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Our top five picks to be England’s next national park – vote for your favourite
Have you heard? A new English national park is on the horizon. Although this isn’t the first time we’ve been promised a new cousin to the Lakes and the Peaks.
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How film studios took over our hotels, from Disney to Pixar and Marvel
Back in the 1990s, my parents took me on a much longed-for holiday to Walt Disney World. They weren’t exactly keen on the idea but, in the end, they fell head-over-heels for Mickey & Co (“So brilliantly done! So polished!”). I, meanwhile, had developed a different fixation.
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The dos and don’ts of self-drive holidays in South Africa
Is it safe to self-drive in South Africa? The short answer is yes. There is little to beat the thrill of the open road, exploring the space and beauty of this extraordinary country at your own pace, with no one but your favourite travelling companion intruding on your thoughts. But as evidenced by the Foreign Office’s recent update advising that tourist drivers be especially vigilant of “smash and grab” attacks, there are caveats, so it’s important to be prepared (though the advice does also rei
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How the Bay of Biscay earned its reputation as ‘Europe’s Bermuda Triangle’
It is said to strike fear into the hearts of seafarers who liken the churning waters and capricious winds to the hell of being trapped in a giant washing machine.
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10 signs you're too old for après ski
With a winter chill in the air, fresh snow on the slopes and chairlifts turning, skiers and snowboarders are gearing up to let their hair down on the slopes.
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The best place to see the Northern Lights in the UK and when to see them
This winter is set to be a historic one for seeing the northern lights, with scientists forecasting the best sightings of the aurora borealis in 20 years.
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Where do you rank in the 2024 holiday rich list?
Whether you’re on a tight budget or rolling in cash, the idea of a holiday has universal appeal. And, with the world seemingly on the perpetual brink of implosion, escaping reality for a week or two has become even more desirable.
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