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We sent our writer, Rachel McAlley to see what Lancashire has to offer, for a few days of relaxation and copious amounts of fun. I left a drizzly, overcast Yorkshire with my family and arrived in Lancashire to the glorious rays of bright sunshine. We were off to spend a
Facing Mont Ventoux, Crillon le Brave is far more than a hotel. This hidden refuge of twelve stone houses, interconnected by narrow Provençal pathways, invites guests to experience the region differently. In this part of the Vaucluse, time slows down and seasons set the pace, so that each stay is
A two-night family stay in the heart of Shakespeare Country gave us time to discover an historic hotel, spend a full day exploring Stratford-upon-Avon and finish the trip with one of Warwickshire’s loveliest National Trust properties located literally across the road. Shakespeare Country feels like one of those destinations we
The Norrøna Lodge at Andørja marks the beginning of Norrøna’s Arctic Voyage, a new network of lodges connecting Norway’s wildest coastline by sea. Norrøna, the 97-year-old Norwegian outdoor brand, has revealed a new lodge on Andørja, Northern Europe’s most mountainous island, opening in June 2027. The Norrøna Lodge at Andørja
Britain’s 3,000-mile canal and river network takes boaters into some of the nation’s best-loved towns and cities, steeped in history and ghost-sightings. Drifters offers the choice of 500 narrowboats available to hire from 40 bases across England, Wales and Scotland, with a range of boats accommodating up to 12 people
The main things UK backpackers forget before flying are keeping prescription medicines in hand luggage, packing chargers, printing insurance documents, grabbing everyday toiletries and checking passport validity rules. You spend months planning a trip. You book the flights and map out the route. Then the morning of the flight arrives.
Dreaming about white sand, warm water and zero emails? You are not alone. Millions are planning their dream vacation. The vacation they have been talking about for years. For some, that dream bucket list vacation is an island. Here’s the problem: Long trips require lots of planning. Flights, hotels, tours
Dubai’s short-term rental market is running hot. The emirate carried 18,902 active short-term rental units in the year to August 2026, average occupancy held at 69%, and total revenue climbed 172% on the previous year, according to AirDNA figures reported by Emirates 24|7. More choice is good news for travellers
As the summer crowds start to fade and the season shifts in the Charente, Cognac enters one of its most inviting periods. With pleasant temperatures and clear skies, it’s an ideal time to explore the region, with the boutique Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa offering an elegant base from which to discover this picturesque town. The medieval streets of Cognac take on a
I can’t be the only person who questioned their relationship with the sun this summer. The UK has just recorded its hottest summer since records began in 1884. We endured repeated heatwaves, schools closing and by August temperatures had reached 38.1°C in London, while parts of Europe pushed beyond 40°C.
The Philippines has more than 7,600 islands, with landscapes ranging from the limestone lagoons of Palawan to volcanic peaks, coral reefs and sandbars that change shape with the tide. These features give photographers clearly defined subjects, but reaching the right position may involve domestic flights, ferries, small boats or walks
A visit to Lincoln was to be a first for us. We travel extensively, around the UK and abroad, but this was to be our first visit to this beautiful historic cathedral city, and as we were to find out – it certainly won’t be our last. For any new
