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I Went on a ‘Dark Retreat’ and Spent Three Days in Total Darkness

The author spent days in a room with no light. Who would he be when he emerged?

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London could get new zipline as Olympic Park plans submitted

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Tui River Cruises expands Egyptian excursions including Giza pyramids and tea in Death on the Nile hotel

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I visited the birthplace of country music – and it’s not where you would have guessed

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TfL urges commuters to ‘avoid’ entire line due to severe delays

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How to fix Britain’s trains: Expert calls for more railcards, reservations and first-class carriages

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Spanish holiday hotspot to issue new smoke-free beach rules

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Hotel insiders say 2 room items 'aren't washed' regularly and warn 'remove them'

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'Prettiest' village with 'enchanting harbour, colourful homes and cosy pubs

'Prettiest' village with 'enchanting harbour, colourful homes and cosy pubs

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'Overlooked jewel' with amazing beaches named UK's happiest place to live

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Mother of Girl Who Fell Overboard on Disney Cruise Will Not Face Charges

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Could I survive the night in Britain’s most haunted castle?

Ireland’s smallest county is its most beautiful

Ireland’s smallest county is its most beautiful

Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’

Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’

P&O Cruises launches Barbados beach weddings

P&O Cruises launches Barbados beach weddings

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Nine of Portugal’s most beautiful natural wonders — from castaway islands to otherworldly caves

Three major Spanish holiday destinations slammed as ‘overrated’ as locals ‘reach limit’

Three major Spanish holiday destinations slammed as ‘overrated’ as locals ‘reach limit’

Finnair forced to cancel flights because of how its seats are cleaned

Finnair forced to cancel flights because of how its seats are cleaned

European tourist hotspot bans e-scooters after ‘chaos on sidewalks’

European tourist hotspot bans e-scooters after ‘chaos on sidewalks’

United Airlines flight suffers cracked windshield mid-flight

United Airlines flight suffers cracked windshield mid-flight

Why Alan Partridge’s Norwich is perfect for an autumn break

Why Alan Partridge’s Norwich is perfect for an autumn break

Viking welcomes two new river cruise ships as fleet approaches 100

Viking welcomes two new river cruise ships as fleet approaches 100

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The best tactics for getting a free hotel room upgrade — and the mistakes to avoid

22 best Halloween 2025 events in the UK, from Fright Nights to witchy walking tours

22 best Halloween 2025 events in the UK, from Fright Nights to witchy walking tours

The Scottish winter lodge getaway on edge of loch available for 69 per cent off

The Scottish winter lodge getaway on edge of loch available for 69 per cent off

Britain’s ‘most luxurious train’ to tour the UK this Christmas

Britain’s ‘most luxurious train’ to tour the UK this Christmas

Air China flight forced to divert after passenger device sets on fire

Air China flight forced to divert after passenger device sets on fire

Celebrity Xcel cruise ship entertainment revealed including 1980s-throwback party and mystery crime cabaret

Celebrity Xcel cruise ship entertainment revealed including 1980s-throwback party and mystery crime cabaret

The historic East Ayrshire mining village once named Scotland's 'most dismal'

The historic East Ayrshire mining village once named Scotland's 'most dismal'

TUI flight attendant says pre-flight decision is key to a happy flight with kids

TUI flight attendant says pre-flight decision is key to a happy flight with kids

Orient Express unveils exclusive preview of new luxury train coming in 2027

Orient Express unveils exclusive preview of new luxury train coming in 2027

Incoming flights halted at Palma airport over drone sighting

Incoming flights halted at Palma airport over drone sighting

Commuters flee train after ‘loud bang and smoke’ in west London

Commuters flee train after ‘loud bang and smoke’ in west London

Big change for travelling with pets in Europe - Simon Calder explains all you need to know

Big change for travelling with pets in Europe - Simon Calder explains all you need to know

Travel bosses issue holiday cost warning over Rachel Reeves’s tax proposals

Travel bosses issue holiday cost warning over Rachel Reeves’s tax proposals

The Best Hotels in Savannah, Where History Meets Hospitality

The Best Hotels in Savannah, Where History Meets Hospitality

The European city that's best place in the world for food - not France or Spain

The European city that's best place in the world for food - not France or Spain

European hotspots are 22C right now with £15 flights - perfect for escaping rainy UK

European hotspots are 22C right now with £15 flights - perfect for escaping rainy UK

World's best family holiday hotspot for 2026 revealed - and it's less than 3 hours away from the UK

World's best family holiday hotspot for 2026 revealed - and it's less than 3 hours away from the UK

The holiday-inspired hack to declutter your home - and all you need is a suitcase

The holiday-inspired hack to declutter your home - and all you need is a suitcase

The airlines bringing back in-flight freebies - including drinks

The airlines bringing back in-flight freebies - including drinks

Budget airline launches 'futuristic' new cabins with extra legroom, spacious seating and power outlets

Budget airline launches 'futuristic' new cabins with extra legroom, spacious seating and power outlets

Couple selling vintage double-decker bus they turned into a home - and it could be yours for £62,000

Couple selling vintage double-decker bus they turned into a home - and it could be yours for £62,000

'Concorde' set to return - and London to New York flights could be just two hours

'Concorde' set to return - and London to New York flights could be just two hours

Savvy Brit flies to Italy for pasta because it's cheaper than a day trip to London

Savvy Brit flies to Italy for pasta because it's cheaper than a day trip to London

Major UK airport begins £60m upgrade ahead of new Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 flights

Major UK airport begins £60m upgrade ahead of new Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 flights

What it's like to drive a 4x4 across the world's deadliest coast - and it REALLY isn't for the faint-hearted

What it's like to drive a 4x4 across the world's deadliest coast - and it REALLY isn't for the faint-hearted

The best Halloween attractions across the UK - from terrifying scare mazes to toddler-friendly pumpkin patches

The best Halloween attractions across the UK - from terrifying scare mazes to toddler-friendly pumpkin patches

The idyllic Italian town that's just like Amalfi but MUCH cheaper - and with no tourists

The idyllic Italian town that's just like Amalfi but MUCH cheaper - and with no tourists

How to see the world's most overcrowded destination with NO crowds - and open the doors to the Sistine Chapel

How to see the world's most overcrowded destination with NO crowds - and open the doors to the Sistine Chapel

The 'UK's strangest hidden gem' is a shell grotto that was discovered inside an underground tunnel

The 'UK's strangest hidden gem' is a shell grotto that was discovered inside an underground tunnel

The gorgeous French city where you can eat three-course meals for just €1

The gorgeous French city where you can eat three-course meals for just €1

Revealed: Europe's best foodie destination away from the crowds is a historical island

Revealed: Europe's best foodie destination away from the crowds is a historical island

US airline launches new bag checking rules that will make international travel MUCH easier

US airline launches new bag checking rules that will make international travel MUCH easier

Scotland's best Airbnb cottages for countryside escape named including 'fairytale spot'

Scotland's best Airbnb cottages for countryside escape named including 'fairytale spot'

I visited one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns — I'd go back for 1 thing alone

I visited one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns — I'd go back for 1 thing alone

'Heartbreak' as another UK travel agent suddenly shuts with impact to bookings

'Heartbreak' as another UK travel agent suddenly shuts with impact to bookings

I skipped the Cotswolds for a nearby beauty spot which is best this time of year

I skipped the Cotswolds for a nearby beauty spot which is best this time of year