18 h. ago The best trips of 2025 according to the Sun Travel experts – from new theme parks to private UK islands

WE’VE had a corker of a year, travelling far and wide to hunt the best bargain getaways, newest spine-tingling attractions and hottest resorts to share with you, our wonderful readers. From a behind-the-scenes look at the first new theme park to open in Orlando in 25 years, to discovering secret speakeasys on board the world’s...

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4 d. ago 'World's best winter sun destination' has 25C weather and £2.25 pints

The 'new Canaries' has been named the best winter sun destination in the world, and it's just six hours from the UK - with 25C weather and £2.25 pints

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6 d. ago The undiscovered tropical island that is perfect for a winter sun break

Sarah Marshall finds Principe has all the tranquility of a Caribbean holiday without the crowds

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9 d. ago I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?

If meeting Santa is on your family wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells onChristmas was only a few days away and the Finnish capital of Helsinki was ringing with festive cheer as we explored the Tuomaan Markkinat in Senate Square, sipping from mugs of hot, spicy glögi (mulled wine), and biting into joulutorttu (jam-filled puff pastries shaped like catherine wheels). A cold front had brought abundant snow and inhaling was rather painful at -8C, but nothing could still the tremble of excitement.Along with my husband and two young daughters, I was here to take the Santa Claus Express to the northern city of Rovaniemi, the heart of Finnish Lapland – and the “official” home of Father Christmas. A regular commuter train for the rest of the year, come late November the Santa Claus Express is Finnish Railways’ flagship service, offering the ultimate sleeper-train adventure. As I checked...

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9 d. ago Winter sun destination with 25C weather and £1.75 pints is 5 hours from UK

If you're looking for some winter sun to soak up the rays on a golden sand beach engulfed with crystal-clear turquoise waters, there's an idyllic destination just five hours from the UK

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1 week ago Private parking companies hand out record number of tickets to drivers: 15.9million fines issued in the last year

New figures show some 15.9 million tickets were handed out by private businesses in the year to the end of September, according to Government data.

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1 week ago The VERY posh Christmas foods rated worse than their cheap supermarket counterparts

Taste-testers Dominic Parker, a hotelier and former Gogglebox star, and private chef  Philippa Davies put their taste buds to the test. to decide whether the priciest of festive foods was worth it.

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1 week ago Harry Roberts, triple police killer behind 1966 manhunt, dies aged 89

Roberts, who murdered three police officers in Shepherd’s Bush and served 48 years in prison, was released in 2014Harry Roberts, the triple police killer whose 1966 murders shocked Britain and triggered one of the country’s largest manhunts, has reportedly died aged 89.Roberts died in hospital last Saturday after a short illness, the Sun reported. He had been living in sheltered accommodation in Peterborough after his release on licence in 2014, after serving 48 years in prison for the killings. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The budget winter sun escapes still available as Christmas airfares soar

Exclusive: Package holidays to Mediterranean and ski trips available for under £400, with short break flights below £50

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2 w. ago The undiscovered tropical island that is perfect for a winter break

Sarah Marshall finds Principe has all the tranquility of a Caribbean holiday without the crowds

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2 w. ago Where is hot in January? Best holiday destinations for winter sun in 2026

Beat the post-Christmas blues with these sun-drenched destinations that promise winter warmth

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2 w. ago Where’s hot in February? 9 warm winter sun holiday destinations

EVEN if you enjoy crisp mornings and a bit of snow, it’s hard not to daydream about a sunny break during the British winter.  You could be looking for a half term getaway with the family or simply trying to escape the UK at its chilliest. Whatever your motivation, the desire to shed your winter...

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2 w. ago Masters Snooker 2026: Prize money, draw, schedule, trophy, odds, who is O'Sullivan playing first?

It’s the second Triple Crown of the 2025/26 season.

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3 w. ago Beautiful European holiday destination three hours from UK and still 17ºC in December

Seeking some winter sun? With balmy temperatures even in December and a fascinating history and culture to explore, Malta ticks all the boxes, as our writer discovered

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3 w. ago Fury at Ayrshire councils' plan to outsource parking wardens to private firms

A proposal to outsource parking enforcement would turn services into the “wild west”, it's been argued.

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3 w. ago Where is hot in December? Best holiday destinations for winter sun in 2025

Get much-needed break from the winter gloom in one of these sunny holiday destinations

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3 w. ago The six warmest holiday destinations in Spain for winter sun

You can still enjoy 20C weather on the Iberian peninsula in winter

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4 w. ago 'I earn enough to live like a princess now': Influencers who quit careers in teaching and medicine and Olympic aspirations reveal how it's paid off

The Daily Mail took a trip to the Macao, China for Creator Week 2025 - a five-day festival hosting the best influencers - to discover the crucial dos and don'ts of making it in the business.

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4 w. ago ‘It’s set to be the next big holiday destination’ – the European seaside town with underwater wine cellars

OUR Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in some of the most popular holiday destinations - as well as some lesser-known areas. This week we're shining a spotlight light on Kotor Bay in Montenegro, one of Europe's most spectacular yet underrated seaside escapes. The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor...

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