Rare cannonball emerges from ground at the Alamo, likely untouched for nearly 190 years

Archaeologists have uncovered a cannonball that may have been fired during the 1836 Battle of the…

Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion

Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row across the Pacific Ocean on…

New Jersey coastal city clashes over proposal to transform amusement park into luxury hotel

Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment…

Dog lovers be warned: Nobody wants to sit next to – or smell – your beloved Chow Chow when they’ve paid for business class flights, writes KATE WICKERS

At the risk of putting the cat among the pigeons (or the dog in this case)…

Shark sightings spike near America’s beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend

As millions of Americans head to the beach for the Fourth of July weekend, shark experts…

Ultimate guide to visiting America: Our expert reveals the must-see sights you won’t have heard of – read on to discover how to beat the crowds

Today marks the semiquincentennial anniversary of the USA – or rather, its 250th birthday.And as you’d…

Starry London hotel that’s welcomed Kate and William, Justin Bieber and The Beatles – and where 1966 WAGs were banned from World Cup winners’ party

The England squad has a mountain to climb – or at least some serious altitude to…

Europe’s Nickelodeon theme park rivals Disneyland in every way – with SpongeBob-themed hotel rooms, a huge waterpark and its own impressive castle

It’s Saturday morning and I’m still tucked up in bed, giddy with excitement as cartoon hero…

Summer getaway chaos fears: Airport and ferry bosses warn British families new EU border controls are not working and causing long delays

Summer travel plans risk being thrown into chaos for British holidaymakers after airport and ferry operators…

As yet another heatwave strikes, here are the unconventional ways to stay cool while travelling – from a ‘vein chilling’ hack to cooling spray, eating watermelon and why you should keep your windows closed

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The weird natural ‘cooling systems’ around Europe keeping temperatures low during the heatwave – from ancient aqueducts to cave villages

Fans blasting in various directions, air conditioning turned up to the max, portable cooling devices held…

The Amazon travel essentials every holidaymaker should have in their suitcase this summer (and they’re on sale now) – including an anti-theft tourist gadget and noise-reducing earplugs for easy sleeping

Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make…

Furious locals storm UK beach shut by French owners as Britain swelters in heatwave

As temperatures soar over 30C, many Britons are searching for an outdoor space they can enjoy…

Should holidaymakers be worried about flesh-eating bacteria spreading across beaches as weather heats up?

Warmer seas are bringing the potentially dangerous Vibrio bacterium closer to European beaches, prompting health warnings…

What happened to Skegness? From beauty contest capital to ‘loser’s paradise’, here’s how one of Britain’s best beach towns went downhill

‘Skeggy’, as it is affectionately known, was once the blueprint for a British seaside town, setting…

Briton ‘may never walk again’ after falling from third-floor balcony during stag do in Portugal – with family fearing insurance may not cover vital surgery

A British man’s family fears he may never walk again after he fell from a third-floor…

Has the Cotswolds property bubble finally burst? Homeowners in England’s fashionable region are knocking millions off house prices – but how do locals feel?

Just a few months ago, a home in the Cotswolds was among the most sought-after purchases…

Holidaying in furnace France: Tourists in ‘eerily deserted’ Bordeaux describe misery of 42C heatwave, saying shoes ‘melt’ on the pavements and even 10 minutes in the sun is ‘unbearable’

Tourists in France have been describing what it’s like to holiday in the country’s extreme weather,…

Revealed: The European airports where you’re most likely to face delays this summer

Dreaming of a stress-free escape to the Mediterranean this summer? You may want to check your…

The EU’s new border system for Brits is going to be ‘a disaster’ and there is ‘no way’ it can cope with summer getaways, Italian airport boss warns

The head of Rome’s airports company has warned that the EU’s new border system for Britons…

British mum who suffered ‘horrific’ cracked skull after hotel fall left with £30,000 bill to fly back to the UK

A British mother was forced to pay £30,000 for a flight home to the UK after…

World Cup minnows Cape Verde set for influx of tourists after fans say they’re desperate to discover ‘David and Goliath’ destination they’ve never heard of

When Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw in the…