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The best beaches in the UK

To save you scouring every coastline, we’ve rounded up the very best – the warmest, cleanest and prettiest – here

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The best summer day trips from London

Check out this lot – all less than two hours from central London – and plan your next escape

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6 really wild breaks from London

Feel like you need a strong dose of nature, stat?

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8 amazing treehouses you can actually stay in

After pure escapism? You’re barking up the right tree

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15 perfect day trips from London

Whether you’re in the mood for bracing sea air or a forest frolic

Some of the world’s best hotels

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The best hotels in NYC

Catch some top-notch z’s in the city that never sleeps

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The best hotels in America

Incredible perks, great locations and not a little luxury, these are the best US stays

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The best hotels in Lisbon

Check in at one of Lisbon's loveliest hotels

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The best hotels in Los Angeles

Take your pick from Tinseltown's top hotels

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The best hotels in Paris

From cheap hostels to five-star hotels, Paris has a room to suit every taste

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UK travel guides

Your guide to all the best places around the UK

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9 flower-filled day trips from London

From picturesque English gardens and woodland to flower farms

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10 beautiful and hidden UK beaches

The best off-the-beaten-track UK beaches

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10 chocolate-box villages within reach of London

Here are ten picture-perfect villages where you could be sipping a cup of tea in no time

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10 unusual days out within easy reach of London

Take a walk on the weird side with these offbeat outings

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Dazzling day trips within an hour from London

Get away from London in an hour or less

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The best outdoor pursuits near London

Get your kicks with our picks

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10 brilliant beaches near London

Get a load of these salty stunners

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Things to do in the Lake District

Take on the Lakes like a pro with our guide to the best things to do in the Lake District

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15 great things to do in Liverpool

This north-west port city may be best known for birthing The Beatles, but it has much more to (twist and) shout about than that

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13 great things to do in Brighton

Less than 50 miles from London, this pebbled beach town makes for a great day out or weekend away

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11 great things to do in York

There are plenty of things to do in York, so take a look at our hand-picked selection helping you explore this great town

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16 great things to do in Bath

Awash with thermal springs and lush limestone, Bath is definitely a city worth ticking off your bucket list

The best UK hotels

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The best cheap hotels in the Lake District

If you plan ahead, it's easy to book a bargain bed in this ridiculously pretty part of the UK

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The best hotels in Liverpool

Grab a great bed in a city that's about much more than just football and music

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The best cheap hotels in Brighton

From the racy to the stately, there are some great budget stays in this beautiful south coast town

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The best hotels in Bath

Peruse our list of the best hotels in Bath and discover everything from boutique abodes to luxury digs

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The best hotels in Manchester

Making your way to Manchester? There are some incredible hotels to choose from

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Best cheap hotels in Blackpool

Do you like to be beside the seaside? Here’s the best hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Blackpool that won't break the bank

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The best hotels in Brighton

Find great places to stay for a break in beachside Brighton

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Best cheap hotels in Scotland

Planning a trip up to bonny Scotland? Use our guide to the best cheap hotels in fair Caledonia

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The best hotels in Oxford

Discover the best places to stay in the city of dreaming spires

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Best cheap hotels in Leeds

Ace your visit to the lovely Yorkshire town with our pick of its best cheap hotels

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20 amazing things to do in Florence

Museums, restaurants, cafés, shops and more in Italy’s culture capital

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The best alternative destinations in India

Swerve the tourist traps and get off the beaten track

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6 affordable European spas for your next ski trip

Ditch the slopes for a soothing spa

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16 great things to do in Bath

Awash with thermal springs and lush limestone, Bath is definitely a city worth ticking off your bucket list

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8 incredible dishes to try on your next Alpine ski holiday

Skiing’s not the only reason to head to the Alps you know...

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8 great beach huts around the world

From Colombia to India to the UK, find your bit of sandy paradise with these seaside shacks

The best Airbnbs around the world

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The best Airbnb venues in Barcelona

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The best Airbnb venues in Amsterdam

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The best Airbnb venues in Madrid

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The best Airbnb venues in Berlin

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The best Airbnb venues in Hamburg

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The best Airbnb venues in Dublin

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The best Airbnb venues in Rome

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The best Airbnb venues in London

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The best Airbnb venues in Hamburg

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The best cheap hotels in Cornwall

Book into one of Cornwall's great cheap hotels and save some money to spend on surfing, sightseeing and seafood

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The best cheap hotels in the Lake District

Nature for next-to-nothing is on offer at the best cheap hotels in the Lake District

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The best hotels in Leeds

Read on to find the very best hotels in Leeds, one of England’s most underrated cities

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The best Gatwick Airport hotels

Where to stay at London’s second-busiest airport? Take a look through our list of hotels

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The best Heathrow hotels

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to hotels at the UK’s busiest airport. But where to choose?