Forget ChatGPT… New research shows travellers still prefer human advice when planning holidays

In a world where technology is growing extraordinarily fast, scams are on the rise and bot-generated…

Sacred pages of 1,000-year-old gospel reveal ancient DNA scientists never expected

Scientists recently discovered traces of an ancient disease in an unlikely place: the pages of a…

Inside the UK and Ireland’s best holiday lets for 2026: From an enormous Yorkshire country house to a quirky lighthouse stay – we look at this year’s winners

The UK and Ireland’s best holiday lets for 2026 have been revealed, as properties across the…

From champagne and lobster dinners to measly cheese sandwiches and ‘mouldy’ veg: Plane food over the last 100 years

In the 1950s, when the ‘golden age’ of aviation kicked off, five-course meals, lobster and full…

The top countries for tourism in 2026 revealed – as Europe heavily dominates leaderboard

The top countries for travel and tourism for 2026 have been revealed – and more than…

Cruise into a bargain! The best last-minute cruises to book now – from half-price sailings round the Med to all-inclusive trips down the Nile

Summer is over and the schools are back, but as the nights draw in now is…

Failed capitals around the world: From a £12billion abandoned metropolis in India to a Myanmar jungle ‘ghost town’ with empty 20-lane motorways

Whether driven by vanity or a genuine ambition to improve the state of a nation, shifting…

Britain’s best beaches for a coastal walk this autumn – as temperatures remain unseasonably high

Despite the UK officially entering autumn this month, the weather doesn’t seem to have caught up.With…

The world’s most beautiful train stations: From a Bedouin tent-style Metro stop to an enormous sculpture inspired by Mount Vesuvius

In stark contrast to airports – usually great ugly grey behemoths of concrete – there are…

Inside the abandoned Scottish island where time stands still – and its surprising link to Italy dating back to World War Two

With undisrupted coastal views, clear skies and a beautiful white-washed church, it would be easy to…

World’s top airline Singapore Airlines revamps menu with 100 new dishes, including lobster with champagne sauce and sumptuous roast chicken

More than 100 new and refreshed dishes have been introduced across all cabin classes on Singapore…

Legal expert details what travelers are entitled to after massive East Coast flight cancellations

After a severed fiber optic cable disrupted thousands of flights to and from East Coast airports…

Staggering drug haul found at major airport after bizarre attempt to hide evidence

More than 200 pounds of marijuana reportedly made its way onto commercial flights from Los Angeles…

School tied to history’s greatest ruler reveals clues about his life before he rose to power

New discoveries at an ancient site in Greece are revealing the remains of a sprawling royal…

‘It needed a new EVERYTHING’: Couple reveal the reality of transforming a 17th-century Italian lakeside property into their dream home – for just over £100,000

An Italian lake house which overlooks the water and is perfectly crafted to your taste –…

How Europe’s ‘most boring country’ became a bucket list favourite: Tiny principality has fairytale castle and reigning prince – and you can walk three countries in one day

The Liechtenstein Bovine Orchestra isn’t an official national music group, but should this minnow of a…

The UK seasides and towns fighting back against tourism tax – as locals fear levy could ‘kill off the Great British holiday’

Labour’s proposed holiday tax has come under fire across the country, with some of the UK’s…

Midair scare forces packed passenger jet into emergency landing, travelers hospitalized

A Boston-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal, disrupting…

National Fish and Chip Awards 2026: Top 40 chippies batter the competition to make this year’s longlist

White flaky fish in a crispy golden batter and a side of perfectly fluffy chips –…

Britain’s ‘lost’ railways: From a perfectly preserved Tube station to Cornish lines reborn as cycle trails, we lift the lid on the UK’s abandoned stops and tracks

In the early 1960s, the UK’s train stations underwent significant upheaval.Dr Richard Beeching, former chairman of…

Hate traffic jams? New Uber flying taxis in Dubai soar up to 200mph across the city – and cost less than a trip in a black cab

Hitting speeds of nearly 1,200mph, David ‘Skittles’ Ash was once accustomed to the roar of F/A-18…

Farmers offering on-site vacation rentals to combat rising costs

As farmers across the country face rising costs, some are turning to tourism to bring in…