March 21, 2024
Best beaches for day trips
There’s nothing like a refreshing dose of sea air to lift those spirits. CHRISSY HARRIS rounds up some of the best beaches for day trips and places to go for a nostalgia-filled day trip to…
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March 21, 2024
There’s nothing like a refreshing dose of sea air to lift those spirits. CHRISSY HARRIS rounds up some of the best beaches for day trips and places to go for a nostalgia-filled day trip to…
March 21, 2024
As we get into the warmer weather, now is the perfect time to start booking up some of the latest coastal adventures to embark on. CULTURE, COASTLINE AND CREATIVITY Nestled along Cymru’s southern coastline, the…
March 14, 2024
March 7, 2024
PAUL MILES discovers new friends alongside beautiful coastal scenery as he joins a walking group on a wonderful Welsh route along the coast of Anglesey. From Holyhead Mountain, the interior of the Isle of Anglesey…
February 29, 2024
Once a town synonymous with retirees, Eastbourne has reinvented itself as a vibrant cultural hub with a thriving art scene that’s being taken very seriously, discovers REBECCA PITCAIRN. With a former reputation as a place…
February 22, 2024
Derry holds an impressive 1,500 years of Irish history within its walls, but has even more natural history and beauty beyond them, discovers Amy Dowrick. From the city walls that surround it, to the army…
February 22, 2024
From seaside bungalows to the beaches of Guernsey, these are this month’s top dog-friendly staycations and holiday spots to browse. Winterton Cottages, Norfolk We tend to want properties that have a safe and secure garden,…
February 22, 2024
Sue McQueenie explores the Mercure Paignton Hotel, and shares what she discovers. WHAT’S THE VIBE? Standing prominently in a prime location on Paignton’s sea front, alongside the Victorian seaside houses, is the new Mercure Paignton…
February 22, 2024
Discover the Hotel du Vin in Poole, and tempt yourself to some spectacular sea views. WHAT’S THE BUZZ? Situated a stone’s throw away from the historic town’s quay, Hotel du Vin provides a perfect resting…
February 22, 2024
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLSON examines the reasons why so many coastal homes are brightly coloured, and picks out a few of his favourite colourful coastal cottages. The small coastal cottage or large seafront terrace painted in a…
February 8, 2024
Blending Victorian elegance with unassuming cool and a friendly welcome, Clevedon in north Somerset is an under-explored gem that warrants a stop-off, says JENNY OLDAKER. Exiting the M5 one’s first glimpse of Clevedon doesn’t shout…