February 22, 2024
Visit Derry
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…
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February 22, 2024
Top dog-friendly holidays this month
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,…
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February 22, 2024
Hot hotel: Mercure Paignton Hotel
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…
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February 22, 2024
Hot Hotel: Hotel du Vin, Poole
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…
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February 8, 2024
10 of the best coastal glamping and caravanning spots
Whether you’re a hard core camper or a luxury-loving glamper, there’s a site by the sea out there for you. Here we round up some of the UK’s best camping and coastal glamping stays… 1. Lydcott…
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February 8, 2024
A short break in Harris & Lewis
GRAEME GREEN takes a relaxing break on Harris & Lewis – the Scottish island which actually sounds like two… Harris and Lewis form the main island of the Outer Hebrides (also known as the Western…
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February 8, 2024
5 Scottish coastal city breaks
Scotland has seven cities – and five are on the coast. SIMON BALDWIN takes a tour of the best Scottish coastal city breaks with recommendations on what to see, unique places to stay and where…
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February 8, 2024
Hot hotel: The Suffolk, Aldeburgh
WHAT’S THE BUZZ? The Suffolk may just offer a smidgen of ‘good news’ to come out of the bleakness that was the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated lockdown. Hospitality guru George Pell, who had spent…
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December 21, 2023
Go on these coastal adventures
Following in the footsteps of smugglers or walking through time to the age of dinosaurs, ALEX GREEN rejoices in the ultimate coastal adventures. Living on an island, we’re drawn to the coast. As we look…
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December 5, 2023
Discover Carmarthenshire
To help their visitors experience the real Welsh Wales, its rural heritage and the slower pace of the winding roads once used by the drovers, Discover Carmarthenshire has developed the new The Wild Drovers’ Way…
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November 15, 2023
Discover our coastal Christmas breaks
Pack away your seasonal stresses and leave the festive rush behind. Chrissy Harris rounds up some top coastal Christmas breaks, guaranteed to spread some much-needed cheer… FOR COUPLES Feel the magic of the English Riviera:…
