A city full of art and soul
Bicycles jingle and clatter across red-brick bridges – some carrying "wheelbarrows" filled with children, others with passengers riding side-saddle on the back.
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Holiday season is approaching and you want to get a break – but it looks set to be a typical grey British ‘summertime’. You want to treat the children and find plenty to do – but you don’t want to spend a fortune. You want a bit of culture – without travelling too far.
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Digital Editions Wine, cheese and so much more to adore on the Ile D’Oleron
Just off the west coast of France, the Ile D’Oleron is country’s second biggest island, sitting in the Bay of Biscay and blessed with a mild climate, writes Simon Penfold.
Family fun with activities galore on PGL break
Parents often get the short straw where adventure activities are concerned, writes Sally-Anne Youll.
A road trip through Ontario overwhelms
Paul Naylor discovers true solitude in Canada impressive Ontario province
Dubai a tropical paradise not just for rich and famous
Carl Jones discovers a playground that’s not just for the rich and famous.
Sweet Serenade of the high seas
Catherine Ferris steps aboard a Royal Caribbean liner, travelling to chic cities and ancient ruins – and all amid the lap of luxury.
A sense of exclusivity at beautiful hotel in Crete
Karen Knowles travels to Crete for a refreshing five-star holiday.
Retro road trip on a break to Rome
Jim Walsh and wife Ros take in the sights of Rome by scooter.
Historical city of Durham is a treasure chest full of discoveries
With its impressive history, quaint cobbled streets and lush green surroundings, Durham has all the ingredients for the perfect city break.
New England - it's England but not as you know it
Simon Hill discovers an area rich in history with some familiar names to boot.
Cornwall visit ideal for family fun and thrill seekers
It was hardly the Cannonball Run, or indeed Wacky Races, but last summer my folks and I travelled independently to the same destination by way of an experiment of sorts, writes Paul Naylor.
Axe looms over bus lane at tourist spots in the West Midlands
A bus lane near two of the biggest tourist attractions in the West Midlands could be permanently axed.
Hobbit-style huts at Alton Towers
A new fairytale holiday village is on the way to Alton Towers – complete with Hobbit-style homes to stay in.
New £12m Premier Inn ready to open in Walsall
Staff are getting ready to open the doors of a new £12 million hotel in Walsall town centre.
Delay on decision over Weston Park holiday homes
A decision on whether a controversial holiday park can be created on the Weston Park estate in South Staffordshire has been put on hold amid claims it would destroy the beauty of the area.
NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show welcomes new breed of campers
Motorhome holidays have been given a makeover. Cathy Spencer reports on the new breed of caravans.
A rustic retreat in the Pyrenees Mountains
A rustic retreat in the Pyrenees Mountains offers a combination of fitness and relaxation.