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The flags are out for the Isle of Wight's beaches
With summer here, and the school holidays just around the corner, the Isle of Wight is celebrating more Blue Flags and Seaside Awards than ever before.

Holidays on two wheels get a boost
Cycling is back in the spotlight as the 100th Tour de France starts next weekend, with Mark Cavendish and Chris Frome chasing glory.

School's out for summer
The summer holidays are almost upon us - fun for children but, daunting for mums and dads worrying how to keep the kids entertained for a whole six weeks.

Loch Ness reveals a surprising selection of inspirational summer pastimes
While most people associate Loch Ness with its infamous monster, how many would think to associate the area with prehistoric cookery courses, natural dyeing and felt making courses or with the opportunity to feed wild deer by hand?

Floors Castle - A historic gem in the Scottish Borders
Originally built in 1721, Floors Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and home to the 10th Duke of Roxburghe.

Ten great reasons to visit Polperro in 2013
The historic fishing village of Polperro is situated on the South East coast of Cornwall. It is one of the most picturesque and charming villages with its own working harbour and narrow winding lanes crammed with white-washed fisherman’s cottages, many only accessed by foot.

Throw yourself a Royal Party
With Buckingham Palace's four-day public garden party looming in July and a Royal Baby on the horizon, the Royal Household is sure to be in party planning mode.

Discounted rail travel for the Young at Heart
Take a nostalgic steam train journey with the Kent & East Sussex Railway between Tuesday 25 June and Thursday 27 June (inclusive) and if you are over 60 take advantage of the special price all day unlimited travel rover ticket for seniors which is only £10 (Usually £14).

Get active on the coast in Kent, Garden of England
Kent, Garden of England may not be top of mind for a coastal getaway, but there’s 350 miles of varied and stunning coastline with panoramic views and not forgetting 8 beautiful Blue Flag beaches.

Halls’ Croft celebrates its 400th anniversary
Hall’s Croft, the elegant 17th century marital home of Susanna, daughter of William Shakespeare, is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year.
Outdoor theatre, violin recitals, bog snorkelling and book fairs
Celebrate some of Britain’s best cultural events this summer with Pride of Britain Hotels and don’t let the unpredictable weather halt proceedings:

June savings on UK guided walking holidays
This June enjoy the great outdoors on a guided walking break taking in the beautiful British countryside - and save up to £75 - courtesy of HF Holidays, UK walking holiday organisation which is celebrating its centenary in 2013.
How to organise a top night out in the capital this summer
London is a fantastic city for a night out. If you’re planning on visiting the capital and are bereft of inspiration however, we’ve got a few of valuable pointers for you on how to organise a top night out in London this summer.

New five-star Midlands park takes privilege to new peaks
Boasting a rare five-star accommodation quality award, a new lodge complex bordering the Peak District claims to have seized the high-ground in terms of both luxury and price.
Experience Nature on the Edge in the Outer Hebrides
As the BBC natural history series, Hebrides, Islands on the Edge airs over the coming weeks, many viewers will be inspired to put the Outer Hebrides on their must-visit list.