Comedian Dawn French recalls her travel adventures

‘I love New Zealand’s North Island – it’s like Scotland but warmer’: Comedian Dawn French recalls her travel adventures By Tessa Williams For The Daily Mail Published: 10:52 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 10:52 BST, 2 May 2020 Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French  So which destination is the comedian’s most memorable? Here she … Read more

The most divine British Isles! Magnificent coastal havens from Lundy to Newquay and St Kilda

Whether it’s the setting of an Agatha Christie murder mystery, a puffin paradise or the former home of a crazed king, Britain is littered with tiny isles on which you can stay in seclusion. Scroll down to discover our pick of the very best…   PIRATES AND PRETENDERS Lundy, pictured, is an outcrop in the Bristol … Read more

You might need a splash of Mauritius magic after we get through all this! 

You might need a splash of Mauritius magic after we get through all this! Mauritius is in the middle of the Indian Ocean and protected by a large coral reef Swish hotels have bagged broad beachfront spots on this spectacular island  The Daily Mail’s Kate Johnson headed to the island’s revamped C Mauritius hotel By … Read more

How to give your Zoom photo a touch of the exotic: Holiday companies make beautiful photos available

Zoom video meetings are all the rage – and most people have now discovered that they can change their background, with many choosing an exotic backdrop to ‘virtually travel’. Luxury holiday firm Kuoni has delved into Google Trends data and revealed the most popular destinations for Zoom background pictures, and it’s the Caribbean that’s in … Read more

Mesmerising images by Amos Chapple of Prague’s fascinating rooftop statues and sculptures

Prague has lots to offer at street-level – and plenty, it turns out, to fascinate a bit higher up. Top photographer Amos Chapple has taken a set of fascinating photographs of the city’s (mostly) rooftop statues and sculptures, from the beautiful to the bizarre and from the elegant to the grotesque. He’s a New Zealander, … Read more

Best VR headsets to escape reality for a short while

Wouldn’t it be incredible if you could dive straight into another world without even having to step out your front door? Well, with a virtual reality headset, you can do just that.  Virtual reality (VR) gaming systems put you straight into the heart of the action, with stunning graphics, precise tracking, and intense audio. Some … Read more

See the flowers at the Keukenhof garden in Holland virtually, thanks to photographer Albert Dros

Photographer’s stunning snaps and a virtual tour mean you can still marvel at the 7million blooms in the Keukenhof garden, despite it being shut for the first time in 71 years Photographer Albert Dros was given exclusive access to the famous Keukenhof garden in the Netherlands Gardeners had been working hard to prepare the site … Read more

The amazing angular ‘micro home’ that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Star Wars Sandcrawler

On a trailer far far away… The amazing angular ‘micro home’ that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Star Wars Sandcrawler The Base Cabin is designed by Melbourne-based Studio Edwards and is a modern spin on an old classic  Clad in black rubber to shield it from the elements, the cabin boasts a large triangular … Read more

Rebecca Judd begs KIIS FM bosses to give her more work so she can escape her children

‘I’ll stay all day!’ Rebecca Judd begs KIIS FM bosses to give her more work so she can escape her four children By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:09 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 05:09 BST, 28 April 2020 She is currently trapped inside her $7.3million mansion with her four young children … Read more