Sir Richard Branson has unveiled his first-ever Virgin Voyages cruise ship today in Dover. The luxury 17-deck ship – Scarlet Lady – is the first of four Virgin Voyages ships that will come into service each year for the next four years. Newly-released photographs reveal some of the vessel’s standout features, including marble-clad bathrooms, spacious suites, … Read more
Hockney hotspots: Exploring the glorious Yorkshire Wolds in search of the sights that inspired our greatest living artist An exhibition devoted to David Hockney’s drawings opens this week Some of his best-loved works were inspired by the little-known Yorkshire Wolds An online interactive map has been launched to help find his favourite spots By Simon … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Take a tour to Jeremy Clarkson’s local in Oxfordshire, which offers six bedrooms and tender pheasant pie The Kingham Plough in Oxfordshire is ‘handsomely decorated’, says T. D. Isacke The restaurant has just been given a Good Food Award for Gastro Pubs There are also six bedrooms spread across the main building and an … Read more
A £5,000 Four Seasons bed set and a £79 Marriott shower curtain: How to turn your house into a luxury hotel An increasing number of hotel chains are opening online furniture shops The stores sell almost every item from various rooms and suites Hilton, Four Seasons and Soho Farmhouse are among the hotels touting goods By Neil … Read more
The ticket seller at Sorrento’s ferry port looks up from his mid-morning snack and says: ‘I call this my island dream: prawns from the sea, lemon from the trees. Delizioso!’ Discovering a poet in a ticket kiosk is a good start to the day as I board the ferry for Ischia — one of three … Read more
Galway for under £100 a night! How to visit one of Ireland’s most charming cities on the cheap Galway is a small, historic and walkable city nestled on the west coast Nest Boutique Hostel is a savvy choice for accommodation – doubles from £72 McDonagh’s has been serving its famous fish and chips for more than … Read more
‘I love Hong Kong – there’s something magical about the Far East’: Chelsea pensioner and BGT winner Colin Thackery recalls his travel adventures By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 11:06 GMT, 24 February 2020 | Updated: 11:20 GMT, 24 February 2020 Chelsea pensioner and Britain’s Got Talent winner Colin Thackery Chelsea pensioner and … Read more
At the end of a long, isolated dirt track, flanked by meticulously trimmed trees, we can see all six hotel staff through the dirtied windscreen, standing in a perfect crescent shape, palms together, fingers pointing to the sky. ‘Namaste. We have been expecting you. But I fear your entrance has startled the antelope. No matter, … Read more
‘My wife is over 6ft tall and loves a soak – can you recommend any hotels with big bathtubs?’ The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 11:46 GMT, 24 February 2020 | Updated: 11:48 GMT, 24 February 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week … Read more
To help your holidays go smoothly, we consulted experts — from top hoteliers, cabin crew and cruise directors to specialist tour operators and industry insiders — to compile this list of unmissable advice for all travellers. There’s tips on how to avoid airport hell, luggage advice and help on choosing the right destination for you. … Read more