Pack your swimsuit and your sense of adventure because water parks are not just for children. Some of the world’s best combine white-knuckle, adrenaline-filled rides with relaxing activities for those not so keen to make a splash. BEST IN THE WORLD: Aquatica, Florida The Taumata Racer in Orlando. For fun as a group, grab a mat … Read more
Private island off the coast of Sicily with a 17th century watch tower hits the market for £1.7million Isola delle Femmine is an uninhabited, wild 37-acre atoll, almost 1,000 feet from the mainland of Sicily It is located within a protected Italian marine park that is a hit with both scuba divers and snorkellers Island … Read more
It’s London as you’ve never seen it before. That is unless you have X-ray vision. These fascinating illustrations peel back the exteriors of some of the capital’s most instantly recognisable buildings to reveal a fascinating cross-section of the interior. The buildings featured include the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and a little known prison, … Read more
Never mind the ‘backstop’, there’s a good deal to be found on a trip to Derry! Named 2013 UK City of Culture, Northern Ireland’s Derry clearly has a lot to offer The city, surrounded by historic walls, is proud of its two Nobel prize winners And the twice daily service from Stansted means now is … Read more
When Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary, advised against all non-essential travel overseas for a period of 30 days on Wednesday, it finally struck home: it’s time to give up thinking about travelling abroad at all for a while. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to plan the perfect trip you’ve always dreamed of. These … Read more
What are my travel rights amid the coronavirus crisis? Will it be possible to go on a European city break in late April? The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 12:49 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 13:15 GMT, 21 March 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer … Read more
Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the world’s travel plans causing holidays to be cancelled or indefinitely postponed. But there is a way you can indulge your wanderlust from the comfort of your home. Here’s our guide to the best travel-related entertainment to enjoy while in quarantine… In the footsteps of Sherlock Thrilling: Conan Doyle was … Read more
Book a larger room than standard — or opt for a top suite — and you could bag a bargain British break, despite all the current mayhem. Discounts of as much as 50 per cent are around, and if you ask, you might even get more. A stay in a big, airy room, with room … Read more
Book a larger room than standard — or opt for a top suite — and you could bag a bargain British break, despite all the current mayhem. Discounts of as much as 50 per cent are around, and if you ask, you might even get more. A stay in a big, airy room, with room … Read more
An Inspector Calls… at Read’s in Faversham – where his room has a ‘distinct old people’s home feel to it’ and a tiny TV you need binoculars to see Read’s is a statuesque Georgian manor house just outside Faversham in Kent It won best restaurant-with-rooms in The Good Hotel Guide’s 2020 Cesar awards But the Inspector … Read more