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Inside a £19,000 'Lion King' safari holiday, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a magical backdrop and a stay at a stunning lodge where the animal cast of the movie roam in spectacular numbers
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Ted Thornhill goes on a Kenyan safari with luxury company Roar Africa - with a stopover in Nairobi. There he enjoys a plush pre-savannah pitstop - Hemingways Nairobi hotel, which has a stunning pool. After that, he hops on a plane to an airstrip in the middle of Amboseli National Park. His lodgings in the wilds? The stunning Angama Amboseli retreat - which has 10 jaw-dropping suites. Ted made videos of his incredible experiences - and you'll find his ratings at the bottom of the story....read
Inside America's most famous posh restaurant: Rare footage reveals what it's like to have an $830 meal at the 3-Michelin-starred French Laundry (and what its $160 mac and cheese tastes like)
01/09/24 01:03It was shot by Alexander Varga, the co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant '42'. So far it's garnered over 500,000 views on YouTube.Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big cities REALLY are, with London TWICE the size of New York (and Paris is tiny when compared to both)
31/08/24 12:36The size-comparison map tool that's available on mylifeelsewhere.com offers a geography lesson like no other, enabling users to superimpose a map of one city over that of another.Does Emirates live up to the hype? Inside the carrier's economy, premium and business class cabins for a 3-way video review battle between London and Nairobi in A380s and Boeing 777s
22/08/24 07:10The cabins are put to the test by Ted Thornhill, who flies premium economy on an A380 to Dubai, economy on a 777 to Nairobi and business class on an A380 from Dubai back to Heathrow.A VERY honest review of Air Canada: Travel experts test all three cabins on the carrier's Dreamliner and love the seats, but in business the food is a 'letdown' and some crew are 'unfriendly'
21/08/24 11:18The Points Guy takes to the skies with Air Canada on a flight from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Mumbai. They simultaneously review business, premium and economy.You've been drinking Champagne all wrong! Wine expert reveals the do's, don'ts and myths of fizz, from the glass you should NEVER use to whether the size of the bubbles matters
18/08/24 03:40The top Champagne tips are exclusively revealed by Yann Munier - a native of the Champagne region and Cellar Master at the G. H. Mumm Champagne house.Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big countries and continents REALLY are, with the UK smaller than California... and Africa swamping Australia
18/08/24 03:38The size-comparison map tool that's available on mylifeelsewhere.com offers a geography lesson like no other, enabling users to places maps of countries directly over other landmasses.Etiquette guru reveals the EXACT amount of time you can work on your laptop in a cafe without ordering a coffee - and how much extra on the clock buying food gets you
17/08/24 07:30The guidance comes from that duke of decorum William Hanson, who reveals his cafe tips in a TikTok video with one million views. Here he adds further remarks to MailOnline...What's the falling sensation right after take-off and can turbulence cause a crash? Ex-Virgin Atlantic captain answers questions from nervous flyers
03/08/24 01:30Social media sensation 'Pete the Irish Pilot' took to YouTube to soothe the nerves of worried flyers - and to offer advice on the best place to sit and to reveal his favourite airlines.Travel experts film their experiences in all FOUR cabins on a Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo to NYC, from economy to a £6k first-class berth (and one seat is declared 'best in the world')
30/07/24 06:54Four travel experts, four cabins, one plane. Welcome to the video appraisal from travel site The Points Guy of every seat type on a Japan Airlines' Airbus A350-1000.Etiquette guru William Hanson reveals how to persuade dinner party guests to leave... without causing offence (and yes, white lies about having to 'work the next day' are fine)
28/07/24 09:46William Hanson offers handy tips for emptying one's property of attendees without causing (too much) offence on a now-viral TikTok video. He also shares tips with MailOnline...I'm an American - here are seven 'weird' things I'd change about the U.S after living in the UK, from the food to the TOILETS
28/07/24 09:42The list is courtesy of expat vlogger Kalyn Franke, who's from Florida. She reveals the 7 things she'd change on her Girl Gone London YouTube channel.Up, up and hooray! MailOnline goes for a flying lesson - here's how we get on... (and the startling things we discover about flying tiny aircraft)
28/07/24 06:56MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill has a flying lesson with the Turweston Flying Club, which is based at Turweston Aerodrome in Northamptonshire.Inside the legendary New York Madison Avenue hotel beloved by Hollywood A-listers, American presidents and royals from Princess Diana to Kate and Wills
27/07/24 12:28Ted Thornhill checked in to The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel to find out why the rich and famous love it. Watch Ted's video of his stay - it offers a sneak peek tour of his stunning Carlyle Suite quarters.Eurostar vs BA vs Vueling: Travel experts pit the train against two planes in a race from London to the Stade de France in Paris (with help from Olympic diving champ Matty Lee)
25/07/24 09:05Nicky Kelvin and Liam Spencer from The Points Guy enlist the help of Matty to discover which mode of transport is best for reaching this summer's sporting extravaganza from the UK capital.Qatar Airways unveils new version of its award-winning Qsuite business class, launching on the Boeing 777X. The verdict? The 'best just got better', with the option of window 'companion suites'
23/07/24 11:40Qatar Airways' Qsuite was hailed as the best business-class cabin in the world at this year's 'Oscars of Aviation' - the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Here's more on its successor...You've been eating chips all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals what you should NEVER do when enjoying them
20/07/24 11:06This connoisseur of comportment has pointed out the correct way of eating chips in a TikTok video that has been viewed 2.5million times. Read on to find out where you've been going wrong.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.
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EXCLUSIVEI flew in the same $6k Delta seats as Team USA did for the Paris Olympics - here's what it was like
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EXCLUSIVEInside the incredible jungle hotel in Cambodia where guests arrive by ZIP-WIRE (and Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry are big fans)
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EXCLUSIVEYou've been visiting Greek islands all wrong! I'm a Greece expert and here are the mistakes beginners make, from failing to realise how crucial ferry timetables are... to taking a SUITCASE
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Splash hits! From a Beverly Hills hotel to a South American pool so big you can SAIL on it, 12 of the most jaw-dropping swimming pools in the world
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EXCLUSIVEI'm a flight attendant... here are the people who cause the most problems on planes - and it is NOT celebrities
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EXCLUSIVE'This island has a problem': I'm a female solo traveller... here's why I will NEVER go to Mykonos again
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EXCLUSIVEI live in a DIY home off-grid in the rainforest in Hawaii with my family... here's how we survive and why I'd never return to modern living (despite the lava and earthquakes)
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Then and now: Fascinating historical photos show how Dubai changed from a simple fishing village into one of the world's flashiest holiday hotspots
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Twenty-one travel hacks to transform your holiday: From the trick to getting a hotel upgrade to the cheapest days to book flights, expert advice from the Mail's experts
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Eating pizza in NYC with cutlery is unforgivable and NEVER drink a milky coffee after 11am in Italy: Fascinating map reveals drinking and dining do's and don'ts around the world
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EXCLUSIVEIstanbul for under £100 a night: Straddling two continents, this dazzling city offers historical wonders and bargain bites
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'Ghastly Muzak, powdery scrambled eggs and infuriating toasters': A new 221-room hotel has opened off the Brighton seafront - but the Inspector is left disappointed...
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EXCLUSIVEDoes Emirates live up to the hype? Inside the carrier's economy, premium and business class cabins for a 3-way video review battle between London and Nairobi in A380s and Boeing 777s
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You've been travelling by train all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals the things you should NEVER do (or eat) on a train... and how to deal with people who misbehave
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EXCLUSIVEA knight to remember: Inside new medieval-themed Warwick Castle Hotel, complete with talking portraits and royal bedchambers with sword-laden walls
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EXCLUSIVEChoose Leith! Once the gritty Trainspotting setting, Edinburgh's dockland quarter has gone up in the world
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I relocated from New York to Iceland - here's why I am NEVER moving back to America
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EXCLUSIVEEx-spy turned explorer dubbed the 'real life James Bond' details his grueling adventures - as he reveals his three essential travel items
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From the 'Switzerland of America' to an 'uncrowded' Italian beauty and a Greek 'hidden gem': Tourists reveal the best 'non-mainstream' cities in the world
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: How to use Scotland's remote 'bothy' cottages, which are free - but you'll have to share with strangers and there are no toilet facilities (apart from a spade)
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EXCLUSIVEFowey's got cruise for you! ROBERT HARDMAN visits the historic Cornish seaside town where locals are delighted to welcome enormous cruise ships (that increase the population by 50%)
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A VERY honest review of Air Canada: Travel experts test all three cabins on the carrier's Dreamliner and love the seats, but in business the food is a 'letdown' and some crew are 'unfriendly'
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EXCLUSIVEMeet the American couple on a quest to visit every Unesco Heritage Site. They've ticked off 114 and here they reveal the best and worst so far and the places that surprised them...
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Budget doesn't have to mean bland! Five of Europe's most bizarre hostels, from a converted Boeing 747 to a former prison so cheap to stay in it's criminal...
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EXCLUSIVEAs Sri Lanka's spectacular East Coast is finally opened up, discover big game and ancient treasures on an island of wild wonders .
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Inside the incredible luxury New Zealand lodge tucked away in a remote glacial valley that you can ONLY reach by helicopter
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EXCLUSIVEFrom wonderful waterfalls to beautiful bays - these 17 stunning pictures of Vietnam by an award-winning photographer will make you want to book a plane ticket to visit
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I visited the 'world's most obese country' - where people love Spam and a cop was 'too fat to fit in his Lamborghini'
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From the taxi-meter ruse to boat-tour tricksters - travellers reveal the worst scams they've fallen victim to
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Welcome to France's goat town: This idyllic settlement in the Alps is overrun with friendly goats that welcome passing tourists in the summer months
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EXCLUSIVEYou've been drinking Champagne all wrong! Wine expert reveals the do's, don'ts and myths of fizz, from the glass you should NEVER use to whether the size of the bubbles matters
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Fascinating size-comparison maps reveal how big countries and continents REALLY are, with the UK smaller than California... and Africa swamping Australia
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The best lidos in Britain: From the one heated to 29C to the pool that will let you take your dog in
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EXCLUSIVEI've visited 190 countries with five left to see: Here are my top picks, the best (and worst) for food, the most dangerous - and my least favourite European country
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EXCLUSIVEEtiquette guru reveals the EXACT amount of time you can work on your laptop in a cafe without ordering a coffee - and how much extra on the clock buying food gets you
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Michigan's beautiful car-free island is one of America's best hidden gems - but it comes at a price
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I booked a luxury hotel in Egypt - but when I arrived I found out it didn't actually exist
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Time Out reveals the world's 13 best cities for nightlife for 2024, with Rio, Austin in Texas and the UK's Manchester all in the top 10
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Beguiled by the beauty of Bengal on a journey up the Hooghly River: Eight days of bright colour, feasts, history and spice-laden air
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A Swift tour of Taylor's Britain: As Taylor Swift's UK tour comes to a close, the singer's biographer reveals the star's favourite spots
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Whirly great escape: Inside the remarkable holiday rental that was once a Royal Navy helicopter
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EXCLUSIVEFlight attendant turned author reveals her top emergency safety tips - as she releases thriller about a plane crash
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Inside the incredible flight that took the actual Olympic flag - not the fake Tom Cruise one - to Los Angeles, with gold-medal-winning athletes onboard and the historic box the flag lives in
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Coastal Croatia for under £200 per night: From hidden coves to atmospheric old towns and sleepy fishing villages, here's where to stay without breaking the bank
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EXCLUSIVEBritain at its best: Inside the pretty seaside town of Lyme Regis - which boasts million-year-old fossils and a blooming restaurant scene
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Forget Orlando and Miami - I've been to Florida over 40 times and there are plenty of great places to visit elsewhere. Here are my 13 picks, from 'serene islands' to wellness havens
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EXCLUSIVEI'm a cyclist on a 4,500-mile ride around Britain. The best part so far? Scotland - and here are my seven favourite routes there, from Loch Ness to one of the hardest climbs in the UK
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EXCLUSIVEI slept in the world's largest cave, discovered by accident in 1990 and so big it has its own jungle, river and WEATHER... and could house a 60-storey skyscraper
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EXCLUSIVEArid, remote and irresistible: Not much grows in Chile's Atacama desert - except your appreciation of its wonders
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Revealed: The top UK destinations for staycationers travelling by train, with Penrith in Cumbria No.1. Does YOUR favourite spot make the list?
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Pictured: The incredible 'secret palace' boutique hotel in Mexico that's decked out 'like an art gallery'
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Flight attendant reveals how members of cabin crew can get fined $10,000 of their OWN money if plane passengers fail to follow the rules
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Fourteen breathtaking pictures of Japan that will make you want to book a trip - from castaway islands to a shrine that 'appears to float on water'
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Eight of Cornwall's best beaches, from wild and secluded hidden gems to family-friendly seaside hotspots
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Eight breathtaking European castles you can SLEEP IN - from a regal bolthole beloved by King Henry VIII to an island fortress
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Bribe us! Flight attendants from BA, easyJet and more share 10 top travel hacks, from giving gifts to get ahead to why you should pack a Pot Noodle (and why booking seats in row 11 is a no-no)
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A corking great vine tour: Hiking from one Sussex vineyard to the next can be thirsty work - but the rewards keep coming
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To avoid paying £300 Ryanair fees, holidaymakers stuff specially made coat with 30kg of luggage, including clothes, kettle and a portable SOFA
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We've been to hundreds of beach clubs - these are the best in the Mediterranean where you can lounge in luxury for under £100 a day
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Couple who gave up work to drive from UK to Australia in £3k Renault say their lives cost 'two-thirds less' than in London as they spend just £34 per day
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From an award-winning bar inside a pastrami shop to a fake barber shop boozer - nine stunning hidden bars in Europe revealed
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Ciutadella for under £100 per night: Menorca's former capital offers pastel-painted homes, handsome squares and tapas galore
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Welcome to the outdoor capital of Denmark: Cycle, hike or kayak through 'wooded wilderness' and 'a mosaic of freshwater lakes'
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Inside the Airbnb where guests can sleep in a 42ft tall life-sized Polly Pocket compact with a GIANT snack fridge and wardrobe filled with doll's clothes
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Passengers aged 18 to 26 can cruise for FREE with Virgin Voyages this summer (but there's a catch...)
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From snorkelling through a bog in Wales to painting your belly in Japan and a gathering of TWINS in Ohio: Seven of the strangest summer festivals around the world revealed
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The Big Five - and the elephants who adore snorkelling! A safari in Uganda is 30 per cent cheaper compared to one in neighbouring Kenya - but we discover that the thrills still come thick and fast
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The world's 'best-smelling tourist destinations' revealed: From the globe's perfume capital to Scotland's 'honey and coconut' mountains and a US city that smells like cereal
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Caught on camera: Undercover Which? investigators expose holiday car hire firms using 'shocking pressure tactics' to 'rip off' tourists renting vehicles in Spain
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Rainbows and reindeer in the land of the midnight sun: Cruise expert tests the adults-only Viking Mars ship to the Norwegian fjords
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Discover the world's 'best food' as chosen by tourists from a 'religious experience' at a street cart in Italy to freshly-caught fish in Florida
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EXCLUSIVEYou've been doing Italy all wrong! Italians reveal the popular dishes you should NEVER order on your Roman holiday and the tell-tale signs of a bad restaurant
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EXCLUSIVEI tackled freezing -40F temperatures and risked polar bear attacks to set a WORLD RECORD on an all-female ski expedition above the magnetic North Pole
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What's the falling sensation right after take-off and can turbulence cause a crash? Ex-Virgin Atlantic captain answers questions from nervous flyers
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EXCLUSIVEFirst black woman to have traveled to every country in the world lifts the lid on what she REALLY learned from her adventures
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I'm a cruise ship worker... here are the SIX things you should take into a lifeboat that the cruise liners DON'T tell you about
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EXCLUSIVETrouble in the world's influencer capital: They're rude, never say ciao and there's a three-hour wait for the best selfie. Have the preening hordes ruined Capri for good? JANE FRYER
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Pictured: The UK's cutest harbours - from lost-in-time Cornish gems to fairytale seaside spots in Scotland and Wales
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Veteran broadcaster MICHAEL BUERK has just received his Canadian passport and wastes no time in exploring the country's mesmerising scenery - by luxury train and cruise ship to the wild North West
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EXCLUSIVEDive into divine St Ives: White-washed cottages, turquoise sea and a unique golden light - it's easy to see why this Cornish town is a haven for artists
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Game on in Greece: As holiday firm Mark Warner turns 50, we check out its Paleros resort and discover that whatever your age, you're in for an action-packed break
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