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Britain's love affair with Spain, which has wavered in recent years as far-flung destinations have become more affordable, looks set to reignite this summer. The Middle East conflict continues to heap uncertainty on the travel industry -…

A myriad of striking landscapes, Wales is home to some of the UK's most picturesque coastlines, sweeping valleys and rugged peaks – along with charming villages and historic sites tucked within. Though small compared to its neighbours,…

The Great British pub, embedded in our culture for centuries and almost entirely unique to our corner of the world, comes in many guises, from village locals that are the beating heart of rural communities, to Michelin-starred city…

Europe is undoubtedly the king of Christmas markets - with cities like Cologne, Prague and Strasbourg hosting unparalleled festive celebrations each year.And with short, affordable flights readily available from the UK, there's no…

How many times have you visited a popular holiday hotspot only to find you crave a quiet, tourist-free experience that shows you what a city or town is really like?Have you found yourself in Paris, desperately trying to avoid the Louvre…

The priceless gems stolen by a 'highly organised gang' in the audacious Louvre heist may be broken down and lost forever.A crisis meeting was held at the museum after Sunday's seven-minute raid which saw a gang plunder artefacts…

There are few better places to be when the sun comes out than one of our great British unsung institutions – the traditional pub beer garden.During a career as a UK-based travel and motoring writer, I’ve criss-crossed the country on road…

On a balmy spring morning in 1561, King Felipe II of Spain climbed into his royal carriage in Toledo to embark on a historic 50-mile journey north to Madrid, an undistinguished town of some 9,000 inhabitants that he was to designate the…

With a subtropical microclimate, world-famous pasties and pretty seaside towns, a staycation in Cornwall is hard to beat.But it’s the gorgeous beaches that are the biggest draw for many.Cornwall has Britain’s longest coastline - a…