An expert travel guide to Dorset
How to have the perfect holiday in Dorset, with my recommendations of what to see and do, plus where to eat and drink
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Six alternatives to the Cotswolds, ranked from worst to best
These quintessentially English spots have a similar vibe but with lower prices and fewer tourists. So which is closest to the real thing?
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Why Bath is the place to be if you love Austen
As the city celebrates Jane Austen’s birthday, our writer explores through the eyes of visitors from across the pond
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The Amalfi Coast alternative with none of the crowds
Offering dramatic scenery and excellent food, Cilento has more than enough to rival its better-known neighbour
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Portfolio: Help! From Austria’s most snowsure ski resort
The Beatles ventured to Obertauern in the 1960s – now families should get a ticket to ride
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The curious return of wassailing
A growing number of people are enjoying going outside and singing to trees
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The rainforest on our doorstep
Madeira’s waterfalls, dolphins and sub-tropical walks are a hit for families at half-term
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How to spend 48 hours in Somerset
From cycling to cider – what to see and do in this pastoral idyll
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New life on a forgotten island
Switch off on the remote Scottish isle of Luing, population 167
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Unpacking our Christmas shopping traditions
Why gift buying still feels magical, even when we shop online
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From DJs to pedicures – the farm shops with extra
Along with fruit and veg, these rural outlets offer fitness bootcamps, yoga and more
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Turn university drop offs into a holiday
If you’re making a big trip for the start of term, try turning it into a staycation
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007 adventures for less than a Bond budget
Spy-worthy stunts inspired by the new Prime Video series 007: Road to a Million
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Where to see bluebells this spring
It could be a bumper year for bluebells – here’s where to see them
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On the food trail in South Somerset
This rural region has become a hot spot for artisanal produce and farm-to-table dining
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England’s loveliest little city is finally complete
A guide to Salisbury, as the cathedral finally sheds its scaffolding
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Kin House: From ugly duckling to dazzling swan
It took some work to turn this Georgian manor into the sassiest of country houses
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The surprising Little Mermaid filming location
Disney’s remake was shot in Sardinia – ideal for family exploration under the sea
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Portfolio: Thailand’s oldest resort has still got it
Hua Hin – a favourite with Bangkok’s residents – is 100 and as popular as ever
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The humble roadside diner is back in fashion
The diner, a staple of family road trips, looks set to return to its former glory
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Why Bath is the UK’s new wellness capital
Bath’s Re:Balance festival hopes to make the city a leading destination for health tourism
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The seaside resort with its own monster
A decommissioned offshore platform has brought Weston back into the spotlight
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A taste of slow travel
Famed for cheddar and cider, Somerset has more to offer on a food trail this summer
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Vineyard stays are the new family holiday
From furry encounters to zip lining, wineries in the UK offer thrills washed down with fizz
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