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Heavenly all-inclusive holidays in Greece, whatever your vibe
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General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market
Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, has raised $63 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst, with existing investors Peak XV Partners and Z47 also participating. The deal comes despite a broader slowdown in fintech dealmaking. The all-equity round values assigns the startup a post-money valuation of more than $500 million, according to a source familiar with the matter, more than doubling its valuation from around $20...
Things to do in London over the Spring bank holiday weekend
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Why Luke Hersheson fell for Formentera
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Why Brits are flocking to the Hertfordshire market town of Bishop's Stortford for a staycation - with hotels from £69 a night and vineyard offering 'extra sparkle'
Why Brits are flocking to the Hertfordshire market town of Bishop's Stortford for a staycation - with hotels from £69 a night and vineyard offering 'extra sparkle'READ MORE: Naked tennis, anyone? Where to stay in the Cotswolds for a weekend break straight out of Rivals - from cosy love-nests to party palacesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 00:01, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 00:53, 21 May 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
Waverley to the rescue as paddle steamer picks up CalMac passengers stranded on Isle of Mull
Built on the Clyde, it is the world's last seagoing paddle steamer. But the Waverley showed it still has plenty of life left when it steamed in to help passengers stranded on a broken-down CalMac ferry.
Thailand tightens rules on visas exemptions for tourists - Emirates 24|7
Thailand tightens rules on visas exemptions for tourists Emirates 24|7
Brand behind lethal BuzzBallz cocktails launches 99p shots that it will plug on a promo tour of university campuses
Brand behind lethal BuzzBallz cocktails launches 99p shots that it will plug on a promo tour of university campusesThe product launch kicked off in Birmingham this week READ MORE: Warning against latest trendy booze brand Gen Z are obsessed with that looks like a Christmas bauble - as 'only a few sips will have you tipsy'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELMIRA TANATAROVA, ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Updated: 14:00, 20 May 2026 e-mail 13 View comments
British woman stranded in Thailand hospital with broken back and £60,000 medical bill after costly travel insurance mistake
British woman stranded in Thailand hospital with broken back and £60,000 medical bill after costly travel insurance mistakeREAD MORE: Brit stranded in France after friend's cheeky dog eats passport - and what to do if it happens to you By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 09:54, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 11:03, 20 May 2026 e-mail 219 View comments
Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout
Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washoutImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 JulyByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished3 minutes agoCommentsThe World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the US, but now the fear is it may never materialise.A report, external produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has found that bookings are well below expectations in almost every host city.The AHLA...
UK airport launches 12 new routes with flights to Mediterranean beach spots for the first time
Manchester Airport is rolling out 12 brand-new routes this summer, giving holidaymakers from the north a mix of destinations to enjoy.Travellers can now look forward to long-haul flights to Algiers and Lahore, alongside a fresh batch of Mediterranean beach spots that haven't been served from Manchester before.While perennial favourites like Mallorca and Tenerife continue flying year-round, the airport is adding some exciting alternatives for those who want to explore somewhere different.From an...
California: the state of endless play
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Car ride, dinner, visit to iconic Colosseum: 'Melodi' moments from Rome ahead of talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni for dinner and a walk through the Colosseum upon his arrival in Rome. The leaders exchanged perspectives on boosting India-Italy friendship, with their discussions taking on a relaxed tone against the historic backdrop. Modi also received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Italy.
Michelle Obama says same 'anger' that led to husband's presidential victory is fueling Trump's MAGA movement: 'Those folks are drowning'
Michelle Obama says same 'anger' that led to husband's presidential victory is fueling Trump's MAGA movement: 'Those folks are drowning'By JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 02:02, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 02:02, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Extreme depth made fatal cave dive perilous at luxury honeymoon destination
The search for the remaining bodies of the Italian divers who perished inside a deep underwater cave in the Maldives continued Tuesday, as officials described the recovery mission as "very challenging."The five Italians, who went missing on Thursday, were killed while diving near Alimathaa, a dive site, in Vaavu Atoll, as The Associated Press reported earlier and as Fox News Digital also reported. Authorities have recovered three of the divers' bodies — two on Tuesday, and one earlier. The other...
The great midlife exodus to Portugal: British expats have tripled in ten years with couples in their 40s and 50s lured by €20 monthly bills and €2 wine - with one commuting to London for less than the cost of her former train ticket
The great midlife exodus to Portugal: British expats have tripled in ten years with couples in their 40s and 50s lured by €20 monthly bills and €2 wine - with one commuting to London for less than the cost of her former train ticketREAD MORE: Meet the Brits who've become 'Schengen Shufflers' - travelling around Europe for months at a time without a visa and spending just £4,000 in over 100 days By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 00:10, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 00:10, 20 May 2026 e-mai...
The Morning Poll: Does the EU's 90-day limit on Britons impact your holiday plans?
Spanish tourism bosses are calling on the EU to scrap the 90-day limit for British travellers. Has the limit been affecting you?
Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize
Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTiffany WertheimerAdrian Dennis / AFP via Getty ImagesA tale about forbidden love and Taiwanese food has won the International Booker Prize, becoming the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.Taiwan Travelogue, written by Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and Taiwanese-American translator Lin King, follows two women on their culina...
So much for the 'jet fuel crisis'... there's never been a better time to grab a holiday bargain - with some almost 50% CHEAPER than last year
So much for the 'jet fuel crisis'... there's never been a better time to grab a holiday bargain - with some almost 50% CHEAPER than last yearBy TOBY WALNE, CHIEF MONEY REPORTER Updated: 22:46, 19 May 2026 e-mail 1 View comments
'Taiwan Travelogue' wins the 2026 International Booker Prize
Book News & Features 'Taiwan Travelogue' wins the 2026 International Booker Prize May 19, 20265:31 PM ET By Ivy Buck Taiwan Travelogue author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, left, and translator Lin King are the first Taiwanese and Taiwanese-American winners of the International Booker Prize. They are pictured above in London on Monday. Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images Yáng Shuāng-zǐ's Taiwan Travelogue has won the 2026 International Booker Prize...