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Royal Horticultural Society puts flower show online with a public competition

Amateur gardeners are being asked to submit snaps of their gardens online in an effort to find the best home-grown garden during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Holidaymakers face six-month wait for refunds as airlines struggle with backlog with £7billion owed

Millions of travellers are owed money for cancelled flights amid the coronavirus pandemic. EU laws say customers should get refunds in seven days but backlogs mean they are waiting longer.




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UK holiday letting firms reported to competition regulator by Which? over denying Covid-19 refunds

Frustrated customers got in touch with the consumer champion saying they were struggling to secure their money back from companies such as Skyes Holiday Cottages and Hoseseasons.




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Gear up for a bike ride to Turkey - without leaving your sofa 

The Daily Mail's Tom Chesshyre picks a selection of the best travel-related entertainment for the week ahead that will transport you to Istanbul, Mumbai and beyond.




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You might need a splash of Mauritius magic after we get through the coronavirus crisis

Mark Twain once quoted a Mauritius local as saying that 'heaven was copied after Mauritius' after he visited in 1896. The Daily Mail's Kate Johnson headed to the island to see if it still rings true.




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Is this the future of travel? From blood tests during check-in to plastic booths around plane seats

The only certainty is that the future of travel is uncertain. We'll all have to get used to a whole new travel landscape once coronavirus restrictions are lifted. So what will it look like?




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The most divine British Isles! Magnificent coastal havens from Lundy to Newquay and St Kilda

Whether it's the setting of an Agatha Christie murder mystery, a puffin paradise or the former home of a crazed king, Britain is littered with tiny isles on which you can stay in seclusion.




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The Holiday Guru answers questions on coronavirus travel rights

This week a reader also asks, in light of the pandemic, if they can claim back a 'non-refundable' deposit on a holiday lodge in Scotland.




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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: A foodie tour of Greece with MasterChef's Irini Tzortzoglou

Everywhere you look, you'll see golden beaches and lush lemon and olive groves as you cruise in style on this new eight-day trip with Greek specialists Celestyal Cruises.




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What the coronavirus crisis could mean for your summer holiday plans

Every week Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at an important holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week, he looks at the prospects for package holidays this summer.




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How to explore the world from home during lockdown: Check in to Danish Downton-by-Sea

From travelogues to films and even webcams, The Mail on Sunday's Neil Simpson reveals how you can satisfy your wanderlust during the lockdown.




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Former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman explores Antwerp - a mecca for the fashionista

Antwerp is one of the most intriguing cities in northern Europe, particularly if you are interested in fashion and design. Alexandra Schulman headed to the city to check out its creative scene.




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Secret places to visit in Britain after lockdown, from hidden bars to deserted islands

Some of Britain's best-kept secrets, whether stately homes with hidden rooms or bars with concealed entrances, come with fascinating histories. Here we marvel at their magic...




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Airport queues will be half a MILE long to ensure social distancing

Heathrow's Chief Executive John Holland-Kaye has warned that there simply isn't enough space in airports to keep each passenger two metres apart.




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Incredible 19th Century maps reveal startling transformation of America's biggest cities

These incredible late 19th century maps offer a glimpse into the urban landscape of America after 1865, post-Civil War, when New York was home to two million and was yet to see widespread electricity.




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Allegiant tops long-running ranking of U.S airlines with American Airlines finishing bottom 

The study - the Airline Quality Rating - is now in its 30th year. It comes from academics at Wichita State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, who released the 2020 report today.




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Hotel in Maldives loved by Billie Piper reveals Edible Spa Menu - treatments you can make using FOOD

Behold the 'Edible Spa Menu', courtesy of the Maldivian Coco Bodu Hithi hotel. Its Coco Spa team has unveiled 10 treatments you can make at home using ingredients such as honey, bananas and kiwis.




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Air France, KLM and Lufthansa make face masks compulsory for passengers amid the coronavirus crisis 

Air France and KLM say they will be asking customers to wear a mask throughout their journey from next Monday. German airline Lufthansa brought in the new rule yesterday (May 4).




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Magical new photographs of the wild horses on America's Cumberland Island by Anouk Krantz

The pictures, by Anouk Krantz, first appeared in book Wild Horses of Cumberland Island in 2017 - and the publisher, Images Publishing, has now released a second edition.




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The new hotel formed from train carriages positioned on a BRIDGE in Africa's Kruger National Park

The hotel - called Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge - is currently under construction on the 984ft (300m) Selati Bridge, erected across the Sabie River in 1912.




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Qantas suspends plans to launch 19-and-a-half-hour direct flights from London and New York to Sydney

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said that although Project Sunrise had 'huge potential' it would not be the right time to pursue it 'given the impact Covid-19 has had on world travel'.




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Hotel hacks from The Lowry and William Hanson to give your home a holiday feel

MailOnline asked staff from some of Britain's poshest hotels - including The Landmark London and The Lowry - for advice on adding five-star-hotel touches to your house.




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The beautiful shortlisted images in Agora's photo contest themed on spring

Over 14,000 photos were submitted, with the entries in the final reckoning including pictures of flowers in Vietnam, a chick being fed in Bangladesh and a dreamy Tuscan landscape.




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Coronavirus UK: Airfares to rise over 50% with social distancing

The IATA says social distancing measures would shift the economics of aviation by slashing the maximum load factor to 62%, below the average industry 'breakeven load factor' of 77%.




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A third of Britons say they will travel more than ever once coronavirus restrictions are lifted 

However, 25 per cent of those questioned in the UK poll said they would be more cautious when travelling in the future with 23 per cent adding they would take more domestic trips.




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The 24-person Triton submarine with huge windows that will take tourists to depths of up to 328ft 

The vessel is made by Florida-based Triton Submarines, which built the Limiting Factor submersible that made a record-breaking dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench last year.




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The European flag quiz that only 10% of Britons could score full marks on

The fastest time taken to complete the quiz was one minute 36 seconds, while the average is two minutes 12 seconds. More than two out of three people couldn't identify the flag for Belgium - can you?




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Speeded-up LNER cab ride footage of a train travelling from Edinburgh to London in SIX MINUTES

For those missing travelling around Britain - here's a way to see hundreds of miles of it in mere minutes. LNER has released speeded-up footage of a journey from Edinburgh to Kings Cross.




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Haunting images by Romain Veillon of France's last panopticon jail in Autun

They were taken by French photographer Romain Veillon inside the city of Autun jail, which has a design much-dreaded among prisoners - panopticon. It has been abandoned since 1956.




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Here's what you need to know about taking a holiday abroad within the next six months... 

With the Foreign Office advising against all non-essential overseas travel, things do not look promising for a holiday abroad. So is the idea of a trip in July, August or the autumn wishful thinking?




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Exploring Florence Nightingale's home and the London museum dedicated to her on her 200th birthday

Her former family home in Derbyshire is now a B&B - you can stay in her bedroom. And the museum in London that's dedicated to her has made 200 objects available to view online.




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Spot the dinosaur! Clue - he's taking a drink at the Yorkshire wonder of Flamborough Head near Filey

The North Yorkshire town of Filey is where birds such as guillemots and razorbills come to mate for life. And it's also home to a famous dinosaur, as the Daily Mail's Rob Crossan found out.




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The best holiday homes to book for a post-lockdown break with family and friends from Italy to Wales

All of us are dreaming of the days when families can enjoy real, not virtual, time together. Here are some of the best options in the UK and abroad where you can do just that once restrictions are lifted.




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State of Origin will be CANCELLED if coronavirus continues to spread around Australia

Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys told Sky News on Monday morning the event may have to be moved later in the year. The first game is at the Adelaide Oval on 3 June.




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Married At First Sight: Inside Stacey Hampton's expensive lifestyle

Married At First Sight's Stacey Hampton gave Michael Goonan a glimpse of her lavish lifestyle as she welcomed him into her Adelaide home on Monday night. 




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Instagram model threatens to sneeze on 'rude' waitress after allegedly receiving poor service

Food blogger and fashion influencer Karylle Banez took to Instagram to complain about the disappointing service she allegedly receiving while dining at Leigh Street Wine Room in Adelaide.




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Coronavirus: Inside Teresa Palmer's self-isolation in Adelaide with her family

Australian actress Teresa Palmer is taking steps to keep her family safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Outback pub issues FINES to patrons who talk about the coronavirus outbreak

Marree Hotel, 598 kilometres north of Adelaide, South Australia, shared a picture of a donation tin near their tap beers on Sunday.




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Michael Goonan asks Stacey Hampton whether she's 'ever had a job' on Married At First Sight

After seeing firsthand how Stacey Hampton lives, Michael Goonan had questions about whether his 'wife' had actually held down a job during Tuesday's episode of Married At First Sight.




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Chubby cat takes down stair gate when she attempts to jump over it

The clip, filmed in Adelaide, Australia, captures the Persian cat as she tries to climb over a white metal gate which had been installed in a doorway.




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Cruel animal hater leaves a chilling note CABLE TIED to a pet cat's neck

Kimberley Breese, from Fairview Park, outside Adelaide, was devastated when her pet cat went missing.




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Australians enjoy the last day of summer as fears rise about effect of winter on coronavirus

The weather system's warming effect on the east coast will fade going into the weekend, but not before raising fire danger in parts of Australia to the highest 'since late January'.




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Year 8 student tests positive for coronavirus at Adelaide high school 

A Year 8 student at an Adelaide high school has tested positive for the coronavirus - and authorities say she likely caught it from a teacher.




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Coronavirus winery Unico Zelo sells coronavino care packages and digital happy hour

A South Australian winery has launched a 'coronavino' care package and a 'digital happy hour' in a bid to keep their business running during the coronavirus crisis.




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Hairdresser launches styling product business that sells 10,000 products in one week

A former Australian hairdresser has created three revolutionary hair products that claim to build texture and volume in seconds, and he sold 10,000 units in his first week online.




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Coronavirus: South Australian man brings stool and tea to Coles to wait for toilet paper restock

The customer had reportedly returned to his local Coles supermarket in Adelaide three times in one day in the hopes of snagging the highly sought-after product.




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Married At First Sight's Tash Herz admits her long distance relationship has been hard

Married At First Sight's lesbian bride Tash Herz has admitted she's found it difficult  maintaining a long distance relationship with her Gold Coast-based partner.




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Phoebe Tonkin makes impassioned plea for people to stay home amid coronavirus pandemic 

Phoebe Tonkin has made an impassioned plea for people to stay home amid the coronavirus epidemic. 




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David Jones store at Westfield shuts down after a worker contracts coronavirus

Customers who entered a David Jones store in Adelaide's south last week are urged to seek medical advice after a staff member tested positive to coronavirus.




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Nurse finished night shift treating coronavirus patients to find she had received a parking ticket

Jessica Mullan, 28, left the Women and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, on Monday after finishing an overnight shift.