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Images reveal what Christmas film locations REALLY look like year-round… and how they were transformed for festive fun

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The Christmas season isn’t complete without a binge on some classic holiday movies.  And if you fancy living out some of your festive film fantasies in real life, DailyMail.com has gone about pinpointing a spread of iconic sets.  However, don’t be disappointed if you rock up to the Home Alone house or Elf department store … Read more

This is why Americans are ditching US resorts and skiing in Europe: Cheaper tickets, tougher terrain and mind-blowing properties like Chalet Couttet

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When it comes to serious skiing, no resort holds more cachet than Chamonix, the bustling, chocolate-box town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc.  The home of mountaineering and with some of the most challenging terrain in the Alpes, it has long held the attention of French, Swiss and British skiers.  But more and more … Read more

‘A better experience than an Airbnb’: how hostels are going upmarket, offering hotel-like experiences at much lower prices

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Some nights, guests are treated to live music. Want to visit China? How applying for a tourist visa can be very frustrating “It honestly felt like a resort and was a better experience than an Airbnb,” says Melissa Middlestadt, a Canadian travel blogger who runs the website My Beautiful Passport, about her stay at Selina … Read more

Inside the UK holiday home you can rent for the night with all your mates – and has its own Irish pub and Tiki bar

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IF YOU fancy a getaway with a twist, then you’ll be buzzing at the chance to spend a night inside a holiday home that comes with its very own pub. Set in Rushton Spencer in Staffordshire, Chalet Du Lac has incredible views overlooking Rudyard Lake. 6 Chalet Du Lac has incredible views overlooking Rudyard LakeCredit: … Read more

SFO gets new nonstop flight to Europe’s biggest tourist hotspot

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Aerial view of Barcelona downtown with a view of the Salesforce Tower’s twin: Torre Glòries. Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images Bay Area residents will get a new option for nonstop flights to one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations next year when United Airlines introduces service between San Francisco International and Barcelona, Spain. The airline … Read more

Time’s up for some short-term rentals in B.C. as new housing rules look set to transform scene

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Nancy Paine’s short-term rental business is dead in the water. As co-founder and CEO of Victoria-based Superhost, Paine said she had been at the forefront of the Airbnb revolution for seven years, acting as a “liaison” for homeowners needing help with the logistics of running a listing on the accommodation site. At the peak of … Read more