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A guide through the holiday maze: A small band of travel agents offer a mix of expert advice and old-fashioned personal service to help those nervous about booking a post-lockdown trip The Travel Counsellors network offers independent and expert travel advice If you are looking for a traditional package holiday, then Hays Travel can help … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the flavours of the glorious Rhone with Michel Roux Jr By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 If you long for a trip combining relaxation and luxury, there is no finer way to experience it than on … Read more
The popularity of incredible wildlife documentaries by world-famous conservationists such as Sir David Attenborough means many of us have become familiar with exotic creatures in their natural habitats, or even have been inspired to encounter them for real on far-flung holidays. But while we may be able to tell a leopard from a cheetah, we … Read more
Britain at its best: With its half-timbered buildings, medieval walls and Grade II-listed bridge, Charles Darwin’s home town of Shrewsbury has undergone a glorious evolution The Daily Mail’s David Atkinson went on a guided walking tour of Charles Darwin’s early life in Shrewsbury He visited St Chad’s Church, where Darwin was baptised, and the Darwin’s … Read more
After storming up vertical zigzag gradients in turbo gear, the only thing that I could mutter was: ‘Alleluia!’ But I wasn’t the slightest bit tired. Indeed, thanks to my magical electric bicycle I had barely broken out a sweat. These e-bikes have become exceedingly popular, and I can understand why. Breathtaking: Switchbacks like these in … Read more
Home-swapping has been a niche way of taking holidays since the 1950s, and converts swear by it. It works like this: agencies list properties that are given a points value. Then, people who have signed up can check what their property ‘buys’ them. If a place catches their eye, the other owner is contacted. If … Read more
I want to go downhill! Why writer ROGER ALTON is dreaming of skiing in Champoluc in Italy during lockdown Champoluc is an Italian mountain village and part of the Monterosa region Roger Alton says in his view it’s preferable to Courchevel and it is cheaper His favourite place to stay there is the Castor – … Read more
Tour operators, airlines and accommodation providers are already promoting holidays for 2022 — so is it a good idea to book one now? Here are five reasons why this could be a smart move… CANARIES WINTER SUN EasyJet is selling holidays up until late March 2022. Seven nights at the three-star, adults-only Hotel Club Siroco on … Read more
Excitement is building at pace for the Falcon’s Flight, set to become the world’s longest, fastest and tallest roller coaster – as the design process for the attraction is now underway. The ride will be the main attraction at Six Flags Qiddiya in Saudia Arabia, a ‘one-of-a-kind theme park’ that’s due to open in 2023. … Read more
A cruise line worker allegedly stabbed to death by her jealous ex-boyfriend wanted to flee to Spain to escape him after he ‘trashed’ her house, a court heard today. Cristina Ortiz-Lozano was killed in a ‘frenzied’ attack after being followed home from a Tinder date with another man by spurned lover Abdelaziz El Yechioui Ourzat, … Read more