10 h. ago 'I took a 24h trip to France for wine tastings and tours – and was back home in time for dinner'

If you're looking for a quick Bank Holiday trip, I enjoyed a 24-hour trip to France from London, managing to fit in a wine tasting, walking tour and Michelin-star meal into my short holiday.

Society

16 h. ago Tiny European beach that could be in the Caribbean named among 10 best

According to a ranking by travel professionals, this tiny beach in Santanyi has been named one of Europe's best beaches of 2025 despite being the site of a major protest in 2024

Politics

33 h. ago TikTok star Francis Bourgeois who made trainspotting 'cool' now has quirky new hobby

Francis Bourgeois is a content creator known for his railway videos featuring famous faces, like Joe Jonas. He has now shared his new quirky hobby that saw him take a trip to Aberdeen

Politics

35 h. ago UK beach named as dupe of stunning spot in the South of France by travel experts

A picturesque UK beach has been described as a dead-ringer for a world-famous spot in the South of France.

Politics

3 d. ago What happened when we ditched the Canaries for a more sustainable family trip to Paris

After years of beach breaks, Robin McKelvie’s decision to swap the Canary Islands for a no-fly break in France proved a roaring success – and even passed muster with his teenage daughters

Politics

3 d. ago 'Best beach in the world' has pink sand and turquoise waters in gorgeous setting

Tripadvisor's 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards for the Best of the Best Beaches has named the best beach in the world as well as the top-rated beaches in the world

Politics

4 d. ago 1,000 experts name European hidden island gem world's best beach

Sardinia is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, just to the west of the Italian mainland. It is around an hour's flight from Rome and has some of the best beaches in the world

Politics

6 d. ago 5 hidden gems to visit in France which tourists hardly ever go to

Now is the time to escape the crowds and discover France’s hidden gems, from fairytale villages to serene lakeside escapes, perfect for a quiet getaway off the beaten path

Politics

6 d. ago The island beach named ‘the best in Europe’ with flights for under £100 from Manchester Airport this summer

It beat beaches in Spain, Greece and Italy to bag the number one spot

Society

7 d. ago Paris’s Pompidou is closing – visit these six overlooked museums instead

Five years without the City of Love’s cultural icon is a loss – but also an opportunity to discover some of quirky, under-the-radar museums, says Anna Richards

Politics

7 d. ago You can boat through France's 'Wild West' where wild horses, black bulls and flamingos roam free

Chloe Govangoes on a French river cruise and finds Camargue a wild and wonderful ride, setting off from St Gilles, a gorgeous old town on the Rhone-Sete Canal and gliding off on an adventure

Politics

9 d. ago ‘I hum the Chariots of Fire theme all day, every day’: Nigel Havers on beach

The quintessential English actor answers your questions about being posh, appearing on I’m a Celebrity, and asking parked motorists to turn off their enginesI’m obsessed with the BBC Radio 4 programme, Nigel Havers’ Ravers, where you recount your experiences during the ecstasy-fuelled 90s summers of love. I’ve never been sure if it was a) genuine, b) a brilliant and strange parody, or c) a fever dream of my own imagination. What’s the truth, Nigel? UncleMontyI just don’t remember it, so I’m Googling it “Dermot O’Leary, Nigel Havers Ravers, the definitive guide to the 90s underground rave scene from a man who lived through it.” Raves are where people go mad, take a load of drugs and dance all night, right? I don’t think I’ve been to a rave in my life. I must have been bullshitting.I had you in my cab once in Sydney, where you were expounding to your fellow passengers that you could identify the drama school of any young performer on stage. That was 35 years ago, mate. Still the case,...

Events

9 d. ago 14 of the best things to do in Paris – from cruising down the Seine to vintage shopping in Le Marais

The city of love and lights is a living museum of fromageries, art and landmarks

Economics

1 week ago Gilgo Beach victims 'Peaches' and 'Baby Doe' named as veteran mum and daughter 30 years later

Tanya Denise Jackson, 26, and her two-year-old daughter Tatiana Marie, have been pictured nearly 30 years after their bodies were found not far from Long Island’s Gilgo Beach in an unsolved crime

Events

1 week ago Multiple injuries after ‘unexpected’ turbulence hits United Airlines flight from San Francisco

One crew member sustained a serious injury, while four others recieved minor injuries

Events

1 week ago Beautiful British beach named as the UK's answer to the Maldives

With turquoise seas and soft white sand, Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris has been dubbed the UK's answer to the Maldives, and it’s not hard to see why

Politics

1 week ago Pope Francis' death sparks travel surge as tourists seek flights to holiest city in Europe

Bookings to Rome surged 400 per cent since Pope Francis passed on 21 April, according to On the Beach, as thousands of UK mourners set out on their plans to pay their respects to the pontiff. 

Events

1 week ago Cheapest flights to the Vatican City to see Pope Francis lying in state before funeral

Pope Francis' funeral has now been confirmed and mourners are set to travel from all over to see him lying in state before he is laid to rest - this is the cheapest way to get there

Politics

1 week ago Seaside village with 'pristine beach' and castle named one of UK's most beautiful places to visit

The village has been named one of the UK's most beautiful places to visit and it's easy to see why, with a magnificent castle, golden beach and amazing views

Politics

1 week ago What tourists can expect from visiting Rome and the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis

Tourist attractions including the Sistine Chapel may be closed during key dates, but there is still some availability for flights and hotels

Events