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Diggin’ it: 12 of Britain’s best archaeology sites, events and family activity days
Learn the skills to unearth our ancient history - from excavations for children in York to guided walks along the Thames and residential courses in Wales. Vindolanda, Northumberland As the north-west frontier of the Roman empire, Northumberland is scattered with Roman...
The seduction of Seville: A local’s guide to Spain’s Andalucían capital city
Cobbled alleys, ancient bars, flamenco and the world’s biggest gothic cathedral are just a few of the Andalucían capital’s attractions. Some of the best places in Seville are found by taking a wrong turn. Like when you stumble into a time-worn taverna peddling crisp...
From Arctic art to the Disgusting Food Museum: Europe’s top 10 culture destinations for 2024
Malta’s first art biennale, Copenhagen’s repurposed Carlsberg district, the first Arctic Circle capital of culture… this year promises a feast of cultural activity. Germany, various locations Germany is celebrating the 250th birthday of one of its best-loved painters,...
Chilled destinations: 7 must-visit winter wonderlands around the world
From Canada to Croatia, these destinations wear the cold exceptionally well. Frozen waterfalls. Snow-dusted pine trees. Spectacular natural light shows. Some places were just meant to be viewed and visited in all their wintertime glory, with a fresh layer of powder...
Beds on a budget: 20 of the UK’s best hotels, pubs and B&Bs – for under £150 a night
In this extract from the new Good Hotel Guide, we choose places to stay with great cuisine, chic interiors and scenic walks from the front door. Best for food lovers Brockencote Hall, Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire You might think you’ve rolled up at a luxury...
Good for your soul: 10 of the best reasons to travel
Why travel? Well, that’s what I want to share with you here because there are so many reasons to travel! I only have to hear the word ‘travel’ to get all starry-eyed and excited. For as long as I can remember it’s all I’ve ever wanted. Since childhood, I’ve yearned...
Chic glamping: Top 10 beach and coastal campsites in France
Kick off your shoes at these campsites along the coast of France, staying in a tent on the dunes, a posh tipi or a cool cabin right on the beach. Le Club Farret Vias Plage, near Béziers, Languedoc Yelloh! has campsites across France and is popular with young families...
Carry on camping! 10 of Britain’s best vintage caravan stays
Here’s why retro caravans with original features and wild surrounds are one of the coolest camping options around. The Scrumpling, Somerset Owners Ralph and Lucy found this 1950s caravan at the bottom of a field, where it had been abandoned. They restored it and...
Travel on a shoestring: Nine of the best budget holidays in Europe
From beach breaks to bear spotting, here are ideas for trips to inspire without breaking the bank. Plus, top tips for cutting costs on trips. Adventures: Hike hut-to-hut on Austria’s Eagle’s Way In 1829, the German poet Goethe arrived in Tirol. Perhaps he was gazing...
The perfect blend: How coffee farms in Costa Rica are mixing wildlife, agriculture and tourism
A new crop of farming co-ops are finding ways to safely open up untouched landscapes and exotic wildlife to visitors - and grow superb coffee. At the beginning I thought we were in a Bob Dylan song, one of his epic Latino ballads. We drove down gravel roads where the...
From festivals to glamping: 20 great UK campsites with a difference
With summer pop-ups, nature, water-sports and foodie options, these sites with a twist will appeal to even the most reluctant campers. For active people Rock climbing, ShropshireWild Contentment is a small, off-grid campsite in a meadow at the far end of a dairy farm...
Off the Mersey beat: A tour of Liverpool’s unsung cultural treasures
A magical mystery tour of the city reveals brilliant art, architecture and stories - with only minimal Fab Four interludes. At a Liverpool city council meeting in 1974, in response to an application for the installation of the first Beatles sculpture in Mathew Street,...