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Pictured: Beaches 'that look like paradise' in a surprise European country. Which one is

These pictures are guaranteed to spark wanderlust for exploring a coastline second in length only to Canada's, stretching for 63,000 miles (101,000km).

Meet the people who make Singapore Changi Airport one of the world's best, from gardeners

Singapore Changi Airport was ranked second in the 'Oscars for Airports' this year, won the accolade consecutively from 2013 to 2020 and came first in 2023. The secret to its success? For starters, it employs people who work full-time to make it spectacular.

This figure rises to 55 per cent for the 25-34 age group, a poll revealed, with 41 per cent overall expecting to maintain their current travel levels.

Boris Johnson visits Easter Island - 'the place to be to avoid nuclear fall-out from

Boris visits Easter Island with his wife, Carrie, describing it as 'the world's last bus stop, the back of beyond, a tiny pimple on the rear end of nowhere'. Read on for why the mysterious island enchanted him - and for his theory about why the local population tore down their statues and disappeared.

On a visit to Lake Orta, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, Kate Wickers visits its beautiful 'silent' island and tucks into 'fabulous' local cuisine.

Bari has seen a boom in tourism thanks to via dell'Arco Basso, known as 'orecchiette alley', where pasta is made in people's kitchens, dried and displayed on wooden trays outside their homes.

The 19 best hotels in Britain, from a seaside treasure to a cosy pub - by the experts

There are so many special hotels in Britain but which ones really go that extra mile and treat guests like members of their family, often providing complimentary tea and cakes or a glass of wine on arrival, as well as superb food and swish rooms? The following are The Good Hotel Guide's 2025 best places to stay in Britain.

EXCLUSIVEI'm a travel expert… and these are the seven most underrated cities in Europe, from Poland to France

Travel blogger Anna Merabishvili says: 'I have travelled to many cities in Europe and these are the cities that I honestly fell in love with, but are not necessarily the most popular to visit.'

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)

Daniel Carrizalez relocated from London to Nafplio in 2010 with his family. He explains why he made the move and what it's like living as a local...

Hate the long queues and those scary border agents at U.S airports? I'm a travel expert and here's the secret to avoiding them altogether and clearing customs in less than SIXTY SECONDS

The method is revealed in an Instagram post by Nicky Kelvin, travel expert and Editor at Large at The Points Guy. Read on to discover how to make arriving in America stress-free...

EXCLUSIVEMy ride in the CAB of a 200mph Eurostar from London to Paris and back - here's my incredible footage of a driver's-eye view...

MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill rides in the cab of a 21,000hp e320 Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord. He writes: 'There's enough room for the driver and six guests - and with coffee-cup holders, charging points and two fold-down seats, it's a surprisingly comfortable and civilised place to be.'

A frequent flyer has questioned if she was overcharged after she forked over $2,300 after she used her nickname to book a flight. The passenger took to Reddit to recall the incident.

Sydney Miller, from Miami, went viral on TikTok after she opened up about how she ended up sitting in the middle of two lovers on an airplane because neither of them wanted to give up their aisle seat.

From a 'plastic apocalypse' in Asia to a driving route in SCOTLAND - Fodor's travel guide

The 2025 Fodor's Travel 'Go and No Lists' reveal 'highly coveted tourist spots [that] are collapsing under the burden of their own prominence'. On the Go list are destinations 'for those seeking incredible experiences that prioritise cultural immersion and sustainable practices'. Recommendations include five spots in the USA, along with an 'under-the-radar outdoor stunner' in Poland, a 'rugged corner of Provence' and an 'oasis' in New Zealand.

TV crews regularly go to Grade II listed Newton House hoping to film paranormal activity, writes the Mail's Laura Sharman. She follows in their footsteps during a tour of the area...

UK's best Christmas markets revealed by Which? From chalets lining Georgian streets to

The selection comes from high-scoring destinations in the Which? best cities survey. From 200 decorated chalets lining Bath's Georgian streets to a Dickensian-inspired affair in Belfast, read on to find out which market you'd most like to visit.

I'm a travel firm CEO who arranges African private jet safaris costing £145,000 - this is

Deborah Calmeyer is the charismatic CEO of ultra-luxe African specialist Roar Africa. Here she reveals a lodge that's a 'masterpiece' and what it's like on her 'beyond first class' private jet safaris.

British Airways has just produced a book called Flavour Of Flight, which chronicles the food and drink served on board its planes from 1919 until the present day.

Golden age of cruising a step closer to returning: 'Dreamlike' interior of Orient Express yacht revealed, with the vessel launching in 2026 with 54 suites, a cinema and a swimming pool

At 220m (721ft) long with 4,500 m sq (48,437 sq ft) of sails mounted on three masts, Orient Express Corinthian will be the 'world's largest sailing yacht'. The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas.

Mark Palmer explores the Caribbean side of the Yucatan Peninsula. 'It strikes me as a Las Vegas-on-Sea experience with a pinch of Dubai thrown in,' he says.

Leeds Castle is the love nest Henry VIII renovated in 1519 for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Laura Sharman discovers the magic that has made it a major tourist attraction.

First-ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales to launch in 2025: The 'Britannic

The swanky service will be operated by the Belmond hospitality group and called the 'Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train'. It will depart from London Victoria and offer three-night journeys along 'three evocative routes' through Cornwall, the Lake District and Wales, 'offering privileged access to iconic destinations' along the way.

The ranking has been drawn up from a Which? survey of more than 2,000 members. They rated international hotel brands across 10 criteria including cleanliness and bed comfort.

Hannah Hudson Kimmel, a Southwest Airlines employee from Chicago, went viral after she shared some vital tips to uncovering whether or not a hotel room is filled with creepy crawlers on TikTok.

EXCLUSIVEInside the surprise English region named by Lonely Planet as one of the best in the world

MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers Norfolk in East Anglia - the region Lonely Planet says is the best in Britain for 2025 - in a new Mini Cooper C. He stays in a windmill, discovers a 'curious' medieval village and rides on a charming narrow-gauge steam railway. He also tries out the car's 'go-kart' mode...

My stay at the South Carolina hotel where Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin got married -

The Mail's Sarah Hartley checked in to Montage Palmetto Bluff, which owns the venue - Somerset Chapel - where Bieber and Baldwin said 'I do'. 'They showed seriously good taste,' she writes, for the location is a 'romantic paradise'.

Fascinating historic photos show one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns in its heyday -

Incredible photos delve into the past of Clacton-on-Sea. Find out what the town's pier looked like in the 1920s and see early shots of Butlin's holiday camp...

EXCLUSIVEMy stay at the 'best hotel in Wales' for 2024 to see if it lives up to the hype. It's VERY good (but here's why it doesn't quite get full marks)

MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff, declared the best hotel in Wales in the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. It's housed in the Grade II-listed former head post office building and county court on Westgate Street. Read on for his verdict...

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Valencia topped a Which? survey on the best city break destinations in Europe. Briton Sarah Gordon has lived there for five years. Here she reveals seven reasons it rocks...

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Kelly, from Hampshire, has built up a following of 1.3million people on Instagram thanks to posting magical clips of fairytale locations 'that feel like they're from the pages of a storybook'.

EXCLUSIVEI'm a traveller and these are the things I wish I'd known before going to Paris - I HATED my first visit, but now I've fallen in love with the city…

Raimee Iacofano, who describes herself as a former 'certified Paris hater', has posted a tips video to help tourists fall in love with the French capital - just as she has done. Find out which popular spot to avoid and how to find a cheap meal...

The new season is nearly upon us. Fresh air, mountain scenery and a glass or two of mulled wine await - the only question is whether your budget stretches to a welcome week in the Alps.

Though it can look majestic with its mountain backdrop, this state capital in the Pacific Northwest seldom makes in on to a list of must-see global destinations.

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Carlton Reid checked in to a luxury duplex suite at Fingal - a Clyde-built tender named the UK's best luxury hotel in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.

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Here, Louise Davidson takes you on a tour of abodes infested with eerie entities, from grey ladies to ghostly animals, and from a spectral 'Tall Man' to floating heads. Read on - if you dare!

I live on top of the world - in the most northern urban community on the planet: Here's why I'm staying put, despite -30C temperatures, no trees and months of darkness every year

Cecilia Blomdahl moved to the Svalbard archipelago - near the North Pole - in 2015. Here she reveals the joys, challenges and surprises of life on one of the most remote islands in the world.

EXCLUSIVETale of tomato-stealing 'super tusker' elephant called Tolstoy who gets speared in the leg by a farmer told in heart-wrenching new documentary - we speak to the creator

American director Kire Godal tells MailOnline how her documentary - Tolstoy the Tomato Thief - explores the conflict between tomato-raiding elephants and farmers in the Amboseli ecosystem in Kenya. She says her film is 'the most amazing story', a tale of 'fear and love, despair and hope', and one that includes 'elephant behaviour never seen or recorded before'.

EXCLUSIVEMy stay in a new Maldives resort that's even BETTER in real life than it looks in photos

Carol Driver visits Avani+ Fares Maldives on the western edge of the 'beautiful' Baa Atoll, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. 'I find myself promising to return to this exquisite island,' she says. Read on to find out why...

The event consists of 10 terrifying haunted houses and five sinister scare zones, as well as a slew of delicious Halloween treats, dazzling live entertainment, and exhilarating rides.

Inside Greece's very Grand Canyon! Discovering how Vikos Gorge in the little-known region

Sean Thomas finds that Greece's Vikos Gorge, the world's deepest canyon by some measures, has fine walking trails that take you to sacred groves, fortified churches, and crystalline bathing ponds. There are also 'halloumi-under-the-oak-trees tavernas'...

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MailOnline caught up with French chef Justine Bordet, from Cord by Le Cordon Bleu, and Didier Agueh, the French brand artistic director at Park Plaza Hotels, for top French dining tips.

Tourists slam 'ugly' replacement pool at Rome's Trevi Fountain

City lore has it that tossing a coin into the Baroque fountain will ensure a return trip to Rome. The makeshift pool is in place while the fountain undergoes maintenance.

We live in Vienna, crowned the 'world's most liveable city' - and the residents are STILL

Vienna was crowned the world's most liveable city in 2024 for the third time. Locals have shared what it's like to live there with MailOnline Travel, touching on healthcare, public transport and the tap water.

The destinations are honoured in Lonely Planet's newly released Best In Travel 2025 book, which crowns the top ten countries, regions and cities to visit next year.

We delved into Amtrak's ridership data to pinpoint America's 10 loneliest stations. We found the least-used one lies on the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle routes.

The wacky afterlife of the Boeing 747: Wedding venue, film set, cockpit capers - the

Across the UK, retired jumbo jet planes are being turned into visitor experiences. Jonathan Samuels heads to Cheshire to try one that involves a flight simulator and upper-deck dining experience.

Tom Chesshyre visits Mount Vernon, the preserved home of America's first president, overlooking the Potomac River, 16 miles south of the White House.

Travellers planning on taking a trip to the landmark Trevi Fountain in Italy, or the popular Eiffel Tower in France have been especially urged to keep an eye out for prying hands.

EXCLUSIVEI've been to 100 Christmas markets - these are my favourite five (and the two 'cheesy' ones to avoid)

The Christmas market season has begun - but with more festive markets than you can shake a bauble at, where to begin? Luckily, help is at hand from a traveller who declares herself 'obsessed' with them. Meet Helene Sula, from Texas, who has visited more than 100 festive fairs with her husband since moving to Heidelberg, Germany, in 2016.

Margaret Hussey explores a wild corner of eastern Finland, one of the few places in Europe where brown bears, wolves and wolverines roam the forests.

Starting earlier this month, city officials began affixing large warning stickers to properties sporting lock boxes, warning they will be sawn off unless they are removed in a matter of days

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Meet savvy solo traveller Rachel Smith from Surrey, England, who travels to destinations with £12-per-night accommodation and £1 'fresh meals'. Discover her favourite spots...

The 21 most underrated destinations in Europe for 2025: The best crowd-free places ranked

Leave the battle with overtourism behind next year when you go on holiday in Europe and head to one of these 'overlooked destinations'. That's the advice from Time Out. The influential guide says: 'These destinations have got everything you want from your next holiday, with the added bonus of far fewer people jostling to see the same attractions.'

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Laura Sharman island-hops her way around the Faroe Islands, discovering that it's a place where 'jagged cliffs rise out of the waters like witches' fingers'.

Great British getaways: Discovering that galleries and a castle island give the Cornish

Tom Chesshyre says Cornwall's Penzance isn't merely a summer destination for its beaches and much-loved Jubilee Lido. It's delightful in autumn/winter too, offering 'bracing coastal walks, cheaper hotels and cosy, welcoming inns'.

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Annaliese Cunniffe and Lauren Brown live right opposite each other in an apartment complex in Washington DC, but didn't meet until they went on a trip 2,800 miles away to Iceland.

Pictured: The jaw-dropping displays inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, which has FINALLY

Tourists have had a long wait to get a glimpse behind the doors of what is the largest archaeological museum in the world. Visitors can marvel at the world's only Hanging Obelisk, see the treasures of Queen Hetepheres and admire the 11m- (36ft) high statue of Ramses II, which greets tourists in the Giza museum's cavernous Grand Hall.

Seats towards the front of the plane aren't always the same size, says Which?, with those on the right (seats D, E and F) often offering between an extra half-inch to inch of legroom versus those on the left.

Footage shows the myna landing in front of the camera monitoring a section of the Northern Gateway Toll Road, between Silverdale and Puhoi, on October 21

On a visit to Buckingham, Neil Clark looks around the town's striking local history museum and enjoys lunch at a 'splendid' 18th-century inn.

The German tourist board has launched a digital campaign that introduces Emma, a perfectly curated AI designed to promote the country's top destinations on social media.

Would YOU put Saudi Arabia on your bucket list? MailOnline discovers what it's like being

MailOnline Travel's Daisy Graham-Brown visits AlUla, located in Saudi Arabia's north-western Medina Province, and discovers how it's being radically revamped into a tourist hotspot as Saudi Arabia attempts to broaden its global appeal.

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Lauren Probert says if you want to avoid Koh Phangan's raucous full moon parties, head to the island's quieter north where a 'feeling of calm pervades'.

Helio da Silva spent 20 years planting trees along a rundown stretch of land in Sao Paulo. The urban park lowers the temperature of the concrete centre and improves air quality.

I travel bra-less and drench myself in perfume on planes so I look and smell 'sexy' for my

Victoria Unikel frequently travels with her husband, Gene Avakyan, for business and revealed her airport outfits have got her into trouble with staff for being 'too revealing'.

The big attraction of small ships: Not everyone fancies a vessel carrying thousands of

Lesley Bellew shares 15 recommendations for small ship cruising with limited passenger numbers, from Indonesia to the Caribbean, and from the Antarctic to Canada. She says: 'You'll be sailing into ports that the mega-ships can't reach. You'll be assured of personal service and you might make friends for life along the way.'

Ailbhe MacMahon tries the chef's five-course tasting menu at Sirocco in Bangkok. The restaurant sits at 702ft (214m) at the top of the city's State Tower skyscraper.

Sophie Foster checks in to Trebah Lodge on Cornwall's southwest coast. It offers out-of-hours access to Trebah Garden, recognised by Great British Gardens as one of Britain's best.

Inside the spa resort visited by King Charles and Queen Camilla, with lush tropical

Jane Knight visited Soukya, where this week King Charles III and Queen Camilla enjoyed a blissful break. She stayed in the same suite that Camilla stayed in on a previous visit. 'It's not opulent in a five-star or even a regal way,' she says.

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