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Five of the best historic hotels in England
From grandiose Georgian estates to charming country inns, England boasts an encyclopedic index of historic hotels brimming with centuries-old appeal. Fancy taking a peek into the lavish lifestyles of a bygone era? Here’s our pick of the most stately stays you need to have on your radar.
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Amsterdam: a guide to the best festivals in 2020
When the skies are grey and your morning commute is hampered by frosty windscreens or chilly trains, it’s only natural to wish that summer could come quicker – and with it, festivals.
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Five of the best walks in Wiltshire
With its miles of scenic countryside, brimming with all the old-world charm you’d expect from a county that’s home to one of the UK’s oldest settlements, Wiltshire boasts a line-up of walks worthy of their own place in the history books. Here are some of our favourites:
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11 of the Best Places to Eat in Scotland
Shellfish plucked off the Isle of Skye’s dramatic coasts, melt-in-your-mouth Aberdeen Angus beef, wild game born in the depths of the Highlands… When it comes to food, Scotland certainly makes the most of its rich lands, seas and skies – and its restaurants serve up years of tradition with pride, flair and bursts of flavour:
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The Top Five European Cities to Explore for a Christmas Break
Cold cobbled streets, mulled wine, candlelit squares and snow-flecked churches; Europe really is a magical, fairtytale-esque place come Christmas time. Though most cities offer something akin to a winter wonderland at this time of year, there are some that really take the Brunkager. Here’s a rundown of the top five European cities to explore for…
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A guide to Vienna’s best coffee houses
Vienna is a wonderland of grand architecture, fabulous opera, mind-blowing museums and quirky art galleries. But the real buzz of the city comes from its coffee houses – a charming social experience that has shaped the Viennese culture. Keen for a caffeine hit surrounded by old-world charm and cultural heritage? We’ve rounded up the best…
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A guide to Northern Lights-spotting in Iceland, Lapland and beyond
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Six of the best UK destinations to get you in the festive spirit
Christmas in the United Kingdom is regarded the world over as a cosy affair of woolly hats, roaring log fires and sparkling lights lining the thoroughfares of the most populated cities.
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Weekend walks: scenic strolls in Kent
The Garden of England is an obvious choice for long, lazy countryside walks, not least due to its rolling fields and rising woodland, its smattering of National Trust sites and being one of the epicentres of fruit-growing and hop gardens: so the question is, which parts of it should you visit?
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A foodie’s guide to Reykjavik
Iceland’s eclectic capital may have seen a surge of visitors in recent years, but while most people use Reykjavik as a base for exploring the country’s impressive collection of waterfalls, gushing geysers and dramatic landscapes, there’s more to this city than its epic scenery. Still more famous for its monuments than its menus, underneath its…
