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Staycation

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Why people keep on coming back to the Bahia Principe Sunlight in Tenerife

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

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16 more great pubs in the UK's booze capital Portsmouth

Hotel Indigo Exeter

Boutique hotel bliss in the charming cathedral city of Exeter

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

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The Harrogate Inn warm welcome awaits

Inn-provement puts great into Harrogate

Wightlink has announced discounted fares for next year's Isle of Wight Festival.

Ferry company announces discounted fares for Isle of Wight Festival 2024

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The Westleton Crown in the rural village of Westleton, Suffolk. Picture - Emma Cabielles

Seaside towns are on the doorstep at this dog friendly countryside staycation

Stunning views of Roseberry Topping from the Angrove Country Park lodges. Image: Mike Whorley Photography

Unwinding on a dog-friendly lodge break in the North Yorkshire Moors
Relax, unwind and enjoy. They were the three items on the agenda for our latest weekend getaway in the lush, green and beautiful surroundings of the North Yorkshire Moors.

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The Headland Hotel and Spa on world-famous Fistral Beach.

New £10m Aqua Club provides all year relaxation at this famous hotel

One of the new mountain bike tracks

New Queen Elizabeth Country Park mountain bike tracks

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Let the stunning sunsets of Holywell Bay seduce you at these luxury lodges

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Portsmouth has been named as one of the most pet-friendly cities
Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Portsmouth is one of the most dog-friendly places to visit in the UK

The Cavendish Hotel exterior and view of the new Garden Room and Terrace. Image: Devonshire Hotels

Chatsworth walks and a new restaurant to enjoy at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow

The Marella Voyager ship, which has just undergone a multi-million pound refit

Amazing bucket list destinations ticked off on this superb cruise

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Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark, in the city of Chester. Picture: Geoff Eccles - stock.adobe.com

Why the cathedral city of Chester is perfect for a staycation

Historic Pentillie Castle on River Tamar in the Cornish countryside

Celebrate in style with a Finest Retreats getaway
From intimate weddings and romantic honeymoons to birthday celebrations, there’s a stunning retreat for all occasions.

Book your next great day out

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Butlin's new Play Experience centre

Butlin’s to open an incredible new indoor activity centre

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Enjoy those Grand Days Out with Camplify

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Portsmouth area named as one of the best places to visit with a campervan

Make Father's Day special

Celebrate the great British summertime this Father’s Day with hand picked hotels

best lightweight one person hiking tents

10 best backpacking tents UK from Vango, Snugpak and Decathlon

Never better time for budget breaks ... no buts, it's got to be Butlin's

Discover wild Devon and other areas of the UK (photo: Adobe)

New Scientist Discovery Tours expands UK offering

Make a splash with Park Plaza

Get that summer feeling with European city breaks

The swimming pool was a big hit with my family

Review: Visiting Butlin's in Bognor Regis for the day

The Ro is one of the best places to admire the picturesque surroundings of Lake Windermere. Image: Pellier Photography

The Ro Hotel: a dog-friendly retreat in the heart of the Lake District

Here are seven fishing spots in the Portsmouth area.

Seven places you can go fishing in and around Portsmouth

'Explore one of the UK's most beautiful destinations'

Tributes to top music icons in luxury Cotswolds hotel

Full steam ahead

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Outdoor cinema will be heading to Portsmouth, with scenes like this one in West Sussex replicated in the city

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Cruising on the canal brings you close to nature

Unwinding on a narrowboat adventure

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The Hotel Indigo Bath. Picture Veerle Evens.

Put Bath at the top of your bucket list for a bewitching city break

The Cricketers Inn in Curdridge has a good sized beer garden.

12 pubs with large beer gardens in the Portsmouth area

The Coniston Inn rural idyll

The Coniston Inn "truly one of the most breath-taking addresses in The Lakes”

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