The last time Philip Norman visited Hong Kong it was the 1970s, and the city was part of Britain's fading empire. Four decades on he returns - and finds that, for all the years passed, this island metropolis is not so different...
Disneyland takes the plaudits when it comes to family fun in France. But it is not the only French theme park, says Fred Mawer - as he explains the joys of Puy de Fou and Futuroscope.
TV archaeologist Bettany Hughes unearths an ideal family berak in the Italian Alps. From glamorous Cortina to its surrounding rugged cycle tracks, it's a trip that hits the heights.
Want to gain a new skill? There is probably a course for it somewhere - whether an art class in an Italian piazza, or learning to be a warrior in Kenya - says Elinor Goodman.
Isla Blair grew up in India in the Fifties, in the days of the Raj. Sixty years on - and as a published author - she takes a step back in time via a leisurely cruise that calls at Kerala.
The Iguacu Falls are a mind-blowing natural attraction, says Mark Palmer as he steps out of his hotel and immediately feels the force of this frothing, cascade of water.
You might not think a high-end hotel is the ideal place for a break with two children. But Jayne Secker found that The Elms, in Worcestershire, was just the place for her two boys.
Namibia remains one of Africa's less discovered corners - but that doesn't matter if you have a Land Rover and a sat-nav. Anna Melville-James heads into the dust for wild encounters, empty campsites and bright night skies.
Caroline Hendrie is not sure that she has a head for heights - but puts her nerve to the test anyway on the new Norwegian Breakaway cruise liner, where you can 'walk the plank'.
Seeking an escape into the rural wonders of the English countryside, David G.Rose makes a dash to The White Horse - a renovated coaching inn in the Sussex village of Chilgrove.
Is a voyage on Queen Mary 2 really 'legendary, memorable, excellent'? No, says Juliet Nicolson, as she dines, dances and relaxes her way across the ocean. It's better than that!
The Tour de France will begin this year in Corsica for the first time in its history. Max Wooldridge dons his cycling shorts and takes a preview ride.
Jack Davidson starts his visit to Lefkada with a kitesurfing lesson. While he may not have soared, the stay certainly left Jack feeling his feet hadn't touched the ground.
The Landmark was built at the end of the 19th century, as one of London's great railway hotels. So has it aged well? Jo Tweedy finds there are highs and lows to a grand old dame.
Forget thoughts of fry-ups and Irish pubs, Tenerife has invested in a host of luxury hotels in the last decade. Jo Tweedy and family head to the Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque for some spring warmth and find the island has plenty to shout about. ...read
From low-cost train fares to great all-inclusive deals, Frank Barrett shows how you can escape the economic gloom and take a holiday without breaking the bank.
From the spectacular temples of Siem Reap to crunchy local specialities, John Craven is overawed on his Mekong river cruise from Cambodia to Vietnam.
Ask Frank: A girly city weekend in lively Lille
This week, Frank Barrett explains the joys of Lille - and how to go about booking a camper-van break in New Zealand.
Super-size weddings are egotism run riot
Blog: Frank Barrett on 'statement' weddings - starting with that bastion of excess...the stag and hen do.
Hotel visitors set to devour Venice's views
Hotel Cipriani will take diners sky high next month with a table suspended in mid-air from which to sightsee.
Barbados launches 'bling breaks' for girls
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an A-lister, Barbados has a new package to give you a taste of celeb life..
Plans for 'space hotel' on isle off Barcelona
Barcelona city hall has spoken out against plans to build a 1.5billion euro island off the coast of the Catalan city...
24-carat iPads offered to Burj al Arab guests
Gold-plated service: Every guest at the iconic Dubai hotel will get one of the bling-tastic iPads to use during their stay...
100 years of the Chelsea Flower Show
SW3's famous show, which opens tomorrow, has always been a global showcase for the world's most beautiful gardens...
Hotel review: The Corner House Hotel
The Inspector arrives at this stopover in Taunton a weary traveller. Does comfort and sustenance lie within?
LATE DEALS BLOG: EDITOR'S PICK
Haven't booked your summer break yet? Then step this way, we've found plenty of fantastic cut-price offers...
With just nine weeks of her pregnancy left, Emily Payne heads to the island of Gran Canaria for her final fling before motherhood beckons.
Author - and passionate Australian - Kathy Lette revels in exhilarating adventures - including snorkelling with tuna and trying to snare a millionaire - in South Australia.
Catherine Eade and family head for the country delights of north Northumberland, and a cottage on the River Tweed. With Scotland steps away, it would be rude not to visit.
The Masterchef presenters know a thing or two about flying. Here, they explain why they've teamed up with Heathrow to get the word out about the best places to eat at the airport.
Greta Garbo was a big fan of Italy's hilltop town overlooking the coast. As Max Davidson drinks in spectacular views from ancient cobbled streets and piazzas, he can certainly see why.
With just a flimsy piece of canvas between them and the elements, the Cole family were nervous about a Northumberland camping break. They shouldn't have been...
Jersey is an easy destination for a weekend escape. Mark Hughes-Morgan visits this lovely Channel Island for war stories, wonderful walking, and delicious local oysters.
Think you know Malta? This Mediterranean island is viewed as a place for cheap beach breaks - but there is much more to this sunspot than sand, says Gareth Huw Davies.
Sky News presenter Kay Burley heads east to Cambodia where she finds a country of kindness and beauty – and one that is still haunted by the horrors of its past. ...read
When she's filming A Place In The Sun, Laura Hamilton sees her fair share of wonderful places. But nothing beats beautiful Venice and the 'most romantic hotel in Europe'.
Tucked away two hours' drive from St Lucia's famous Pitons, Wendy Driver finds a secluded resort where her room is in the forest canopy and the gleaming waters are alive with fish.
When Carol Drinkwater's husband snapped up an old chateau in an area famed for its great cheese, she found that this secret slice of rural eastern France was just the biscuit.
In many minds, Albania is a country trapped in the past. But while the it certainly lives in a timewarp, it is also a rising holiday destination, says Christopher Middleton.
The Malaysian archipelago might seem an unlikely destination for a family holiday. But, seeking a break from the winter, Imogen Edwards-Jones took her brood east.
The Daily Mail's gardening columnist Nigel Colburn finds plants, tea estates, volcanic springs on the lush natural wonder that is the Azores
It was not a relaxing holiday. But Wendy Driver found a unique view of the world - plus small villages, smiling kids and icy peaks - on a trekking tour in the Indian Himalayas.
A new study has shown that, over the last year, those little fees that can make a 'budget' flight so pricey have sneaked up again. Fred Mawer explains how to dodge the extras.
The latest adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous book is released in the UK this month. Amanda Platell heads to the American destinations that inspired this glorious tale.
Most of us would settle for a taxi to the port, but Viv Creegor started her Alaska cruise with a four-night rail trip across Canada, taking in prairies, mountains and even bear sightings.
There are so many different cruises these days, the choice can be daunting. And if you've never been on one before, you need to do your homework to avoid a mistake.
Historically, Stockholm doesn't really do Abba. All that's about to change. As part of a multi-million pound Swedish Music Hall of Fame, Abba finally get their due this week.
Never mind the sunshine, endless beaches, golf and waterskiing in Mauritius, Alice Beer and her girls say - 6,000 miles each way? It was worth it just for the buffet!
Peter Duncan leaves the crowds behind on Crete as he explores the island's natural wonders, from deserted gorges to abandoned archeological sites.
She never had to endure a bushtucker trial on 'Im a Celebrity', so no wonder Sian is keen to return to Australia for a train ride from Darwin to Adelaide.
From the colourful port of Bergen to Viking ships and the Northern Cape waterways used by British Arctic convoys in the Second World War, a Norwegian cruise is a history lesson.
The name does not sound hopeful. And The Inspector was not expecting very much from the Best Western Plus Wroxton House Hotel, near Banbury. How wrong he was.
Will Hide delights in the city that brought us the book and Hollywood film Life Of Pi, from the laid-back vibes of the French quarter to the lively streets of the Tamil area.
After decades plying the waters between Britain and Europe, Fred Mawer knows a lot about ferry travel. He highlights the best deals for families hoping to keep costs down.
Travelling round the world with her son Zac, Theodora Sutcliffe wasn't sure whether an Everest hike would be a good idea. But it proves to be a glorious highlight for them both.
So what exactly do the rich and famous get to see when they jet everywhere by helicopter? Jo Tweedy steps aboard a new sightseeing tour.
The Burgundy town is supposedly home to Mary Magdalene's bones - and has been a site of pilgrimage for centuries. Giles Milton pays a visit, only to be a little distracted...
Television presenter Simon Reeve, who's new series Australia airs next week, shares his travel wisdom including ditching a holiday read for exploration.
Sirayane and Selman are two hotels that sit on the same stretch of road away from Marrakech's Medina. When it comes to design, they couldn't be further apart.
The iconic Rijksmuseum has just reopened after 10 years, and the Van Gogh Museum isn't far behind. No wonder the Dutch are in the party mood, says Sebastian Lander.
You can rarely trust the English weather. But you can trust Dorset to provide a beautiful setting for a family break, says Robert Hardman - as he takes his brood west.
Showbiz reporter Dan Wootton is more comfortable on Lorraine's sofa than surviving in the mountains - until he rediscovers his home country of New Zealand with Bear Grylls...
Jenny Coad has a dilemma. She has flown to Lombardy to try a detox break at the L'Albereta health resort. But all the fine food on the menu is making self-control impossible...
Margarita Madden decided against the traditional summer beach holiday and instead took her boys to the mountains of Austria in a bid to tire them out. It worked! And they loved it...
Elinor Goodman and her fellow travellers had all been nervous about exploring Istanbul alone, so signed up for a group trip. They discovered fine sights and good friendships.
When Michael Nutt chose to visit the US to see the famous eastern states in autumn, he found an organised tour offered everything he needed - and a little bit extra too.
Caroline Hendrie tours the new Italian line MSC Preziosa, whose Godmother is film icon Sophia Loren, and finds she boasts crystal, marble, gold and pizza by the yard.
Chris Lawrence finds Burma ethereal with a sense of the undiscovered. But given the extreme changes it has undergone, will it last, he asks?
Cate Hope offers her selection of the very best river cruises on offer, from lazy voyages down the Irrawaddy to a saunter through France to taste the fruits of its vineyards.
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