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Val Thorens has been declared the world's best ski resort nine times, including for 2024/2025. Ted Thornhill ascended to the French resort to find out what all the fuss is about - and rates it out of five.

EXCLUSIVEI'm a foodie who's visited 166 countries - this is the surprise country with the most underrated food, the rarely visited place where meals cost ONE DOLLAR… and my verdict on Kenya's Goat Head Soup

TikTok traveller Chris Joondeph, from Denver, has travelled the world tasting its culinary delights. Find out which countries he thinks have the best cuisine and which gourmet treats you should sample...

The French capital tops Euromonitor International's Top City Destinations Index. This ranks cities around the world based on a comparison of 55 metrics across six 'key pillars'.

Britons trying to get into the festive spirit across the country have been confessing that a stroll through the Yuletide stalls has left them disenchanted - and more 'Bah humbug!' than jolly.

From flaming fireballs to 'ghost saunas': The top 20 quirky European Christmas traditions

The ranking comes from an easyJet survey in which 90 per cent of respondents said they're keen on experiencing an alternative festive tradition and 80 per cent said that they'd like to travel abroad to try one out.

Planning a ski break? Consider taking a train rather than flying. It won't necessarily take much longer and will often be cheaper. And your carbon footprint will be kept to a minimum...

The 53 cheapest and priciest countries to be an expat in 2024 (and it's not good news for

The table has been drawn up by Swiss-based expat guide InterNations, based on a global expat survey in which respondents were asked about satisfaction with their financial situation.

Between its stunning coast, pristine beaches, and the various activities it has to offer, Edisto Beach in South Carolina is the perfect destination for travelers of all types.

Is this Britain's best bench view? Lapping up the sublime Lake District spot that inspired

On a visit to the Cumbrian market town of Keswick, Simon Heptinstall discovers the rocky promontory that offers 'one of Britain's finest views'. Named Friars Crag, it overlooks picturesque Derwentwater.

We all know that bus travel is cheap - but a new infographic has revealed that it can also be surprisingly fast. The graphic reveals eight routes across Europe 'where bus beats flying'.

'An underground museum': Inside Greece's astonishing new £2.5billion driverless metro

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: 'This is not just a public works project. It is also a museum. It's probably unique in the world. [You] go through an underground museum to reach the train.'

New research from Irish airline Aer Lingus has found that 35 per cent of people from the North of England would like to visit the USA. Find out which U.S destination is No.1 on their bucket lists.

The 18 cosiest Christmas cottages that could be straight out of Hollywood... and unlike

One of the reasons The Holiday has become such an enduring and beloved Christmas film is the charming cottage where much of the action takes place (pictured left). But this week, Jude Law revealed that it does not actually exist, leaving many fans including BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball, whom he told, distraught. In the movie, Law, playing book editor Graham, finds love with Amanda, a Hollywood movie trailer editor played by Cameron Diaz (pictured inset top: the pair together in the film). Decked in snow, the house sat somewhere in the Surrey Hills. But while the cottage was a fictional film set, there are plenty of festive alternatives still available this Christmas... although we can't guarantee any snow.

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The tips are courtesy of Gilbert Ott, frequent flier and Founder of travel site godsavethepoints.com. He also reveals a little-known Google Flights hack and why you should use members-only hotel sites.

EXCLUSIVEI'm a Canadian and I love coming to England and visiting Christmas markets - here are my top five (and the 'overpriced and overcrowded' ones to avoid)

Is the constant wind and rain making you feel gloomy? A trip to a Christmas market for some festive cheer could be the answer. Find out which are England's best and which 'overpriced' markets to avoid...

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Northcote restaurant in Lancashire has been rated the best in the UK by Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Restaurants awards. Head chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen talks to MailOnline Travel.

A filming location for James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service has inspired a new book by Ruth Kelly. Here is a look at some of the most stunning sites to be used over the years.

EXCLUSIVEI've visited 170 countries - these are five of the worst places I've been to… and why Canada and France make the list

The hall of shame comes courtesy of globetrotter Lauren Heavner (inset), from Arkansas. She prefaces her explanations of why France and Canada make the list with a plea: 'Please don't come for me.'

Mark Palmer finds Dominica to be a lush, verdant destination where you can spot all four varieties of hummingbird.

Vivian Tu, who shares her savvy advice under the username Your Rich BFF, offered some guidance for those desperate to avoid flight delays or cancelations.

EXCLUSIVEMeet the 22-year-old who's become an Internet sensation from posting videos of her travels with a 40-year-old Land Rover called Blue Tit

Tati Reed, from West Sussex, has discovered a knack for making snappy, amusing videos featuring her classic 1985 petrol 'Landy' that hold viewers spellbound. At the time of writing, Tati has 426,000 followers, with individual clips garnering tens of thousands of views.

The Ritz, and Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck in Berkshire are just some of the UK's finest establishments that have been ranked among the world's top 1000.

Emirates unveils its first Airbus A350, with business-class seats inspired by the Mercedes S Class and Wi-Fi that even works over the NORTH POLE

The A350-900 was inspected by VIP guests including Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, and His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, at Dubai Airport. The cabins are divided into three classes accommodating 312 passengers in 32 'next-generation' business class lie-flat seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, 21 premium economy seats and 259 'generously pitched' economy-class seats.

From a VERY determined honey badger to a sleepy seal: The amazing 25 shortlisted images

In total, there are 25 contending photographs selected from more than 59,000 entries from 117 countries and territories. Online voting is open from November 27 until January 29 on the NHM website.

According to etiquette expert Julie Lamberg-Burnet from the Sydney School of Protocol, you've been using your phone too much and in the wrong way in the wrong situations.

British Airways unveils brand-new 'game-changing' first-class suite for the A380 - and the Mail gives it a try. Here's our first impression... what's YOURS?

The airline unveiled the suite at a glitzy ceremony on Monday night at its Waterside HQ next to Heathrow. After 'listening to colleagues and customers to help shape design elements', BA is calling the suite a 'game-changer'. Harriet Sime and Laura Sharman (inset) from the Mail's travel team tested it out.

'Affordable Maldives' may sound like a contradiction in terms - with its sparkling waters, rich marine life and plush hotels. But we've picked the most enticing packages, all with flights and transfers included.

Two pandas shipped from China to a zoo in Washington DC were captured on adorable video footage enjoying life in their new home.

EXCLUSIVEI went on holiday to Afghanistan and it was a 'great experience - the Taliban welcome tourists'

Jannis, a 23-year-old traveller from Germany, shares why he loved his trip to Afghanistan. He explains that one of the country's tourist attractions is like a 'dream'.

Ten years after backpacking around Sri Lanka's east and west coasts, Harriet Sime returns to explore the country's south in a 'far more sophisticated manner'.

Sometimes the only thing to look forward to on a long flight is the meal, however one man thinks pangs of hunger should be ignored - even on lengthy flights.

In the Big Five Marathon at Entabeni Game Reserve, South Africa , first held in 2005, runners cross savannah among the 'big five' animals: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo.

There are so many special hotels in Britain but which ones really go that extra mile? The following are The Good Hotel Guide's 2025 best places to stay in Britain.

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Travel blogger Anna Merabishvili says: 'I have travelled to many cities in Europe and these are the cities that I honestly fell in love with, but are not necessarily the most popular to visit.'

You CAN make stopovers exciting: We're travel experts and this is why you should break up transatlantic trips with a stay in Iceland, from thermal spas to snorkelling between tectonic plates

A stopover in Iceland can break up a transatlantic journey between Europe and the USA, with The Points Guy demonstrating how it can be enjoyed in two completely different ways.

The Daily Mail's Georgina Fuller travels to Portugal's 'horse capital' to experience equine therapy. Her sessions take place at Quinta Carvalhas, which is home to 16 horses.

EXCLUSIVEMy mission to see if the 'world's best hotel' lives up to the hype

The Capella Bangkok tops this year's World's 50 Best Hotels list - MailOnline Travel's Tamara Hinson checks in. Read on for her full verdict on the acclaimed property - including a rating out of five.

Wiliam Hanson says in his book Just Good Manners: 'On the hunt for bargains, consumers have lapses in common sense, leaving staff and other customers short-changed in the currency of civility.'

The £40,000 monument, built to honour the men who waded into the Solway Firth to catch fish with handheld nets, faces being melted down, much to the disapproval of artist Pail Cowan.

Notre-Dame rises from the ashes after the devastating fire: Fascinating images reveal the

Following the fire in April 2019, hundreds of artisans have been rebuilding one of the most historically valuable tourist attractions in the world. Nat Geo was given a sneak peek at the progress. The cathedral is due to reopen on December 8, with one expert saying that visitors will be awestruck by the restored interior.

The advice comes from Gilbert Ott, frequent flier and Founder of travel site godsavethepoints.com. He calls the hack the 'pre-strip'. Read on for more...

MailOnline visited the controversial new North London restaurant that only takes cash, only opens for lunch and shames its own customers if they don't order enough food and drink.

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MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill rides in the cab of a 21,000hp e320 Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord. He likens it to a ride in a spaceship...

EXCLUSIVEI moved from the UK to Seoul - it's safer and you can see a doctor in two minutes (without an appointment)

Jerry, who has lived in Seoul since 2015, reveals the upsides and downsides to life in the South Korean capital - and why Americans will feel right at home when eating out.

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Neil Darbyshire checks into Kasbah Tamadot, a luxury hotel in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. Once a Berber fortress, it has spacious grounds and 'sumptuous' tented suites.

The major celebration will be marking the heroics of the 'Greatest Generation' who fought against Hitler and the Nazis in Europe and Africa, and Japan in Asia - with a bank holiday in either May or August.

The selection comes from high-scoring destinations in the Which? Travel best cities survey. Read on to find out which market you'd most like to visit.

King of the all-inclusive! This Jamaican resort has 1,000 rooms - and you can grab one for

Roger Alton stays at the Grand Palladium on Jamaica's north-west coast, which has just 'pepped itself up' with a £20million makeover. The vast complex boasts 10 restaurants and the country's biggest swimming pool.

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Raimee Iacofano, who describes herself as a former 'certified Paris hater', has posted a tips video to help tourists fall in love with the French capital - just as she has done...

Cecilia Blomdahl moved to the Svalbard archipelago - near the North Pole - in 2015. Here she reveals the joys, challenges and surprises of life on one of the most remote islands in the world.

Is this the world's best safari destination? The Mail films a wildly amazing trip to Botswana, with breathtaking helicopter transfers and a camp so luxurious even the animals want to move in!

Jess Hamilton stays at Atzaró Okavango, a five-star luxury safari camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta that's 'fit for royalty'. She arrives by helicopter and experiences some 'hair-raising' encounters with wild animals.

Find out which gorgeous destination offers a 'cheap holiday' with 'breathtaking hikes' due to the strength of the pound. At the other end of the scale, Brits might feel the pinch in a top safari hotspot.

A woman accidentally stumbled upon the remnants of a 280 million-year-old ecosystem while hiking in the Italian Alps. This led to the discovery of hundreds of more fossils by a research team.

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MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff, declared the best hotel in Wales in the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. Read on for his verdict...

Incredible photos delve into the past of Clacton-on-Sea. Find out what the town's pier looked like in the 1920s and see early shots of Butlin's holiday camp...

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MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers Norfolk in East Anglia - the region Lonely Planet says is the best in Britain for 2025 - in a new Mini Cooper C. Which has a 'go-kart' mode...

The Mail's Sarah Hartley checked in to Montage Palmetto Bluff, which owns the venue - Somerset Chapel - where Bieber and Baldwin said 'I do'. 'They showed seriously good taste,' she writes.

'Photos that capture the wonders of our world': National Geographic reveals the best

For a special edition of the magazine, an astounding 2.3million photographs were whittled down to 20 images that will provoke thoughts and drop jaws. Here we present a visual feast like no other.

This figure rises to 55 per cent for the 25-34 age group, a poll revealed, with 41 per cent overall expecting to maintain their current travel levels.

Content creator Riley Hemson spurred the discussion after posted a video of her travel buddy, Jaz Hand, who was mixing a mysterious green beverage on the flight.

EXCLUSIVEMy ride on the incredible Australian train that snakes through lush rainforest to a station where PYTHONS slither along the platform... here's my footage

MailOnline Travel's Tom Chesshyre boards the Kuranda Scenic Railway. The 23-mile route runs through the Barron Gorge National Park, Queensland. 'It's one of Australia's finest rail journeys,' declares Tom. Read on for more...

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Carol Driver visits Avani+ Fares Maldives on the western edge of the 'beautiful' Baa Atoll, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Read on for the full verdict...

Pictured: Beaches 'that look like paradise' in a surprise European country. Which one is

These pictures are guaranteed to spark wanderlust for exploring a coastline second in length only to Canada's, stretching for 63,000 miles (101,000km).

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