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• Revealed: The tourist hotspots where Gen Z are most likely to ruin your holiday snaps
  
• Why booking a cheap flight could ruin the best part of your holiday, says travel expert
  
• Welcome to Madge-gate! How 'Shoreditch-on-Sea' is cool again with artisan shops 'the UK's best Italian' and house prices doubling in a decade - as Madonna says Margate is her 'idea of heaven'
  
• The world's first Uber snowmobiles to be launched for Winter Olympics
  
• Nothing beats that just-booked feeling: Why everyone's sorting their holidays earlier this year - and some of the best deals to be had right NOW Ad Feature
  
• Every time we go on holiday it's to a Greek island - and here are the best four (but if you're thinking of visiting Mykonos, don't bother!)
  
• Turn up the volume on family fun! Plan your dream holiday at the Riviera Maya's most electric escape Ad Feature
  
• Travel company Gold Crest Travel collapses after 30 years - see your rights if you're affected
  
• 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)
  
• Popular Portuguese island dubbed 'Hawaii of Europe' increases tourist fees
  
• My Greek island getaway was ruined when I was catfished by a dirty, mouldy, 'four-star' hotel that looked nothing like the photos, writes LOUISE OLIPHANT
  
• Brit shares 'very scary' experience in remote Scottish island you can't find on maps
  
• UK's top 100 restaurants revealed - here's the full list, with none in London
  
• EXCLUSIVEThe dark truth behind Dubai's glitz: Our investigation reveals the insidious way workers are recruited to the city, the 'Kafala' trap that leaves them stranded... and the horrific reason so many are dying
  
• Pilot reveals the unusual reason why fizzy drinks are used to clean planes' windows
  
• Mexico introduces new ban on vapes with tourists facing jail time and thousands in fines
  
• Best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK - does YOUR town make the list?
  
• Holidaymakers delaying booking due to Rachel Reeves' tax rises
  
• Air rage passenger rests her feet on the seat in front after fellow traveller reclined her chair
  
• As London is named one of the best destinations in the world, the Daily Mail's Travel team reveal the must-see parts, hidden gems, and best things to do in the UK capital
  
• EasyJet advert BANNED after making 'misleading claims' about cabin bag prices
  
• The best place to travel to now with £15 flights from the UK, £1.30 pints and year-round sun
  
• Are you a 'pocket piler'? The infuriating airport trend that plane passengers complain is 'slowing them down'
  
• The winners of Travel Photographer Of The Year 2025 revealed in breathtaking photos
  
• Abu Dhabi's beach named world's safest as UK gem also makes the top 10 - here's the full ranking
  
• British Airways customers left reeling after 'losing years of built-up Avios' in major app glitch
  
• The European landmarks where tourists are most likely to get lost
  
• Staffordshire pub is crowned best in the UK for the third time - did YOUR local make the cut?
  
• Inside the 'Canada of Europe' - with Alpine scenery, fairytale castles and turquoise lakes
  
• Woman who moved to London from New Zealand says Brits shouldn't complain about housing - and reveals biggest culture shocks
  
• How the entry/exit system is causing gates to crash in Gran Canaria - and will cause chaos for the Easter holidays
  
• Big rusty pole and Sainsbury's car park among Britain's most bizarre top rated attractions on Tripadvisor
  
• Are you guilty of being 'gate lice'? Plane passengers demand more airlines 'crack down' on pesky travel trend
  
• The holiday destination that has been dubbed the 'Maldives of Turkey' - but it's MUCH cheaper
  
• Europe's largest hotel operator Revo Group collapses - affecting 260 properties in 12 countries
  
• All the airlines that allow pets onboard in the cabin - and what to feed them before take-off
  
• Flight chaos as 'Ryanair of long haul' leaves passengers with no food for six hours... and 'confiscates' 300 passports
  
• Revealed: The unusual planes still being used - and the fascinating history behind them
  
• The five-star holiday destinations starting at just £411, revealed by travel expert Chelsea Dickenson
  
• Inside the stunning Baltic city set to be European Capital of Culture 2027 - with an 'Aperol Spritz' concert hall and sunken war bunkers
  
• The UK's seaside town that gets 1,976 hours of sunshine a year
  
• Some Brits can claim a free UK passport - here's who qualifies
  
• The 'dangerous' travel destination in Africa attracting more tourists - despite UK government warnings NOT to visit
  
• The Greek island offering free accommodation to look after rescued cats
  
• The misleading European airports miles away from the cities they're named after
  
• Warning issued after holidaymakers are refused boarding for connecting flight at Heathrow
  
• Elon Musk threatens to buy Ryanair and 'put a man called "Ryan" in charge' amid feud with Michael O'Leary - after budget airline refused to install his Starlink system on its planes
  
• The abandoned islands with pristine beaches and natural wonders - but nobody has lived there in over 80 years
  
• Man commutes 965 miles from Barcelona to London because it's 'much cheaper than living in the city'
  
• Seasoned traveller shares why you should always have a conversation about money before going on holiday with your mates
  
• Luxury hotel to open in a former prison in Japan - with an on-site museum preserving the original architecture
  
• Why you should keep your Kindle in airplane mode - even when you're not flying
  
• Traveller shares his experience in Karakalpakstan - a 'country no one knows exists'
  
• January sees 70% surge in Brits planning to move abroad - here's where they're heading
  
• Brit who moved to Australia reveals he wants to return to UK after 'feeling isolated'
  
• Ferry trip dubbed 'UK's most beautiful' journey costs just £5.25
  
• Anguilla is set to be Caribbean's richest island thanks to its very lucky internet domain
  
• Marseille named as Europe's 'most authentic city' - here's the full list
  
• UK travel company Regen Central goes bust after 17 years - and won't be giving customers refunds
  
• Inside the world's longest tunnel for drivers - with dazzling light show and state-of-the-art amenities
  
• Airport hacks from a Brit who's taken over 1,000 flights - and why he says you should avoid queuing for the toilet
  
• Kylie Jenner's VERY expensive luggage: Kardashian star travels with rare Hermes pieces, worth £100,000
  
• Travel expert reveals how to avoid paying extra for new travel fees when holidaying in USA
  
• How to get your phone ready if US border force ask to go through it
  
• Foreign Office issues travel warning for 16 countries amid 'serious concerns' - and Dubai, Turkey and Cyprus are affected
  
• Are you guilty of being 'aisle lice'? The infuriating plane trend that leaves passengers fuming
  
• Travel influencer reveals their most overlooked European destination - with flights from just £43
  
• From desert skylines to ocean views: The luxury long-haul escapes redefining adventure and indulgence Ad Feature
  
• Cocktails, calm waves and carefree days: The all-inclusive holidays bringing back barefoot luxury in the sun Ad Feature
  
• Inside the cheapest Michelin-star restaurant in the UK with three courses for just £25
  
• Madeira crowned the world's top trending destination for 2026 - and flights from the UK start from just £43
  
• Best value short-haul destinations for Brits revealed - with return flights starting from £93
  
• World's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster opens at new $1 billion theme park
  
• One of the world's most expensive buffets is in the UK - with oysters, lobster and free-flowing champagne for £190 per person
  
• London named the 'best food city in the world' ahead of Rome and Paris - do YOU agree?
  
• Holidaymaker reveals why Egypt was the 'worst experience' of their life - with horse dung in the streets and 'rundown' hotels
  
• Morocco's vibrant shores, Greece's graceful islands, and Cyprus's gentle coastline shape this season's must-visit resort escapes Ad Feature
  
• Inside the abandoned airport set to be transformed into a huge city worth over £16 billion
  
• Revealed: The little-known European destinations to visit in 2026 to avoid the crowds
  
• Spanish holiday hotspots issue warning after tourists suffer severe spider bites
  
• Dacia's Million Star Hotel lets you sleep under the stars and watch six planets align - for free
  
• Brits are wasting 135 million days of annual leave every year on mundane chores - here's how they're most often spent
  
• Spanish destination named as Brits' top holiday choice - but Lanzarote and Gran Canaria get shunned over anti-tourism protests
  
• Tiny UK island with just three residents is looking for people to work there - would YOU move there?
  
• Thousands of tourists left stranded in Lapland as flights are cancelled during -37C Arctic blast - with Brits left struggling in 'nightmare'
  
• Skiers warned stopping to take selfies on the slopes could result in a €500 fine
  
• Family who bought an English woodland for £45,000 reveal why it's been 'a terrible investment'
  
• Brit traveller compares UK's sleepy mornings to Australia's 'buzzing' 6am, with coffee shops rammed and beaches alive
  
• The cheapest - and best - five-star hotels in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. They're the travel experts' ultimate secret. Now read our guide to exactly where to book and why before anyone else...
  
• Female solo traveller reveals the country she will never return to due to its 'horrific' treatment of women
  
• Brits warned to prepare for delays as EES introduced at dozens more airports
  
• Japan crowned most popular bucket list destination for Brits in 2026 - here's the full list
  
• The beautiful train journey that now starts in the UK and travels through three European countries
  
• Theme park that was once home to Europe's longest rollercoaster bought for £3million with plans to 'put it back on the map'
  
• Are you a 'luggage lounger'? The infuriating airport trend that leaves passengers seething
  
• The common travel habits Brits are surprisingly ditching in 2026
  
• Why you should never book your summer holiday in January, according to travel expert
  
• Is Alton Towers hurtling towards disaster? New David Walliams problem, accusations of being 'grotty' and 'overpriced' - and how worker was struck off for groping a guest revealed
  
• Sun-soaked relaxation for 2026: A look at irresistible villas across the Mediterranean, with private pools and low deposits (plus savings of up to £200!) Ad Feature
  
• Tourist falls to death at notorious Thailand waterfall 'while taking photos with girlfriend'
  
• Flight attendants reveal the disgusting spot you should never put your coat on a plane
  
• Traveller reveals genius hack to stop pickpockets - especially on overnight transport
  
• Inside the luxury desert accommodation that costs under £15 per night - with breakfast included
  
• Inside the smallest city in the UK with a historic cathedral, pretty houses and fewer than 2,000 residents
  
• Inside the 36-hour sleeper train that takes passengers through a scenic route from Los Angeles to Seattle
  
• Beloved UK beach forced to close after being deemed unsafe
  
• Forget cat cafes: This coffee shop in Tokyo lets customers enjoy a cuppa while petting a capybara - the largest living rodent
  
• Payslip reveals 'insane' amount pilots get paid per month
  
• Professional packer reveals how to fit two weeks' worth of clothes in carry-on luggage
  
• Travel expert reveals the common hotel booking scam he almost fell for - and how to avoid it 
  
• Bali to demand three months of bank statements before entry
  
• All the destinations Ryanair has axed flights for this year - and why
  
• Why young people are seeking mini retirement - and the most popular destinations they're heading to
  
• The £7.4bn underwater tunnel connecting Africa to Europe is one step closer to reality
  
• ANNABEL FENWICK ELLIOTT: Why men who wear cycling gear and football shirts are so repulsive to women
  
• Carveries, cigars and pianos on board: How First Class air travel has changed through the decades - so, is it still worth it?
  
• The best questions to ask ChatGPT for cheap flights, beating jet lag and how to spend your air miles
  
• Holidaymaker missed flight due to simple iPhone setting mistake - here's how to avoid it
  
• Revealed: The best travel destinations inspired by books - and the must-have reading travel accessories
  
• How the latest airport trend 'belt bumping' is infuriating passengers: 'Horrible etiquette and disrespectful'
  
• Brit who moved to Spain reveals the astonishing reality of Benidorm in the winter - and whether it lives up to its famous nickname
  
• The Portuguese city named a top destination for 2026 - with €2 beers, €1.50 coffees and no tourists in sight
  
• The Instagram tourist spots that have been ruined by travellers - leaving locals furious
  
• The cheapest destination for 2026 is revealed - with average flights costing £105
  
• Man who travelled to every country in the world reveals the dirtiest destination he has ever been to
  
• Europe's most popular airline reveals top destinations for 2026
  
• British Airways cutting hot breakfast in business class - claiming it's to offer 'better service'
  
• Inside a business class flight from London to Seoul - with designer travel bags and beds over 6ft long
  
• The destinations to avoid if you love steak on holiday - as the top vegan-friendly countries are revealed
  
• The innocent suitcase item that can get holidaymakers arrested in Thailand
  
• UK passport changes come into effect from today - including new cover
  
• Revealed: The WORST time to book your 2026 summer holidays - and when to book instead
  
• Have you tried the 'Didcot Dodge'? Read expert MARK DUELL's ultimate guide to saving £100s on train fares, from split-ticketing to avoiding booking fees... and why NOT to use a contactless card on the Tube
  
• The heart-stopping moment a Disney worker is injured stopping 180kg fake boulder from hitting audience
  
• Pilot reveals what turbulence looks like from the cockpit
  
• The strangest New Year's Eve traditions around the world - including lighting walnut candles and making pig-shaped lemons
  
• I'm a female solo traveller and have visited 70 countries - there's one I'll never go back to as it was so unsafe
  
• The Mediterranean island with almost four times more sun than the UK
  
• The worst airline for legroom revealed - and it's not Ryanair or easyJet Ahead of the new year, a new study has revealed the airlines that receive the most complaints about cramped seating.
• The ultimate guide to the 18 best January getaways: From glorious sunshine to thrilling slopes, our experts reveal the countries you must visit next month... whether you're on a budget or after a winter blow-out
  
• The abandoned UK train stations set to reopen next year - with some seeing restorations after 80 years
  
• Cruise worker who's spent 30 years carving everything from fruit to chocolate reveals his strangest designs
  
• Ryanair plane forced to turn around mid-flight after emergency - passengers reveal it was like 'something out of a horror movie'
  
• Couple captured having 'disrespectful' PDA on plane divides social media: 'I'd be screaming for staff to sort this out'
  
• The 'secret' Spanish island perfect for winter escapes - with €2 pints and none of Tenerife's crowds
  
• 'Real-life' Emily in Paris reveals what the hit Netflix show gets wrong - and what it's REALLY like in the French capital as a marketing intern
  
• Why I love plane food - even when it's terrible
  
• Hotel staff make horrifying discovery as guest checks out after two years
  
• Going beyond the guidebook: Here are 10 must-try cultural and wildlife experiences in Australia's 'Garden State' Ad Feature