Video shows how construction of Royal Caribbean cruise ship Utopia of the Seas is well under way

By gross tonnage, these behemoths are the five biggest cruise ships on the high seas: 1. WONDER OF THE SEAS – ROYAL CARIBBEAN Launched in 2022, the record-breaking ship has a gross tonnage of 236,857, and measures 362m (1,187.8ft) in length and 64m (210ft) in width. With 2,867 staterooms, she can carry 6,988 passengers at … Read more

French a bit rusty? The enchanting chateaux in France you can rent – that are owned by Britons

Dotted across la belle France are chateaux you can book for a holiday. Some are homely and friendly, while others can feel as intimidating as their French owners. But there’s great news if you’d rather avoid the froideur and stumbles with the language. Love the hit television series Escape To The Chateau with Dick and … Read more

The joys of a Tour de France-inspired ebike cycling holiday in Denmark

Scandi cycling? No sweat: The Tour de France starts on Friday in Denmark – but the going’s easy on these ebike trails Mark Porter’s cycling holiday begins in Vejle and goes south to Sonderborg  Along the way, he spends a night in the excellent, bike-friendly Center Hotel In Jelling, another stop, he finds that the ‘terrain is … Read more

Jordan Barrett attends Montblanc event in Paris with Emma Roberts

Jordan Barrett looks stylish in an off-white suit alongside Emma Roberts at a swanky Montblanc event in Paris By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:16 BST, 23 June 2022 | Updated: 07:14 BST, 23 June 2022 Jordan Barrett opted for an off-white suit for Montblanc’s ‘On the Move’ event in Paris, France, on Wednesday … Read more

Snow days in the Alps ‘will HALVE without faster action to stop climate change’

The number of days with snow cover in the Alps will halve without faster action to stop climate change, a new study has warned. Researchers said southern Alpine countries, including parts of France, Italy, and Slovenia, would be especially affected without emissions cuts. For example, if the planet warms by 7.2-9°F (4-5°C), Slovenia could lose … Read more

Most people don’t want to be billionaires, study finds

If an unlimited amount of money sounds appealing to you, a new study suggests you may be in the minority. Researchers have surveyed more than 7,000 people living in countries around the world, including the UK, the US, China, France, India and Australia. They found that the majority of people don’t want any more than £8.2 million … Read more

EasyJet passenger whose bag was ‘crushed and mangled’ by ‘exploding’ bottles fights for compensation

An easyJet passenger is battling for compensation after his trolley bag was left ‘crushed and mangled’ on a flight back to Gatwick. David Benjamin, 63, was horrified when his smashed up case turned up on the luggage reclaim carousel with a huge hole ripped in the front. Several items of clothing were left torn while … Read more

Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, 61, says don’t put people down; build them up

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, 61, says don’t put people down; build them up Jean-Christophe Novelli, 61, had ADHD put was a happy positive child The Michelin-starred chef reveals that his teacher was a bully and the kids cried He reveals how he loves teaching and has set up … Read more

George and Amal Clooney enjoy an alfresco lunch with Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber in France

They touched down in the south of France on Friday.  And George Clooney and his wife Amal embraced an afternoon of wining and dining on Tuesday as they sat down for a picturesque alfresco lunch with close friends Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber.  The American actor, 61, cut a laid-back figure in a … Read more