Captain Cook charted the coastline of New Zealand 245 years ago. Sue Lawley's 16-day journey on the Seabourn Odyssey was a grander affair, with all the champagne and oysters she could want....read
Jodie Kidd was worried that she had booked herself and son Indio into a drab mega-hotel for their family break in Sardinia. But when she arrived at Delphina Valle dell'Erica all her fears vanished.
In the latest in our regular series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, champion skier Chemmy Alcott talks the marvels of Maui, memories of Crete and what not to eat in Japan.
In the latest of our regular series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, TV icon Ruby Wax tells us all about camping in Wisconsin, beaches in Costa Rica and how to bag an upgrade.
Is Egypt a safe place to take a child on holiday? Irish model Alison Canavan was not sure - until she whisked her little son James away to the Red Sea and the elegant hotels of Soma Bay.
In the latest edition of our series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, crime novelist Ruth Rendell explains her love of Venice, and looks back to rainy days on the beach at Margate....read
In the latest edition of our series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, we talk to radio presenter Gaby Roslin about childhood memories of Zimbabwe and her attitude to skinny-dipping.
In the latest of our long-running series on the travel habits of the rich and famous, wetalk to champion golfer Rory McIlroy about his favourite restaurants, and what he did in the hotel pool.
Koh Samui can be a place for wild holidays. But on her latest trip to the fabled Thai island, Lisa Snowdon only wanted to detox. Although she may have relapsed a little once her best friends arrived.
In the latest of our regular series on the travel tales of the rich and famous, forever-young model Twiggy tells us about suncream disasters, rain in Spain and the timeless joys of North Wales.
Britain's former Olympic champion Amy Williams first fell for Botswana on a trip in 2011. Three years on, she returns with fiance Craig for wild episodes and a glimpse of the world's greatest waterfall....read
TV presenter Penny Smith was not sure what to expect of the Swiss region of Graubunden - especially with novelist friend Kathy Lette yodelling in her ear. Happily, she found scenic spa heaven.
Former cricket star Ian Botham first visited Sri Lanka while playing for England - and has returned several times since. On his latest visit, he took his grandchildren - and was captivated by this island nation all over again.
From soaking up some culture in Paris and Amsterdam to watching the autumn leaves change colour in New England, the Goldfinger star reveals her favourite destinations...
On his first trip to the country, the presenter headed to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for a ten-day break with his girlfriend Anna to sample fabulously fresh food in stunning countryside.
She had been meaning to go for some time - but Radio i DJ Jameela Jamil was still unprepared for the beauty of Croatia's Adriatic coastline. She wasted no time finding her feet in the historic Dubrovnik and party-mad Split.
The radio presenter had been bombarded with proclamations that Croatia is the most beautiful place in the world. But could the country match her favourite city Rome?
The Good Morning Britain presenter’s alarm goes off at 2.40am every morning so an invitation to try out the hotel's new sleep programme was obviously just her thing.
Times have thankfully changed since the Cold War and the former RAF navigator travelled to the country not by Tornado but on a Ryanair flight, armed only with presents for an old friend’s wedding.
Born Free has become a global charity with a proud record in rescuing and re-homing animals. Now aged 83, Virginia continues to wage a tireless battle on behalf of wild animals.
Her son is a millionaire businessman who owns his own private island, so it’s no surprise that Eve Branson is well-travelled. But her adventures started long before Richard was even born...
Instagram vs reality: What travel really looks like without a filter (and why you shouldn't trust your favourite celebrity's holiday snaps)
'We don't love Ryanair!': Spanish rockers perform sarcastic ballad about airline's customer service on flight as passengers sing along
Bikini-clad local woman arrested and kicked off Mexican beach 'for sunbathing under a palm tree' in area reserved for tourists
Air India pilots removed from duty after co-pilot 'misbehaved and struck captain' during fight in cockpit
From Game of Thrones to Thor: Iceland sees tourism boom as a favourite filming spot for hit TV shows and Hollywood blockbusters
A masterpiece of Islamic architecture: Breathtaking photos capture ornate beauty of Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Water fights in Hungary and horseback parades in Germany: Easter celebrated with unusual traditions around the world
Dog fluff art, baffling plays and some of the best galleries on the planet: Inside Nu York's cultural revolution
Ryanair bans booze on notorious party flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Ibiza after rowdy behaviour sparks concerns about passenger safety
Poldark craze sparks interest in Cornish property with stunning views of the sea and two cottages connected by a lift... but it will set you back £3million
In the footsteps of the Lannisters: Game of Thrones fans flock to real-life King's Landing and Dorne ahead of series five premiere
Red wine, cheese, gourmet crisps and foie gras: Paris company delivers made-to-order picnics to tourists who can't be bothered to pack their own
From erotic literature to Native American religion: New York hotel inspired by Dewey Decimal System is every bibliophile's dream
Do you need a key to start a plane? Can a cabin door open mid-flight? And where do pilots sleep at 35,000ft? The answers to every question you've ever had about flying
Germanwings plane forced to land in Venice after passenger and cabin crew member suffered 'acute feeling of sickness' on flight
From dancing at Coachella to sunning it up in the Hamptons: The best holiday destinations for celebrity spotting this summer
'Disgusting vandal' sought after human excrement discovered on floor inside London Midland train carriage
Looking for love in all the right places: Website seeks 'date explorer' to travel around the world and mingle with locals (without paying a penny)
Splashing out in Dubai: Olympic star Rebecca Adlington finds the perfect resort to prepare for motherhood
Wish you were us? This impossibly beautiful couple's travel snaps will always trump yours (no wonder they have two million followers on Instagram)
The most powerful passports in the world revealed (and the ones that barely let you travel anywhere)
Welcome to Malaga - the new Barcelona! City's multi-million pound regeneration project makes it one of Europe's hippest destinations
History on the run: A journey through Jerusalem's rich 3,000-year past begins with a 42.2km race through the city streets
The brighter side of Somalia: Woman's pictures of stunning beaches and children playing happily in the sea attract 68,000 Instagram fans
The celebrity haven nobody has heard of: Why supermodels and Hollywood stars are flocking to a fishing village in Uruguay
Free Facebook access for a sky high selfie, mood lighting and a full length bathroom mirror: Virgin's economy class gets an upgrade
Would you pay $2,000 A NIGHT for an overwater bungalow at Walt Disney World? Orlando resort unveils new villas... but they're not for the budget traveller
Forget New York and London... the fastest-growing cities for multi-millionaires are Ho Chi Minh City and Houston
For high-flyers only! Gold trim, white leather and a cruising speed of 178mph... the deluxe helicopter on sale for $15MILLION
Loose tiles, peeling wallpaper and an invite to a party with escorts: Couple and two-year-old son abandon room and spend night in reception at 'unsafe' hotel
GPS tracking device for pets launched on flights so owners know location, temperature and condition of their pets at every stage of journey
Below the surface of Laos: Kayakers capture incredible rock formations and emerald green waters of immense cave system
Preparing for the tourist invasion: Airbnb allows American travellers to book flats and private rooms in Cuba for the first time
Some like it hot (and cold): Daredevil skier tears up the slopes on and active VOLCANO... as lava bubbles behind him
Spend a night behind bars! Former Liverpool prison turned into luxury hotel... complete with inmates' artwork on 'cell' walls
Taking to the skies on a flying SNOWMOBILE! Moment Finnish daredevil drives off the edge of a mountain... and paraglides to the ground
'Thank you for taking me home': Air passenger leaves handwritten letter of thanks for pilots in bid to 'spread compassion' following Germanwings tragedy
How to beat the dreaded jet lag: Infographic reveals how you can get your long-haul holiday off to the best start
British Airways insists personal details have not been stolen after airline reveals tens of thousands of their frequent flyer accounts have been hacked
The carpet that broke the internet: People flock to say a final farewell to Portland Airport's cult flooring that has more selfies than Kim Kardashian (probably!)
What hand-some pictures! British couple travel the world taking photos of 'thumbs up' in front of every major landmark
Souk up the sun: Lose yourself in the hustle and bustle of Marrakech before unwinding at the romantic Medina Gardens
Costa Rica, a tropical paradise filled with long stretches of unspoiled beaches, dense jungles, exotic wildlife and smouldering volcanoes - 'pura vida' indeed
The Austrian capital will the host the Eurovision Song Contest this year... here are six things you must do in Vienna once the show is over
Great outdoors to be explored: How to make the most of the longer days
Whet your appetite with a trip to Valencia: The home of paella makes for a delicious break
Spring into Easter! Celebrate with seaside family treats that will blow the cobwebs away
The ultimate European road trip! Travelling 16,000 miles and taking in 45 places, U.S. scientist maps out the perfect getaway
Jet Airways passenger opens emergency exit and leaps 15ft down to the tarmac after plane landed in Mumbai before exiting the airport without being apprehended
From the castle that inspired Walt Disney to a glowing beach in the Maldives: The world's best fairy-tale destinations to feel like a real-life Cinderella
'Sign the petition!' Footage reveals how Paris scammers target tourists with bogus causes and demands for donations
The buffet is open! Stunning photographs show sharks, dolphins, birds and a whale feasting on NINE MILLION sardines
Kayaking in the Mangroves, food fit for a king and the Grand Mosque at sunset: It's little wonder Abu Dhabi is known as the Arabian Jewell
You're doing it all wrong! How to cram a month's worth of clothing into hand luggage allowed by most budget airlines
With nine restaurants, black marble bath tubs and service with a genuine smile, Grenada's luxury all-inclusive Sandals La Source slays the cynics
A game of other halves: Jenny Cowley finds beaches and beauty in Croatia ... while her husband shouts at the football
Fancy a voyage? Make a cruise agent your first port of call who can ensure you pick your perfect itinerary
Downton on rails: Finding Burma's soul via train and rail from Singapore to Mandalay
Vilnius, Budapest and Riga offer best bargains for Britons this spring as more holidaymakers choose city breaks over beach getaways
Have at least 30,000 Instagram followers, maintain your Klout score and use hashtags: How to use social media to bag a luxury holiday or free hotel stay
From a breathtaking Italian vineyard to Australia's Gold Coast: How one adventurous couple stays in amazing destinations for FREE
From scoring a free upgrade to sleeping in comfort at 35,000ft: The ultimate guide to what you should REALLY wear on a plane
From a patch of brown dirt to 'The Happiest Place on Earth': Time-lapse reveals how original Disneyland was built 60 years ago
Big, brash and beautiful: A captivating water world in the middle of the desert... and one of Kim Kardashian's favourite luxury hotels
Keep your lips locked: Popular Indian tourist village in Goa bans 'obscene' public displays of affection... so where else is kissing is a crime?
Wish you were here? Beyonce, Miranda Kerr and Lady Gaga share 'smug yoga' holiday selfies atop beaches, rocks and yachts
Now that's a wake-up call! Florida hotel blasts theme from The Lion King every morning to wake up hungover spring breakers
The face of 30: From an African mother to the New Yorker who fears failure, photographs explore people's lives as they reach milestone birthday
What REALLY went down on the real life Hangover: Photos from epic Thailand trip which began as just a quiet beer in a Middlesbrough pub
Are these the most dangerous holiday snaps ever taken? Tourists brave 800-FOOT drop to stand on boulder wedged between cliffs
From William Shakespeare's 'cursed' tomb to Henry VIII's underground vault: The most visited grave sites in Britain revealed
Algarve and Tenerife named best bargain spots for Britons planning last-minute Easter getaways... with Italy and France offering more expensive breaks
Is this the best police force in the world? Officers in Reykjavik dress up as Star Wars characters and play with kittens in amazing Instagram photos
Hitler portraits, swastikas, and waiters dressed in SS uniforms: Indonesia's controversial Nazi-themed cafe defies critics and death threats
Lyme disease in Scotland, parasites in Corsica and West Nile virus in America: The most unusual illnesses you wouldn't expect to get while on holiday
Jordan's Queen Rania says Britons should consider Middle Eastern kingdom a 'safe' holiday destination despite 'bad neighbours' and ISIS threat
Making history: New Russell Crowe movie on bloody World War I battle becomes first to film inside Istanbul's Blue Mosque
How safe is the Airbus A320? 'Workhorse' is still one of world's most reliable planes despite Germanwings crash in French Alps, say experts
Before bland meals in economy, overpriced booze and plastic forks: Fascinating photos reveal what it was like to eat on a plane amid air travel's glory days
'I spent more time popping to the toilet than popping the question': Holidaymakers sue Thomas Cook after salmonella poisoning 'ruins engagement'
Employee of the year? Alaska Airlines worker pays for stranded customer's flight home after ticket mix-up
More than half of British parents willing to take their children out of school to avoid high prices on holidays... even though they risk fines of £60 per pupil
A night at the museum (for £1,000): Inside the Emperor's suite at Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace where tourists can now stay overnight
Teenage boys in critical condition, parents also in hospital after Delaware family 'poisoned by pesticide' on Caribbean holiday
Ramen noodle baths, cactus massages and a 'womb room': Weirdest spa retreat treatments from around the globe revealed
Is this the world's most opulent riverboat? Inside Uniworld's Baroque-inspired floating palace where cabin prices start at £2,500
That really is a mini-break! Magical balcony that extends 30ft into the air to offer a 15 minute escape from everyday life
Do they call this whale mail? The quaint German village where the post is still delivered by boat through a network of canals
Blagoveshtenie: Bulgarian children dance in embroidered masks made from animal fur to scare 'evil spirits' and welcome spring
'Quiet beer' in the local pub turns into 7,000-mile trip to Thailand for two friends from Middlesbrough... with just a Tesco carrier bag filled with clothes
Gatwick police unveil new £11,000 crime-fighting machine that will help them whizz to emergencies at 25mph (but does it look like a Raptor to you?)
'There is a huge animal in the f****** bush!' Game ranger launches angry tirade at German tourist who ignored orders to keep his distance on safari
Sunburn, sandstorms and 1,500 miles on foot: British explorer, 24, is dubbed 'the Lonely Snow Leopard' after becoming first person to walk across Mongolia solo
Celebrity guests, balloon dances and passengers exercising in Edwardian clothes: Cunard's photo archive reveals glamorous history of its ships
From a wife-carrying competition in Finland to bull-riding prisoners in Louisiana: The world's most bizarre sport holidays revealed
Marrakech named world's best destination by TripAdvisor as London ranks sixth behind Prague and Hanoi... and New York fails to crack top ten
Ryanair reveals new on-time landing jingle after passengers voted to scrap original trumpet-heavy tune
Pilot proposes to flight attendant girlfriend at 34,000 feet... but she misses the speech as she is too busy pouring coffee for passengers on Alaska Airlines flight
Intrepid traveller inspired by 15-hour flight creates fascinating map of world's longest non-stop journeys... and NONE stop in Europe
It's just like stepping back in time! Stunning replica of Chauvet Cave and its 36,000-year-old wall drawings to open to tourists
We live in a bubble! Mesmerising photos of New York, Sydney and Rome show world's iconic cities as tiny round planets
Everybody into the pool! Guests stunned as SIXTY elephants descend on South African resort for refreshing drink of water
Is this the gateway to Hell? Daredevil photographer travels to edge of 150-ft wide active lava lake named after Satan's kingdom
Passengers seek compensation after British Airways flight returns to Heathrow due to 'smelly poo in the toilet'... and it could cost the airline £135,000
It's prey time! Incredible photos show confused tiger frolicking with fawn and carrying it like a cub... before leaving it unharmed
Naked yoga, Nordic walking and bootcamps: Almost HALF of Britons choose fitness holidays to be more like Gisele and Beyonce
German holidaymaker killed by shark while swimming with wife at Red Sea resort as Egypt reports first fatal attack in five years
Worm charming championships, a baked beans museum and transparent toilets.... The most bizarre attractions in Britain that should be on every tourist's must-see list
50 bedrooms, 40 bathrooms, a church and a library: Inside the sprawling Italian convent which is on sale for £13million
This is not a drill! Former oil rig off Malaysia transformed into hotel for scuba divers with direct access to stunning Coral Triangle
Pucker up for luck! Balinese villagers lock lips while being doused with water at kissing festival to bring good health and prosperity
Dangling from a helicopter with his camera in his hands, photographer captures some of the world's most beautiful landscapes in stunning nightshots
Villagers agree to join forces and buy remote Scottish island once owned by 'the real James Bond' (and yes, he was also linked to a string of beautiful women)
Is this the most magical hotel in the world? Chilean lodge covered in a living wall, complete with waterfall cascading over building
Do look down! The world's most STUNNING panoramic landscapes as you have never seen them before
Late night shopping - Chinese style! Grab a bargain at Shenyang market, the largest of its kind in Asia stretching for over A MILE
Cuba's having a ball! Change is in the air - but this lively island will remain a grand old charmer
Easter breaks to put a spring in your step: There's still time to book a last-minute getaway in the UK
Countless walking trails, no mobile reception and holiday homes with plenty of Scottish charm: Why North Berwick offers the perfect seaside retreat
Recipe for a happy stay on home turf: Cater for yourself on a flexible holiday where you set your own schedule
Voyage into the heart of Europe: Spend less time getting there and more time being there with an irresistible river cruise
From underboob selfies in Thailand to bikinis on the streets of Mallorca... The most unusual clothing bans tourists need to be aware of when they head abroad
Beautiful hikes, 7am workouts... and racing Spencer Matthews up the mountains of Ibiza: What it's REALLY like at the luxury bootcamp the stars swear by
'I will be expecting some constructive criticism': Father and son co-pilot Monarch Airlines flight from Birmingham to Turin
Will your resort be safe this year? After tourists were targeted in Tunisia, the threat of ISIS attack hangs over holidaymakers
What Venice would be like without tourists: John Ruskin's 'lost' 19th century photos show empty squares and tranquil canals
Chinese tourists warned to stay off trains between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport after holidaymakers robbed
Water, water, everywhere: Thousands flock to Mont Saint-Michel to witness 'tide of the century' as solar eclipse creates huge swells
Around the world in 50 years: Imprisoned in Baghdad, fed live monkey brains and attacked by flying crabs, the fearless adventurer who has travelled to every country in the world
'Somebody REALLY needs a geography lesson!': Twitter advert for Ireland holiday uses picture of Scotland's iconic Eilean Donan castle
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