Perhaps the most important thing I have learned when it comes to appearance is that looking your best self is, more than anything, about what is going on inside. The more fully realised you are, the more you find your purpose, the more that will shine out of you and the better you will look.’ I totally agreed with the author on issues of growing older with no or minimal medical or cosmetic intervention. I would be too worried to have anything done to my face so I embrace my wrinkles! However, I wasn’t as interested in her fashion advice. I’ve never really been into fashion and a lot of the companies she mentioned have prices way outside the average women’s price range I felt. Many of the women she suggests that readers look up to see whose style inspires them are indeed very stylish whatever their age. But I couldn’t help but notice that they were all very slim. Perhaps it’s easier to be stylish if you are confident about your body shape and size. And on that note, I won’t be standing in front of a mirror with no clothes on to admire myself, thank you very much! I spent 17 years photographing the same family of grizzly bears - here's what I learned (and the number one misconception people have about them) Adventurer shares images from his CRAZIEST vacations - including skydiving from 28,000ft, skiing to the South Pole, and traveling to the edge of SPACE in a fighter jet Equity release may impact the size of your estate and it could affect your entitlement to current and future means-tested benefits.

This lesser-known Italian city offers the magic of Venice without the crowds (and it's cheaper too) A witty, warm, wise and illuminating guide to how to be your best self, inside and out. Deliciously upbeat and brimful of positivity, it's a perfect roadmap for the years ahead. I loved it.' Mariella Frostrup The CREEPIEST Airbnbs around the world revealed, from a home with a 'haunted' children's bedroom in Essex to an eerie manor in Maryland We live in a society that seems to want us to be afraid of growing older. But imagine if getting older could be the greatest thing that ever happened to you. Plane passenger furious after mother changes her 'screaming' son's nappy at her seat - but experts say she could have offered to helpAt 50, Anna Murphy, Fashion Director at The Times , feels more visible than at any point in her life to date. Her new book, Destination Fabulous , is the toolkit you need to embrace your age and celebrate the wisdom and inner beauty that comes with it. At 50, Anna Murphy feels more visible than at any point in her life to date. Her new book, Destination Fabulous, is the toolkit you need to embrace your age and celebrate the wisdom and inner beauty that comes with it. Revealed: 76% of Brits 'planning to spend at least as much on travel next year as they did in 2023' You're in gator country: Florida's 'lake district' offers a taste of the real Sunshine State - but be careful where you dip your toes... I’m a bit conflicted about this book. On the one hand, it is full of fantastic advice for women like myself in their fifties. There are so many positive messages about learning to love yourself and making life the best it can be for you. On the other hand, I felt a lot of the advice was idealistic and not achievable for everyone. Many women have challenges in their lives which mean they simply cannot put themselves first however much they might want to or cannot afford to follow some of the advice given in the book.

Britain at its most spellbinding: The mesmerising winning shots in the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023 contest, from misty hills to a magical full moon Publisher Alison Starling acquired world rights in all languages directly from the author. It will be published on 2nd March. From the Fashion Director of The Times comes a wise, inspiring and invigorating guide to making the most of life as a grown-up woman – from the practical (how to dress your best) to the existential (how to feel your best). This new tool reveals the cheapest times to fly over Christmas and New Year - saving you as much as 40 per cent on flightsI loved this book I felt I should be punching the air and shouting ‘yes’ at the end of every chapter. I loved chapter 3, Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello. It fed into my inner Buddhist. I am a true amateur to Buddhism, but I am always aspiring. Anna Murphy is an advocate of saying goodbye to your younger self, younger face, and younger body. This is not a bad thing if you embrace the new one. I agree I have no desire to be young again. I love the age I am now. And this chapter is followed by How (And Why) to Live in Joy. An encouraging and exhilarating celebration of ageing. Full of life-wisdom for mind, body and spirit.’ Victoria Hislop Japan Airlines unveils new first and business-class cabins... with double-bed suites that 'feel like luxury hotel rooms' and headrest speakers From the Isles of Scilly to the Northumberland Coast and Scotland's North Arran, the UK's most beautiful scenic areas for 2023 named by Which? - so which is YOUR favourite? Finally a book that challenges our tedious fixation with youth and turns the old rules about ageing upside down and inside out. With practical advice and spiritual insights, Destination Fabulous offers the kind of life-affirming guidance for womanhood I only wish I had known when I was 20.’ Chioma Nnadi, vogue.com

Anna Murphy is all about being yourself and growing old naturally by letting what is within shine out; thus, your age is irrelevant. It’s not about denying the ageing process or attempting to erase its signs. Nor is it about letting everything go, either. It’s about balance – the possible and the present. And it’s about the future youwant. Holidaymakers warned to be wary of tempting 'low-deposit' getaways - as they could be forced to pay thousands if they cancel the trip, Which? revealsSpellbinding pictures capture abandoned America, from a 'haunted' jail to a spooky old house filled with forgotten family memorabilia Belgrade and the Busby Babes: Sir Bobby Charlton was among the Manchester United players entertained at Serbia's Hotel Majestic the night before the Munich air disaster... Revealed: The four main tantrum triggers for kids on planes - and how parents have just 27 minutes to prevent the first meltdown

My night in Britain's most haunted building, where I slept in a room said to be inhabited by a witch - and took photos that captured 'glowing spiritual energy' So filthy that we cleaned the whole accommodation ourselves': Britannia is named the UK's worst hotel chain for the ELEVENTH year running by Which? - whileIndigo and Hub by Premier Inn are joint No.1 A haunted bedroom in Oliver Cromwell's house and streets with ghostly footsteps: The top 10 most haunted cities in the UK revealed Thought YOU were afraid of the dentist? Eye-opening video lays bare the brutal lengths nomadic reindeer herders go to fix their teeth with NO dental clinic for more than 300 miles - from DIY metal crowns to extractions with PLIERSWhether you want to travel to the lush mainland or discover an island dotted with pretty towns and dreamy beaches, you're sure to find the getaway you crave in Greece. Here are a few favourites to inspire your next trip. Hitch a lift? We're fawn-d of that idea! Two deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters four miles from land saved by wildlife troopers - who give them a lift in their boat EXCLUSIVE: Fascinating map reveals the WORST-rated hotels across the US - from the Houston motel with a missing toilet seat and a 'strong smell of mold' to the two-star LA venue where a guest found a SYRINGE on the sink How do you lift and smooth your face naturally? Should you go grey, and, if so, how? How do you deal with menopause? Anna combines her knowledge from years of writing about fashion and beauty with her openness to the alternative ways of thinking found in disciplines such as yoga and Chinese medicine. For her natural is always best.