Northern France is the perfect short break – and it’s just a simple ferry ride or Eurotunnel away

Sometimes the best things in life are right under your nose. And that’s the case with Northern France, that bit Britons normally fly over or zoom past on the Eurostar on their way to Paris or Provence. Here Jane Knight uncovers the very best that the region has to offer, from brilliant beaches to delightful … Read more

Campervans sold out? Use your OWN CAR to gear up for an adventure! 

Campervans all booked up, too expensive or too unwieldy? Then why not try this summer’s DIY roadtrip alternative: campercars. Who needs to drive around in a pricey, thirsty converted van when it’s quite possible to sleep in your normal car using the latest accessories and digital apps? It’s a chance for many of us to … Read more

London’s calling if you want a perfect day out or a mini-break in the UK… with no crowds

London’s calling if you want a perfect day out or a mini-break in the UK… with no crowds Blockbuster attractions such as Madame Tussauds are back in business    Head to the Tower Bridge Experience to edge across the glass floor walkway  Tours of Buckingham Palace have been cancelled but its shop remains open  By Neil … Read more

Lap up the UK’s finest hotel pools, from underground baths to wild clifftop ponds

There is one thing these hotels all have in common – they have gone to great lengths to provide guests with a spectacular swimming pool. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to clock up the laps or the perfect spot to unwind, dive head first into our round-up of the UK’s finest hotel pools. The Scarlet, … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of Tickton Grange Country House Hotel, Yorkshire

Great British boltholes: Tickton Grange Country House Hotel has Yorkshire hospitality… down to a tea Tickton Grange, near Beverley, was lavishly restored by the Whymant family It is now a country house hotel with 20 acres of gardens and a wedding venue Afternoon tea is served on the hotel’s own design Royal Derby china By … Read more

An Inspector Calls… A review of Yotel Clerkenwell, London

An Inspector Calls… Tech-savvy hotel brand Yotel has opened a new branch in London’s Clerkenwell – the cabin-style rooms are ‘terrific value’ and its ‘glamorous’ bar is a highlight Budget chain Yotel has opened a new outpost in Clerkenwell, central London There are 212 cabin-style rooms that are ‘small but comfortable and spotless’ The standout … Read more

What are Iceland’s travel restrictions? How to get insurance with COVID-19 cover?

From Iceland travel advice to how to get insurance with coronavirus cover, we can help: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 12:10 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 12:10 BST, 8 August 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week issues tackled include Iceland’s … Read more

Former footballer Rio Ferdinand recalls his travel adventures

Former footballer Rio Ferdinand recalls his travel adventures, from playing football on a floating pitch in Madrid to relaxing family holidays in the Maldives By Tamara Hinson For The Daily Mail Published: 11:39 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 11:43 BST, 8 August 2020 Former footballer Rio Ferdinand checks in to our travel Q&A. Pictured … Read more

The ten best walking safaris around the world, from India to Ethiopia

Walking safaris are not for the faint-hearted: you are often within feet of unpredictable creatures in remote locations with only a guide for safety. But they are the most thrilling way to experience incredible wildlife and scenery — much better than rides in 4x4s as you are more connected to nature. Here is our pick … Read more

Inside Estonia’s equivalent of Oxford or Cambridge: Exploring Tartu – a bustling centre of learning

All cities have their good points — whether it’s the markets, cafe culture or music scene. Tartu, Estonia’s second largest city, has all that plus something more cerebral: it has good thoughts, too. Tartu is known as the City of Good Thoughts and is the Estonian equivalent of Oxford or Cambridge. It’s the country’s centre … Read more