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All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. From a dog’s point of view, the Lake

Have you ever experienced a total solar eclipse? Most Britons answer that with “I think so”, recalling times when they squinted at the sun through some eclipse glasses or a welding mask. If that’s you then, no, you did not taste ‘totality’. Most likely you saw a partial eclipse in 1999 (unless you were in

Laid-back living, soft sandy beaches, warm hospitality, rum, reggae, rushing waterfalls, lush mountains – Jamaica is the Caribbean island where people flock, as its most famous son Bob Marley once sung, “to feel all right”. No wonder that the former Spanish (then British) colony captivated Ian Fleming, Noël Coward, Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe and Errol

Nowhere celebrates kitsch like Australia. From Ken Done’s garish tea towel art to the preening extravagance of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, this is a country that has little time for modesty or restraint.  This spirit of irreverence, philistinism and sheer bad taste has found expression in its legions of Big Things, a

You’ll spot it from far away, if you were clever enough to ask for a window seat on the plane. It’s Sin City – an oasis of glittering lights in the desert, home of the Strip and the drive-in wedding chapel, playground of the Mob, and a visual spectacle complete with its own Eiffel Tower,

On March 5, regulated rail fares rose on average by 5.9 per cent, the steepest increase in a decade. Adding a fiver and a bit to a typical Manchester-London mid-range ticket might not sound too egregious, but for a commuter, already hammered by inflation on everyday outgoings, almost six per cent can add up to

As a cruising destination, the UK’s coastline and rivers have never been more popular – and with spectacular scenery, amazing wildlife, an abundance of historical sites and excellent food, is it any surprise? A UK cruise requires neither yellow fever jabs nor the pre-holiday exchange-rate vigil. There is no waiting in airport lounges for hours

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Sweeping south and east from chic, Aegean-set Bodrum

Icy seawater was biting at my face, and I couldn’t stop laughing. Nor could the other 11 waterproof-wrapped travellers making the bumpy crossing from our expedition ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen, to Orne Harbour, a humbling collection of soft snow, hard ice and slate-grey rock on the Antarctic peninsula. It was Robin, a quiet, red-headed woman

There’s no other city in the world that boasts quite such an impressive main drag as Venice and its Grand Canal. You’ll travel down it in your vaporetto or water taxi, you’ll observe the bustling boats from magnificent bridges. But there’s nothing quite like having a front-row seat at the Grand Canal spectacle from your

We had spent the morning trying to track down an elusive herd of elephants in the scalding African heat, and I was now savouring an al fresco lunch under the shade of a leafy tree. All was calm, soporific even, as each of our gathered group recounted their most recent wildlife encounters – when suddenly

Most people who visit ‘Orlando’ never truly see it. They arrive at Orlando International Airport and head straight for the theme parks. The city actually lies 15 miles north-east and often goes unnoticed in the rush for Disney and co – which is a major oversight, as it’s home to some of Florida’s most original

It’s no secret by now that Iceland’s laid-back, diminutive capital punches way above its weight on pretty much every level. It’s ostensibly a cosmopolitan and highly progressive fishing village, home to more than half of the country’s 300,000 citizens, as well as a slew of expats and a constant stream of visitors all year round.

Founded in 1837, the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, as it was then called, was the first to offer cruises as we know them when passengers joined Royal Mail ships sailing to ports in the Mediterranean and the Iberian peninsula. The legendary SS Canberra, in service from 1961 to 1997, featured in the bond

New Orleans’s reputation as a party town, thanks largely to the annual celebration of Mardi Gras, looms large. Bourbon Street, plastic beads and bawdy revellers sum up many people’s image of the city. As anyone who has been here knows, though, this is only a tiny part of life here. Its historical influences are celebrated

The problem visitors to Paris have is there is just too much to do, from its world-class museums to utterly staggering art galleries. Here is Telegraph destination expert Hannah Meltzer’s guide to the very best experiences and attractions in the city, from ripping down the Champs-Élysées in a quirky retro sidecar to insider tips on

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. From flamingo-pink sands lapped by balmy turquoise waters

Barcelona is an architectural and cultural hub studded with brooding cathedrals, myriad museums, stadiums and magnificent Gaudí creations. Below our expert shares her recommendations on the best things to do, from marvelling at Modernista buildings to exploring the Hansel and Gretel-inspired Park Güell. For further Barcelona inspiration, see our in-depth guides to the city’s best

Forget the old saw ‘children should be seen but not heard’ – here in Greece love of little ones is a given, and most staff in the country’s (extremely) family-friendly hotels will effortlessly go that extra mile to make sure that you and your brood have an enjoyable holiday. The best hotels have clubs catering