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Home to artists and intellectuals in the 1930s and the University of London today, Bloomsbury's Georgian garden squares, museums and galleries are well known, but there are hidden spots to discover... read more »
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Planning a trip to Cornwall and unsure of where to stay and what to do? Here's how we managed to cram a little bit of everything the county has to offer in to a short first-time visit... read more »
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Most visitors to Jamaica hole up in large, characterless all-inclusive hotels – but you don't have to. Here are five quirkier, small-scale and affordable alternatives with oodles of local charm... read more »
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The television and celebrity gardener talks about five of his favourite gardens from every corner of the UK and Ireland... read more »
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Middlethorpe Hall hotel and spa in York is the perfect spot for a bit of luxury and a lot of mother-daughter bonding... read more »
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A tea plantation, swaying palms, giant banana trees… who knew Cornwall was so exotic? Welcome to a magical tour of the southwest's horticultural highlights... read more »
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In summer, every Paris restaurant sprouts an outdoor table or two – but some have turned al fresco eating into an art. For a spot of people-watching in gardens and on terraces, here are my top five... read more »
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Spring and autumn are the perfect times to visit the Andalucian city of Seville and explore the real Spain... read more »
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Málaga is often considered little more than a gateway airport to the sunny beaches of the Costa del Sol, but there's more to it than that - this is a city that oozes culture, history and Spanish style... read more »
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There is a timeless quality to atmospheric Lucca. Perhaps it is the narrow street plan, unchanged since Roman times, complete with forum and amphitheatre footprint... read more »
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If you're looking for a cultural weekend break, look no further than Madrid. Boasting over 70 museums, 30 theatres and 50 music venues, the Spanish capital has plenty to offer the art enthusiast
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The warm air smells of wet flowers, a chorus of frogs celebrates the end of the morning rainstorm and, as the sun bursts through the last of the clouds, the gardens of Ubud, in central Bali, wake up... read more »
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When summer arrived we always headed for Europe. This time we forsook France and headed for a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds, by way of Dover and Kent ... read more »
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In the southwest of France sits Europe’s largest sand dune - just one of the many attractions in the unspoilt region of Aquitaine... read more »
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Sample a taste of Herefordshire with a short break to this surprising English county... read more »
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It might not be the most obvious choice of destination for the loved-up, but as long as you know the right places to go, Bangkok can deliver romance with the best... read more »
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Tokyo may be one of the busiest cities on earth, but there are oases of calm and nature that offer respite from the hustle and bust... read more »
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You can find baronial splendour, gourmet delights and rock’n’roll décor during a highland fling in Argyll... read more »
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On Como, one of Italy's loveliest lakes, Verdi wrote La Traviata, while Rossini and Liszt sought inspiration gazing across the peaceful waters to the mountains soaring up from the shore... read more »
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With some of France’s most beautiful countryside, most stunning chateaux and finest wines, it's no wonder the Loire Valley is a perennial fave... read more »
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