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Hidden gems: The best tiny campsites in the UK

Hidden gems: The best tiny campsites in the UK

By Katie Jones , Apr 27, 2012

If you're looking to go on a camping trip without the crowds, the latest copy of Tiny Campsites, has the answer to finding the hidden gems of the camping world. The second edition...

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Fit for a princess: Six of the best castles and chateaux

Fit for a princess: Six of the best castles and chateaux

By Katie Jones , Apr 20, 2012

Fancy living like a princess on your next holiday? From historic hotels to the perfect party pads, we've tracked down six of the best castles and chateaux in the UK, France and Italy....

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The hot list: A new wave of hotels hits London

The hot list: A new wave of hotels hits London

By Katie Jones , Apr 13, 2012

Thanks to two rather big events taking place in London this year, 2012 is definitely the capital's time to shine. While the city is already jam-packed with world-famous hotels, the Diamond Jubilee and...

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Rough Guide founders launch new UK travel site

Rough Guide founders launch new UK travel site

By Katie Jones , Apr 4, 2012

The founders of the Rough Guide and Cool Camping series have launched a brand new travel website, which celebrates the best things to see and do around Britain. Tresco, Scilly Isles. Photo: Coolplaces.co.uk...

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Starter for 10: Miami

Starter for 10: Miami

By Phebe Hunnicutt , Apr 2, 2012

Of the world's great metropolises, Miami does not rank especially highly in terms of cultural élan, urban vitality, historical riches or industrial might (its celebrated Sound Machine notwithstanding). Truth be told, its unremarkable...

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Easter escapes: Five of the best getaways for the long weekend

Easter escapes: Five of the best getaways for the long weekend

By Katie Jones , Mar 30, 2012

The Easter holidays are almost here and if you're planning on doing nothing but slob out in front of the TV with a pile of Easter eggs, we've found five of the best...

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The Athenaeum wins 'Top London Afternoon Tea' award for 2012

The Athenaeum wins 'Top London Afternoon Tea' award for 2012

By Katie Jones , Mar 27, 2012

Photo: The Athenaeum The Tea Guild has been busy tasting and testing the afternoon teas on offer all over London, and today they announced that The Athenaeum in Piccadilly has taken the top...

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Time for a stylish staycation? Introducing Cornwall's most luxurious holiday home

Time for a stylish staycation? Introducing Cornwall's most luxurious holiday home

By Katie Jones , Mar 27, 2012

Cornwall is jam-packed with hotels, B&B's and holiday homes, but until last year, if you were looking for a luxurious self-catering property that slept up to 22 people, you'd struggle to find one....

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PICS: Will & Kate's new home opens to the public, includes Diana dress display

PICS: Will & Kate's new home opens to the public, includes Diana dress display

By Philippa Warr , Mar 26, 2012

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's new home, Kensington Palace, has reopened to the public today (26 March) following a £12 million renovation programme which saw the Palace transform its gardens, shop, cafe,...

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Escape to Stockholm to get the lastest Scandi fashion fix

Escape to Stockholm to get the lastest Scandi fashion fix

By Phebe Hunnicutt , Mar 24, 2012

Filippa K second hand store in Sodermalm. Photo: www.visitstockholm.com With the British high street increasingly resembling its Swedish counterpart - minus the intimidating presence of all those frighteningly attractive fellow shoppers - schlepping...

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Patricia Schultz on travel writing, the Olympics and 1,000 Places To See Before You Die

Patricia Schultz on travel writing, the Olympics and 1,000 Places To See Before You Die

By Katie Jones , Mar 23, 2012

Patricia Schultz is the author of the no.1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places To See Before You Die. After the success of the first edition published in 2003, Schultz has retravelled and...

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Eight days out to impress your mum this Mother's Day

Eight days out to impress your mum this Mother's Day

By Katie Jones , Mar 12, 2012

If a bunch of flowers simply won't cut it on Mother's Day this year, we've found eight days out that are sure to put a smile on your mum's face this weekend. Photo:...

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