20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013
Beat the winter blues by planning your perfect beach holiday. Here are 20 fantastic trip ideas for starters, many of them new and offering great value for moneyFor 80 more holiday bargains for 2013,...
View Article10 new bargain holidays in Britain for 2013
It might not rain forever, so why not consider one of these 10 fab new trips in the UK, whether you want action, culture or a quirky place to stayRetro bungalow, CornwallSteeped in 1950s nostalgia,...
View Article30 of the best bargain adventures in 2013
What do you fancy doing this year – a spot of winter sunshine, an active outdoor adventure or a relaxing long-haul break? We have the pick of new holidays for 2013Surfing and photography, Costa...
View ArticleBudget beach holidays: readers' tips
As an antidote to January's miserable weather, start thinking about sunshine and warm sand with our readers' favourite good-value beach tipsAdd a tip for next week and you could win a £250 bag of...
View ArticleLady Thatcher isn't the only one to opt for hotel living
The former prime minister now calls the Ritz her home – and she joins a long list of other famous people who lived out their final days in the luxury of a hotel suiteOne of the many irritants of ageing...
View ArticleB&B review: Glandwr, Tresaith, Ceredigion
A five-star rating is a lot to live up to, and this Welsh B&B doesn't quite deliver – but the cakes are deliciousThere is something engaging about this B&B's website – not the design, but the...
View ArticleJanuary travel news and holiday deals
Every Monday throughout January we round up the best travel deals, new openings and things we like in a bid to banish the winter bluesDEALSDiscount luxury in the eastern MedSick of Turkey? Go to...
View ArticleWelsh hotel voted best in world for service in TripAdvisor awards
A £35-a-night hotel in Llandudno, Wales, has the best service in the world according to TripAdvisor users, who have given it top honours in the site's annual awardsThe best hotel service in the world...
View ArticleJanuary travel news and holiday deals
Every Monday throughout January we round up the best travel deals, new openings and things we like in a bid to banish the winter bluesDEALSEarly Booking Offer in SicilySiracusa on Sicily's southeastern...
View ArticleThe kro road: Denmark's historic inns
Many kro inns, royal staging posts, are now stylish lodges, with food reflecting the country's culinary renaissanceThe origins of Denmark kro inns date back to the 13th century when King Erik Klipping...
View ArticleThe Malt House, Brockweir, Gloucestershire: self-catering review
This renovated 16th-century cottage makes a wonderful base for exploring the beautiful Wye Valley – and there's a great pub next door if you're too lazy to cookNot all cottage websites are created...
View ArticleA quick travel guide to Oxford
Where to stay, where to eat, where to drink, what to see, what to buy and where to unwind in the city of dreaming spiresClick on the slideshow's tiles to jump straight to that part of the guide or use...
View ArticleHotel review: Oddfellows, Chester
With ancient typewriters climbing the walls of reception, this Chester hotel combines quirky design with immaculate well-equipped roomsLike Chester itself, Oddfellows is both historic and bling. It is...
View ArticleSelf-catering review: Llofft Skokholm, Cardigan
A romantic open plan apartment on the river at Cardigan offers a simple but stylish stay for two – and you don't need to be newlyweds to enjoy itShow me a city dweller of a certain age and I'll show...
View ArticleWinter holidays: in search of northern Scotland's magic forests
Inspired by the magical folklore of the northern Scottish Highlands, the acclaimed writer takes a road trip to the area's ancient forests – much better explored in winter, she saysMore destinations...
View ArticleExpedia hotel booking mix-up left me £155 worse off
I cancelled my reservation in plenty of time, but was still charged for one night's stayI booked two nights at a Brighton hotel through Expedia. Later, I found another hotel in a more convenient part...
View ArticleFlorida's best beach hotels and places to stay on a budget
From a five-star hostel by Miami beach to a campsite on Florida's white-sand barrier islands, here's our pick of affordable beach accommodation for budget travellersThe Sunshine State has more than 600...
View ArticleA quick travel guide to Manchester
Where to stay, where to eat, where to drink, what to see, what to buy and where to unwind in this football and music-crazy cityClick on the slideshow tiles to jump to that part of the guide or use...
View ArticleWest Wood Yurts, near Gateshead: campsite review
West Wood Yurts, only 20 minutes' drive from Newcastle, is the ideal campsite for people who don't like camping but think glamping is poncey and overpriced. Perfect our writer thenThis is a first:...
View ArticleBerwick-upon-Tweed travel tips: climb the Tudor walls for jaw-dropping views
With its fortifications offering epic views of the Northumberland coast, Berwick is the last town in England you should visitBerwick-upon-Tweed is the last town in England in the least populated...
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