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That fabulous fragment off the bottom of England: Why the Isle of Wight is still a firm favourite for a long weekend Once beloved of Queen Victoria, the…

Home to luxury labels such as Prada, Versace and Armani, Milan regards itself as not only the fashion and design capital of Italy, but also the world.This city of 1.3…

The Crafty Traveller: P&O's new mega-liner helps keep the ferry industry in rude health By Fred Mawer Updated: 15:08, 19 April 2011 First it was the opening…

The Crafty Traveller: How to beat the crowds at the world's busiest tourist sites By Fred Mawer Updated: 21:49, 12 December 2010 Visiting the world's cultural…

Taking 13 ladies of a certain age and turning them into a singing group good enough to perform in one of Salzburg's most prestigious venues would be a challenge even…

Judith Chalmers: Our great whirl of China (on a Maglev train capable of 240mph...) By Judith Chalmers Updated: 13:15, 6 January 2014 Takeaways, tea, the Great…

My heart sinks when offered ‘unsurpassed service’. And nothing makes me more wary, and weary, than a glossy brochure pledging that ‘expectations will be exceeded every…

The Crafty Traveller: Hints and tips on how to avoid endless hassles at the airport By Fred Mawer Published: 12:14, 8 July 2012 | Updated: 13:42, 8 July 2012…

The Crafty Traveller: Where to find that last-minute family break for summer 2012 By Fred Mawer Published: 17:54, 22 July 2012 | Updated: 19:51, 22 July 2012…

 Relive England's World Cup victory! The Bobby Moore package at Kensington's Royal Garden Hotel – including a Wembley tour – is a nostalgic…