Paul Jarrat has been visiting Grenada for 16 years, drawn by the islanders' pride, independence and genuine warmth. In fact, when it comes to a truly friendly welcome, the Caribbean island takes the gold.
More than 127,000 people have signed a petition against the ban on term-time holidays. The document will be delivered to the Department for Education today.
A modest Wizz Air plane was the first to touchdown at Al Maktoum International Airport terminal, which is expected to be the world's largest in 10 years.
From its familiar landmarks and beaches to the resorts that stretch up the coast, the Portuguese city is a surprise, says Miranda Seymour.
From mid-November, the city is transformed into a winter wonderland and the festive market is now regarded as one of the best in Europe.
Forget pootling around the Med, use a cruise to see part of the world that will teach you things. Here, Caroline Hendrie writes on the best Antarctic cruises.
Can a cruise ship ever be hip? Compagnie du Ponant puts up a remarkably good effort of making the experience trendy with its boutique ships.
It is one of the most iconic children's text in English Literature but how can you find out more about the man who wrote it, asks Frank Barrett.
Lucy Verasamy gets her glad rags on and turns detective for the day on a 1920s 'murder mystery' trip on board the elegantly stylish British Pullman.
Many people go to Rome for the classical sites. But for devoted Catholic Helen Carroll, the big draw on her trip was the arrival of a new Pope in the Vatican.
Thirty-six hotel brands were pitted against one another in the Which? members' survey which scored the chains on customer service, breakfast and value.
The 2014 Tour de France starts in Leeds next July, with the first three stages on British roads, and the event will showcase the picturesque English countryside.
Wendy Gomersall gets some tips from the TV presenter about how to forage. But can she make a meal from vegetation plucked from a hedgerow?
Frank Barrett visits a deserted corner of New Mexico where, just a year from now, rich tourists will be lining-up to experience sub-orbital space travel.
According to a poll last month, Zurich is the best city in the world in which to live. And it's the perfect choice for a low-stress weekend getaway too.
Albuquerque's main claim to fame used to be its balloon festival. But the TV drama has been tourist catnip and businesses are cashing in, says Frank Barrett.
Sometimes you travel for cultural sights. Sometimes you do so to lie on a beach, cocooned by luxury. Maura Henry tries the latter at the Maldivian resort of Velassaru.
Winter is nearing, and with it, thoughts turn to a break on a Caribbean beach. But where to go and what to do? Fred Mawer peruses the best websites for a holiday in Antigua, Jamaica, Antigua or even sun-soaked Cuba. ...read
When Richard Hartley-Parkinson planned a late-summer break to Morocco, he envisaged hot days of relaxation. Cue a series of biblical thunderstorms and downpours...
Jane Alexander needed a moment to herself. Having just turned 50, she was looking for a place where she could escape it all. She found it on Lefkada.
With two boys aged three and one, James Coney and his wife don't often get away together, but pocket-sized Florence proves perfect for a speedy break.
Driving to Italy listening to Dan Brown's 'Inferno', the Poulter family's trip seemed to reflect the Divine Comedy - thankfully, a heavenly villa awaited them.
VIDEO STORY: Nothing beats the view of Monterey Bay from above, but Jill Reilly is hard-pushed to pick a favourite experience as she tours California on the ultimate roadtrip. ...read
When Mark Nicholls asked his children what they'd most like to see on a short break to the capital, their list resembled a mad axe-man's away-day tour....
Several hotels claim to be the basis for the lodge in Stephen King's classic The Shining. One contender is Mohonk Mountain House. Sarah Turner checks in.
Upper Northumberland, where the Tweed nuzzles the lower flank of Scotland, is a fine place for a break, says Clive Aslet, as he stays at Chain Bridge House.
Bridget McGrouther packs her camera and hopes for a sighting of the under threat giant river otter, which can be spotted on Peru's beautiful Sandoval Lake.
Before he triumphed at Waterloo, the Duke of Wellington fought against the French in Spain. Simon Heptinstall goes in search of military memories.
Wendy Gomersall visits a luxury family hotel on the country's Caribbean coastline and finds plenty of wet and wild activities to keep her entertained.
From crazy mopeds to 'soft sleeper' train carriages, there are plenty of unusual ways to travel around Vietnam. Christine Healy takes a colourful tour from Hanoi to Saigon. ...read
Portugal's Algarve region is famous for the quality of its golf courses. So what better place for ex-rugby star Austin Healey and his dad to renew a long rivalry?
It is a sovereign city known for its many regulations. But Singapore is more than a rule book, says Jenny Coad - as she discovers a city of urban greenery and cool hotels.
Troia has beaches to rival Portugal's south-coast resorts and is now only an hour from Lisbon. Even the 'special one' has bought a home here.
Chef Raymond Blanc grew up in France and loves to return there, but he is equally entranced by the temples of Laos and stylish Copacabana Beach in Rio.
The mobile phone bill at the end of your overseas holiday can be a nasty shock. But the rules on using your phone abroad are changing, says Fred Mawer.
With an enthusiastic butler, Savoy-style decor and some spectacular stop-offs from Grand Cayman to Guatemala, Tom Mangold falls for six-star cruising.
Next Monday, the influential Good Hotel Guide will hand out its awards for the finest hotels across Britain - but Travelmail has had a sneaky peek at the triumphant ten.
In the mountains surrounding Turin, Elinor Goodman discovers isolated valleys where villagers have their own language and unusual festivals.
The joy of Italy is that you can see a great swathe of it in any tour. Sue Lawley takes a trip from leafy Tuscany, east through Umbria to the soft beaches of the Adriatic.
Anyone who has walked the South Bank may have spotted a 'ship' on the roof of the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Chris Leadbeater stays in A Room For London.
Twenty years after falling in love with the park on her first visit, Liz James returns - and finds its allure is as strong as ever. Plus, escape to Paris for a day.
It is the side of a famous holiday destination that few see. But North Cyprus - the Turkish half of this famous island - is a glorious place, says Fred Mawer.
Can you hair influence your holiday?
Gingers apparently prefer safaris and brunettes opt for adventure. Going bald? It's backpacking all the way...
Stress-free city: Six things to do in Zurich
According to a poll last month, Zurich is the best city in the world in which to live. It's rather good for tourists, too...
Festive fun: A taste of Bavaria in Manchester
The city's Christmas market is now regarded as one of the biggest and best in Europe, says Tim Carroll.
A walk on the wild side at Kate Humble's farm
Wendy Gomersall goes foraging with the TV presenter. But can she make a meal from hedgerow vegetation?
We lift the lid on the best kept ski secrets
Winter sports guru Peter Hardy offers the low-down on the best lesser known mountain resorts...
An Inspector Calls: The White Horse, Ditchling
Our man finds there is no room at the inn. Or, at least, at the White Horse bar, where the locals are crammed in for dinner...
Haute gastronomy at Jersey's The Club Hotel
Review: Chris Hall checks into The Club Hotel in St Helier...and finds Michelin-starred food awaits...
Half-term ideas! Viking japes and ghost tours
How to keep the kids from driving you to distraction during their autumn holiday? Easy, writes Vicki Gooch...
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When The Inspector checks in to this former working farm he discovers all is calm, ordered and tasteful. But, with the joys of the Wye Valley and the nearby caves of Clearwell on your doorstep, he's in no mood to linger indoors.
Andrea Bocelli recalls the magic of a summer concert on the Italian Riviera and tells of his love for Tuscany - where he grew up and now bases himself.
Christine Hamilton finds her expectations of Mexico City pleasingly confounded as she soaks up a blend of rich history and unique architecture...
From mopeds to 'soft sleeper' carriages on long-distance trains, there are plenty of unusual ways to travel around Vietnam says Christine Healy
Like all mothers with three kids, Jo Kessel is used to running around after her brood. But the tables were definitely turned on a family cruise around Greece.
There has to be a way to outwit ropey seat pitches and rubbish service on airlines, right? Fred Mawer - aka Mr Crafty Traveller - offers his advice.
Many military casualties were suffered in the UK and there are no fewer than 40 crash sites in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, says Frank Barrett.
You don't have to go to Africa for wildlife. Gareth Huw Davies sets off on a search for lizards when he tries the holiday park that is giving Dorset green appeal.
Turkey is not always seen as a place for the best things in life. Derek Whitfield finds comforts galore on a week of fine food and relaxation in pretty Marmaris.
They may not be the most low fat of foods, but there is something glorious about eating a pork pie, says Sara Lawrence, as he she enjoys a stay in Yorkshire.
A visit to Bath makes Nick Metcalfe feel as if he's stepped onto the film set of a Jane Austen adaptation...where quiet repose is the order of the day.
It is four years since Sri Lanka's civil war ended. Jennifer Cox tours a country looking to the future and finds Buddhist temples and soft beaches.
The Little Mermaid is 100 this year. But there is more to Copenhagen than a statue, says Bridget McGrouther, as she enjoys a fine foodie weekend.
Africa is in Sandra Howard's blood so to be on holiday in KwaZulu Natal - driving over the majestic plains to visit the Zulu battlefields - felt emotional.
The holiday crowds have gone but the sun is still shining on Britain's favourite holiday county. James White heads for luxurious Hawke's Point near St Ives.
Pitched in leafy countryside an hour south of Edinburgh, Windlestraw Lodge is a slice of the Scottish Borders region at its best, says our hotel Inspector.
When Amy Watkins' husband said they were honeymooning on a Pacific island, she thought of a tropical beach. The reality was a much wetter affair.
This new hotel in Chelsea offers all the staples of a boutique hotel but its rooms are far from identikit, as Tamara Abraham explains...
A cruise on board the new Scenic Jewel proves a treat for Phil Davies as he delights in the traditions of a Rhine voyage on board a revolutionary new ship.
Not long ago, it would have been impossible to moor on the River Ayeyarwaddy. Julie Peasgood finds that life is changing as she goes on a cruise into Burma.
Ian Bell had a summer to remember, smashing three centuries as England won the Ashes. So how better to unwind than a week in Tenerife?
Few surroundings can soothe the soul like a sun-dappled. But would the man-made attractions in Blackwood Forest match up to Mother Nature's appeal?
From tangy ceviche to a crackling-packed pork sandwich, Peru is famed for its culinary credentials. Anthea Gerrie heads to the Mistura food festival.
Kate Johnson packs in plenty on a visit to Paris and Chantilly but with a trusty driver at the wheel of her coach, she doesn't have to worry about map-reading.
India virgin Imogen Edwards-Jones braves the traffic chaos with her sister Leonie, taking an accidental but beautiful five-hour detour.
Christian Wolmar opted for the motorail as an alternative to the French autoroutes. But he found that saving a day's driving on the train comes at a price.
If you have a special interest, then escorted tours can offer tailored experiences just for you, from amazing train journeys to photography tours.
Pitched outside Lambourn in the Berkshire countryside, the Queen's Arms is posh. And obsessed with boots. Would the service quality be as upmarket?
Next year marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day and already an extensive programme of special celebrations is being planned.
It has had a troubled past, not least due to a brutal 20th century war with America, but Dea Birkett finds rural beauty, bustling cities and smiling locals when she visits Vietnam.
Seventy years after the ghetto in the Polish city of Krakow was liquidated, John Bell visits the factory where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews.
A 36-hour dash to the capital of romance is the perfect tonic for pregnant Laura Hamilton and her husband, with a stylish hotel and plenty of indulgence.
Tim Bentinck dives into a 60th birthday celebration on the Cayman Islands - but will his reef encounter with a giant of the deep really bring him seven years' luck? And who the heck is Rusty Pistachio?
A glitzy new museum has opened in an area known for coal mining and Calais and it has some of the Louvre's best works, says Sarah Gordon.
The Tudor-type country house hotel is home to one of Devon's best dining experiences. But you might work up an appetite trying to find it in the first place...
Sat next to an extinct volcano on the south-west of Mauritius, the Le Morne Brabant Peak resort is the perfect retreat for the Strictly star, if only he could keep away from the buffet!
The country is making a bit of a name for itself as a chic Adriatic destination. Gary Edwards heads to Tivat and the beautiful
Kotor Bay.
Only the devout and dedicated walk to Santiago de Compostela. The rest of us fly in. Mark Nicholls conserves his energy to explore this fascinating Spanish city.
Sebastian Lander gets the measure of Corsica, both the Caribbean-esque beauty of the coastal resorts and the wild flowers that carpet the interior.
Stan Cullimore sets off for a weekend on the Isles of Scilly and finds more than he'd expected when he goes swimming with seals.
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