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Coach holidays: There's no beating eight days in Devon £189 all-in By Fred Mawer Updated: 15:49, 2 July 2009 No planning, no map reading, no driving, no parking…

Shipwreck! Or, to be more precise . . . barge-wreck! A breakfast-time drama plays out on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, as Captain Adams and his crew set off in…

All roads lead to Etna! Libby Purves swaps the Radio 4 studio for a trip around Sicily By Libby Purves Updated: 21:08, 31 May 2014 Bleary on a dawn flight, I…

The Crafty Traveller: Big savings or short-selling - are city passes worth the money? By Fred Mawer Updated: 14:56, 29 April 2012 Spring is prime city-break…

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: How to grab the best deals on your ferry crossing this summer By Fred Mawer Updated: 23:50, 17 March 2012 Choose to travel by ferry to…

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…

The Crafty Traveller: Private guides are a luxury that can cost less than you think By Fred Mawer Published: 11:22, 6 January 2013 | Updated: 11:23, 6 January…

Australia's hippest hop spot: Cuisine, calm and the chicest retreat on Kangaroo Island By Sian Lloyd for MailOnline Updated: 11:31, 10 February 2014 There's…

Oman takes centre stage: Christopher Biggins discovers the cure for panto stress By Christopher Biggins Updated: 19:06, 26 May 2014 Pantomime is a big job for…