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Win! An iPad mini with Retina display
Looking for the perfect accessory to take on holiday this winter, or a brilliant Christmas gift for a loved one? We've teamed up with ICE - International Currency Exchange to offer one lucky reader the...
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Cracking Christmas gift ideas for travellers
Treat the globetrotter in your life to a thoughtful present this Christmas. From the best presents for techies to fun finds for kids and the one thing luxury travellers won't already own, we've picked...
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Hotel guests' treat as elephants invade safari lodge lobby
Hotel guests at the Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia will have no need to go out on safari, after a hungry herd of elephants wandered into their lobby. The safari lodge happens to be built next to their favourite...
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Winter wonderlands for perfect snowy escapes
Make the most of the snow this winter on a magical getaway with cosy cabins, reindeer and icy adventures. If you're not a fan of skiing but want to experience beautiful snow-covered landscapes, there...
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Pictures: Baby orangutan delighting visitors at Paignton Zoo
A baby orangutan has been bringing festive cheer to visitors at Paignton Zoo in Devon. Bornean orangutan Tatau was born at the zoo in April, but has now been on public display. She has been raised...
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Picture: Porpoises spotted swimming in River Thames
Five porpoises were seen swimming between Tower Bridge and the Thames Barrier in London on Friday morning. The Metropolitan Police's Marine Policing Unit said the pod was seen moving to the Lambeth...
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Almost half of Brits wishing for White Christmas, survey reveals
Britons have expressed their true feelings about the prospect of a White Christmas this year and almost half of UK adults have said they would like it to snow where they live this Christmas. A new...
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Snapped! Moment crocodile sneaks up on underwater photographer
Caters These pictures show the moment a disgruntled crocodile realised he was having his picture snapped. The crocodile snuck up on the photographer, Octavio Aburto, as he took underwater photos in...
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Snapped! Moment crocodile sneaks up on underwater photographer
Caters These pictures show the moment a disgruntled crocodile realised he was having his picture snapped. The crocodile snuck up on the photographer, Octavio Aburto, as he took underwater photos in...
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Stephen Fry beats David Beckham as ideal celebrity holiday companion
Stephen Fry has been named the nation's dream celebrity holiday companion, according to a new Radio Times poll. The writer and presenter beat off competition from David Beckham (who came a paltry...
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Win! A Sony bundle worth over £1,000, courtesy of Z1 HIDDEN
Looking for the perfect accessories for your next holiday? How about a tablet, waterproof smartphone and an adventure-proof camcorder? We've teamed up with Sony to celebrate the launch of the Xperia Z1...
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Beautiful photos: Sony World Open Photography competition entries
� Calling all amateur photographers! The Sony Photography Awards 2014 needs your photos. Photographers of all nationalities, ages, backgrounds and experience levels are being invited to enter the...
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Win! A Kindle Paperwhite, courtesy of MSC Cruises
Enter our free competition to win a Kindle Paperwhite PLUS £200 worth of Amazon vouchers to spend on it, courtesy of MSC Cruises. For your chance to win Kindle's new e-reader with WiFi, paperwhite...
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Win! A Christmas break in Cornwall
Ever wanted to break with tradition and enjoy a cosy Christmas break for two by the sea? We're giving you the chance to win Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate. You...
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Coldest ever temperature on Earth recorded by scientists in Antarctica
The coldest ever temperature on Earth has been recorded as -94.7C in East Antarctica. Scientists reviewed NASA satellite data which showed that temperatures dropped to -135.8F in August 2010. According...
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Amazing video: Mountain goats miraculously survive French Alps avalanche
A group of nine mountain goats had an extremely lucky escape after surviving a huge avalanche in the French Alps. According to the Mirror, the incident was captured on camera by skiers at the Le Roc de...
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Christmas in London: Secret things to do
If you're going to be in London around London, you're in for a treat. The capital really goes to town for the festive season, and there's so much to see and do for visitors. Of course, there are all...
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Angelina Jolie's private plane 'grounded' by officials
Getty Angelina Jolie has been banned from flying her private plane after its registration was not renewed in time. The NY Post reports: "According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents,...
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Dangerous insects around the world - avoid these on your travels!
Insect bites can ruin a holiday, but count yourself lucky if all you get is a nasty nip from a mosquito. There are a lot worse out there, with all sorts of dangerous insects whose bites can be...
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Hobbit-inspired holidays for adventurous types
The second instalment of The Hobbit film series, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is released in the UK on 13 December and will transport J.R R Tolkien fans back to Middle-earth. While avid Hobbit...
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