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Canal boating festivities on the Grand Union Canal
This spring or summer, combine a narrowboat holiday on the diverse and historic Grand Union Canal – as featured on the BBCs Countryfile last weekend – with a variety of canal boating festivities suggests specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Fonab Castle - Scotland’s most exciting hotel opening in 2013
The Perthshire Highlands are set for an exciting addition in May 2013, when Fonab Castle Hotel in Pitlochry opens its doors.
Have a girls-only break in style with Edinburgh’s Chester Residence
If you and your Best Female Friend enjoy a little bit of indulgence whilst catching up on all the latest gossip, Edinburgh’s Chester Residence - TripAdvisor’s UK Small Hotel 2013 - has the ideal package for you: Girls’ Getaway has everything you need for the perfect ladies’ break.
Island escapes, Scottish-style
Make a great escape this spring or summer – staying in a cottage overlooking a deserted beach in a choice of quiet, peaceful Scottish islands including North Uist and the Isle of Harris - courtesy of Scottish cottage agency, Unique Cottages.
First reveal of Center Parcs Woburn Forest accommodation
A first look into accommodation at the Center Parcs Woburn Forest site reveals upside down lodges and panoramic views across the woodland showing the transition of modern day family living since Center Parcs first opened 25 years ago.
Take the whole family on holiday
Nearly half of Brits choose to travel with their extended family at least once a year, according to a survey by UK holiday rentals company HomeAway.co.uk.
Surf, sight-seeing and sea air
While the rest of the country huddles indoors waiting for the warmer weather to finally arrive, the outdoor mecca that is Newquay, Cornwall, makes for the ideal invigorating and rejuvenating springtime escape.
Beautiful and historic Cornish property available to rent for the first time
A unique opportunity to stay in a beautiful and historic family home, not normally for holiday rental, is available for the first time this summer through Cornwall Cottages.
Cornwall - The new foodie haven of Britain
When you think of Cornwall you probably think of beaches, coast walks, surfing and the Eden Project but perhaps food isn’t one of the things that instantly springs to mind.
Golfing holidays in Cornwall
Looking for a golf holiday in Cornwall? Then look no further The Merlin Golf and Country Club at Mawgan Porth is ideally located for both families and friends to explore what North Cornwall has to offer as well as having a great golf course!
The darker side to our green and pleasant land
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the notorious Jack the Ripper murders in East London in 1888. The identity of the killer of five - or possibly six - women has remained a mystery, but the case has continued to horrify and fascinate.
Grosvenor House introduces first ever nursery fit for a royal baby
Grosvenor House and bespoke nursery designers Dragons of Walton Street announce an exclusive partnership which will see a luxury Premium Park View suite transformed into an exquisite, quintessentially British nursery, designed and tailored with a royal baby in mind.
Tree Tent to be hoisted at The Secret Campsite
The Secret Campsite is to suspend a tent between trees at its wildlife friendly site near Lewes in East Sussex. Campers can book the Tree Tent now for overnight stays from the beginning of May.
Spring clean your life with a fresh air fix
It's officially spring so it's time to turn off the TV and dust off those cobwebs by embracing the great outdoors to get fit in time for summer.
Active Easter breaks
Perfect for some healthy exercise and a blast of Spring air, the Trossachs Trail is a three-day walking break covering around 30 - 40 km through Rob Roy country.