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The best winter reads

The chilly winter days are finally here and while ice skating in the park or visiting a Christmas market might sound tempting most of us would rather stay home than brave the cold; and nothing beats curling up with a…


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Romantic Escapes

Feel like it’s time to take a break from the mundane routine: work, home, gym, etc? Well we thought we’d entice even more with our new fortnightly column filled with ideas for long weekend breaks to adventurous journeys. This first…


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Off the beaten track holidays

In our last column we took you to romantic destinations around the world: from the hills of Tuscany all the way down to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. This week we’ve decided to take you somewhere a little different, to places less…


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Unforgettable trips around the UK and Ireland

Our last column took you off the beaten track to less travelled destinations around the world including Honduras in Central America and Djerba in Tunisia. This week we decided to stay closer to home and introduce you to some great…


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Spring holidays: near and far

In our last column we stayed in the UK and explored four corners of the country - from the shores of Cornwall in the far south to the mystical Isle of Skye in the north. This week we were inspired…


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A cultural sojourn through Europe

Our last column took you to some exciting Mediterranean cities – Barcelona, Rome, and the stunning island of Corsica. We also discovered the cool Nordic capital, Copenhagen, haggled in the souks of Marrakesh, went skiing in Dubai and travelled across…


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Twice the fun: city and beach breaks

In our last column we went a cultural sojourn through Europe. We visited Gaudi’s masterpieces in Barcelona then drove through the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux and sampled some local wine before heading to Bologna. We also stopped by the picturesque…


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Unforgettable trips around the UK and Ireland

Our last column took you to wonderful cities and beaches from Spain’s sultry capital, Madrid, to the Turkish port town of Bodrum. This week we decided to stay closer to home and introduce you to some great cities, towns and…


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Luxury travel: from East to West

In our last column we took you on an unforgettable journey around the UK: from the sandy beaches of Cornwall to the hip Welsh capital, Cardiff. We then made our way up to the Isle of Skye and ended our…


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The cost of airline food

It’s a well-known fact by now: you’ll save money on the ticket price but a low-cost airline could sting you for all the extras. If you’re planning on having a snack or a drink on the plane, this newly updated…


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