Want a less stressful holiday? Then let the latest technology help you out. Here we reveal the kit that will make travelling a cinch, from the Duchess of Sussex‘s chic leather case to clever ‘packing cubes’ and from a GPS-equipped 4G ‘hotspot’ to a case that will keep your shirts crease-free. Meghan’s must-have Organised: The … Read more
A Sikh in starched white uniform emerges indiscernibly and scrunches across the gravel drive to greet me, his white beard almost merging with his turban. Somehow, it could only be Raffles, arguably the most famous hotel name. I am whisked into the cool embrace of the lobby, where a glass of chilled mineral water arrives … Read more
The Inspector is bowled over by London’s version of New York’s trendy The Standard, despite it looking ‘like a cross between a nuclear reactor and a Merchant Navy ship’ The brand new hotel occupies the brutally ugly former Camden Town Hall Annexe building The Standard name is upside down, ‘which is apt given that The … Read more
You can always bank on a river cruise. It’s one of the best ways of seeing the world, and here we reveal eight unmissable trips. Going Down Under Captain Cook Cruises operates a paddlewheeler between Murray Bridge and Blanchetown, an hour from Adelaide Mountains and outback, deserts and red gum tree forests; the River Murray … Read more
No one pretends that river cruise ships are pretty things. Long, squat and wholly out of proportion to the scenery and many of the buildings they pass along their ever-increasing routes, they are more like dolled-up barges or exaggerated narrowboats. But when you’re on one, gliding silently along the Danube, staring at the riverbank from … Read more
Travelling up Glen Muick on the Balmoral estate in the Highlands is to follow in Queen Victoria’s footsteps. In my time as a royal historian I’ve worked on exhibitions, television programmes and, most recently, a new biography of Victoria. I know how much she cherished this bleak landscape, but even I was shocked to find … Read more
Are there any ‘excellent’ train trips around India and what’s the best package tour to San Sebastian for a solo traveller? The holiday guru solves tourism queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:24 BST, 2 August 2019 | Updated: 08:14 BST, 6 August 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. … Read more
Here come the moms in space They’re the ones we rely on for playdates and emotional support, homework help and babysitting. Moms are the ultimate dependable support. Like, hopefully, the button on your jeans. If you’ve been waiting for an invitation, this calligraphy is it. Commissioned by Facebook, this is a hand-lettered design for a … Read more
At 29 years old, my favorite compliment is being told that I look like my mom. Seeing myself in her image, like this daughter up top, makes me so proud of how far I’ve come, and so thankful for where I come from. Moms are the ones who bandage our boo-boos when we’re little and … Read more
Moms are the ones who bandage our boo-boos when we’re little and continue to take care of us as we get older—often sacrificing their own needs so they can help with ours. Cruising on a bike to help heal our injuries is the most mom thing one can do. They’re the ones we rely on … Read more
Want to see more Dribble shots? Moms are the ones who bandage our boo-boos when we’re little and continue to take care of us as we get older—often sacrificing their own needs so they can help with ours. Cruising on a bike to help heal our injuries is the most mom thing one can do. … Read more
If you’ve been waiting for an invitation, this calligraphy is it. Commissioned by Facebook, this is a hand-lettered design for a poster. Quote is Facebook Building 8 VP’s Regina Dugan—and mine. Moms are the ones who bandage our boo-boos when we’re little and continue to take care of us as we get older—often sacrificing their … Read more
These eight shots crystallize the hard work moms put into keeping their kids alive, happy, and healthy. They might give you the inspiration you need for filling out that card—or stand alone for your mom’s interpretation. Moms are the ones who bandage our boo-boos when we’re little and continue to take care of us as … Read more