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When expectations don’t match reality: The most ridiculous tourist complaints, from Niagara Falls being ‘just falling water’ to ‘noisy’ cowbells in rural Italy
There are some destinations around the world that are considered ‘must-visits’ by pretty much everyone –…
The world’s longest ever cruise sets sail on epic 371-day voyage – with stops all around the globe including Zanzibar, Alaska and even Japan
If you’d like to follow in the footsteps of the intrepid explorers travelling around the world,…
Outraged cruise passengers sound off about ‘immense disappointment’ after abrupt cancellation
Passengers aboard a cruise ship preparing to set sail for Alaska were left scrambling recently after…
Discovery beneath soccer field reveals massive medieval convent lost for centuries
Researchers recently uncovered a long-lost medieval convent in an unusual location in Denmark: a soccer field…
Don’t like my toddler making a racket? Stop moaning and book an adults-only hotel next time
Hotel receptionists are well within their rights at check-in to request the likes of passports, credit…
The £16-a-night hostels that beat five-star hotels hands down on location – from the Yorkshire YHA that overlooks Whitby Abbey to an 800-year-old Norman Castle in the Wye Valley
Most often associated with screaming hordes of school children on group trips, creaky bunk beds and…
The best walks in the UK – from an expert who has hiked across the country for more than 50 years
The long (very) hot days of summer are giving way to cooler conditions – perfect for…
Memories made! As the back-to-school blues kick in, what’s the best holiday you’ve ever had?
What makes the perfect holiday? A glossy travel company might tell you it’s five-star facilities, personalised…
A nightmare property with a killer view: Couple snap up 18th-century Lake Como home before realising the 300-year-old property needed ‘more work than we ever imagined’
Most people can only dream of owning a home with sweeping views across Italy’s iconic Lake Como.However,…
How a booming coastal escape learned to coexist with the ocean’s top predator
As great white sharks increasingly frequent the waters off one popular seaside destination, tourists are flocking…
Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot
Americans heading to Brazil are being warned to watch their drinks, stay alert at ATMs and…
Angry locals block famous beach as mass tourism protests escalate at vacation hot spot
Some 100 residents staged an occupation of a beach in Ibiza recently to protest overtourism amid…
Drunk man steals plane, sends fighter jets scrambling near nuclear plant
A 24-year-old man allegedly stole a small plane from an airport in Hungary while intoxicated before…
Social media photo craze sparks tourist invasion at picture-perfect vacation hot spot
Long lines of tourists are forming at some of Santorini’s most famous photo spots as visitors…
Remnants of Henry VIII’s long-lost castle found in unexpected location, researcher reveals
Pieces of King Henry VIII’s long-lost castle were recently found in a somewhat unexpected location: another…
American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after alleged racist, homophobic midair outburst
A passenger on an American Airlines flight was restrained to his seat with duct tape and…
Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time
Americans who may be planning a trip to Libya are being urged to reconsider those plans,…
Already dreaming of your next holiday? Make the most of your annual leave in 2027 with these simple hacks
For keen travellers, making your days off stretch across the year can feel like an impossible…
Revealed: The 100 best bars in Europe, from quirky drinking dens to historic pubs – and 11 UK spots make the list
From chic watering holes in Budapest to dimly lit, romantic establishments everywhere from Bruges to Barcelona,…
You might actually get some sleep on this plane! Hotel opens new suites INSIDE Boeing 747s
Every frequent flyer knows the struggle of tossing and turning in a reclined plane seat, trying…