A passenger ferry has been given a spectacular new lease of life having been transformed into a luxurious yacht complete with a New York loft-style interior, a cinema and what is claimed to be the largest single sofa in Hong Kong. And it’s on the market for £1.9million ($2.7million). The vessel, formerly called Golden Star, … Read more
Pictures of Holland that show just why the airline pilot who took them is flying high on Instagram Nick de Jonge flies Boeing 737s for KLM as a first officer – and he has 20,000 Instagram followers When you see his photography, you’ll see why – it’s regularly jaw-dropping. From the ground and the air … Read more
Package holidays getting personal: Travel companies are adding a host of optional extras to post-lockdown getaways Hays Travel, Travelbag and others can arrange taxi transfers on many packages Responsible Travel has tailor-made holidays on offer to Greece, Cuba and more Freedom Destinations can build bespoke fly-drive trips from Canada to Namibia By Neil Simpson For … Read more
Jewel-hued waters, a white-sand beach, palm trees, rose petals strewn across my enormous bed – I started last year on a high at the top-rated Nanuku Auberge Resort in Fiji. But I quickly realised that, essentially, I had booked into a honeymoon destination – and I was alone. However, staying on my own in a … Read more
People know it as ‘the finest country racecourse in the land’. And when you’re up in the stands at Uttoxeter, with a backdrop of gentle hills and woodland, it’s easy to see why. But this pretty East Staffordshire market town is far from being a one-trick pony. Market Place is the town’s unspoilt, cobbled centre. … Read more
The winning images in a photo competition set up to honour the spirit of the great adventuring Australian photographer James Francis (Frank) Hurley have been revealed – and Mr Hurley himself would surely have been mightily impressed. Frank Hurley (1885 – 1962) photographed some of the biggest events of the 20th century and was described … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Meet top British authors as you cruise the Danube By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 27 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 27 February 2021 Imagine mingling with some of your favourite authors while enjoying wonderful food and drink, and beautiful landscapes along the way! Now you … Read more
Not everyone is rushing to head overseas. Staycations are booking up fast for this summer and autumn — on the assumption that we’ll be sticking to Boris’s road map. If you’re keen to reunite with loved ones in the UK, here are some fabulous options for multi-generational breaks… CAPTIVATING CORNWALL Host a family get-together at … Read more
When lockdown eases we are getting out of town for some relaxation amid the gorgeous Surrey Hills in one of the area’s most luxurious hotels By MailOnline Reporter Published: 18:48 GMT, 26 February 2021 | Updated: 18:49 GMT, 26 February 2021 Tired of waking up to the same old cityscape and the noisy hustle and … Read more
Former Bond girl Britt Ekland talks about travelling, including the joy of silk eye masks, the Swedish coast and the time a priest calmed her down on a rocky flight to New York By Richard Webber For The Daily Mail Published: 15:55 GMT, 26 February 2021 | Updated: 15:55 GMT, 26 February 2021 Former Bond … Read more
The incredible panoramic photos of landscapes and skylines from New York to Sydney via London and Paris that appear in a lavish coffee-table book that’s over three feet wide The tome is called Advancing Horizons and it contains 60 photographs by Hans-Georg Esch The images inside show cityscapes and skylines and other remarkable views in breathtaking … Read more
The most picturesque views in the UK according to experts in the matter – Britons – are of Loch Ness and Windermere. Researchers asked the British public to vote for the views that inspire, delight and excite them the most and Loch Ness and Windermere came joint top with 27 per cent of the vote … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover vibrant Venice with TV’s Sherrie Hewson By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 13 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 13 February 2021 Romantic, beautiful and beguiling: even among the great Italian cities, Venice is a spectacular gem. And there’s no better way to explore its unique … Read more