investment that will also bring an upgraded website and app and a new A380 first-class cabin
05/03/24 10:29The announcements were made at a glittering event in central London, with rows of the brand-new short-haul seats on display in a mock-up cabin.
Is this the world's best airport? Face recognition check-in, board direct from the lounge, no queues... The Mail discovers that Abu Dhabi's £2.4billion Zayed International is a futuristic masterpiece
04/03/24 10:58The Mail's Ted Thornhill flies in and out of Zayed International Airport - Terminal A, and feels like he's entered 'a utopian futurescape'.
It used to be the War Office, where Churchill masterminded victory over Hitler and spies held secret meetings. Here's why it's now Britain's most incredible hotel... with a video sneak peek inside its top £27k-a-night suite
03/03/24 09:03MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checked in to Raffles London at The OWO, which is located opposite Horse Guards Parade and the official entrance to Buckingham Palace.
How well do YOU know your wine? Take our corking quiz to discover if you know what's a grape... and what's a wine-growing PLACE, from Chablis to Champagne
02/03/24 08:24Take this quiz and discover where your wine weak spots are. We've mixed up 26 grapes and wine-growing villages and areas. Do you know which is which?
Mother's shock after pub she'd visited for eight years cancelled her Sunday meal booking - 'because there were too many children in the group'. Do YOU think she was treated fairly?
28/02/24 12:34Natalie Bean told MailOnline the owner of The Lordship Pub in East Dulwich, which describes itself as child-friendly, cancelled her booking because there were 'more children on it than adults'.
How hard is it to land an airliner in a crosswind - and take off in fog... with an engine failure? The Mail finds out in a thrilling Boeing 777 flight-simulator lesson with a BA captain
25/02/24 11:49Ted Thornhill visits BA's impressive Flight Training Centre near Heathrow. There he has a 777 flight-sim lesson from senior training captain Al Bridger.
Forget the city centre - head to West London instead for a stay in this gem of a hotel just minutes from some of the world's best museums (and it can get you into sold-out exhibitions)
22/02/24 10:24MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checked in to The Kensington hotel - 'a 5-star property with a white stucco façade and a Pride & Prejudice vibe'. Read on for more...
Revealed: A beautiful bolthole in Edinburgh with a secret door has been voted the most romantic hotel in the UK, with a property in Somerset ranked top in England
09/02/24 11:06Hungry for a romantic staycation? Try these two hotels - for when it comes to serving up heart-popping allure, they're the best in the business.
Thought you knew London? Amazing facts about the UK capital
08/02/24 09:56London - one of the greatest cities on earth and so familiar to, well, just about everyone. Yet so few know its secrets and hidden gems.Thought you knew London? 37 amazing facts about the UK capital, from a bridge that was a wonder of the world to a bizarre floating police station and Britain's first McDonald's
08/02/24 07:44London - one of the greatest cities on earth. Yet so few know its secrets and hidden gems. Author Christopher Winn lifts the veil in fascinating book I Never Knew That About London.
Pictured: The most Instagrammable Michelin-starred restaurants in the British Isles for 2024, from a lavish multi-coloured room to a private dining space shielded by a curtain of fibre-optic cables
07/02/24 02:58From the English capital to Scotland via lush Oxfordshire countryside, our ravishing pictures will leave your mouth watering. Which one is your favourite?
Revealed: The countries where planes have encountered the most and least turbulence in 2024, with the USA outside the top 50 and the UK one of the BEST places for nervous flyers
05/02/24 04:51The list has been drawn up by turbli.com, with the data relating to turbulence averages in January 2024. Turbli assigned the rankings using the same data that pilots and airlines use to plan their flights.
For a truly GREAT escape... visit Barbados, a blissful paradise blessed with incredibly beautiful beaches, heavenly hotels and mouthwatering restaurants
05/02/24 10:54SponsoredWant that feeling of escape? You'll find it in Barbados, a stunning coral-island gem ringed by over 70 miles of idyllic white-sand beaches.
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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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With all eyes on Washington and the White House race, NEIL DARBYSHIRE visits the US capital... and is impressed by its history and architectural grandeur
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Britain's best B&Bs for 2024 revealed by the AA, from a bolthole in a church to a restaurant with rooms built inside the walls of a stunning 13th-century castle. Is YOUR favourite on the list?
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Who said electric cars don't have range? Twins drive 10,000 miles from London to SHANGHAI in a convertible battery-powered MG sports car
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EXCLUSIVETravel concierge to the super rich reveals how a client once spent $10 MILLION on a single trip - as she dishes on the weirdest requests she has ever received
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Travel influencer who wants free extra airplane seats for fat fliers issues new demand for plus size passengers
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Are Lucky Dip holidays worth it? TOBY WALNE bags a bargain break to a mystery location... and finds the taxi to the airport is the most expensive item
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Six restaurants it's maddeningly difficult to dine in - from an eatery in New York that's booked out until 2030 to a sushi restaurant where PERFUME is banned (along with sandals)
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Pictured: How pressing the 'help' button on an automatic ticket machine at a Japanese railway station can have a VERY surprising result...
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EXCLUSIVEAstonishing videos show freediver squeezing through terrifyingly small holes and exploring sunken aeroplanes and buses
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The view from VERY far above: Incredible pictures taken from the cockpit of a jumbo jet show the Earth as you've never seen it before, from Manhattan to Dubai
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Desperate for sun and sea? Here experts reveal how YOU can hire a super yacht... for just £17 a day
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Inside the finest hotel in London... you've probably never heard of, with seemingly telepathic staff, jaw-dropping bedrooms and next to some of the capital's fanciest shops
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Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users
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EXCLUSIVENew York hotel reveals HUGE surge in the number of guests ditching their PHONES during their stays - as expert details the fascinating reasons why so many people want to get rid of their devices
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EXCLUSIVEAfter dramatic footage captured a BA plane being struck by lightning, pilots reveal how often bolts hit aircraft, what they do to them - and whether passengers should be worried...
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EXCLUSIVEExpert reveals why traveling during the 'shoulder season' will save you hundreds of dollars - but you have to book your flights NOW
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EXCLUSIVEI'm a psychologist and here's why the bizarre act of 'rawdogging' flights, where all entertainment is ignored, actually has MAJOR mental-health benefits
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American woman on vacation in Milan issues stark warning about sneaky SCAM Italian locals are using to prey on tourists in a bid to rob them
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Mysterious US island where houses are just $5,000 and locals ignore looming threats to embrace laid-back life
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Six of the best CAR-FREE islands to visit, from a time-warp spot in the U.S to a dreamy location with the 'world's best beach' - and a gem off the Cornish coast surrounded by aquamarine seas
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Escape from Keir's Britain with the experts' definitive emigration guide: The best places for sunshine, big houses, high wages, no crime and top-notch healthcare - plus the hotspot with NO income tax
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Revealed: The top 10 countries where there are more visitors per year from CRUISE SHIPS than residents - with tourists from ships in one tiny country outnumbering locals by 20 to 1
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Splash out on Tuscany's revered riviera - a glorious sweep of golden sand that is loved by Hollywood A-listers
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How you can get PAID to move to one of the most beautiful regions in the world: Tuscany offers to give £25,000 to people if they relocate there
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I've stayed in thousands of British hotels and this is my favourite, by the Hotel Inspector - plus my other top UK picks, from country manors to a cosy pub
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Travel expert reveals his top tips for booking cheap international flights - and timing is everything
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Brit holidaymakers warned of little-known passport rule that could see you rejected at the airport gate
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Shore blimey! Stunning drone footage shows a freight train travelling through a LAKE in Siberia
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Are Europe's holiday destinations as safe as they used to be? The hotspots with a bigger crime problem than you realise... and where police might be keener to slap you with a fine than help
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Revealed: The 10 countries the world most wants to relocate to - and it's a North American nation that's No.1
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Tourists reveal the holiday spots they will NEVER return to - including a 'gross' U.S state - and the ones they're keen to revisit (with a 'gorgeous' English seaside resort making the cut)
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The most bizarre dining experience in the world? This restaurant in Singapore makes guests CRAWL through a hole for their food... and waitstaff wear zebra costumes
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I moved from Manchester to Canada and I love it - but here are four things to consider before choosing to emigrate there (including the cost of living)
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Plane passenger leaves the internet stunned after REFUSING airline's offer of $1,500 in cash to give up her seat on a full flight - but would you accept?
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Is this the PERFECT location for an English seaside getaway? Inside the time-capsule Cornish fishing village of Mousehole - with a stay in a rental there worthy of a glossy interiors mag
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Fancy moving abroad... but don't want to give up your career? The world's 10 longest digital nomad visas revealed (but there can be a catch for wannabe expats)
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The world's easiest and hardest citizenship tests revealed - almost EVERYONE passes Australia's, while just 7% manage to pass Canada's test. See if YOU can ace them...
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'Cutest place ever': Tourists are bowled over by this fairytale village in Croatia, where guests sleep in tiny homes shaped like a castle, a mushroom and a pumpkin
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EXCLUSIVEMeet the 'real-life Tarzan': Forest parkour athlete swings through jungles topless and races up 200ft trees - using his bare feet like hands
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Sumptuous ancient treasures, deliciously eccentric hotels and the friendliest of welcomes await in Alexandria
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I love travelling by train so much that I go by rail on holiday... while my wife flies to the destination
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Is YOUR child's swimwear almost invisible underwater? Ex-swimming champion Rebecca Adlington backs campaign to stop retailers selling trunks and bathing suits that could increase a risk of drowning
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Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars
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What can climb up a toilet? Plumber reveals which creatures are capable of making their way up piping and into a bathroom - and some are DEADLY
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Party island Ibiza and Morocco among this summer's cheapest last-minute all-inclusive holiday destinations, Which? reveals
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EXCLUSIVERyanair has beaten easyJet and Jet2 at the 'Oscars of Aviation' airline awards - so it must be doing SOMETHING right. But what? Travel experts reveal the secret of the Irish airline's success
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An Italian treasure that's NOT on the tourist trail: We discover the joys of Taranto - 'a wonderfully forgotten basement of Italy'
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EXCLUSIVEIs it possible to have a holiday abroad for just £100 - in TOTAL? Yes it is! And here's how I did it... from a £9.99 flight to Europe's 'most underrated' city to 68p beer
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EXCLUSIVEPlus-sized TikTok star ranks UK airlines from best to worst on comfort for larger passengers, with verdicts on British Airways, Tui, Ryanair and easyJet
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EXCLUSIVEInside Nudefest - the biggest naturist festival in the UK, where a cracking time is guaranteed
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EXCLUSIVEWhat's it REALLY like inside British Airways' poshest cabins? It's an £11,000 first-class seat vs an £8k business berth as we film flights between London Heathrow and New York in the carrier's top two suites to find out
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How to never feel alone while travelling solo: Our expert reveals her ultimate guide to the countries where you'll be most welcome, avoiding shady characters - and how not to be charged rip-off single supplements
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Tripadvisor names the best travel experiences and attractions for 2024: A walking tour in Porto, a historic London pub crawl and the Empire State Building are among the winners
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Huge travel company goes bust leaving Brits facing summer holiday cancellations. Find out if YOU could be affected...
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Inside the Lake District hotel that does the UK hospitality industry proud with 'next-level' staff, stunning rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant - and a breathtaking fairy-tale landscape on its doorstep
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EXCLUSIVEHow hot will YOUR holiday be? Use our interactive graphic to search the maximum and average summer temperatures in 103 destinations across 39 European countries
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From the wild heat of Death Valley to Alaska's deadliest mountain. British explorer's astonishing 3,500-mile journey across some of North America's most extreme landscapes on skis, by foot... and on a bicycle
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Pubs are closing at an alarming rate in Britain, but The Inspector reveals why this village inn with rooms - part of the Pig group - is proof 'it's not all doom and gloom'
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Couple who have been living off-grid on a remote tropical island for THREE YEARS candidly reveal their biggest challenges
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The most stressful U.S. airports revealed - and number one isn't New York's JFK or LAX
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Extreme sportswoman who lived in a cave for 509 DAYS reveals how she is 'still getting used to the outside world' one year on
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Would you ever 'rawdog' a flight? Passengers leave people horrified after bragging about bizarre act on long-haul trips
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Golden Eurostar train to mark Paris 2024 launched by Olympic and Paralympic royalty
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Is this the UK's most OTT Airbnb? Very probably: Inside Little Nan's coastal holiday home in Weymouth
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The UK airport lounges that are actually worth paying for: Standards have slipped in too many - experts who've been to them all would spend their own money on these ones
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