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Marrakech made easy

Marrakech made easy

Marrakech is set to become an even more fashionable destination in 2017 with a new museum dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent's personal collection slated to open later this year in the Jardin Majorelle, one of Africa's most visited gardens.

Retreat to Guernsey with new wellness packages

Retreat to Guernsey with new wellness packages

Less than an hour from the UK, Guernsey's spectacular scenery, fresh sea air, quiet roads and peaceful way of life make the island a restful destination for a short-break retreat.

Great summer offers at Ghyll Manor

Great summer offers at Ghyll Manor

Those looking to escape this summer should look no further than Ghyll Manor, a stunning country house hotel and restaurant located in the heart of West Sussex.

Enjoy a Laid Back Sunday in the Wye Valley

Enjoy a Laid Back Sunday in the Wye Valley

Savvy travellers know that one of the ways in which to obtain the best value breaks is by avoiding Friday and Saturday nights (which is when hoteliers know they can fill rooms) and instead got for Sundays to Thursdays when rooms tend to be cheaper.

Hudson’s launches three unique short breaks

Hudson’s launches three unique short breaks

Hudson’s, the leading publisher of heritage and tourist information in the UK, is to launch three unique short breaks in summer 2015.

Bloomin’ good deals on green-fingered getaways

Take inspiration from Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘The Queen’s Garden’, a programme exploring the gardens at Buckingham Palace that is due to air on ITV on Christmas Day, and book your own green-fingered getaway in 2015.

Top 10 Aarhus festivals

Top 10 Aarhus festivals

Vibrant and forward-thinking, Aarhus makes a great short-break anytime thanks to its winning combination of eye-catching architecture, fascinating museums and galleries, historical attractions, Viking heritage, excellent shopping, great Danish cuisine and close proximity to fine, sandy beaches and lush forests.

Autumnal walks with DoubleTree by Hilton

Autumnal walks with DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton are offering an array of affordable, short- break options, perfect for exploring our treasured woodlands this autumn and winter.

New additions to Copenhagen's dynamic culinary scene

New additions to Copenhagen's dynamic culinary scene

Nordic cuisine with organic and local ingredients in an unpretentious atmosphere characterise the dining scene in Copenhagen. Each restaurant is distinctive with inventive and trendsetting dishes that define Copenhagen as a leading gastronomic destination with the “Best Restaurant in the World,” the “World's Best Chef,” and a total of 17 Michelin-star.

Aarhus top 10 city highlights

Aarhus top 10 city highlights

Vibrant and forward-thinking, Denmark's second-largest city Aarhus makes a fascinating short-break destination thanks to its winning combination of eye-catching architecture, interesting museums and galleries, historical attractions, Viking heritage, excellent shopping and close proximity to fine, sandy beaches and lush forests.

Early summer break to the New Forest

Early summer break to the New Forest

The month of June is one of the best times of the year to visit the New Forest, when the weather is warming up and before the schools break for the summer.

Reasons to head to the Belgian Coast this summer

Reasons to head to the Belgian Coast this summer

The Belgian Coast isn't the longest stretch of shoreline, but what the 42 miles of wide sandy beaches misses out in terms of size, is more than made up by what it has to offer. Catering for families, gastronomes and thrill seekers, this small expanse of Flanders has plenty on offer.

Denmark's Randers - a Star location for a short break

Denmark's Randers - a Star location for a short break

Perfectly combining the best of nature with a mix of historic and 'star' attractions, Denmark's sixth largest city Randers is predicted to become the hot new short-break destination for British travellers this year thanks to its easy access from the UK with a simple 45-minute transfer from Aarhus Airport in East Jutland.

How to make the most of a Paris city break in just 3 days

How to make the most of a Paris city break in just 3 days

With 27 million visitors in 2012 and recently named the "Best City To Visit in 2014" by Lonely Planet, Paris, or the "City of Light", is one of the most visited cities in the world.

Keeping the winter blues at bay

Keeping the winter blues at bay

We are now waking up in the dark and the nights are drawing in as we head through autumn into the fast approaching winter months.