From Scarborough to Weymouth, Exmoor to Torquay, four British B&Bs have been named among the “best of the best” in the entire world based on reviews from previous guests. The prestigious accolade was given to the four bed and breakfasts as part of Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Traveller’s Choice Awards for 2024. Although the...
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One of the UK’s ‘best hidden beaches’ has featured in multiple films
Tucked away in East Sussex is a quiet pebble beach which has been described as one of the “best hidden beaches” in the UK despite having starred in multiple films due to its incredible views. The beach was included in the top 10 best hidden beaches in the UK compiled by Sykes Holiday Cottages, who...
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Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia in landmark visit to region
David Cameron will visit Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia as part of government ambition to increase engagement with this pivotal region Foreign Secretary will promote opportunities for British businesses and announce £50 million of new funding to support the sovereignty and independence of states across the region Foreign Secretary will announce a new...
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England’s ‘most beautiful’ seaside town is also the UK’s top holiday destination
Summer is fast approaching and with it, many people are now planning out their holidays, but you do not have to travel far in the UK to have a fun staycation at the beach. Scarborough is a beautiful seaside town in North Yorkshire, England which has become famous for its coastline which offers incredible views...
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Derek Adams, 81, feels ‘superb’ as he walks UK coastline for charity
19 April 2024 By Kris Holland, BBC News, Northamptonshire Derek Adams Derek is visiting every lifeboat station as part of his trek around the UK coast An octogenarian said he felt “on top of the world” as he resumed his walk of the entire UK coastline for charity. Derek Adams, 81, who is from Northampton but lives...
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See your top travel picks in your Skyscanner Saved list
It’s time to close all those tabs. Planning your next trip got much easier with the ultimate travel wish list from Skyscanner. You can now add all your top travel picks and compare them in your Saved list. How to add flights and hotels to your Saved list Planning a holiday isn’t always easy. Even...
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Underrated little city named UK’s best and it isn’t York, Bath or Cambridge
Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital, is the number one best value city in the UK, according to a new list. Dunfermline was only awarded its official city status in 2022 in the lead-up to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. However, the historic Scottish city beat out cities like Leeds and Cardiff to claim the top spot in...
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UK’s best white sand beach ‘puts Florida’s Palm Beach to shame’
White sand beaches might be most commonly associated with tropical destinations but that doesn’t mean there aren’t gorgeous white sand shorelines to explore right here in the UK. Twinkling on the Norfolk coastline is a beach which has been described as a “jewel in the crown of the North Norfolk Coast” and offers a stretch...
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Europe’s best cities for residents and tourists are revealed in annual rankings… and it’s good news for Britain. So where does YOUR favourite city come on the list?
Europe’s best cities for residents and tourists have been revealed, with each ranked in an annual league table in terms of prosperity, livability and lovability. The continent’s top destinations were evaluated by Resonance Consultancy, which took factors such as Tripadvisor reviews and education and work opportunities into account, as well as dozens of other metrics. The...
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London commuter town once ridiculed is now crowned as the best
A small town just 30 minutes from London, once the butt of many jokes, has been crowned as the Capital’s top commuter spot. Famously, a poem created back in 1937 by Sir John Betjeman, detailed the lacklustre impression of the Berkshire town, as the poem read: “Come, friendly bombs and fall on Slough. It isn’t...
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The best UK travel 2024 – new openings, travel news and where to visit in the UK
Now Spring is firmly under way and the coldest months are behind us, it’s a great time to look forward to what the rest of 2024 holds. And with some exciting new openings, major renovations and memorable experiences in store, you’ll find plenty of ways to fill your travel diary. Here are some of the...
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The UK’s best market town named and it looks frozen in time
The UK’s best market town has been revealed as a southern location frozen in time. Dorchester on the banks of the River Frome in the Dorset Downs was named the top market town in the country by the Britain and Britishness blog. It beat out the likes of second-placed Downham Market in Norfolk and Faversham...