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The latest UK travel news and restrictions
The UK’s travel ‘red list’ is back and visitors are banned from these 11 countries
The UK’s travel ‘red list’ is back and visitors are banned from these 11 countries
Travellers from some African countries will have to quarantine on arrival in the UK
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What are the latest UK travel restrictions? Here’s everything you need to know
Pre-departure tests are now required for all arrivals to the UK and the ‘red list’ has been expanded again
All travellers to the USA must now test negative within 24 hours of their flight
All travellers to the USA must now test negative within 24 hours of their flight
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Australia now won’t be opening its borders on December 1
Australia now won’t be opening its borders on December 1
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pushed back the country’s reopening plans... again
You can now catch a train that takes you right to the heart of Dartmoor National Park
You can now catch a train that takes you right to the heart of Dartmoor National Park
For the first time in 50 years, travellers can hop on a train to these vast moorlands in south-west England
India has finally reopened its borders to international visitors
India has finally reopened its borders to international visitors
As of November 2021, the country is letting in travellers from 99 countries around the world – including the UK and USA
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The best day trips from London
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10 brilliant beaches near London
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12 best family day trips from London
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10 ridiculously scenic walks near London
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The best Airbnbs in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
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Good choice. The Cotswolds really is a glorious part of the UK – and it’s got some belting Airbnbs, too
The best Airbnbs in The Cotswolds
Good choice. The Cotswolds really is a glorious part of the UK – and it’s got some belting Airbnbs, too
The best Airbnbs in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
Book a sunny summer holiday in one of these stunning South West gems
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The 17 best and coolest seaside towns in the UK
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Beautiful places to see bluebells across the UK
Almost half of the world’s bluebells are here in the UK. Here are the best places to see them.
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The 17 best and coolest seaside towns in the UK
The UK’s seaside towns are having a renaissance right now. Here’s our pick of the very best places for a coastal getaway
Beautiful places to see bluebells across the UK
Almost half of the world’s bluebells are here in the UK. Here are the best places to see them.
UK destinations that look nothing like the UK
Find international vibes without having to remember where you left your passport
13 fairytale forests to visit in the UK
Where better than deep in the trees to shake off your malaise?
The best beaches in the UK
Ready for a blast of sea air?
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The best beaches in the UK
Despite the clichés of windy, stony seaside holidays, the UK boasts some seriously beautiful beaches
The 17 best and coolest seaside towns in the UK
Cutting-edge art and destination bars, pubs and restaurants are making Britain’s coast cool again
14 dreamy UK holiday cottages with swimming pools
Channel that tropical summer vibe without having to remember where you stashed your passport
11 of the most beautiful wild swimming spots in the UK
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Travel around the world
10 once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences that put animals first
Whether you dream of exploring colourful underwater reefs or going on a safari across the southern African plains
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Whether you dream of exploring colourful underwater reefs or going on a safari across the southern African plains
10 once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences that put animals first
Whether you dream of exploring colourful underwater reefs or going on a safari across the southern African plains
11 of the most incredible train journeys around the world
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Now’s the time to build a better, more responsible tourism industry
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A massive Game of Thrones studio tour is opening in Northern Ireland next year
A massive Game of Thrones studio tour is opening in Northern Ireland next year
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These incredible photos capture Route 66 at its most beautiful and cinematic
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The UK’s travel ‘red list’ is back and visitors are banned from these 11 countries
The UK’s travel ‘red list’ is back and visitors are banned from these 11 countries
Travellers from some African countries will have to quarantine on arrival in the UK
What are the latest UK travel restrictions? Here’s everything you need to know
What are the latest UK travel restrictions? Here’s everything you need to know
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Notre-Dame could get a new ‘Disney’ look – and people are pissed off
Notre-Dame could get a new ‘Disney’ look – and people are pissed off
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