Grapes of quaff: California’s smallest city has become a big player in the wine world By Ruaridh Nicoll For The Daily Mail Updated: 23:11 BST, 24 May 2023 Amador City is so small that ‘you can put your arms around it’, says Kevin Carter, who owns its bar. At just 0.3 square miles, it is … Read more
Times may be hard but there’s little evidence that people are cutting back dramatically on holidays. We might not be quite back to pre-pandemic days, but that hasn’t stopped a host of exciting new hotels from opening their doors – some mega-pricey, others more affordable. The summer of 2023 is shaping up to be a … Read more
Revealed: Where in the world men are most likely to SIT DOWN to wee – and it’s Germany that tops the ranking (and they even have a name for those with this habit… ‘sitzpinklers’) By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Updated: 10:22 BST, 22 May 2023 The countries where men are most likely to sit … Read more
Britons are determined as ever to enjoy our holidays as one third of the country plans to go abroad twice this year despite the cost of living crisis Travel agents have said there is little government engagement with the industry Average UK adult spends at least £200 on goods and services before a holiday By … Read more
Ever wondered what it takes to get your plane luggage from A to B in one piece? Well, according to one luggage handler, there’s a lot of hard work involved behind the scenes, with very early starts, lots of walking and chilly temperatures being among some of the toils. Rachel Bacha, from Idaho, works for … Read more
1. Lucky Bay, Australia 2. Source D’Argent, the Seychelles 3. Hidden Beach, the Philippines 4. Whitehaven Beach, Australia 5. One Foot Island, Cook Islands 6. Trunk Bay, US Virgin Islands 7. Honopu Beach, Hawaii 8. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland 9. Navagio Beach, Greece 10. Balandra Beach, Mexico 11. Cala Goloritze, Italy 12. Pipe Creek Sandbar, Bahamas … Read more
Tripadvisor has revealed the top 20 most sought-after summer holiday destinations for Britons this year – and it’s Bembridge on the Isle of Wight that tops the charts domestically and the beach town of Badesi on the northern coast of Sardinia that’s the No.1 trending foreign spot. Ventnor in the Isle of Wight comes in at … Read more
Transatlantic premium economy fares are roughly double the price of flying economy – with the former available from around £600 ($755) and the latter from around £300 ($380). But is premium economy twice as good? Travel experts from The Points Guy UK help answer this crucial question with a fascinating video in which they trial … Read more
Revealed: Uber to launch flight-booking feature on its app this summer for UK users By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 06:22 BST, 10 May 2023 | Updated: 10:36 BST, 10 May 2023 Uber has announced a new UK feature that will allow users to book flights directly in the Uber app. The new functionality … Read more
I’m a chef… and you’ve been making mash all wrong! How to create the ultimate restaurant-level creamy mashed potato By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 11:30 BST, 9 May 2023 | Updated: 11:30 BST, 9 May 2023 Want to know the secret to more a-peeling mash? Then heed the advice of Lisa Marley (above), … Read more