How the French are coping with their hottest days in history: Residents tell us they’re taking ‘zero’ exercise, stopping work at 12 and blocking light all day to beat the heat

France has been one of the hardest hit countries as the heatwave has raged this week… with…

Could this be Britain’s ultimate escape? Remote Scottish island on sale for £350,000 – less than a London flat

It may sound like the preserve of millionaires, but this private Scottish island is on sale…

‘Animals are easy… people are difficult’: The inside story of how Jimmy Doherty spent ‘untold millions’ to build England’s best tourist attraction

Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park is home to 100 different species and breeds of animals –…

I’ve been to hundreds of pubs and asked locals for the unknown hidden gems in their areas. This is the definitive list of the 27 best beer gardens in Britain

There are few better places to be when the sun comes out than one of our…

Our bumper guide to the very best seaside hotels in the UK: Where to stay in the top coastal counties, from private islands to pubs with rooms (and some for less than £100 a night!)

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Over 100 million wrongly packed batteries put flights at risk, passengers warned

Airline passengers have been warned of the rising risk from lithium batteries on planes.Rechargeable lithium batteries,…

When fish and chips were 21p a portion! How the price of a British bucket-and-spade holiday has changed since the 1976 heatwave

It’s been 50 years since the mercury last rose to such sweltering heights in the UK…

You CAN buy a bargain beach hut: How to snap up your perfect coastal nook on a budget – and where you can rent for £30 a day

Beach huts are as much a part of the British seaside as sandcastles and ice cream.…

Which transport should you actually avoid during a heatwave, from the ‘totally safe’ methods to the ones with real risk

As the UK struggles through record June temperatures, travellers are being urged to think carefully before…

Virgin Atlantic named ‘best airline in Europe’ at passenger experience awards – with Scandi carrier picking up honour for ‘comfiest seats’

A major UK airline has been crowned the best in Europe for 2026, beating off competition…

Mystery of remains found inside sleeping bag in Olympic park solved after 26 years

Human remains discovered in a remote section of a Washington state national park more than two…

As a travel editor, I never go anywhere without Apple AirTags – and they’re 15% off in rare Amazon deal

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These World Cup nations won’t win the trophy but are seeing a boom in tourists – here are the unlikely places you should book for your next holiday

Tour operators and flight comparison sites are reporting a spike in interest when the ‘minnows’ take…

Where will European border chaos hit hardest this summer? These are the destinations facing the biggest queues (plus where to avoid delays)

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) has been wreaking havoc across Europe since its rollout began back…

This private Belize island is on sale for $700,000 – less than the price of an average London terraced house and just a 17-minute commute from the mainland

For those who have long fantasised about fleeing the chaos of urban life for a tropical…

Remains found in Utah desert 28 years ago with help of a psychic finally identified through DNA genealogy

The remains of a man found 28 years ago in the Utah desert with the help…

First look at the new £23.6 billion mega airport coming to Dubai set to be the world’s biggest – promising no queues for 260 million passengers

The UK Foreign Office lifted travel advisories for the United Arab Emirates last week, meaning a…

Sweltering Britons are booking ‘heatwave’ packages at air-conditioned hotels to escape soaring temperatures

With temperatures soaring above 30C, a number of frazzled Britons have resorted to desperate measures as…

Dubai is back! After Middle East travel ban is lifted, these are the most incredible places to stay, from a party resort to ultra-luxe hideaway

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‘Panicked’ holidaymakers sprint for prime sunbeds as security guards hold back crowds before 8am in Tenerife

Holidaymakers in Tenerife were seen sprinting for loungers in the latest installment of this summer’s ‘sunbed…

Are you a classy holidaymaker or do you break these rules? Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals what you should and shouldn’t do when travelling

When staying at a hotel, where do you stand on sneaking a croissant from the breakfast…

Japan has announced a 400% increase in visa fees – but which other countries are most expensive for tourists to visit?

When visiting some of the world’s best holiday destinations, few costs can surprise holidaymakers more than…