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A British holidaymaker who travelled to Spain for just a few hours – and still managed to squeeze in sightseeing, shopping and sunbathing – said it cost her less than a night out in the UK.Kelsie Stonya, from Southend-On-Sea, recently…

Sometimes the only way to visit remote regions of the world is by cruise ship. So if the seven continents are calling, knowing how to navigate the choice of ships needs serious consideration before splashing the cash.From a first-time…

Kristin-Marie Pernicano was on the 49th floor of her office at Goldman Sachs directly across from the World Trade Center when the first plane hit on September 11, 2001.'It was a perfect blue-sky day. I remember what I was wearing. I…

It’s been a travel industry phrase for decades, but now most holidaymakers are aware of the ‘shoulder season’. The expression refers to the months on either side of the peak summer travel season, when holiday hotspots are quieter than…

As one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Sri Lanka really does have it all. The island’s rich and layered history can be explored at mesmerising ancient archaeological sites, such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Anuradhapura,…

A Belgian thrill-seeker who tackled one of the world's 'most dangerous' fairground rides revealed he'd give it a second whirl - despite admitting he felt as if it could have collapsed at any moment. Robin Demyttenaere, 33, from Aalter,…

The United States is more a continent than a country. States such as Alaska and Florida seem to belong to entirely different nations.So colossal is it that America’s second biggest state, Texas, could swallow the entire UK three times…

Deft slicing with a long narrow blade, a swirl of spicy dressing and a gleaming smile, the most famous sushi chef in the world presents a glistening plate of sashimi to me and the other awe-struck diners sitting at the counter.This…

As a sex columnist, I've seen it all.Swinging, cheating, cuckolding, orgasm communes, 'chemsex'. You name it, I've written about it. Nothing shocks me anymore.And I'm not judgmental, either (can you imagine if I was?!) As a rule, my view…

Humans have been searching for Atlantis for thousands of years.Now one archaeologist believes the long-lost city may be hiding along the coast of southern Spain.Michael Donnellan has been investigating the area around Cádiz, a city in…