Cricketing star Matthew Hayden has won over 350 caps for his country. As England prepare to head over to Australia for the Ashes, the Australian legend opens up about his love for the beaches near his home in Queensland. Just watch out for the stinger fish, he warns.
The 'Manta Underwater Room', 13 feet under the Indian Ocean, allows travellers to observe shoals of fish during the day and octopus at night.
A 'fast-track' scheme proposed by the Home Office could let wealthy visitors and business travellers skip queues at UK airports if they pay for the service.
The Inspector was not expecting much from a night at Rowhill Grange & Utopia Spa in Kent. First there was the stand-off on the phone. Then the price...
Looking for a Christmas sailing with some festive spirit? Or just to forget December 25th even exists? There are plenty of sea options says Caroline Hendrie.
Tourists going to Machu Picchu tend to dash through the Sacred Valley - but Anthea Gerrie is keen to take things more slowly on a tour of Peru's high corners.
There is no better way to stave off the gloom of a British winter than a trip to Australia. Jenny Coad heads to the wonderful Whitsunday Islands.
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.
The London hub increased car parking fees in September and has now added another rise to Terminal 4 during newly-defined 'peak hours'.
Airport food is the in-thing for celebrity chefs. Heston Blumenthal is to follow Gordon Ramsay's lead with an eatery at Heathrow, in the new Terminal 2.
For years now, Melbourne has been an award-winning mecca, offering everything from simple pop-ups to fine dining. Richard Arnold tucks in.
Those seeking a little sunshine and the chance to flee the British winter do not need to fly to the Caribbean. Lanzarote is near at hand, says John McEntee.
A recent summit in Kazakhstan has shone a spotlight on winter sports destinations that many have never thought of. Robert Stewart takes a different angle..
Joining a group of experienced trekkers can be unnerving, not least when you're taking on a 6,000m peak. Simon Cable readies himself for a challenge.
Ryanair is currently on a publicity drive to soften its image, and is reducing some of its punitive fees. But these changes do not go far enough, says Fred Mawer.
If you have a special interest, then escorted tours can offer tailored experiences just for you, from amazing train journeys to photography tours.
From its familiar landmarks and beaches to the resorts that stretch up the coast, the Portuguese city is a surprise, says Miranda Seymour.
The Maldives may be the ultimate honeymoon destination, but with stylish spas, sunset cocktails and funky nightclubs on offer, it's also the perfect girls' getaway, as Abigail Butcher discovers. ...read
From mopeds to 'soft sleeper' carriages on long-distance trains, there are plenty of unusual ways to travel around Vietnam says Christine Healy
When Richard Hartley-Parkinson planned a late-summer break to Morocco, he envisaged hot days of relaxation. Cue a series of biblical thunderstorms...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chengdu, the capital of the province of Sichuan, is one of China's rising cities, known for its technology industry. But for Jennifer Cox, it is all about the (very) hot food - while John Craven makes a few cuddly new friends. ...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.
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.
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.
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
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 greenery and cool hotels.
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.
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.
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New York's new arrival is more than a building. It is another step on from 9/11 for this great city, says Chris Leadbeater.
Ho, ho, ho! Britain's Christmas markets
You don't have to travel to Prague or Munich to find a great Christmas market. Jenny Coad reports...
A stay in a Landmark Trust time warp
Jo Tweedy and her family reeled back the centuries on a weekend at 16th century Sackville House in East Grinstead.
Falling in love with Montalbano's Sicily
TV detective Zingaretti explains his love affair with the island after filming there for more than a decade.
A gruelling cycle ride under the African sun
Amy Andrew tackled nearly 45 miles of dusty Tanzanian terrain a day on a charity cycle ride. Read her story here.
How I became a Barbie girl on a sunshine cruise
Sarah Gordon didn't know what to expect of a themed Barbie cruise, but she knew it would involve the colour pink.
Who needs a beau? A girly trip to the Maldives
With stylish spas, sunset cocktails and funky nightclubs on offer, the Maldives are a perfect girls' getaway.
Paris: Chocolate, cheese and Hemingway
Deni Kirkova tries cheese, supperclubs and macaron-making on a foodie weekend in the French capital.
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Hidden on the east edge of Finland, Karelia is a region of epic lakes and beauty - not least in winter, when it looks like Narnia, writes Chris Leadbeater.
Exeter may be a gateway to the South West's glorious coastline but stay a while if you can, for there is plenty in this majestic city to enjoy.
When The Inspector checks in to this former working farm he discovers all is calm, ordered and tasteful. But he's in no mood to linger indoors.
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?
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...
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.
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.
Sometimes you travel for culture. Sometimes you do so to lie on a beach, cocooned by luxury. Maura Henry tries the latter at the Maldivian resort of Velassaru.
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.
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.
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.
From crazy mopeds to 'soft sleeper' train carriages, there are plenty of unusual ways to travel around Vietnam. Christine Healy takes a colourful tour.
In the mountains surrounding Turin, Elinor Goodman discovers isolated valleys where villagers have their own language and unusual festivals.
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.
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.
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.
Next year marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day and already an extensive programme of special celebrations is being planned.
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.
This new hotel in Chelsea offers all the staples of a boutique hotel but its rooms are far from identikit, as Tamara Abraham explains...
Sebastian Lander gets the measure of Corsica, both the Caribbean-esque beauty of the coastal resorts and the wild flowers that carpet the interior.
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, escaping to Paris for a day.
India virgin Imogen Edwards-Jones braves the country's traffic chaos with her sister Leonie, taking a five-hour detour that turns out to be one of most beautiful wrong turns she has ever taken.
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 Adriatic.
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?
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!
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.
New Yorkers can turn almost anything into a museum, which means there's a whole seam of lesser known exhibitions. Chris Lawrence is your guide.
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.
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