Lucy Jones will tell you that she is not easily pleased - not least when it comes to travel. She wants spas, food, culture and fun. Will she find it at the Sensatori resort on the north coast of Crete? She just might......read
Few hotels on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini can compete with the volcanic outcrop's famous views. But Iconic Santorini is one of them, says Louise Saunders.
Sithonia, the so-called middle finger of the peninsulas which hang down from the northern Greek mainland, is an ideal place for a family break, as Jack Doyle discovers.
They are best known for showing their culinary skills on Channel 4, but when Tom and Henry Herbert - AKA the Fabulous Baker Brothers - took their families to Zakynthos, they managed to stay out of the kitchen. Sort of.
There are several ways to see the Greek islands - and for many of us, it involves a sun-lounger. But Tori Mayo puts her back into it, battening the mainsail and tying the fenders on a sailing holiday amid the beautiful Cyclades.
It has a reputation for being an island of hedonistic thrills and wild parties. And it is. But Mykonos is also a place where you can find the real Greece - quiet back streets, small churches, epic beauty, fine food - says Harry Mount....read
Jenny Cowley was greeted by big smiles, hot towels and a glass of champagne at the stylish Knossos Royal - part of a leading 'green' hotel chain that has won several awards for its eco credentials.
There's something about the Dodecanese islands that makes people adventurous. The actress chose three islands to visit in eight days, a schedule that allowed time for sun, sea, sightseeing - and tearing down the side of a snake-infested mountain!
Sun, sea..and a little plate-smashing for good measure. Catherine Eade and her children charter their very own 40-foot yacht for a week's meander around the North Ionian Islands.
Santa Monica? Certainly. Thailand? Of course. But there are some 2014 holiday gems that are much closer to home, says Mail on Sunday travel editor Frank Barrett.
She has all the class and style of Downton Abbey, but as Caroline Hendrie found out on a cruise round Italy and Greece, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth hasn't forgotten how to have a good time....read
Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan escape to a Greek island idyll ahead of the TV series and spend their days exploring with their own dune buggy.
There is something about the beautiful blue of the Greek Islands that makes you yearn for getting in a boat. The exclusive Peligoni Club on the North Coast of Zakynthos indulges such whims.
Jane Alexander knew she 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.
Like all mothers with three children, Jo Kessel is used to running around after her brood. But the tables were definitely turned on a family cruise around the Greece...
Planning a honeymoon? Or just in the mood for romance? From moonlight strolls in Peru to sunsets in the Himalayas, TravelMail picks out a selection of doe-eyed getaways.
A trip to the Marbella Beach Hotel on Corfu doubled up as both business and pleasure when Tom Herbert and his Fabulous Baker Brother Henry created a pizza the islanders just couldn't resist.
With Caribbean-style beaches, an easy-going ambience and lots of childhood memories for Leo Bear, pretty little Skiathos is perfect for a trip with her daughter.
What do you do when it's time to swap wild nights out on the Med for a more tranquil option? Head for Paxos, says Mariella Frostrup, where remote beaches, marinated sardines for lunch and speedboat excursions fill the days.
Most people arrive on Greece's many islands by plane these days, but Glenys Roberts recaptures the romance of travel by flitting from one magical Greek island to another by ferry.
Hop on one of Greece's superhighways and you'll escape busy Athens for the peaceful Peloponnese in just three hours. Mark Palmer hits the road to explore classic sites and a stylish modern hotel...
Don't look down! Astounding moment fearless daredevil walks slackline suspended 400 feet in the air
Swim with pods of dolphins, journey around nine islands and explore dramatic waterfalls in this stunning time-lapse video of the Portuguese Azores
Choose the queue on the left, decorate your suitcase and NEVER put all of your clothes in your checked bag: Infographic reveals the ultimate travel hacks to breeze through the airport
American Airlines officials allow passengers on a flight from Mexico to skip customs and leave JFK airport... days after ISIS threaten to attack New York
Holidaymaker slams Liverpool hotel as 'filthy and disgusting' after paying £150 for a room with 'broken furniture, peeling walls, stains and dust'
Do YOU use all of your annual leave? Britons take full advantage of their holiday entitlement... but they don't enjoy as much time off as the rest of Europe
Become a mile high mixologist: Infographic reveals how to make your own cocktails on a plane with the booze handed out by flight attendants
The ice that will never melt: Incredible images show a frozen world deep inside the Canadian Rockies
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Extreme beauty: The breathtaking images of an award-winning photographer's journey through the Antarctic (at - 90 degrees)
Outdoor cinemas, swim-up bars and giant wine refrigerators: Inside the most luxurious superyachts available for charter this winter for up to $1million a week
The item EVERYONE should pack, why brewing tea could save your life if you're lost and how to blend in while visiting dangerous countries: SAS hero Andy McNab's top travel tips
The real-life Flintstones house: Holiday home is carved between granite boulders and comes with a pool and bulletproof windows (but there's no electricity)
No cramped wooden chalets and shared dorms here: The most futuristic and bizarre ski lodges that will make you want to head to the slopes
This is your captain... dancing! Leaked footage shows pilots busting a move to Bollywood pop song in cockpit
Holidaymakers' fury after Monarch Airlines flight from Tenerife to Birmingham was delayed for 38 HOURS over hydraulic leak
Rugged and romantic St Ives: A weekend in the mesmerising fisherman's village in Poldark Country
Watch out for the 'ski warrior'! Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts takes his family to the slopes for the first time
Prince's purple patch: A tour of the artist's favourite hangouts in Minneapolis (where you'll need a bit of luck to catch one of his secret gigs)
The brutal beauty of the life of cattlemen in Australia's Northern Territory captured in a series of stunning images
It's not all American school-leavers partying on the sand: How Mexico's notorious party beach resort Cancun became the perfect holiday spot for families
White water rafting on a man-made river and taking a lap around a Formula 1 track on two wheels: Adventurous Abu Dhabi has it all
Taste the high life in Hong Kong: Discovering new peaks of luxury in the city known for its tower-studded skyline
Oasis in the desert: Inside Bahrain's award-winning luxury resort ART Rotana
Northern enlightenment: Norway's spectacular fjords and Sweden's azure-blue lakes should put Scandinavia on every traveller's bucket list
Floating villas with underwater bedrooms and streets covered with fake snow: Dubai reveals plans for man-made island inspired by European living
Don't leave me! Camera-shy baby pygmy hippo makes its debut at Bristol Zoo Gardens (and it follows its mum everywhere she goes)
A 'floating' home over a picturesque beach and a retreat fit for a Bond villain: The most stunning cliff houses available for rent
The royal seal of approval: A relaxing stay at the quiet and exquisite Caribbean island paradise that was loved by Princess Diana (and it is easy to see why)
One for the culture buffs! How a week in Jerusalem soaking up the thousands of years of history will leave you wanting to come back for more
Embracing Burma: Change has come at last to this mystical country (and now is the time to go)
Absolute beginners: The perfect powder and blue skies of Austria are a winning combination for a mother and daughter's first skiing holiday
Canal-side cottages, serene countryside and elegant waterways: A bargain break for families in 'Venice of the North'
Wish YOU were here? Royal Caribbean live streams video from world's third largest cruise ship to billboards around New York
The terrifying moment passenger plane was blown SIDEWAYS by fierce crosswinds in Storm Barney and forced to abort landing
Caught on camera: The moment an earthquake DESTROYS one of the world's most beautiful beaches
White powder found in passenger plane's cargo hold sparked security scare... but it turned out to be a LAXATIVE
First look at the UK's Crossrail trains which will be air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled and have room for 1,500 passengers
One fifth of Britons say they would prefer to stay at a hotel run entirely by ROBOTS
EasyJet plane evacuated and passengers' luggage searched after traveller told cabin crew he had a bomb in his bag
Pilot banned from flying after 'offering divorced AIR HOSTESS as compensation for a delay on a flight to Bali'
Is India the most colourful place on Earth? Spectacular images show the Asian country at its most vibrant
How the magic began: Rare photographs reveal the excitement and the chaos of Disneyland's opening day in 1955
So THIS is why they've got so many followers: Four of Britain's most popular Instagram users went on a road trip around Ireland... and these are the mesmerising photographs they took
Are these the most overrated places in the world? How Dubai, Venice and Los Angeles have left some tourists sorely disappointed
Now THAT'S a pizza party! Airline orders takeaway for five planes full of stranded passengers who were diverted to Columbia due to bad weather
Dublin Airport accused of spying on its passengers by monitoring their mobile data
Incredible 360 degree interactive video offers a bird's eye view of Dubai's top attractions including Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab
How everyday items can make packing a breeze: The ultimate travel hacks revealed
Live and let buy: Spectre Bond villain's futuristic Moroccan lair is now up for sale for $4million
Five-year-old boy is left distraught after his Buzz Lightyear toy is thrown away by airport staff who said it was a SECURITY risk
Are these the most awkward holiday photos ever? Competition to find the most cringe-worthy travel shots has yielded hilarious results
An enduring spirit: Fascinating post-WWI photographs of Paris street scenes show how the city has emerged shining from dark times before
The railway children: Train in Budapest is run by 10 to 14-year-old kids who inspect tickets, conduct trains and even operate the signals
TripAdvisor sparks outrage for refusing to run a review... because it's written in WELSH
What it's REALLY like to fly a jet liner: MailOnline Travel takes the controls of a Boeing 737 at Virgin Atlantic's cadet training school
You don't need to be flush to eat here: Inside Moscow's new toilet-themed cafe where diners sit on loo seats, eat from bathtubs and drink from urinal cups
It beats taking the stairs! Residents of new block of flats will be able to SKI out... down a 1,000ft slope that runs from the roof
Life in the fast lane: Incredible time-lapse video shows Chinese engineers rebuilding 1,300-tonne bridge in just 36 HOURS
It beats plane food: The best 35 airport restaurants in the world revealed (and an outlet at Heathrow claims the top spot)
Find out what it's REALLY like to live in 'seven-star' luxury: Burj Al Arab allows guests to tour its opulent rooms, helipad and spa with Google Street View (and you can even jump in the pool)
Pig OUT: Hotel chain BANS bacon and sausages from its restaurants in favour of more fruit and vegetables
Children of Chinatown: Rare black-and-white photographs reveal family life inside the original San Francisco district before it was destroyed by the 1906 earthquake
From a UFO to a giant camera: China's wackiest WC's revealed to mark World Toilet Day
British Airways named the 'dirtiest' transatlantic operator with the airline burning over 50% more fuel than the most efficient carrier
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Bed and all aboard: Vintage bus transformed into quaint holiday home complete with cosy double bed and wood-burning stove
Lofty ambition or pie in the sky? Architect releases plans to build giant 'Vertical City' that would dwarf the Burj Khalifa... in IRAQ
Enchanting Vietnam: Photographer captures the timeless traditions, candid laughter of children and the striking natural beauty of the Southeast Asian gem in a series of stunning images
'You don't know sky from snow, it's almost vertigo and makes your head spin': British polar explorer Felicity Aston reveals the challenges and the dizzying highs of crossing Antarctica
Are these the worst guests ever? Hotel employees reveal their most shocking and hilarious tales from finding faeces in the lobby to seeing naked guests in the hallway
Martial arts school in Russia to offer world's first combat training lesson using SELFIE-STICKS
Winter sun... right on your doorstep: Plans for a £700,000 indoor tropical paradise with beach huts and hot tubs in London
Judge throws out Ryanair employee's £26,000 claim that her 'tight skirt' caused a back injury
Inside Sir Richard Branson's new £31k-a-night Caribbean island retreat (with infinity pool, a helipad and imported iguanas)
The good, the bad and the downright hilarious: Passengers reveal the most memorable people they have been seated next to on a plane
Tears for Paris: Photographer captures poignant images of French landmarks in water droplets as a reminder of the quiet beauty and resilience of the city
Now THAT'S the ultimate road trip: Adventurous family-of-four drove across 11 countries from India to France over 111 days (surviving an earthquake, passing the Himalayas and the world's largest burning crater along the way)
Are YOU scared to travel alone? Three-quarters of Britons wait until their 40s to go on a solo adventure... and women are more likely than men to head abroad on their own
City slickers: The ultimate urban retreats from Tokyo to Miami that cost as little as £56 a night
Fascinating images of the Panama Canal's construction show the incredible task facing the 44,000 workers who spent 33 years hacking through mountains and redirecting rivers
The bare truth: Debate rages online about whether it is safe and hygienic to sleep naked in a hotel room
Are YOU brave enough to spend a night here? Creepy motel in Nevada is dedicated entirely to clowns... with life-sized models and portraits hanging above beds
Captain Jack: Meet Skipper the globetrotting terrier who has sailed to the Caribbean, toured round Europe and was even banned from a boules competition for interfering with the balls
Holidays behind the Iron Curtain: A collection of rare vintage posters advertising unlikely vacations in the Soviet Union have been revealed
The dramatic moment EasyJet plane battles gale force winds and is forced to land SIDEWAYS at Inverness Airport during Storm Abigail
Is this the world's most luxurious houseboat? Wacky yacht boasts king size beds, sprawling lounges and a jacuzzi on the top deck (for less than the price of a London flat)
Is this the best location for a stay in Porto? The guest house that's perfect for drinking in the amazing riverside views
London Underground experiences the busiest day in 152 YEARS as almost five million people use the Tube in 24 hours
Pilot of passenger plane that crash-landed in Pakistan was intoxicated and over-tired, investigation reveals
Switzerland to launch buses on public streets next year that drive themselves (but don't climb on board if you're in a hurry as they only do 12mph)
PrayerBnB! Quaint Italian MONASTERIES and CONVENTS offer the ultimate holiday idyll (if you can put up with a booze ban, bell-ringing and a single bed)
The Rovers? I'd rather be in my Corfu beach bar: Coronation Street's Alison King reveals why the Greek island makes THE perfect escape
It's not just deep fried Mars bars and haggis! How Edinburgh is staking a claim to become the foodie capital of Great Britain
A ferry good time to book a channel crossing: With an end to the industrial in sight, now is the time to take the car to the Continent
Going beyond the bright lights: The traditional Japanese inn that gives tourists the convenience of downtown Tokyo at a fraction of the cost
Eat, drink, and be lazy: Rugby star David Flatman heads for the Maldives - and finally learns the three rules of a beach holiday
Adventures with Tintin: The secrets behind the man and his little white dog that stole the people of Brussels' hearts
Empty Eurostar carriages as passengers choose not to travel to France in wake of Paris terror attacks and Foreign Office tells people heading there to 'exercise caution'
Gatwick records biggest rise in number of flight delays as figures show UK airports are the busiest they have ever been
The Force Awakens... in Southampton: Star Wars superfan offers £35-a-night stay at his home decked out with £150,000 worth of film memorabilia
From an intrepid Patagonian getaway to a picturesque private island in the middle of the Indian Ocean: These are the world's most romantic honeymoon destinations
Fancy a European Christmas market? Budapest is cheapest capital on continent for a winter weekend break as pound powers back
Forget queuing! How to experience an exclusive tour and VIP after-hours access to the world's most sought-after tourist attractions
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