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Christine Madeux, 26, and her husband Scott Madeux, 29 (pictured), moved from the U.S to Germany 'to be close to some of the most beautiful mountains in the world'. Here, the couple are pictured on the Allalinhorn mountain in Switzerland

 

'I feel like I'm in Succession': Inside the luxurious Regent Hong Kong hotel, where guests

Jo Kessel boards Icon of the Seas for a special preview sailing from Miami to the Bahamas. She captures footage of the vast vessel's eye-popping guest experiences, which also include thrilling water slides, a merry-go-round and a 'see it to believe it' production of The Wizard Of Oz.

BA is replacing its staple Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne after 12 years. A new Champagne option will be available on a rotational basis on board in First from March 1.

Which? surveyed its members about their experiences of using both comparison sites and booking sites. Read on for the full results...

The property is being marketed as a spacious lot with ample room for construction of a dream mansion.

Research for the Mail shows seats in business class cabins for April to December this year are 10 per cent lower than for the same period in 2023. Here's how to secure the best business class deals.

As the 1,198ft long vessel makes its way around the globe on its inaugural voyage, a spread of cruise goers have been offering a glimpse of some of the culinary delights on offer aboard.

There is everything you need for a family holiday at the beautifully renovated farmhouse La Reverie, near Gouville-sur-Mer in Normandy, writes MailOnline Travel's Julian Robinson.

A stunning mansion that is one of the oldest properties in the elegant coastal community of Pebble Beach has hit the market at $22.75 million.

British Airways' premium economy seat and swanky 'Concorde Room' T5 lounge scoop gold in

The UK flag carrier received the accolades at the Head for Points Travel & Loyalty Awards, with the winners announced at an industry dinner at The Crypt by Bleeding Heart in London, attended by representatives of the nominated airlines, hotel groups, airport lounges and travel rewards credit cards.

The Brightline West railway aims to whisk passengers in electric trains across the Nevada desert in just two hours.

American Jesse Romberg asked the guide about the 'common perception' of the US in North Korea - with the guide appearing to reflect the viewpoint of the citizens within the totalitarian regime.

Easyjet Holidays will allow older relatives to travel free of charge on family bookings to several European destinations, including Spain, Greece and Italy.

Bright sights: Kate Wickers embarks on a tour of Colombia. Above, a beach in Tayrona National Park, which is on eo

Colombia, almost five times bigger than the UK, sits by both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. And seven years into the peace agreement between government and paramilitary forces - and 20 years on from the first military crackdown on drug cartels - there's never been a safer time to visit, says Kate Wickers.

A Parisian artist trained two store-bought rats to take selfies using doses of sugar as a reward system. Yet even after the rats stopped receiving the sugar, they continued to take selfies.

Tika is a 12-year-old Italian Greyhound who has a $20,000 closet of designer outfits and attends fashion week in Milan and Paris along with her owner Thomas Sharpio, 32, from Montreal, Canada

Bored Panda has curated a collection of snapshots from around the world that highlight people who have mastered the art of photobombing.

Language learning platform Babbel scoured UK social media to find the 120 best pun-based store names - then put them to a public vote.

Musician Sean Magee launched into a lively rendition of ' Las Vegas in the Hills of Donegal,' made famous in the 90s by folk group Goats Don't Shave.

EXCLUSIVEWhy isn't it a more popular holiday destination? TikToker praises THIS spot for being 'literally jam-packed full of cute things to do - including one definite bucket-list activity'

TikToker Adriana Neptuna describes the Sky Capsule in the South Korean coastal city of Busan as 'definitely a bucket-list activity'

TikToker Adriana Neptuna praises the Sky Capsule in the South Korean coastal city of Busan. Adriana told MailOnline Travel: 'It gives you 360-degree views of the incredible scenery.' The Sky Capsule is a railway elevated to a height of 10m (32ft), with passengers travelling back and forth along the beachfront in colourful pods decorated with quirky cartoon characters and retro designs.

'The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary and I'd do anything to be there if last year's is anything to go by,' writes the Daily Mail's James Henderson.

After four days on the run, the primate has still managed to evade recapture after getting out of its enclosure at Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie, on Sunday morning.

Travellers who are forced to cancel a flight are facing a refund lottery as some airlines repay in full while others won't hand back a penny. It is left to the airline to decide its own cancellation policy.

Kids these days are astonished at how comparatively lax traveling by plane was prior to 9/11 - with one reacting in awe to an airport scene from 1998's The Parent Trap.

A £540 premium seat vs £360 economy on the new cheap way to fly from London to New York: Travel experts find out if it's worth upgrading on a Norse Atlantic Airways Dreamliner

Maz told MailOnline Travel: 'The key stand out for me was the size and comfort of the seat'

Norse Atlantic Airways last appeared on this website when we reported how it landed a Dreamliner on a glacial 'blue ice runway' in Antarctica. Now the low-cost carrier is back, but this time we're revealing how two travel experts from The Points Guy have subjected its cabins to their ice-cold analysis on one of the world's most prestigious routes - London to New York. Norse offers some of the best-value fares between the UK and the U.S and offers two cabins - economy and premium economy. The Points Guy globetrotters film their experiences in both to answer the age-old question - is an upgrade worth it? Read on for the verdicts.

Adriaane Pielou explores Vilnius in the frost and snow, which 'emphasise the ethereal beauty of the winding lanes, the 18th and 19th century buildings and skyline of exquisite cupolas and spires'.

Step across the threshold and you'll find that this expansive home for sale - with its £2.75m price tag - appears to have taken inspiration from nearby Windsor Castle.

Holiday firm On The Beach takes to social media to fire back at 'abusive, snobby and fat-shaming' trolls who took aim at advert showing family enjoying airport lounge access

Holiday firm On The Beach said it had seen 'an alarming number of posts' taking aim at the family in its advert (above)

On The Beach said it had seen 'an alarming number of posts taking aim at the family in our advert' and posted messages on its social media channels to 'remind users to think before they post'. The advert, voiced by Paddy McGuinness, promotes On The Beach's free airport lounge access with four and five-star holidays and features a family of four walking through an airport and into a lounge with a swagger, enjoying a meal, then running with delight on to a beach.

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Imagine a life where your working day starts with ordering an exotic smoothie to your desk at a beach bar. Sound appealing? Here's how to make it a reality...

The list has been drawn up by Booking.com, with entries identified based on the number of Traveller Review Awards that each one has.

The Bali Time Chamber (above) is 'where extraordinary men are made'One participant reveals that he put on 'seven kilograms of muscle' and now 'feels beastly'

The camp is called The Bali Time Chamber and bills itself as 'the real-life version' of the Dragon Ball Z hyperbolic time chamber, the secret room on the anime TV series where characters could accelerate their growth. Likewise, the Bali camp allows men to disconnect from the real world and 'grow like never before'. It's 'where extraordinary men are made', the trailer says.

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The codes have been revealed by ex-Emirates crew member Jay Robert. He runs the popular Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge network.

Christianna Peterson, 24, from California, works at Hollywood Burbank Airport and provides ground support. She shared the message she left for a passenger after they left their iPad behind.

Inside Croatia's abandoned haven of hedonism: The derelict remains of Haludovo Hotel, the once-decadent resort owned by a US porn baron and frequented by Saddam Hussein

Haludovo Hotel, on the island of Krk in Croatia, was built in the late 1960s to be a decadent pleasure palace for American tourists and the glitteratiA shadow of its former glory, although it attracts curious tourists and photographers, the Haludovo is quite a dangerous siteThe sun-drenched island of Krk. A bridge connects the Adriatic spot to the mainland

Back in the 1970s, Haludovo Hotel was a haven of hedonism. Conceived of and bank-rolled by Bob Guccione, one of America's most infamous porn barons, hostesses in corsets called 'Penthouse Pets' swanned around, bringing guests Champagne. Saddam Hussein would stay in the master suite...

For those who hate the mental gymnastics that come with adding 15 per cent onto a bill or tire of working out when and where to tip, you might consider a getaway to one of these countries.

Mind the gap: During her visit to the Blue Mountains, Jo Knowsley experienced Scenic World's cable car attraction (pictured)She reveals that visitors can climb atop the cable car, hanging nearly 1,000ft above the floor of the valley below. 'It’s a mad venture,' she says

The Blue Mountains are not technically mountains, and they're certainly not blue. But they are one of the most glorious natural areas of Australia - with soaring rocky tors and lush bushland full of wildlife, writes Jo Knowsley. They offer a taste of Australia that many tourists never see, she adds. During her visit to the landmark, she gets to experience it from a new vantage point - the rooftop of a suspended cable car...

A YouTube video presented by marine expert Nick Burnham takes viewers on a comprehensive tour of a 109ft-long superyacht which is on the market for $13,250,000.

Gracie Bon, 26, from Panama shared a video of the challenges she faces every time she takes a flight, but critics say she should stop having surgery.

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Ted Thornhill checked in to the property, describing it as a 'mountainside haven'. Previous guests also included music producer Eddie Barclay and French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing.

Fashion experiences available in Milan range from being bussed to outlet centres on the edge of town to getting the chance to strut on a catwalk, reveals Kate.

EXCLUSIVEI travelled to an iron ore mine deep in the Sahara Desert on one of the world's most extreme railways. Here's what I saw...

Mykolas Juodele went freight-train hopping in the Sahara Desert on one of the most extreme railways in the world - the Mauritania Railway, pictured, which transports iron ore across the Sahara Desert

Mykolas Juodele went freight-train hopping in the Sahara Desert on the Mauritania Railway, which transports iron ore across the Sahara Desert. The train runs on a single 437-mile (704km) track that links Nouadhibou city's port with the mines of Zouerat. Each one-way trip takes between 16 and 20 hours - during which time you are 'basically riding in a cloud of dust'. His fellow passengers were local shepherds - and their sheep and goats - and workers who transport their goods from Nouadhibou to sell in the mines of Zouerat. There are several towns near the mines that are home to several thousand residents who rely on the railway as their 'only means of transport', with 'no roads' connecting them to the rest of the country.

Thomas W. Hodgkinson takes a voyage on the world's largest cruise liner Icon of the Seas, a 250,000-ton ship with the world's largest suspended infinity pool at sea and largest floating water park

EXCLUSIVEI'm a flight expert and THIS premium economy seat blew me away - it's the equal of Emirates' award-winner

The new Air France premium economy, which left respected YouTuber Nonstop Dan 'blown away'Dan's Air France flight is from Abu Dhabi to Gothenburg, with a layover in Paris. Dan says the divide between economy and premium economy offers 'a really private feeling'

The new Air France premium economy left respected YouTuber Nonstop Dan 'blown away'. He was so impressed that he declared it to be 'on a par' with the Emirates offering. These striking summations are made in a YouTube video he films on an Air France A350 flight from Abu Dhabi to Gothenburg, with a layover in Paris.

The town of Aalsmeer is known as 'the flower capital of the Netherlands' thanks to its daily flower auction and market. On a trip there, Bel Mooney witnesses the spectacle.

Marc Sebastian is a US-based TikTok creator who has been sharing his experience of Royal Caribbean's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise with his 1.7 million followers.

MailOnline's Carlton Reid checks in to London's Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in Bloomsbury. He describes it as one of London's most jaw-dropping hotels.

'All the world's a stage,' penned Shakespeare. And were he alive today, he'd surely agree that all of London is a movie set - a notion underscored by new book The Walking Guide to London Film Sites.

Paul Kirkwood visits Scotland's Isle of Canna and stays at the remote bunkhouse pictured herePaul reveals: 'We soon got to know the island’s visitors: a cyclist from New Zealand, a man who we’d earlier spotted camping solo on Sanday’s white sands, three students staying with a friend, and an intrepid young family of four who arrived by bike, kids in child seats and luggage on their backs'

At nearly five square miles in length, Canna is one of the Small Isles. It's reached by ferry from Mallaig, an hour's drive from Fort William. The Daily Mail's Paul Kirkwood checks into the island's bunkhouse, an 18th-century former bothy. He writes: 'The only time a crowd gathers on the Isle of Canna is for the arrival of the ferry five times a week in summer.'

Cameron Jensen headed to Los Cabos with his wife, where they stayed at the brand new Grand Velas resort - and quickly noticed that they didn't see any other people around the property.

Alexander The Great's palace in ancient Aigai, northern Greece, is now welcoming visitors. Harry Mount takes a look around, describing the experience as an 'unfathomable thrill'.

Britons have voted Sydney the best 'world city' in a survey by Which?. It was praised for its 'spectacular' scenery and 'buzzing' atmosphere

Consumer champion Which? asked more than 1,800 respondents to rate their experiences of world travel outside of Europe over the past three years. Locations were marked on seven separate criteria, including the quality of food and drink, cultural sights and tourist attractions, ease of getting around and value for money. A city score was then calculated based on a combination of overall satisfaction and likeliness to recommend the destination.

While overall, U.S. airlines reduced their cancellations and improved arrival time, feedback from passengers listed baggage handling and tarmac delays as some of their biggest gripes.

Felicia, who goes by Feli, moved from Munich, Germany to Cincinnati, Ohio in 2016 and has admitted the experience has 'definitely' changed her perspective.

KYNANCE COVE, LIZARD, CORNWALL. Lonely Planet says: 'Whether you've hiked for miles along the long-distance South West Coast Path or just fancy a paddle in the tempting teal waters, Kynance Cove stops everyone in their tracks. Curled into the west side of southern Cornwall’s wild Lizard peninsula, near the southernmost tip of mainland England, this is one of the country’s dreamiest beaches'

These beaches may prompt a cry of 'shell yeah!' They all feature in eye-catching new Lonely Planet book '100 of the World's Most Incredible Beaches'. Lonely Planet says in the introduction to the ravishing compendium: 'Discover the world's most extraordinary shorelines inside this dazzling display of diverse beaches - caves, coves and arches; mystical fog and sprawling coastlines; urban, sprawling and surfing beaches; unique formations, coastlines, colors and perspectives.' Read on for MailOnline Travel's pick of the bunch. Which one do you want to put on your bucket list?

Grise Fiord in Canada is located just 960 miles from the North Pole and while it sounds inhospitable, it has maintained a constant population since it was formed in 1953. It's only accessible in summer.

As a warning to others, a raft of solo travelers have spoken out about the most dangerous cities they have visited, where muggings, shootings and prostitution are commonplace.

Compare My Move has put together a guide to the pros and cons of moving to Australia, which includes the similarities and differences between UK and Australian life.

Photographer Paul Zizka, 44, from Banff, Canada, specializes in capturing auroras in some of the region's most picturesque parks.

Stunning Brutalist architecture: The Metro is beautiful to look at, cheap and easy to use

MailOnline Travel's Harriet Arkell visited DC with her two teenage boys. As they entered the city the 'teenagers' eyes shone with excitement'. And the excitement never waned. Here Harriet describes the myriad highlights of their stay, from world-class museums to a stay at the opulent Waldorf Astoria.

The older generation in the UK is prioritising living life to the fullest. The research unveils a list of action-packed and far-flung travel experiences the nation's over 55s want to enjoy.

In 2021 the MS Astor was sent to one of the biggest demolition sites in the world in Aliaga, Turkey, where it sat desolated and uninhabited for several years.

Powder to the people: Courchevel (above) has been declared the most popular ski resort on social media in 2023, crowning a ranking of the top 10 most viral ski resorts. It received a total of 453.8million views on TikTok and 523,434 Instagram mentions

The list was drawn up by researchers measuring which resorts garnered the most TikTok hashtag views and mentions on Instagram across the year. Courchevel received a total of 453.8million views on TikTok and 523,434 Instagram mentions.

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The entire 45-acre hillside resort has been closed to guests from January 29 when cast and crew arrive for two months of filming.

Lack of space, proximity to others and the frustration of a delayed arrival or departure are a challenge to civilised behaviour. But are there red lines we still shouldn't cross?

The list was compiled by Time Out's global team of editors and contributors and published with a cry of 'forget saving money... get out more and do more stuff'.

A recent study indicated that more than 300 million Americans visited a national park in 2023.

The Great British Bucket List Map (marvellousmaps.com) reveals that the UK is blessed with more things to do, see and eat than you could ever imagine

The Great British Bucket List Map, published by marvellousmaps.com, reveals that the UK is blessed with more things to do, see and eat than you could ever imagine. The publisher says: 'The stunning scenery, cultural intrigue and truly ridiculous place names ensure you'll never be a tourist bored [in Britain]. But where in Britain should be on your bucket list? This gold-standard selection of places to go and things to know is a treasury of crowdsourced local intel, road-less-travelled experiences and (mostly) free fun.' Here we list 52 of our favourite entries.

For many the attractions of a cruise holiday are a mystery - often shrouded in misconceptions. Gordon Nardini, Head of Innovation at Ambassador Cruise Line, sets the record straight.

From the fastest jet-powered aircraft on record and the plane that looked like a high heel, here's some of most bizarre X-planes in NASA history.

In recent referendums the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico ¿ about 1,000 miles south-east of Miami ¿ has voted in favour of becoming America¿s 51st state

In recent referendums the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico - about 1,000 miles south-east of Miami - has voted to become America's 51st state. And it might have become a reality if reluctant US senators had not blocked it. Here's everything you need to know about this perfect holiday destination.

Here, the Mail Travel team has pulled together an epic list of tips, tricks and advice to guide you through your upcoming adventures...

Migaloo M5 can hold 20 passengers and 40 crew members and dive to a depth of 820 feet (250 metres).

As part of the tour, Jane samples the five teas that were dumped into Boston Harbour on the night of December 16, 1773, an event that sparked the American Revolution.

Richard Mawby, from Northamptonshire, started using wild plants in bone broths after having a 'stressful year'. He shed three stone. He later started a diet inspired by hunter-gatherers.

New York has been declared the world's best city for 2024 by Time Out - it's loved by locals, says the guide, and is the place city-dwellers from around the world would choose if they could move to any other city

The renowned guide's 50 Best Cities in the World 2024 index says that New York earned the coveted top spot thanks to its 'food and cultural scenes, beauty and everything it offers making residents happy'. The ranking is produced by a global survey of thousands of city-dwellers who were asked about the quality and affordability of the food, culture and nightlife scenes in their city. These insights were combined with those of more than 100 well-travelled Time Out staff writers and editors, based in cities all over the world, who were polled for their take on which cities are the most exciting right now.

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MailOnline spoke with one of the passengers on The Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise - a nine month journey that visits more than 60 countries and 11 wonders of the world.

Victoria Whitehouse made the move from England to Australia. After eight months down under, she shared what she loves about her new home and the one thing she misses.

These haunting photographs capture the once-booming beach resort of Varosha, located on coastline known in bygone times as the Riviera of the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Erik Fellman, 38, enjoys year-round dips in a lake just outside Stockholm and documents his swims on TikTok. He spoke to MailOnline Travel about his icy adventures.

You've been using a fork all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals the do's and don'ts of handling cutlery (and why he's unimpressed with the way Americans use it)

Always have the tines of the fork pointing downwards when using a knife, says William

Etiquette expert William has made two now-viral TikTok videos in which he gives masterclasses in fork handling. These lessons are a cut above the rest. William said that the British fork convention comes from 'habit over time', adding that in America, it's yet to catch on. He said: 'In America, they have a different eating style, which they call "Zig Zag"... Read on for more. 

The real Atlantis might be lost, but MailOnline has created this incredible interactive map to let you explore the mysterious real sunken cities around the world.

Hidden in plain sight awaits a tropical paradise only a stone's throw away from Australia - and yet few know it exists.

The future of entertainment? Inside the world's first 'Hologram Zoo' in Australia - where animals jump out at you and whales swim suspended in mid-air

Everyone in the zoo has a tailored experience. Is it VR? Definitely notThe technology developed for and exhibited at Hologram Zoo was voted one of the best inventions of 2023 by Time MagazineBruce says that Hologram Zoo is in the process of rolling out as a franchise - 'there will be UK Hologram Zoos by the end of the year'Axiom Holographics opened this ground-breaking family attraction in July 2023

If a herd of elephants broke their enclosure and charged at you at a regular zoo, it would be considered a catastrophic failure. At the world's first 'Hologram Zoo', located in Brisbane, Australia, however, it's one of the unique selling points of a spectacular immersive experience, where lasers project 3D renderings of animals in mid-air. We talk to CEO Bruce Dell about this ground-breaking attraction.

An Australian travel influencer has taken to TikTok to share her five most overrated and underrated destinations in Europe - but not everyone agrees with her choices.

A stream of disgruntled travelers have shared what they believe to be the world's biggest tourist traps, in a bid to prevent others from making the same mistake. Here's what they had to say.

EXCLUSIVEInside Icon of the Seas: The Mail sets sail on the world's biggest cruise ship for a sneak peek of the vast vessel ahead of her maiden voyage, with our footage showing her bars, pools, shows and more...

Icon of the Seas, pictured here in Miami, cost $2billion (£1.5billion) to make and took 900 days to build

Jo Kessel boarded Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas in Miami ahead of its maiden voyage on January 27. She filmed the colossal vessel inside and out. Her video takes in the world's first suspended infinity pool at sea as well as the largest-ever water park at sea, with six record-breaking slides. Plus, she panned her camera around the showstopper glass-topped AquaDome, which was the single largest glass-and-steel structure ever to be lifted onto a cruise ship and houses a 55ft indoor waterfall. Read on for more...

The ranking comes from a new report from Wizz Air, which ranks cities based on Tripadvisor reviews tagged 'solo travellers'.

American socialite Jackie Siegel, who is better known as the Queen of Versailles, reveals in her most watched TikTok how she had a private jet fuselage installed in her home.

EXCLUSIVEAmerican couple try a Toby Carvery for the first time - declaring it 'classier' than U.S all-you-can-eat restaurants and their £9 meal 'pretty tasty' (but they do have issues with the beef...)

Upon first impression, the pair are surprised by how 'classy' the Toby Carvery is insideCara and Jeremy are impressed by the vast potato selection, exclaiming that there's 'every kind of potato you could want'

'If you're knocking it, I want to know why.' So say American tourists Cara Atwell and Jeremy Davis as they film their first-ever trip to a Toby Carvery to try a Sunday roast, which they describe as 'pretty tasty'. In their video, the pair claim upon entering that Toby Carvery is 'a much classier experience' than all-you-can-eat American 'equivalent' Golden Corral...

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Forget the Hilton - this is where the super-rich really travel, according to a thread on Reddit seeking to uncover the hideaways where the elite check in for their holidays.

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MailOnline Travel speaks with four British expats who reveal what they love about living abroad, from a lawyer turned estate agent in France to a young family in Vietnam and a couple in Indonesia.

Behold one of the photographs that snared AndreJa Ravnak from Slovenia the 'overall winner' crown. She took this mesmerising picture near Pienza in Tuscany, Italy, in early spring, commenting: 'Due to the cold nights, the landscape is often shrouded in beautiful mists on clear mornings'This hypnotic image of Lake Shirakawa in Japan was commended in the 'landscape and environment portfolio' category. It was taken by Japanese photographer Kazuaki Koseki, who said: 'The water in the lake changes colour between light blue and light green, and the reflections look like a submerged forest. It's a fantastic landscape'

Amateur and professional photographers from more than 150 countries submitted more than 20,000 images for the contest. For the second year in a row, a Slovenian photographer has taken the overall honours. Here we reveal one of the shots by the overall winner - and other images we were very impressed by.

Kerry Mitchell, from Dublin, posted a TikTok warning her followers about a taxi scam in Budapest. She recalled the experience that left her bank account completely drained.

After a particularly harrowing day in the Big Apple, one person took to Reddit to ask other New Yorkers about the 'craziest' experiences they've had during daily life living in the city.

People moved to El Bosque in the 1980s to fish. Then climate change set the sea against the town leaving it in tatters. Now barely a dozen residents remain.

Juma Indigenous sisters Mandei Juma, from left, Mayta Juma and Borea Juma pose for a picture at their community, near Canutama, Amazonas state, Brazil, Sunday, July 9, 2023. The Juma seemed destined to disappear following the death of their father, the last remaining elderly man, but under his three daughters' leadership, they changed the patriarchal tradition and now fight to preserve their territory and culture. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Until recently, the Juma people seemed destined to disappear like countless other Amazon tribes decimated by the European invasion.

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For the first time in a decade, Bulgarian ski resorts Borovets and Bansko have lost their position as being the best value in Europe.

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The Points Guy's Nicky Kelvin films his experiences in economy, premium economy, business class and first class on Qantas's superjumbo. Read on for more...

It’s all downhill from here: Jake Wallis Simons took a ski holiday in the famously cheap ski resort of Bansko

Christine Madeux, 26, and her husband Scott, 29, moved from Idaho to Bavaria - and have since climbed 200 peaks. Their most memorable ascents include Germany's highest mountain, The Zugspitze (9,718ft/2,962m), and Bishorn in Switzerland (13,630ft/4,153m). They also enjoyed a 'jaw-dropping' sunset hike on Austria's Gamsjoch mountain, which rises to 8,045ft (2,452m) above sea level. 'We love living in the Alps for countless reasons, but our favorite would have to be that we truly never worry about being bored at home,' Christine told MailOnline Travel.

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If Brits have the patience to wait, they can save hundreds on their holiday this summer, whether they're after a trip to the sun, or a UK cottage break, Which? has revealed.

A sleep expert from Levitex has revealed three tips that could help passengers get some shut-eye on their next plane journey - and viewers opinions on flight etiquette are divided.

EXCLUSIVEI'm a former flight attendant and THIS is how the Japan Airlines passengers of flight 516 gave a masterclass on plane-crash survival

Jake writes: 'The first thing to tell you about Bansko, Bulgaria, is what it is not. It's not a sanitised Alpine ski resort full of British parents maintaining rictus grins as banknotes fly from their pockets.' Above - stock Bansko image

Former Emirates flight attendant Jay Robert reveals how the passengers of Japan Airlines flight 516 gave a masterclass on how to survive a plane crash. He writes: 'The void of panic created the ideal scenario for the flight attendants to focus entirely on the situation without worrying about crowd control.'

The tiny infant was born to mum Mjukuu at 09:34am yesterday, following a speedy labour that lasted just 17 minutes.

A beachgoer captured the hilarious moment a coati snatched a bag of potato chips from a sunbather's table before it was chased at a beach in Brazil.

They are all pinpointed on an interactive 'Get Lost with Jeep Compass' digital map. If users click on their markers they will discover activities to do or things to see there.

The Fontainebleau is the tallest, newest and bluest hotel in southern Nevada's glittery resort corridor. At $3.7billion (£2.9billion), it's second in cost to the $4.3billion (£3.4billion), 66-story Resorts World.

Powder to the people: Bansko 'is a place of character', writes Jake

In a study, participants were asked to pinpoint over 50 sights on a map. Nearly everyone could locate the Eiffel Tower, while Fiordland National Park in New Zealand proved hardest to place. The results were presented using heat maps, which revealed that a handful of participants placed Big Ben in Ireland and Scotland. Participants were 24 per cent more likely to accurately place a man-made landmark than they were a natural wonder. Read on for more...

Aurora Lofton, who moved to London from the US, has pointed out what she thinks is one of the hardest things about living in the UK, sparking yet another culture clash row.

British holidaygoer Corrin, has racked up views and divided opinion on TikTok for warning her followers about Kuta in Bali, by filming busy roads and rubbish lined beaches.

Behold Poland's Malbork Castle, a blockbuster Gothic behemoth spread across 2.27million square feet on the east bank of the River Nogat in Malbork, around 25 miles south of the coast.

It has one of the most famous exteriors in the world, but these photographs take you up close to some of the fascinating features found inside.

Jake stayed in a 'wonderful chalet with the improbable name of Diana-Ross [above]'

From the treasures of the Holy Land in Israel to the shores of the Black Sea, the wilds of Iceland and the coastline of Ecuador, more of the world is no-go now for tourism than at any time since the pandemic. MSC Cruises announced this week that it is cancelling any voyages that were due to pass through the Suez Canal and Red Sea, instead sending its ships back to Europe without passengers around the west coast of Africa.

Orthodox Christians across Europe stripped off in blistering cold temperatures to immerse themselves in freezing waters today in a traditional ceremony to mark the Epiphany.

Train ticket machines are notorious for overcharging customers - with prices sometimes more than double what you might pay online or at the ticket office.

Connor Sams realised he had a fear of flying when he tried to fly to Florida. 'I just started having a panic attack and going into breakdown mode,' he said.

Berlusconi's children have decided to sell arguably his most prized asset, a sprawling estate named Villa Certosa set amid a 110-hectare estate on Costa Smeralda on the northeast coast of Sardinia

Chalet Diana-Ross, explains Jake, 'was run by a group of super-chilled British ex-pat dudes with an odd appetite for Backgammon'

Avoiding the crowds while seeing the great sites of Greece isn't easy. Last summer, police were even deployed at the Acropolis in Athens to help manage more than 17,000 visitors each day. Yet, with its countless festivals, natural beauty and an array of historical monuments, you do not have to limit visits at peak periods. This truly is a year-round destination. Here's where to go in Greece for every month of the year...

Mark Palmer finds that Puerto Viejo charms with its diverse crowd, unspoilt beaches and rich wildlife. Plus, it's a famous surf spot, he reveals.

When it comes to great value holidays, it's hard to beat a cruise. That's why more people than ever are catching on with a record 35.7million due to cruise this year.

Which? sent mystery shoppers to 15 stations and checked the price of 75 journeys from a ticket machine against the price available from the UK's biggest ticket site,Trainline .

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NASA's recently unveiled X-59 supersonic jet is part of the space agency's Quesst mission to develop supersonic jets that can fly over land. The long-term goal is to change an FAA ban on such flights.

'When you arrive at the Bansko summit (at 2,600m/8,530ft),' writes Jake, 'you find yourself standing in the wind atop a blank white dome that stretches out in all directions. You have to gird your loins, check the kids are up for it – they are – and edge over the top'

Flight data company OAG has revealed its busiest flight routes of 2023, produced by measuring the routes with the largest volume of scheduled airline seats in both directions. London Heathrow to JFK ranked eighth with 3,878,590 seats.

Ashlee King, who lives in London, made a list of her most used sentences in a now-viral TikTok video - noting when she lives in the US they weren't part of her usual vernacular.

Dickie Bush has sparked furious debate after revealing that he always board planes with the first group - adding that he frequently lies to sneak his way onto the aircraft before anyone else.

The 1,800-square-foot residence, which is currently moored in Palmetto, Florida, is now aptly known as the Former Chapel on the Bay. It is the fourth time the vessel has been listed since 2017.

Matt, 32, and his partner Rachael, 27, have revealed their delicious Japanese McDonald's food recommendations while devouring the international menu items.

Snake on a plane! Footage captures the moment a SERPENT emerges above an overhead bin mid-flight in front of horrified passengers

Thaw out: Jake's ski holiday included visits to hot spas

Horrified fliers spotted the 2ft-long reptile when it emerged mid-air next to a light inside an AirAsia Airbus A320 as it descended to the island of Phuket. Passengers directly below the serpent recoiled in horror and leaped from their seats to stand in the aisle - fearing a repeat of the horror movie Snakes on a Plane.

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The Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders which survives mostly intact. It was built more than 4,500 years ago in around 2560BC for King Khufu, the second pharaoh of Egypt 's fourth dynasty.

Mark Brown, owner of bike insurance provider ProtectMyBike, has warned that even minor offences can 'lead to hefty fines', which could 'deter people from cycling altogether'.

Austria's national railway service, OBB, unveiled the revamped and redesigned Nightjet in October, as we reported, with the new trains entering service on Sunday, December 10.

John Preston and his family board a six-night Havila cruise, tracing the Norwegian coast from Bergen up to Kirkenes, stopping at 34 ports along the way.

The self-flying plane that could change travel forever: Behind the scenes at the firm that has made an electric robot air taxi that takes off vertically - with no pilot. Would YOU fly in one?

For his series 'Airplane Mode', Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large at The Points Guy, goes behind the scenes at Wisk Aero headquarters in Mountain View, California, to find out more about its revolutionary all-electric pilotless air taxi. In the video, Nicky meets Brian Yutko, Wisk CEO, who shows Nicky inside a Wisk Air Taxi Gen 6, the model Wisk anticipates it will seek Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance for, then take to market to transport passengers.

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To help first-time cruisers, Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large of The Points Guy, has narrowed down seven questions to consider before taking to the high seas.

People from around the world have shared baffling snaps of outrageous design and the worst have been collected by Pleated Jeans. Including a toilet decorated with a sharks head

MailOnline's Ted Thornhill checked into hotel Portetta in Courchevel Moriond (formerly Courchevel 1650). Rooms there cost from 300 euros (£257) a night. Which he says is a bargain for Courchevel.

The device, made by Cambridge-based firm Spotta, is a 'detection pod' that's installed discreetly under the mattress. After a positive ID, an email alert is sent to hotel staff.

The package is being put together by luxury travel agent Mundy Cruising, which said it 'wanted to create a cruise that allows people to visit some of the best places on the planet... in the best suites'. The odyssey begins in style on April 12, 2025, with a first-class flight to Tokyo to board a 12-day voyage on Regent's Seven Seas Explorer...

Even in low season, you won't get a room at Grantley Hall for less than £500 a night, reveals the Inspector. But is it worth it? Read on for more...

Zoie Madigan, 28, from North Carolina, has nearly 13,000 followers on TikTok, where she documents her life on the open seas as a Norwegian Cruise Line employee.

Featured in the UK's top ten country hotlist are seven destinations in Europe, two in Africa and one in Asia. Read on for more on the places Brits want to go the most...

In a picture shared to Reddit, a woman wearing sneakers is seen relaxing in her seat with her legs stretched out in front of her and resting on the seat in front. The image has people talking.

Pushing the boat out: Galley Head Lightkeeper's House in County Cork, which lies in the Fastnet shipping region

'Most people look into the darkness of a cave and see only terrifying blackness. I see an unexplored world of possibilities.' So says Canadian Jill Heinerth, a cave diver for 30 years, in fascinating new book Adventuress: Women Exploring the Wild (Prestel), a tome that profiles 20 'extraordinary' women 'with a deep desire for adventure'. Jill, a filmmaker and photographer, acknowledges that her job is said to be the most dangerous in the world and that one mistake could cost her her life.

The reality series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman (pictured), depicts 22 strangers fighting to win up to £120,000 in a Scottish castle by back-stabbing and lying to one another.

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The tips come courtesy of Gilbert Ott, Founder of godsavethepoints.com, whose tips also include how to avoid creased clothes - and how clothes pegs can help you sleep.

Paris is top of the Euromonitor International top 100 city destinations ranking. It's the third year in a row that the French capital has scooped the top spot.

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Norman and Helen D'Silva have bought a one-bedroom apartment on MV Narrative, which will set sail in 2026 and circumnavigate the globe once every three years.

German Bight is 'perhaps the most famous Shipping Forecast region of all', says Rob, and 'takes in a huge swathe of the western coastline of Danish Jutland'. Pictured: The Jutland town of Lokken

Welcome to Lucky Star Park in Cyprus where there's no need to buy a ticket - because the rides have come to a complete stop. For good. French photographer Dimitri Bourriau, 40, ventured to the site to record the dusty detritus of the park for posterity and produced a captivating collection of images.

Explore Porto's old town with its higgledy-piggledy warren of hilly cobbled streets, blue-tiled buildings and charming churches. Good restaurants are all about, as are affordable hotels...

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Hotels forced to close, empty car parks, and deserted beaches - locals in holiday hotspots have described how their bustling tourist destinations turn into ghost towns in the winter.

The Phare de Kerbel lighthouse (above) is on the border of the Plymouth and Biscay forecast areas

Australian-based company AirlineRatings.com publishes its list of the world's safest airlines annually. The site assesses the flight records of 385 carriers, as well as account audits from aviation governing bodies, crash and serious incident records, safety initiatives, pilot training, fleet age and more.

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Thousands of Brits are swapping dark and rainy skies for the sunshine of Australia. MailOnline spoke to those who've made the plunge and would never look back.

The house, which is currently boarded up, is next to Avondale Park in the celebrity haven of Notting Hill. Despite the state of disrepair it is currently on the market for £1.75 million.

Natasha Whitley showcases the delights of Lake Ohrid in a TikTok video that has raked in 122,800 views. She said the lake has water that is 'more stunning' than Lake Como's.

To find out how airline food gets made, Harriet Sime spent the day with British Airways at its sprawling 55,000 sq ft catering facility two miles from Gatwick Airport.

Sea, sand and silence: A Maldives break with no underwater restaurants, no golf buggies and no hovering 'beach butlers'... but plenty of luxury

The Torre de Hercules, a stone lighthouse tower facing out into the endless Atlantic in the Fitzroy shipping forecast area

David Churchill checks into a hotel on one of the smallest islands in the Maldives, just 358 metres long and 179 metres wide, which is surrounded by a 'spectacular house reef teeming with multi-coloured marine life', he writes. The villas, some of which have private pools and Jacuzzis on the rear decking, have stairs leading down into the Indian Ocean - ideal for snorkelers.

An extravagant 18,000-square-foot Connecticut castle which sits on 400-acres of land is being sold by Christopher Mark who came up with the idea in early 2000s. It's on sale for half its earlier listing price.

A cheeky silverback gorilla, named Gugas, took advantage of the recent snowfall and showcased his playful side after Belfast Zoo closed its gates due to Arctic conditions on January 16

Nervous flyer? The fascinating interactive map that reveals if YOUR next flight will encounter turbulence - and if so, how rough it'll be...

The map - by turbli.com - uses the same data sources that pilots and airlines use to plan their flights. Turbulence is marked in 'heat map' colour gradations. One of the most useful functions of the interactive map is that waypoints can be added. Key in start and end points for a flight and a flightpath appears so users can see if it passes through any patches of turbulence. Click 'get forecast' and the site rustles up a turbulence graph for the trip.

From an 'explosive' orchid from a dormant volcano to mysterious plants that flower underground, Kew Gardens has revealed its top 10 plants and fungi discovered in 2023.

Forget cod and chips - if you've recently been to a UK chippie, you may have unknowingly eaten shark meat, scientists have revealed.

One country carries fines of up to $40,000 (£31,750) for having a plastic bag. Another dishes out fines for anyone caught swearing in public...

Seasoned backpacker Tom Grond quit his nine-to-five government job 11 years ago and has been travelling ever since. He tells MailOnline about 'cheap' and 'affordable' destinations...

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For many people, the idea of paradise conjures up visions of tropical beaches - but for this TikToker it's the Isle of Skye. Ema Shortel, 32, documents her cosy life in the town of Elgol on her TikTok account (@earth.to.ema), where she has gained a whopping 82,000 followers and 1.1million likes.

Albert Trummer opened his underground club DOM just over a year ago, and thanks to his far reaching connections, he has hosted a slew of parties for big-name brands and celebrities alike.

Paris hotels are ensuring they're match-fit for the 19-day competition (running from July 26 - August 11) by hiking their prices to eye-watering levels.

Plane vs train: Travel experts pit an Air France flight against a 199mph TGV in a race from Paris to Marseille

France has banned most short-haul internal flights where a competing train route under two and a half hours is available. So travel experts from The Points Guy (TPG) decided to pit a plane against a train on one of the few routes where competition remains.

'Bali belly' also known as 'travellers diarrhea,' is putting some people off travelling the island completely. MailOnline spoke to experts about what the sickness really is and how to avoid it.

A West Virginia man has discovered a pre-Revolutionary log fort hidden beneath the plaster walls of his home. He purchased the property in 2019 after the last descendant died.

Raising the brrrrrr for ski resorts: According to ski tourism researcher Gunther Aigner, the average maximum snow depth in Obertauern of 264cm has not changed for the past 108 years

Shahariath Sarmin, 45, and Rezaul Bahar, 47, who live in Connecticut, said they had no regrets about not raising a family. They have spent $500,000 (£393,247) on their adventures over the past 16 years and plan at least six to eight trips a year.

EXCLUSIVE: The quaint five-bedroom £500k property in rural Upper Dalveen in Dumfries, Scotland, is surrounded by picture-postcard green rolling hills with a river nearby.

Emily Hart, a travel blogger and social media influencer, unveiled her list of the ten most beautiful spots she has been to, which includes some of the least-visited parks in the country.

Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large at The Points Guy, investigates what must be the most unusual airport in the world in a fascinating video for a series he presents called Airplane Mode .

During a trip to the British Overseas Territory, Harriet Sime swims in the waters of Grace Bay Beach. 'On a clear day, it's said that you can see up to 12 shades of blue,' she reveals.

The Northern and Southern Lights put on quite a show this year - and some of the world's most talented photographers were on hand to capture them in all their dazzling glory.

The list features 'picturesque seaside towns, buzzing cities and other-worldly islands'. 'Brits don't need to travel far to experience some of the best attractions in the world,' says Time Out.

Ted describes his room (similar to the one pictured) as having a 'cool, black-framed wooden furniture and a comfy king-sized bed'

The lists have been drawn up by turbulence forecast website turbli.com, which analysed over 150,000 long-haul and short-haul flight records from 2023 to identify the most turbulent flight routes last year, and the most jarring airports to fly into and out of.

Clear-air turbulence, which is invisible and hazardous to aircraft, has increased in various regions around the world, report University of Reading scientists.

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced it will audit Boeing and its suppliers' production line after the door of an Alaska Airlines aircraft blew off mid-air.

I tested the UK's first 'hands-free' self-driving car - so, would YOU feel safe letting go of the steering wheel at 70mph?

The Beatles performed their only Austrian gig (to celebrate a crew member's birthday) on the site of Places Hotel, when it was the Marietta Hotel

Taking your hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals while travelling at 70mph might sound like a nightmare. But it's now a reality for drivers behind the wheel of the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The car contains a system called BlueCruise, which is the UK's only legal hands-free driving technology. But would you feel safe letting a car take over for you on the motorway? Ford loaned MailOnline's Shivali Best a Mustang Mach-E for the weekend so she could find out.

The global ranking indicates the number of countries citizens around the world can enter visa-free. The list has been produced by the Henley Passport Index, which is based on data from Iata.

Archeologists have uncovered a massive lost ancient in the Amazon that was home to at least 10,000 farmers 2,000 years ago, discovered by archaeologist Stéphen Rostain.

The top-floor bar features a terrace that offers jaw-dropping valley views

Pine Cay is a secluded private island, one of about 40 that make up Turks and Caicos. The tropical archipelago south of the Bahamas can now be reached on direct flights from the UK. Victoria Bischoff visits, writing: 'The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. A welcome board greets the day's arrivals by name and bids a sad farewell to those leaving.' Read on for more on her heavenly holiday...

Sportcations are holidays centred around activities, while relactive getaways refer to trips that involve relaxing by being active.

Five Finger Island Lighthouse, which sits in the body of water known as Frederick Sound off the coast of Alaska, has a white light focal plane of 68 feet and is hours from mainland North America.

Above is the interior of the eighth-floor bar, which neighbours the gaming area

Welcome to Britain's longest, gloomiest month, made even harder by the phenomenon that is Dry January. According to the charity Alcohol Change UK, some 17 per cent of adults quit booze for the first month of 2023. But if you're one of the majority who doesn't intend to go down that road this year, go the whole hog and book in for a boozy, guilt-free break. Our list also includes a sherry-themed trip to Jerez and a gin experience in London.

The locations that make the list are connected to movies that include Notting Hill, The Holiday, Batman, This is England, and Bridget Jones's Diary.

The new site, dubbed 'Aquellum' and billed as a 'luxury and experiential space offering guests a taste of futuristic living', looks like something out of a sci-fi video game

Travel expert goes behind the scenes at the colossal Airbus factory in Wales where he discovers how entire WINGS are transported in an astonishing mega-plane - the BelugaXL

This 'white Eldorado' is so snow-sure it does not have to rely on artificial snow

Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large at The Points Guy, finds out more about this astonishing freighter - type A330-743L - in a fascinating video for a series he presents called Airplane Mode. Nicky says in his video: 'Today, we're going to get swallowed by this beast. This is the aircraft that transports parts all around Europe for Airbus.'

On the map, generated using Google search data for common Christmas travel-related keywords, countries are named followed by the city where their residents most want to spend the festive period.

Go2Africa reveals that the 'expertly curated' itinerary, which took years to perfect, packs in six countries across 24 'action-packed' days.

Annual celebration that pays homage to The King gets underway after train full of fans shaked, rattled and rolled from Sydney to the festival site in Australia's 'Elvis capital'

To boldly go where snowman has gone before: Obertauern lies 90km (55 miles) south of Salzburg, with a peak elevation of 2,313 metres (7,588ft)

Elvis impersonators swaggered through Sydney 's Central Station on Thursday, boarding the 'Elvis Express' on an unlikely annual pilgrimage paying homage to The King. The train shaked, rattled and rolled out of the city and towards the small farming town of Parkes, which hosts around 25,000 die-hard fans at its Elvis Festival every year.

Sinead and Ronan are travelling through Europe (Collect/PA Real Life)

A couple are making the most of their retirement with house-swapping site HomeExchange. The pair have travelled to Italy, Spain and Portugal by trading houses with other keen travellers.

Despite being a precious feature of the natural world, glacier ice from the fjords of Greenland is being bought and sold.

Twenty-six cable cars and lifts are arranged around Obertauern to create a well-thought-out 'ski circuit'

A fascinating TikTok takes viewers on a tour of a gated community in Florida modeled after the UK, with many slamming it for looking nothing like the real thing. Social media star Tlo, who is a self-confessed Anglophile - loving everything from Yorkshire puddings to cups of tea, ventured to International Village in Fort Lauderdale after he heard about its British connection. According to the community website, it serves up a 'European theme,' with the different districts including the English county of Yorkshire and the city of Nottingham.

Melanie Rio, from Washington, D.C., took to X to expose the Airbnb rental scam. The writer revealed that she had reserved the third-floor walkup for a month at a cost of $2,500.

Described as an 'arch tech' home by realtors, the three bedroom abode features a curved grass roof which is said to 'keep heating and cooling costs low.'

Ted Thornhill dined at Le Chabichou by Stephane Buron. It's part of the luxurious five-star Chabichou Hotel & Spa located in Courchevel 1850.

MailOnline Travel's Carlton Reid makes a case for Leeds as the ultimate city break destination. It boasts brilliant eateries, astounding architecture and plenty to do and see. Including owls...

Fancy cruising the high seas but find cruise ships too big? Downsize to a superyacht! Inside the 100-passenger Emerald Azzurra (and a trip through Greece's VERY narrow Corinth Canal)

Berlin, in at No.3, has an 'impressive' nightlife scene and is criss-crossed by convenient bike lanes

Travel writer Jo Kessel filmed her seven-night Greece cruise on Australian-owned Emerald Cruises' first-ever superyacht. The footage shows the bijou ship's swish facilities, from its infinity pool to its infrared sauna and watersports platform, and Jo honking the ship's horn and making her own fabulous cocktail.

The Hyundai-backed flying taxi company Supernal unveiled a final product concept of its S-A2 vehicle at CES in Las Vegas. It will use eight rotors to carry passengers on short trips starting 2028, they said.

Potholes are an expensive inconvenience on Britain's roads, but scientists have now found a solution, as the first AI-powered pothole robot hits the roads of Hertfordshire.

The pictures appear in book Abandoned Ireland, by Dominic Connolly - a beautifully illustrated compendium of 'lesser-known corners' of the 'enchanting island'.

Which? reveals the best and worst airport lounges in the UK. Southend's Skylife lounge drew the worst review with an overall rating of just one star.

Buoy oh buoy! Spectacular photographs show world's biggest cruise ship Icon of the Seas arriving in Miami

London, in fourth place, has plentiful free museums and galleries, huge parks and legendary pubs

Counting down to the start of 'a new era of vacations', local residents and Royal Caribbean fans, executives and employees were on hand as the first to see Miami's newest resident. Icon's debut sailing will be a seven-day jaunt from Miami to the Caribbean on January 27.

An American woman living in the UK has revealed the top most baffling British customs to her 66,000 online followers and created an online storm.

Ian Walker checked into the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace hotel where he is greeted by a 'beautiful entrance hall' with a 'majestic white marble staircase adorned with a cardinal red carpet'.

'Welcoming and lively' Madrid rounds out the top five in the Time Out ranking

Indulge your imagination - and potentially empty your bank account - with a stay at one of these top-tier hotel rooms, offering the suite-est views and the most 'bed'-azzling designs in the world of hospitality. Elite Traveler - ' the eminent beacon guiding ultra-high-net-worth individuals through the opulent tapestry of global luxury living' - has drawn up its annual list of the 100 best hotel suites in the world for 2024. And they are, without exception, jaw-dropping.

In a series of 'expectation vs reality' comparisons, travelers reveal what they thought their destination would look like compared to video footage and images showing what they found.

Scientists fear that a 'youth drain' from coastal areas will weaken vital infrastructure, including health care services, as rising seas lead to more dangerous floods

The ranking was drawn up after data was collated from over 100 booking systems that revealed how far in advance travellers must book their tickets for experiences around the world.

To help tourists in Florence keep hold of their currency, travel vlogger Sam Mayfair has revealed a popular scam to watch out for - perpetrated by fake artists.

Sixth-place Mexico City, Time Out says, 'is at the forefront of a vibrant gastronomic revolution'

Dubai has been crowned the most popular destination in the world for the third year running by the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for destinations. The winners for the 2024 awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings specific to several award subcategories from travellers on Tripadvisor for accommodations, restaurants and things to do in destinations worldwide over the 12 months between October 2022 and September 2023. Tripadvisor says of the third-time winner: 'Everything feels extra spectacular in Dubai.'

Ida Augusta, a micro-influencer from Denmark, went viral when she shared her trick for holding up her cellphone on the back of the seat in front of her.

The FAA is urging parents to purchase a seat for their children on airplanes following the window blowing out on an Alaska Airlines flight last week. The FAA says safety could outweigh the cost.

Liverpool, in seventh, scored 89 per cent for the affordability of its art and culture scene

TravelZork, which specialises in Las Vegas accommodation and casino reviews, sent Marc Meltzer on a secret shopper review to put the hot new spot through its paces. He stayed for two nights during the Christmas holidays, when the hotel was at minimal occupancy. His verdict? The enormous resort is enjoyable enough, but still finding its feet...

TransPod, a startup based in Toronto, says its hyperloop-style vacuum train will be able to shuttle passengers at 621mph (1000km/h).

The seven 'book-by' dates come courtesy of travel booking website Vrbo - they are cut-off points for booking holiday accommodations to ensure you snap up the best spots.

Birth of a behemoth: Fascinating footage shows world's biggest cruise ship Icon of the Seas being built, from the first cut of steel to the 363-tonne AquaDome being installed

'Innovative and dynamic' Tokyo, No.8, is also a 'hub of world-class dining'

The footage shows the first cut of steel in Turku, Finland , in June 2021 to the completed ship undergoing sea trials in June 2023 and being delivered in November of that year. In between these moments, the clip also shows several eye-opening feats, including the installation of a 90ft-long liquid natural gas tank, the keel laying in April 2022 and the lifting on to the ship of the steel 'Pearl', which weighs more than a Boeing 747.

A François' langur monkey was born on November 22 to mother Mei and dad Shinobi at Fota Wildlife Park, in County Cork, Ireland, the park announced yesterday.

Terrifying footage has emerged of the moment a passenger jet carrying 90 people slammed into a runway in Portugal after heavy winds caused a momentary engine failure. 

Porto, in 10th place, 'was one of the highest-scoring cities for romance

It's called Royal Island and it's up for sale - for a king's ransom. But these breathtaking images show that you get a substantial slice of paradise for your money. Royal Island is a private 430-acre oasis in the Bahamas - located off Russell Island in the district of North Eleuthera - and is up for sale with Vladi Private Islands.

A woman's infuriating act on an overnight flight drew the ire of several passengers around her - but thousands are shocked no one spoke up against her 'selfish' behaviour.

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Australian-born Adriana Neptuna says she and her husband want to 'make the most of our 30s', experimenting and taking risks before they consider starting a family.

The pair are most impressed by the gravy. Cara says: 'This is really tasty and I can see why Toby¿s calls their gravy famous. I feel like it shines on my Yorkshire pudding'

The tome, by author and mountaineer Alex Roddie, is guaranteed to spark your lust for wandering. Within the compendium, readers will find maps for each trail and advice on when best to tackle each route. Time to put your best hiking-boot-adorned foot forward...

A documentary by filmmaker Kirsten Dirksen takes viewers inside the walls of Albion Castle , and even she says after living in the city for a decade, she never knew about the stately abode.

An adorable three-week-old seal pup has been rescued on Nantucket island after kind strangers found it wailing in the middle of the road. 

Jailbirds: Meet the geese deployed at a Brazilian prison to patrol its perimeter and honk at inmates trying to escape

In addition to electronic and in-person surveillance, Sao Pedro de Alcantara prison has introduced geese to patrol a space between the prison's inside fence and outer wall - led by a goose named Piu-Piu. Staff say the vigilance of the geese makes them excellent guard animals, even more so than dogs.

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Torika Christian, 21, has been sharing snippets of her life on Pitcairn via TikTok and she tells DailyMail.com that the far flung outcrop in the southern Pacific Ocean is a 'unique' place to live.

Saibra Noel, 32, loves to travel - but sometimes struggles as a plus-sized woman. She has detailed the difficulties of travelling with a bigger body - particularly when flying in tiny seats.

The TSA said it screened just over 2.9million passengers on Sunday, surpassing the previous record of 2.88million set on June 30.

Kristen de Groot explores the smaller cities and mountain villages of Portugal, driving along a dusty path lined with sour cherry orchards and visiting a 'boulder' village.

The Mid-Levels escalators. They connect Central District's residents to their office jobs - and have been called the coolest commute on the planet

Jake Wallis Simons discovered that Bansko 'is a place of character' - 'a far cry from sanitised Alpine resorts full of British parents maintaining rictus grins as banknotes fly from their pockets'. He continues: 'My fiancée, Roxanna, was taught snowboarding by an instructor who kept a bottle of Jägermeister in the pocket of his ski suit - and recommended slugs of it to her as a relaxant at strategic moments.' Read on for more...

William dispenses his advice in his new book Help I Sexted My Boss - A Hilarious Guide To Avoiding Life's Awkward Moments, co-authored by Jordan North.

The Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise is a 274-night journey that will visit more than 60 countries, with passengers seeing 11 wonders of the world.

The restaurant's Executive Chef Lau Yiu-fai (right) and Head Chef Cheng Man-sang (left)

The Daily Mail's Max Davidson reveals that people on modest incomes 'can have a ball' on the 'laid-back' island. He writes: 'Far from costing an arm and a leg, our five-night break inflicted only minor contusions on the wallet.' Read on to find out how...

Josiah Horneman, 37, spent eight months living at Antarctica's Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station as a medic and in one of his TikToks, he takes people inside the base's sole convenience store.

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Madeleine Jay, 23, from Nottingham, solo travelled Iraq and couch surfed with a stranger, staying with a host family. The TikToker revealed why she loved it and would reccomend the trip to others.

Travel experts reveal the 10 most exciting new business-class cabins launching in 2024, including new seats from American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates

Fiona writes: 'My menu of golden scallops featuring shrimp, steamed crab claw and sea bass with red dates leaves me in no mood to share'

The coming year is going to be anything but business as usual as far as aviation is concerned. That's because some of the most renowned carriers are introducing brand-new business class suites fitted, in many cases, in shiny new aircraft. Here respected frequent flyer website www.headforpoints.com presents the 10 new business class suites flyers can look forward to the most.

TV psychotherapist Anna Williamson has shared how researching holidays and pressing the 'book now' button can alter our brain chemistry for the better.

The Covid and flu epidemic in Spain is becoming so bad that a number of holiday regions are reintroducing the obligatory mask-wearing rule in certain circumstances (file image).

Fiona's verdict on Hong Kong and the Regent? 'Few places capture past and present so magically. And the Regent is where it all aligns'

First broadcast on radio on what was then the BBC Home Service 100 years ago this week, the forecast is much more than a mere weather service for fisherman and cargo ships. It's a journey around the far-flung, spume-flecked fringes of the British Isles and beyond; best heard when under the duvet or with a hot chocolate in your hand. Yet a surprising amount of land is featured in the 31 named areas of the Shipping Forecast. You'll be familiar with those listed here, but may be surprised at where you can stay without getting your feet wet.

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Ted Thornhill checked in to Askham Hall and dined at Allium, which he discovered is a thoroughbred restaurant on all fronts, from the nibbles to the main courses and wine pairing.

The nerve-shredding CGI video reveals the hair-raising twists and turns - and a huge stomach-churning drop with a summit high above the park.

EXCLUSIVEMeet the jet-setting travel-influencer PUG: 'Kuma' has travelled more than most people, with 250 flights taken so far (and he's fuss-free, as he fits into a cabin bag and slots under the seat)

Kuma has visited everywhere from South Korea to Paris and has his own social media accounts with over 170,000 followers. His antics are documented online by proud owner Sid Henderson, from New York, who spoke to MailOnline Travel about his furry flight companion.

Locals and tourists in Puerto Rico were given a sneak peak at the 1,198 foot-long, 250,800-tonne pleasure cruiser, named the Icon of The Seas, as it took a break in port as part of its trial voyage

Scientists are predicting 2024 will be the best year in over a decade to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Experts have revealed the seven hotspots in the British Isles for seeing them yourself.

Serene desert landscapes and a treasure trove of pyramid tombs still being discovered; this was Egypt a century ago, as a selection of fascinating vintage photos show. A gallery of black and white snaps selected by DailyMail.com reveal what the ancient country looked like before tourism had taken hold. It's predicted that more than 13 million visitors descended on Egypt this year, but 100 years ago the 5,000-year-old civilization was still being discovered by westerners, who were flawed by the wonders they found.

Erica DePascale boarded the 1,198 foot-long, 250,800-tonne ship in Cádiz, Spain , on December 22 and she arrived in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on January 2.

A Queensland couple were forced to spend thousands of extra dollars on their European holiday after making a mistake on their plane ticket.

The private island - located on popular Big Mushamush Lake, 90 minutes from Halifax International Airport - is covered in 100-year-old trees. Any potential new owner can use a building permit to create 'a log home or timber frame building' on the island, according to Vladi Private Islands (VPI), which has been appointed to sell it.

If you're blasé about travel insurance, here's a wake-up call. A travel insurance firm revealed recent bills travellers have received for minor injuries - and some are eye-watering.

Ed Gunner, 25, and his partner Heidi Smith, 23, have spent £7,000 buying the former London bus and plan to keep costs down by doing most of the conversion work themselves.

Thanks to social media, and the streams of travel images we're fed daily, true 'hidden-gem' and 'off-radar' locations are more challenging to come by than they once were. The world has become more accessible. But those hankering after an adventure that's a little bit out of the ordinary can still find it - if they know where to look. One worthwhile source to tap is the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO) and its Best Tourism Villages of 2023 list, which recognises 54 off-the-beaten-path villages that are not only beautiful, but perfect for authentic adventures.

New York, which shared the top spot with Singapore last year, is bumped down into joint second position with Geneva in the 2023 Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) survey.

MailOnline's Ted Thornhill checked in to L'and Vineyards, a 32-suite Relais & Chateaux retreat set over 3,000 square metres an hour south-west of Lisbon in the Alentejo region.

Inside the ski resort made famous by The Beatles that gets so much snow it's 'climate-change-proof' - and a stay at a VERY seductive hotel there with a heavenly pool and rooms with bedside condoms

It was put on the map by The Beatles, who recorded scenes for their 1965 movie Help! there (top right). But these days Obertauern is just as well known for its incredible snow record, which is the best in Austria. For the past 108 years the average annual maximum snow depth of 264cm has remained unchanged. Ted Thornhill visited the resort and checked in to the newly opened Obertauern Places Hotel. Read on for his verdict...

Police officers had out notices to vendors on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The notices warn vendors that no more vending will be allowed on the bridge starting January 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The ban is aimed at easing congestion on the heavily-trafficked pedestrian walkway, which has seen a spike in visitors and businesses offering items like NYC-branded hats and keychains.

Brighton-based film editor, Duncan Thomsen, used AI to imagine what five of the UK's largest cities could look like in 2050.

Kat Bird, 41, began living in a £50,000 motorhome in 2017 with her husband and daughter. In 2018 she quit her job as an air traffic controller and now travels solo up and down the UK full time. She claims her monthly bills are lower than living in a house and come to £1,000.

Travel is back. A survey by American Express has found almost 14 million of us have already booked a trip abroad for next year. Here are some suggestions for your bucket list...

As many as 65 per cent are hoping to treat themselves to a room upgrade, closely followed by a flight upgrade (57 per cent) and fine dining (51 per cent).

The towering ice structures in the city of Harbin, illuminated in a dazzling array of lights at night, are built from ice blocks harvested from the frozen Songhua River nearby. This year's festival helped draw 3.05million visitors to Harbin during the three-day New Year holiday that ended on Monday, generating 5.91billion yuan ($826million/£650million) in tourism revenue.

A TikToker revealed the three largest airports in the world, the biggest being the same size as New York City .

A stream of travelers have been sharing their most overrated travel destinations in a Reddit thread. So far, Dubai ranks highest in the thread, with Disney World being described as too pricey.

On TikTok clips about destination 'dupes' - often cheaper and less crowded alternatives to tourist hotspots - are trending. And Expedia has identified 10 'dupes' that have seen soaring flight searches.

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'Not many people can boast that they've clambered over the Hollywood sign,' writes Thomas W. Hodgkinson, who does exactly that during his trip to Los Angeles...

Food is often one of the most exciting parts of going on holiday, especially when it's something you can't find back home. But what are the must-try dishes, snacks and drinks travellers need to tick off? Look no further than these fascinating maps, which unveil every country's must-try local delicacy.

Daily Mail Australia went aboard Virgin Voyages' maiden voyage Down Under, dubbed the 'MerMaiden Voyage'.

A tiny West Kensington studio flat is for sale where a prospective tenant can literally cook their dinner in the kitchen while sitting on their bed and shower while brushing their teeth - for a whopping £1,712 a month

There'll be a flurry of openings in 2024. Take your pick for a deserved getaway. Our list also includes a hotel set in a former convent in Nice, the St Regis Red Sea (located on a private island) and a hotel in Texas with racks for your ten-gallon hat.

A team of industry experts have offered their predictions on the less popular destinations that the believe will become hot spots over the coming year.

Locals and tourists in Puerto Rico, were given a sneak peak at the 1,198 foot-long, 250,800-tonne pleasure cruiser, named the Icon of The Seas, as it took a break in port as part of its trial voyage

Jo gets a sneak peek inside Icon's £116k-a-week cabin ($147k) dubbed the 'Ultimate Family Townhouse', which has its own slide (above)

When a gleaming new cruise ship comes over the horizon, it is always something to celebrate. And there'll be no shortage of them in 2024, including the world's biggest. It's been a record-breaking year for cruising, with more than 31.5million passengers, and bookings for 2024 are expected to top that again. Here's a pick of the most exciting new ships to book now.

The crew of JAL flight 516, an Airbus A-350 carrying 367 passengers that turned into a fireball upon collision, had to stay level-headed and collected, in order to save as many lives as possible

The Atlas World Voyager cruise ship was traversing the Drake Passage - the spot at which the Atlantic and Pacific oceans converge between the southernmost tip of South America and Antarctica

The front half of the BAC 1-11 was hauled through the streets of Southampton on its way to Solent Sky Museum after it was saved from being scrapped.

The statue is located on a traffic divider in Oakland's Eastlake area. It was put there by resident Dan Stevenson as a random attempt to deter crime. The effect? Some would say miraculous...

Inside 'the best bed and breakfast in England' - an adults-only hideaway that feels like it belongs in the south of France (plus, there's award-winning marmalade)

Buoy oh buoy: Jo signs up for Crown's Edge, a brand-new Royal Caribbean attraction

Ailbhe MacMahon checks into Piglets B&B, a boutique retreat that sits in a pastoral pocket of Essex, a few miles northeast of London's Stansted Airport. She reveals: 'It's more a tiny hotel than a B&B, complete with an honesty bar, a creative dinner menu, and amenities so tempting that guests often go days without leaving the property.' The star attraction at the retreat, she says, is the chemical-free swimming pond. Ailbhe writes: 'The gin-clear lagoon is a hit with wild swimmers, undeterred (as I am) by the chilled water temperature.'

Star lovers looking to escape a city full of lights and enter a sky full of stars are in luck thanks to the many parks and monuments that provide beautiful scenic views.

Japan's transport authorities began inspecting the remains of the two planes Wednesday while local media said police were investigating possible professional negligence in the case.

When Icon docks in Bahamian island Coco Cay, it 'comically' dwarfs one of Royal Caribbean's smaller ships, Vision of the Seas

Devon Moods is a lavish new book by former Met Office scientist Gary Holpin, with words by travel writer Simon Heptinstall, who describes Devon as perfect for a book of landscape images. Simon said: 'It's not only vast, Britain's third biggest county, but it is unique. It has far more variety than any other county: cities, high wilderness, national parks, World Heritage Sites, surfing beaches, pretty coves, rolling farmland, steep wooded estuaries, rocky headlands, long sandy beaches, forests, and soft grassy seashores.'

Amanda, who does not reveal her last name and lives in British Columbia, Canada, opened up about her unconventional off-grid lifestyle in a YouTube video for Exploring Alternatives.

Sky Govan, 38, has spent the past three years living in Haarlem, a city outside of Amsterdam, with his wife, Sara, and their young son after picking up and moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The popular hustles have been highlighted by 39-year-old Sam Mayfair from Surrey in a highly useful - and fascinating - YouTube video.

Ever dreamed of leaving everything behind to discover the earth's furthest corners? Photographer Finn Beales explores how to do exactly that in his photo book Let's Get Lost.

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The footage condenses five clean-ups that took a total of 14 hours into a clip lasting just one minute. And it has left social media users spellbound in their hundreds of thousands.

Which? asked more than 1,600 of its members to rate their experiences of 31 cities across Europe to rank the UK's favourite European city breaks. Read on to see the full results...

At the top of Icon's stern is Category 6 - a record-breaking aqua park. It's the biggest ever built on a cruise ship

Dutch native Frank van den Berge, 73, took incredible photographs of his time in these countries on a road trip from Amsterdam to India in 1976. Some of the landmarks he witnessed have since vanished - such as the Buddhas of Bamiyan in central Afghanistan, which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. The veteran traveller, who has visited more than 100 countries over his lifetime, recently shared his images of this incredible road trip in a Facebook group for adventurers, revealing how he encountered 'great local people everywhere'.

The city is on a roll, recovering from an economic crisis and years of Covid lockdowns, writes June Field, who argues it rivals Berlin and Barcelona as a city break spot for foodies and art lovers.

With their dad jokes and wry memes, the National Parks Service's tweets have become a social media sensation -while also promoting visitor safety and fun facts about animals.

Pictured: One of the seven swimming pools onboard Icon of the Seas

MailOnline Travel's Laura Sharman (inset) is introduced to a Pygmy family on her journey back from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest after trekking to see the area's mountain gorillas. Anthropologists believe that for 60,000 years, the hunter-gatherer tribe 'thrived in harmony' with the wildlife in the depths of the forest, earning them the reputation as its 'keepers'. However, government efforts to protect its endangered gorilla population, among other animals, saw the Batwa evicted from their homes when the forest was named a national park in 1991.

Swiss national railways (SBB) is putting forward plans for Eurostar trains to run between London St Pancras and Basel in around five hours using the Channel Tunnel.

DailyMail.com has gone about rounding up the most expensive New Year's Eve feasts in the U.S. with the prices ranging from $598 to $1,500 per person.

Inside the 13th-century property in the Lake District named as England's 'best small hotel' for 2023. The Mail checked in to see if it lived up to the hype...

Jo is offered an upgrade to a panoramic suite (above)

Ted Thornhill checked in to Grade I-listed Askham Hall hotel, which dates to around 1280. It has Michelin-star dining and 'a kitchen garden straight from Middle-earth's Shire'. Ted 'fell in love with the jewel of a property'. But it wasn't perfect...

New York's food scene is notoriously competitive, but these restaurants have done their best to stand out from the crowd with some wacky and wonderful inventions.

For $394 a night , those feeling a little magical can stay in a replica of the tent that was featured in the fourth film of the beloved franchise released in 2005, Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire.

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Victoria Prieto spoke to MailOnline Travel about the differences between shops in the UK and her native America. Read on to discover why she finds British grocery stores 'amazing'...

Mongolia is a landlocked country sandwiched between Russia and China. Maureen Paton travels there to preview a revival of a 1998 play, The Mongol Khan, in advance of its West End premiere.

Icon of the Seas sails roundtrip Miami seven-night cruises to the Caribbean from £1,600pp

The list was crafted by Time Out's UK-based editors and is 'filled with a simply huge amount of exciting things', from a brand new music venue backed by Harry Styles to a University-Challenge-based musical.

Upset customers have told the Mail of damaged engines, lost keys and big repair bills when parking at the airport. Here we reveal the checklist drivers should use to avoid being ripped off.

The Curtiss C-46 Commando - the largest twin-engine aircraft in the world at the time and able to move large quantities of goods - overshot the runway before settling on the sea bed.

Inside Britain's most remote mainland pub - accessible only by a 40km hike over wild mountainous terrain or a six-mile ferry trip (but the fish and chips is worth the effort)

The Old Forge on the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland is in a village with no roads in or out. So it has a captive market. But Ted Thornhill discovers that it doesn't rest on its laurels. He discovered on a recent visit that it has great service, offers superb comfort food - and generally relishes being at the heart of the unique community.

Grace Cheng, from the US, revealed what she didn't like about each of the 11 countries she visited this year. She has a TikTok account dedicated to her travels, where she goes by @gracietravels.

A 1966 Mercedes Unimog truck that was previously used in The Walking Dead and The Hunger Games is now available for overnight stays in Alabama, and still has 'dried zombie blood' smeared on the window.

Inside the French Chateau that 'feels like something from a Disney movie' - and costs under £40 per person a night

TikToker Emma Cooke's video of a stay there has had 575,000 views. The 33-year-old said: 'I'd recommend staying at the chateau for something a bit different from your standard hotel room. It's very personal.'

A visitor levy in Scotland would be 'unlikely' to have a detrimental impact on local authority areas, a Holyrood committee has said in a report, bringing the tax one step closer.

Also known as McAdenville, the community got its festive moniker thanks to a tradition that was born in 1956 down at the local men's club.

The contest calls on photographers to 'explore and capture the very best historic sites that the world has to offer'.

That's according to an annual report by Resonance Consultancy, which ranks the top 100 from 270-plus cities with populations of more than one million.

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The video shows the robo-taxi navigating four-way intersections, avoiding pedestrians, rumbling down steep hills - and the weirdness of saying thank you at the end of the ride… to nobody.

The 20-strong ranking reveals the best cities in the world for culture. Based on a survey of 21,000 city-dwellers who were asked about the 'quality' and 'affordability' of their cities.

The Alps or the Dolomites? Mark says: 'As someone who has skied almost every year of his adult life in the former, it feels almost disloyal to come down on the side of the latter. No, there's not a lot of ski-in, ski-out hotel options or hosted chalets, and natural snow cover can be an issue - but what the Dolomiti lack is made up for in its charm, friendliness and spectacular mountain scenery.' Read on for more...

The home of mountaineering and with some of the most challenging terrain in the Alpes, Chamonix and towns like it are attracting more and more American skiers. Here's why.

If you fancy living out some of your festive film fantasies in real life, DailyMail.com has gone about pinpointing a spread of iconic sets.

Kate says that Cartagena (pictured) is 'arguably the most beautiful city in all South America'

Jo Kessel embarks on a ten-day trip to northern India where she milks cows, stays at a hilltop mountain and visits the Golden Temple, which she describes as 'a holy Sikh shrine with a marble exterior dripping with 24-carat gold'. She adds: 'At night, it glitters, gleams and floats majestically on a pool, its reflection shimmering in the water. By day, the temple takes on a serene, almost ethereal hue.'

TikToker @pocketmouse35 shared a video she took during a journey with Southwest Airlines which shows liquid dripping from a gap above her and all over her armrest and seat.

Angie Linderman, 37, from the US has embarked on the ultimate cruise that lasts for nine months and takes you to all seven continents - she's shared an insight to her cabin and what she's packed.

I travelled through the Amazon jungle on a cargo ship for three days to the world's largest city inaccessible by road. Here's what I saw...

Boardwalks and forest trails lead to beaches where edible sea grapes grow and tamarins peer from the palmtops, writes Kate. Above, a fruit vendor in Cartegena

Mykolas Juodele describes his three-day journey on a cargo ship through Peru's Amazon Rainforest. The goal? To reach the world's largest city inaccessible by road. Extraordinary footage shows part of the 435-mile (700km) voyage along the Amazon River, from Yurimaguas town to the city of Iquitos. Onboard the cargo ship, Mykolas slept among goods and livestock, including several hundred pigs. Video captures some of the sights he encounters along the way, from fruit vendors to an onboard resident cockerel and an Amazon River dolphin poking its head above the water.

Max Davidson says the Dominican Republic is a 'likeable destination with a real spring in its step'. He checks into Sanctuary Cap Cana, a new luxurious all-inclusive resort.

A passenger has shared a story after being 'duped' into giving up his seat for a woman who pretended to be injured, only to find she was totally fine.

Here we show you how to experience all the wonders of Christmas right here in the UK. Think you need to fly north of the Arctic Circle to feel the magic of the festive season? Think again.

Levens Hall and Gardens, in Cumbria, is home to a trove of items once belonging to both the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his greatest opponent, the Duke of Wellington.

Martin Symington describes the scenery surrounding Bodo - a 'Folkestone-sized city sandwiched between mountains and sea inside the Arctic Circle' - as 'world class'. After visiting he drives north to the town of Kjerringoy. He describes the scenery on the road to Kjerringoy as pressing 'all the fantasy-Norwegian-fjord buttons'.

Decay and ruin have had a bad press. They can be fascinating, as visitors to the Purton Ships' Graveyard by the River Severn in Gloucestershire have attested to...

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This modernist structure, built in 1959 as a property 'to make Portugal proud' by dictator António de Oliveira Salazar is smothered in 40,000 sq m of marble. Ted Thornhill checks in...

It's certainly easier to resist drinking temptations and to combat peer pressure at Somerton Lodge. Owner John Elford (inset) is in long-term recovery for alcohol addiction and has been sober for 20 years. He told MailOnline Travel that there is no alcohol sold on the premises - and that this set-up has proven to be a hit among guests. 

After spending a night in Denver, Tom Chesshyre heads to the ski slopes on the Winter Park Express, winding through 'sleepy suburbs and dramatic red-rock gullies'.

A house full of hungry relatives can be intimidating - especially on Christmas. But a top New York City chef says that with planning, you can make the process easy, affordable and enjoyable.

Representing 64 acres of 'uninhabited solitude', Middle Calf Island, off Ireland's south coast, boasts a gorgeous private beach, abundant wildlife and views across the 'wild' Atlantic Ocean. So says Vladi Private Islands, the company tasked with selling it.

The ranking is from a recent study by the Taste Atlas Awards 2023/24, based on 271,819 dish ratings and 80,863 food product ratings.

Carnival, whose Cunard line operates the Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, has cashed in on demand for post-pandemic travel.

Delta Air Lines teamed up with expert astrologer Lisa Stardust to offer bucket-list 2024 itineraries matched to each zodiac sign. Whether you're a believer or astrology sceptic, read on to find out what the stars have in store for your 2024 travels...

MS Maud, which belongs to cruise company HX, was sailing some 162 miles off Denmark's west coast and about 217 miles off Britain's east coast at the time of the incident.

Neil Darbyshire explores the bastide villages of south-west France, which were founded to protect territories held by French and English kings in the 13th century.

This drone image of one of the most famous streets in America by Briton Charlie Moss cements his status as a high-flying photographer.

The pictures appear in book Abandoned Scotland, by Alastair Horne - a beautifully illustrated compendium of 'little-known corners' across the country.

Adriana explained that each pod can fit four people and is private, meaning you 'don't share with anyone you don't know'

MailOnline's Ben Bailey flew from London to Edinburgh and drove 80 minutes north to spend a few days at one of the world's finest golfing destinations, certainly the most famous. He describes the New Course as a 'complete and utter delight' and his accommodation - Hotel du Vin - as 'elegant', with the food served 'divine'.

Stunning images taken by NASA satellites show Iceland's eruption from space and reveal the devastating power of the massive lava flows that threaten to destroy the nearby town of Grindavik.

The star of Disney's film Frozen looks like she's been working her magic over a remote spot in southern Germany.

Beer lovers will be hoppy to hear about the ranking for the places offering the cheapest beer, with the list for the priciest spots giving pause for beer-buying thought.

If you have a big group of friends you'd like to spend New Year's Eve with and a big dollop of cash to splash - then you might like to put these incredible English properties on your radar.

The Haeundae Beach Train (above) runs alongside the Sky Capsule at ground level

The consumer champion surveyed nearly 2,000 holidaymakers about their experiences of all-inclusive holidays in the past two years, asking them to rate their provider on seven categories including customer service, accommodation, how well the description matched the reality, included benefits and value for money.

Carlton Reid is still managing to make a living as a travel writer, despite a self-imposed flight ban. His last flight was in March 2020 - and he's managed to keep his head above water ever since.

Emily Pogue, 29, from Fort Collins, Colorado, recently opened up about the immense measures she had to take - and the steep price she had to pay - to visit the preserve.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. And what better way to welcome it than with giant straw goats, deep-fried caterpillars, radish carving and decorated horse skulls. These are just some of the strange Christmas sights that feature in our list of 10 weird and wonderful festive traditions around the world.

Etiquette guru John-Paul Stuthridge said: 'Hospitality staff work deeply unsociable days and hours this time of year, and so tip accordingly for that - especially on or around Christmas day.'

Amanda Rollins, 34, is an American woman living in France who has issued a warning to people traveling to Paris to watch out for the 'clear cup' scam that is overtaking the streets. She shared it on her TikTok.

Nahuel Rios, 38, from Buenos Aires in Argentina, and his wife, Katri Koninki, 43, from Jyvaskyla, Finland, decided to head north after finding salaries were low, taking jobs at the Santa Claus Holiday Village, a hotel where visitors can meet the 'real Santa' all year round.

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