Musician Gary Numan checks into our travel Q&A

Checking in… Musician Gary Numan talks about life in Los Angeles, his love for one of California’s rare ‘quaint’ towns – and why Britons shouldn’t dismiss American friendliness as fake By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 08:36 GMT, 22 December 2020 | Updated: 08:36 GMT, 22 December 2020 Musician Gary Numan checks into … Read more

Combining swimming alongside manta rays with some serious Four Seasons hotel luxury in the Maldives

An underwater ballet performs before our eyes, with a squadron of graceful manta rays gliding and tumbling through the water. These mysterious creatures are one of the biggest draws for those visiting the Baa Atoll Unesco Biosphere Reserve in the central-western part of the Maldives. Our snorkelling guide, Saif, says we are very lucky to … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of Middlethorpe Hall, York

Great British boltholes: Inside the pretty-as-a-doll’s-house Middlethorpe Hall near York where service is delivered with gusto and guests relax in exquisitely detailed rooms Middlethorpe Hall is one of three stately homes belonging to the National Trust’s Historic House Hotels group The 29 rooms and suites offer ‘old-fashioned country-house grandeur’ with four-posters and antique furniture The … Read more

How long-stay tourist visas will help you make the most of trips to exotic lands 

Your ticket to sun, safaris and surfing: How long-stay tourist visas will help you make the most of trips to exotic lands Dubai has extended tourist visas that can last up to 90 days for about £150 Thailand is doubling the former 30-day maximum stay for just £30 South Africa’s long-stay tourist visa now gives … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore Carcassonne with top author Kate Mosse 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore Carcassonne with top author Kate Mosse By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 19 December 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 19 December 2020 The magnificent French city of Carcassonne – the largest walled city in Europe and a Unesco World Heritage site – is home to perhaps … Read more

Windsor wonderland: A guide to this enchanting town, where the Queen will spend Christmas Day

There’s something extra festive about Windsor this year — and it’s not the giant Christmas tree, fresh out of Windsor Great Park, that stands beside the castle and a statue of Queen Victoria. It’s the happy news that the Queen — the 39th monarch to call the castle home since William the Conqueror founded it … Read more

Windsor wonderland: A guide to this enchanting town, where the Queen will spend Christmas Day

There’s something extra festive about Windsor this year — and it’s not the giant Christmas tree, fresh out of Windsor Great Park, that stands beside the castle and a statue of Queen Victoria. It’s the happy news that the Queen — the 39th monarch to call the castle home since William the Conqueror founded it … Read more

The brave and ingenious travel firms that have sprung into life in 2020

Some are backed by travel industry stalwarts. Others are niche enterprises created by enthusiasts.  But all are bravely defying the misery of the Covid-19 calamity to bring us fresh getaways for next year – from country cottages and historic tours to wilderness expeditions and exotic cruises. Here’s our pick… COSY UP IN KENT Some travel … Read more

Antigua holidays: Bask on the beautiful beaches – and it’s all restriction-free 

Almost everyone here has a nickname. ‘Local’ (because he is), Lobster 2 (because he works at the beach) and Tidy (yes, the cleaner) are all delighted that Antigua is so keen to welcome visitors — and that the island remains on the UK’s travel corridor list. And quite right, too. Latest figures show that there … Read more