The ultimate capital city souvenirs from soap in Dublin to a Hamleys teddy bear in London

Clear the mantelpiece! The ‘ultimate’ souvenirs to buy in 12 capital cities revealed, from a Christmas ornament in Washington DC and a Hamleys bear in London In Dublin, researchers say the best souvenir is soap from Sweny’s Pharmacy  When in Budapest, tourists should pick up a bottle of Hungarian lavender oil  The ultimate souvenir in Berlin is … Read more

Exclusive for MoS readers: Join TV’s Suzannah Lipscomb for the ultimate Royal palace tour

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join TV’s Suzannah Lipscomb for the ultimate Royal palace tour from Windsor Castle to Hampton Court By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 09:58 GMT, 23 December 2019 From Henry VIII to our own Queen Elizabeth, the story of the monarchy features some … Read more

Shire bliss! The ultimate Hobbit hideaway in Scotland that costs less than £20 per person per night

Holidaymakers can enjoy the ultimate fantasy-themed getaway in this eco-designed Hobbit Hideaway in Scotland – for less than £20 per person per night. Nestled at the foot of a Highlands mountain, those seeking a spot of soul-soothing relaxation can enjoy a cosy night under the stars in absolute comfort while enjoying the splendour of rural … Read more

Soapwatch: CLAUDIA CONNELL’S ultimate insight into this week’s soaps

Corner shops in soaps are an Aladdin’s cave of riches. Just as every resident eats all their meals in local cafes, they buy all their supplies at the local shop.  And why not? They sell everything, even if the pricing’s a bit questionable. When there was a power cut on Coronation Street, Dev’s Corner Shop … Read more

Could this be the ultimate hack for train travellers?

Endless delays, dangerous overcrowding, last-minute cancellations, dirty carriages, buffet cars with little or no stock — welcome to rail travel in 21st-century Britain. To add insult to injury, ticket prices went up yet again at the start of the year (they’ve risen by 36 per cent since 2010). But all is not lost. There is … Read more

Scour Power: Mrs Hinch, the ultimate queen of clean

How did housework become the biggest social media trend of 2019? Just ask Mrs Hinch – the ultimate queen of clean – whose passion for polishing began as a way to beat crippling anxiety and transformed her into a (very shiny) goldmine Mrs Hinch wears: Jumpsuit, Coast No one likes cleaning, do they? Wrong! Millions … Read more