It is an area of India that few visit - Sikkim, the tiny nub of north-east India framed by the Himalayas. But those who make the journey into its high corners are rewarded with stunning views, sacred monasteries and a rare type of peace. Laura Powell is entranced ...read
The advert for holidays from £249 featured families enjoying outdoor activities, but the break was only available mid-week during certain dates in January, February and March.
It has long been an issue that leaves British tourists flustered. But in these tough financial times, Britons are tipping less while on holiday - or not at all, a new survey reveals.
The strengthening pound means holidays abroad are more affordable. Eurozone countries provide good value this summer, as do Mexico, Brazil, Turkey and Croatia.
DialAFlight has removed a blog from its website after criticism over its warning to holidaymakers to 'get rid' of their Greek euros in case it pulls out of the single currency.
A hop from South Africa, Swaziland is a less-seen holiday destination. But its appeal is endless, says Richard E. Grant, as he throws off the London life of an actor to return to his place of birth - where the day moves slowly and the landscape is wide-screen. ...read
Berlin is a cool city above ground. But some of the most interesting sights - and darkest secrets - in the German capital lie below the streets. Rory MacLean dips below the surface.
Last year, John Carter took a trip on a boat called the Spirit of Chartwell. Next month, the same ship will take centre stage in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations as the Royal Barge.
Amy Watkins had to admit - she could not see a week on Disney's latest liner Fantasy being anything but a child-fest. But she was hugely surprised by what she discovered.
When Wendy Driver embarked on a cruise around Hawaii on a ship with only 20 passengers, she knew this trip will be different. But she had no idea just how much she would see.
She is the smiling champion of the British Olympic team, the swimmer who won two gold medals in Beijing. But what does Rebecca Adlington do when it comes to holidays?
Stephen Venables intended to visit the Lycian coast whilst backpacking 40 years ago but only got as far as Istanbul. He finally made his dream real on the Bozburun Peninsula.
What to do when you have two demanding kids under four and a desperate need for a week of peace? If you are Benedict Allen, you dash off to Corfu and 'an outcrop of heaven'.
When it comes to his annual Caribbean holiday, Hunter Davies always takes in two islands - Barbados with its luxury hotels; small, lovely Bequia with its rustic air.
Nick Haslam is fond of cycling. His partner is less so. So how to do a two-wheeled tour of Dorset without coming to domestic strife? Easy - with the help of an electric bike.
There can be no river cruise more classic than a trip down the Nile, says Wendy Gomersall. From the Valley of the Kings to Luxor, here is a truly glorious history lesson.
When he embarked on a seven-night Caribbean cruise Sebastian Lander didn't expect to find himself 175ft above sea level, knees trembling, at the top of the ship's climbing wall. But this was not the only high point in a week of adventure ...read
The biggest royal party of them all, the Diamond Jubilee, is almost upon us. But what to do to celebrate the Queen's grand hurrah? Jenny Coad picks out the best events in the UK.
The Ambi - as it is affectionately known - is the quintessential Indian car. But will it hold up when it is driven from Goa to Kerala, complete with 40,000 blasts of the horn?
The more Kate Garraway visits Australia, the more she falls in love with it. From Sydney to Perth, the TV presenter soon clocks up the miles, not to mention the adventures.
The Wellington that lurks on the High Street in the Hertfordshire town of Welwyn is a resurrection - its predecessor burned down three years ago. The Inspector pops in.
There are colder places to learn to scuba dive than the Bahamas - and Paul Oswell finds warm waters and sunshine aplenty as he dons oxygen tanks for the first time.
Swimming pools are so old-fashioned. Now, if you want to get wet in Orlando, you had better be prepared to swim with dolphins or plunge down a terrifying slide.
Hitler intended post-war Jersey to be a holiday island - for Germans only. But liberation put paid to those plans, an event still fervently celebrated. You can see why, says Marcus Scriven.
You can always count on Disney to throw a good party. So as its only European park reaches its 20th birthday, just what does it have in store for Mickey's biggest fans?
The gloom surrounding all things financial might make you think you can't afford a holiday this year. But despite the ill omens, there are bargains to buy, says Frank Barrett.
The tale of Heidi has appealed to children for over 100 years. With his five-year-old daughter learning to read, David Atkinson takes his family in search of the Swiss backdrop.
The world's most beautiful country? Latvia
In a competition to find the most beautiful country, Twitter and Pinterest users have looked east...
Ask Frank: Getting into the swing in Wales
This week, the Mail On Sunday's Travel Editor helps a reader whose kids want to try a new adventure park in Wales.
Hotel plans to give a guest a Warhol
A hotel is giving guests the chance to win a £12,500 Andy Warhol - by identifying it from a line-up of fakes...
Exploring colourful Kerala's quiet side
From houseboats on the backwaters, to country train rides, there's more to Kerala than just stunning beaches...
A Grand Day Out At Sudeley Castle
Mark Hughes-Morgan runs the rule over Sudeley Castle, the hideaway that Henry VII's last wife called home...
Website Of The Week: www.foodspotting.com
A site to recommend dishes, not just restaurants, seems useful, but will is sate Fred Mawer's appetite?
Travel deals blog: Grab a quick bargain
Looking for a last-minute break? Try two nights in Venice for £124 or Florida from £990pp in our late deals blog.
Heritage holidays and a fateful queen
Tixall Gatehouse in Staffordshire, is a 16th century building with a long and dramatic history...
Yogic calm and sweet solitude in Puglia
When Sarah Hartley signed up for a yoga holiday in Italy she fell in love with its magical location and calm...
The artistic corner of magical Mallorca
In the mountainous north-west, is a pretty village which has long been a retreat for poets and painters...
An Inspector Calls: The Little Gloster hotel
This week the Inspector visits the Isle of Wight and discovers something well worth writing (home) about...
Amy Dixon finds a Mediterranean cruise is the perfect mix of leisure and excitement for a mother-to-be, indulging in beauty treatments, healthy meals and sedate stop-offs.
When John Craven decides to whisk his three grandchildren away for a week, Jamaica provides the perfect playground with its resorts and Conrad, who became like family.
The last time Kate Silverton visited Oman, she was haggling in the souks of Muscat. But this time, she returns with new-born baby Clemency, seeking peace and quiet.
Sarah Hartley had always practised yoga, in the same way you go to church at Christmas and Easter. So, as she opted for a yoga holiday in Italy - would she be able to handle it?
One of the the great things about Iceland in summer is the Midnight Sun. With daylight throughout, Anna Melville-James enjoys a spot of late golf on the Westman Islands.
In the latest of our occasional series on the travel habits of celebrities, presenter Sir Terry reveals why he doesn't do sightseeing and where he goes to find old-fashioned luxury.
Cyprus has gorgeous scenery and lots of famous archaeological sites but relaxing in the sun at a top-class hotel was the Strictly Come Dancing star's top priority on her latest visit.
The key joys of South Africa are well-known. But what if you want a more 'extreme' getaway? From diving with sharks to riding an ostrich, Graham Boynton picks five options.
They are touted as a way to save cash while visiting a city: passes that bring museums and transport under one umbrella. But are they worth the money? Fred Mawer investigates.
Walking along a spruced-up promenade, Harry Ritchie asks himself if there can be any resort with a reputation more undeserved than that of Torremolinos.
When it comes to taking a cruise, everything seems to be big and brash, with liners growing larger by the year. But there is much to be said for a smaller sea-going option, says Caroline Hendrie - as she picks out the best sail-boat and yacht cruises for the upcoming summer. ...read
Simon Heptinstall embarks on a learned cruise for the well-educated. That means no mother-in-law jokes, karaoke or pizza and plenty of lectures, opera and fine dining.
It has been a seaside escape for 100 years and is affectionately known as Scabby. But stylish innovations in this Yorkshire town have enticed a new generation, says Rebecca English.
With more volcanoes than human beings, boiling water gushing out of the ground and youths protesting by banging pots and pans, Iceland is an off-beat treat discovers Mark Palmer.
When it was named European Capital of Culture in 2008, Liverpool became the subject of much investment. Now it is a destination to rival the best, says Ted Thornhill.
It may not be an obvious choice for a weekend away - but Jenny Coad is fascinated by the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Here, beachside bars and an air of cosmopolitan cool mix with Bauhaus architecture and hints of the past in the ancient port of Jaffa. And the weather is great ...read
At first glance, it does not look promising. The Olde Bull Inn sits next to a roundabout and a main road in Suffolk. But the Inspector finds a warm welcome and a cosy bar.
Nothing beats surfing in British Columbia - and the wildlife will thrill you too, says Michael Hanlon, as he doesn't let the weather put him off on a visit to the wilds of Canada.
Rory Ross discovers why the stars flock to the little-known Langkawi islands in Malaysia - where it takes time to acclimatise to the beauty, and five cars are a traffic jam. Sublime.
The Maldives has had a tricky time of late, hit by political unrest. But Sue Ryan finds little to disturb her cocktail reverie as she takes a tour of some of the newest resort developments.
Max Wooldridge has always had a disliking for gyms. But when he was offered the chance to try a fitness camp on the edge of Lake Annecy, he jumped at the chance. Then jumped some more when ex-Gladiator Caroline Pearce started barking instructions. ...read
Joanna Tweedy wasn't sure how a family holiday to Paris would work out. But the grown-up city had one enormous redeeming feature for jittery new parents...
When Liz Stout holidays in Carmarthenshire she is unsure it will have enough to keep the family entertained. But the beach and a fishing net are all the kids need.
Behind beautiful Bristol lies a history packed with slaves, treasure and scurvy pirates, the perfect entertainment for Danny Wheeler's two young boys.
Sebastian Lander lets his imagination run riot at Tixall Gatehouse in Staffordshire, a beautiful 16th century building with a long and dramatic history.
A Georgian farmhouse, with pool, sauna and playground seems like the perfect spot for Liz Todd's family. 'Is this grandpa's house?' her nephew asks hopefully - if only!
Brazil has a little of everything - so much so that Vivien Creegor had no idea where to start. Finally, she opted for wildlife spotting in the Pantanal - and nights of style in ravishing Rio.
Lisa Snowdon basks in the beauty and luxury of this Caribbean gem - home of the world's hottest pop star. And if it's good enough for Rihanna, it's good enough for the rest of us.
Forget Greece's economic troubles. This sea-fringed state remains a fine holiday option - not least if you seek out its less-explored islands. Fiona Barton picks out several candidates.
Vienna has a reputation as a city of art, culture and music. And it is well deserved, says Michael Henderson, as he plots a perfect weekend walk through the Austrian capital.
The last time actress Carinthia West was in Greece was in 1977 to make a film, an experience best forgotten. Returning three decades later, she finds the second take much better.
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