Category : Holiday Destinations

Pamper yourself at one of the UK's most luxurious spas

PRThese spa weekend destinations will have you relaxed in style Calcot Manor Where: A 220-acre estate near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, in the picturesque Cotswolds. The lowdown: This 14th-century farmhouse has 35 rooms – adults only in the house it...

Kendal, Lake District: Book yourself a literary treat for a delightful short break

GETTYNo trip to the Lake District is complete without a ride across Coniston Water SEE There is such an array of attractions in the Lake District you could easily do a full tour based on its literary landmarks alone. Beatrix Potter’s cottage at...

Discover the wonders of bustling Antwerp in one short trip

GETTYAntwerp's bustling atmosphere and deep culture makes for an amazing trip He looks like an ordinary tourist, dressed in casual clothing, but what’s inside his luggage marks him out as different. “There are probably around £2 million-worth of...

Hollywood, Los Angeles review: Still the star of the show

GETTYHollywood eats and breathes the entertainment in The scene is one of utter devastation. A whole neighbourhood destroyed; the air heavy and reeking of despair. Thankfully, this disaster scene isn’t real, but it could be, such is the attention...

The Rubens at the Palace hotel: An oasis of calm and splendour in London

PRThe Cavalry Bar at the Rubens is cosy, comfortable and fashionable FIRST IMPRESSIONS For many who attend Her Majesty’s famous summer garden parties, it is the place where guests often stay. However, you don’t have to be going to a garden part...

Guanajuato, Mexico: One of Lonely Planet’s top cities for 2018

GETTYOrnate, colourful buildings line the valley The wealth produced by the mines created a visually stunning cityscape of ornate churches, pretty squares and colourful houses, spread out over a verdant valley. This natural and man-made beauty ca...

Riga: Explore the hidden treasures of Latvia's captial

ALAMYRiga Cathedral stands proud on the city’s skyline After making our way around the aisles and admiring the magnificent organ, we saw a sign pointing us to an unexpected treasure – behind a door we found the biggest cloister in northern Europe...

Augill Castle, Cumbria: Plenty to occupy the children

With 20 acres of grounds to romp in, there’s plenty to occupy the children – from hide ’n’ seek in the treehouse and forest fort to enrolling in the children’s cookery school. After dark, families can play board games in the library, hunker down wit...

Knoll House on The Purbeck Coast, Dorset: Ideal for young families

On the Isle of Purbeck, Knoll House’s large family rooms, child-friendly gardens and structured dining times make it ideal for young families. Facilities include an adventure playground, outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a pitch and putt course. It’...

The Runnymede on Thames, Surrey is a place where history buffs will enjoy

It’s also 15 minutes’ drive from Windsor Castle, Thorpe Park and LEGOLAND Windsor and the hotel has indoor and outdoor pools and play areas, plus an adults-only spa to soothe exhausted parents. Runnymede’s AA Rosette Lock Bar and Kitchen overlooks t...