Holidays that come with private yachts can be pricey - especially if you throw in St Lucia as a location. But Isobel Jones finds a way to sail the Caribbean on a budget - before encountering big waves, island hotels and escapades with empty fuel tanks. ...read
Nasa has announced that 2012 is the year when the Northern Lights will be visible with the most intensity in half a century. Martin Symington reveals the best places to see them.
When the Finnair cabin crew on flight AY201 to New Delhi decided to do a Bollywood dance on the flight to mark India's Republic Day, they didn't expect to become a YouTube hit.
Seeking winter sun - but not wishing to venture too far - Richard Kay took his family to the oft-maligned Canary Island of Lanzarote, where the sun shines and lava bubbles underfoot.
It is a common situation - a mum being exasperated by the demands of her new baby. But few do what a video has caught a Kenyan cheetah doing - kicking her baby in the air.
On the 'Panhandle' in Northern Cyprus, the pace of life is blissfully slow, even hold-ups (by donkeys) can have an unexpected and old-fashioned charm. In fact, you'll feel a million miles away from everything in this unspoilt jewel of the Mediterranean, says David Wilkes ...read
There are many contenders for the title of the 'best beach in the world'. But Tom Mangold was happy that he had found said paradise on a recent trip to the sun-kissed Bahamas.
Visiting after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Frances Hardy can understand why the Royals chose this exotic hideaway with its lush gardens and amazing architecture.
The books and films may have finished, but the teenage wizard will still be a fixture in Florida this year as Universal looks to expand its Harry Potter attractions, says Frank Barrett.
What's an actress to do when she needs a little time off? For Stephanie Beacham, the answer was obvious - a week in Egypt between heavenly Hurghada and historic Cairo.
Martin Symington takes a music-themed swing through Northern Ireland and Donegal. Not only does he see some musical flashpoints of the greats, there's also the locals.
Mont Fort is 'for those who like to live dangerously' and the minor royals have started to descend on Verbier's stylish nigh spots. Mark Palmer is not sure what he's let himself in for.
Claire Gervat enrols on a 'get in shape' crash course at one of the country's plushest health resorts. Her goal is simple - prepare for parading herself on a beach - far away.
With many tourists currently wary of Egypt, now - conversely - may be the perfect time to visit the country. Wendy Gomersall takes a cruise down the Nile...
Last February, Queensland was devastated by the fury of Cyclone Yasi. But a year on, John Carter finds that this glorious, sun-kissed Australian state is proving its resilience - as he sky-rides through the trees, seeks the little-seen cassowary, and finds a true island paradise ...read
Skiers heading to the Alps this weekend are being greeted by some awesome conditions. Peter Hardy looks ahead to see where to make the best of the weather.
The Inspector checks in to The Feathers in Woodstock, a hotel he's been looking forward to visiting for years. But will he be disappointed is the question?
Neil English likes to drive from Britain to the Alps so that he can explore more than one resort during his stay. But on a recent journey his preference almost cost him dear.
It is an ideal way to see the world - scenery unfolding before your eyes as you move at a leisurely pace. And most of the world is accessible by river cruise, says Caroline Hendrie.
Two hundred years ago, Britain's well-to-do young men would take a Grand Tour of Europe that focused on the key sights of Italy. Chris Anderson attempts a modern version by train.
Wendy Gomersall visits central Mexico and is left in a spin by a passionate dancing lesson before tackling some traditional cooking and a fiery tequila tasting class.
Sue Lawley and her daughter Harriet leave their husbands holding the baby as they slope off to Val d'Isere, a village in the French Alps to rediscover their ski legs.
Wisdom has it that you should book late for a bargain. But you would be well advised to get your summer holiday sorted early says Fred Mawer - as he picks some great UK breaks.
It's 25 years since Christine Hamilton and her husband visited South Africa. During that time the politics have changed beyond recognition but the beauty of the country thankfully hasn't.
Robin Esser visits Cappadocia - a magical landscape - and decides that the only way to see it is from above, in a balloon, and below, in a luxury cave hotel room.
As Madonna's film about Wallis Simpson goes on general release, Sylvia Smith stays at Le Moulin de la Tuilerie, the French house that once belonged to the Windsors.
2012 is set to be a tremendous year for cruise fans based in the UK. Over the next 12 months, a host of fine voyages will set sail from UK ports. Amy Watkins picks the best.
One of the most populated cities in the world, Mexico City is often avoided by tourists. But venture to this Aztec capital and you'll fall in love with its drama, says Sarah Gordon.
St. Lucia has plenty of sandy beaches and palm trees but it is also an island of lush natural scenery, not least offered by the forested Piton Mountains, says Anthony Goodridge.
This year is predicted to be the best in half a century for spotting the Northern Lights. Armed with this knowledge, Sebastian Lander heads to Iceland and is certainly rewarded.
Egypt might be in turmoil and things looking nasty in Cairo, but, says Peter McKay, there is no better time to cruise the Nile as prices have fallen and the crowds have vanished.
Perhaps it's down to the fact that we are used to dirty carriages and high prices. But Frank Barrett cannot grasp why British tourists don't make use of the European rail network.
When it comes to wildlife, little beats the thrill of seeing an animal in its habitat. Amy Watkins meets proboscis monkeys on a cruise round the Malaysian state of Sabah.
Now is a prime time to head off for a blast of winter sun. But where should you go? Fred Mawer does the hard work for you, separating holiday fact from fiction.
TOWIE party boy Joey Essex goes on a pilgrimage to the true world capital of hedonism - Las Vegas. From casinos to helicopter rides and celebrities to nightclubs, it's right up Joey's strip.
Gareth Huw Davies has spent time in a lot of holiday parks over the years and can't believe how much they've advanced since their first inception, he helps you pick the best break.
Chris Choi had to brave planes, boats, scorpions and goats on his Croatian quest but then that's because he'll do anything for a glass of the elusive Grk, a rare (and delicious) wine produced against all the odds. Well, it would be rude not to then, wouldn't it ...read
Becoming ever more fond of the idea of cruising, Hunter Davies reacquaints himself with the sea on a voyage from historic Venice to the shimmering outposts of Greece.
Cruising can be an oddly divisive experience. Those who have done it tend to love it. But land-lubbers tend to be sceptical. Paul and Jane Fruen try their first voyage.
If you're partial to deserted stretches of white sand and turquoise seas that would not disgrace a Caribbean resort then better head for the island of Alderney, says Tim Chalmers.
Jackson Hole is one of America's best ski areas so choosing to go swimming in hot springs or ski touring can be heart-wrenching - but well worth it says Neil English
For many people, their sole experience of Bergamo is its airport - used as a convenient hub for Milan by low-cost carriers. But there is far more to this lovely city than its runway, says Max Davidson - as he soaks up high culture, Alpine scenery and, erm, a chance to eat a donkey ...read
Catherine Eade heads for Sithonia in northern Greece, where she enjoys her first mother and daughter holiday since childhood. 'In winter?' you may ask, but one resort is blazing a trail.
For all its financial woes Greece remains a great destination. Donna Air takes her seven-year-old daughter to Crete, and finds the rarest of things - a resort that they both like.
From the bicentenary of Charles Dickens and Disneyland Paris's 20th birthday to new cruises and timber-rafting in Sweden there are lots of travel treats in store...
Planning the trip of a lifetime and don't know where to start? Well, panic not - here's our pick of the most unforgettable experiences for the year ahead.
With its vast desert, charming villages and spirited people, this country will take your breath away, says Chris Leadbeater, as he travels to what feels like the Earth's end. From the antique architecture of Santiago to the emptiness of the Atacama Desert, he finds Chile isolated and unique ...read
When it comes to holidays, David Adams always tries to inject variety. So an 11-night break in Russia - which included a river cruise and sightseeing is just the ticket
How to find a holiday that will impress your teenage daughters? Simple. Take them to California for sunshine and celebrity overload. Dylan Jones heads west.
It rarely receives the visitor numbers (or the coverage) of the beach-blessed southern Costas, but northern Spain is a magical area for a holiday, says Frank Barrett.
In these financially tricky times, a cheap meal is always appreciated. But Kate Eshleby takes things a little far, heading to the Isles of Scilly to forage for wild seaweed. Eat up now.
Frank Barrett has enjoyed plenty of ocean cruises in his time - but had yet to be converted to the joys of its river cousin. But all that changes on a superb voyage to Vienna.
When the U.S. television series Boardwalk Empire first came out, it gave a boost to the former gambling and gangster haven of Atlantic City. Now the resort is on the rise again.
Gareth Huw Davies is amazed by the stunning scenery and impeccable service as he rides the born-again railroad through America's Pacific Northwest.
More used to writing about ski slopes, Neil English might have been a fish out of water when he ventured to the Maldives. Happily he saw plenty of fish in the water...
TravelMail again sets out its fortune telling stall for 2012, checking in with the experts about where we'll be going and what we'll be doing. Which way should you set your compass?
Hugh Gordon and family enjoy a villa break in Puglia, southern Italy, a real-life version of those Terence Conran-style coffee-table books about Mediterranean living.
As the latest actress to play the hallowed Bond role of Moneypenny, Naomie Harris is likely to have a busy year ahead of her. Luckily, she has time for a family dash to the Maldives - where she finds menus likely to challenge the strictest of diets, and the joys of doing very little ...read
It is an island renowned for beautiful beaches. But there is much more to Mauritius than its beaches - as Claire Cohen discovers on a week of wild encounters and fabulous food.
There are new ships and itineraries to choose from in 2012 and there's so much to see as you sail along at a leisurely pace - every morning brings a new destination to explore.
Home to 21 diamond mines, it is hardly surprising that India's central city of Hyderabad is a glittering metropolis. Jenny Coad enjoys the high life at her own former palace.
Mauritius is renowned for grown-up luxury but when Denise van Outen visited the Domaine de Bel Ombre resort she discovered it had everything her happy toddler needed.
It is a city of surprises, all futuristic skyline, enticing restaurants and swish luxury hotels. Nick Craven steps into a new era on a visit to China's uber-modern metropolis.
When Raymond Blanc needed to recharge his batteries and catch up with his family he decided to head to his native France for a relaxing cruise through the Loire.
In the latest in our series on the world's top hotels and the stars who frequent them, Sarah Turner checks out Parrot Cay in the Turks & Caicos islands - where Cat Deeley holes up.
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