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The frontage of the Pilgrim Hotel in London

Less really is more at this stylish Paddington hotel

Every Wimbledon trip starts with the same question.

Do you remortgage the house to stay somewhere within walking distance of Centre Court, or do you stay somewhere a little further out and trust the London Underground?

This year, we chose option two.

Our pre-Wimbledon sleepover was at The Pilgrm, a boutique hotel sitting directly opposite Paddington Station. While SW19 may be...

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Being based in the UK we area lucky to have some amazing destinations on our doorstep. This is your ultimate staycation guide, the best places to stay, cities to visit, beaches to explore...

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Travel News: Fairmont Windsor Park Opens 1st January

THE ONE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: FAIRMONT WINDSOR PARK TO OPEN ON 1ST JANUARY

Elegantly set beside the 4,800 acres of Windsor’s Great Park with its historical monuments and ancient forests, Fairmont Windsor Park is this winter’s most highly anticipated opening. The brand-new countryside hotel is designed to reflect the site’s heritage – where history and iconic elegance merge to create an...

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Stunning properties for an eco-friendly home swap holiday

Eco Guilt Be Gone - How Home Swappers Are Swapping Guilt For Gratitude With These Sustainable Holiday Homes

For those seeking a greener getaway, an eco-friendly home swap is a fantastic alternative to a hotel or resort. And happily, award-winning members-only site Love Home Swap has a variety of eco-friendly home swap properties to choose from that will inspire a greener break.

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New super-pitches at family's Devon holiday park

Devon holiday park makes a pitch for on-the-move luxury travel lovers

The cool image of motorhomes is putting the heat on demand at a Devon holiday park where £200,000 has just been invested in new super-pitches.

Family-owned Cofton Holidays in Dawlish took the decision to create the 48 five-star pitches after holiday demand often outstripped supply this summer.

They will...

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Holiday park's new nature challenge

New nature challenge for park where holiday guests sleep in trees

A New Forest holiday park where treehouse holiday stays are a top attraction is now branching out to ensure it stays as appealing to wildlife as it does to human holiday guests.

Shorefield Country Park in Milford-on-Sea is taking on the David Bellamy Pledge for Nature Challenge which was launched this year across the...

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Hit the road this Autumn and escape into nature on your travels

Head of Wanderlust at Camptoo shares top holiday destinations to visit to enjoy the changing seasons

Summer is firmly behind us, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay indoors until spring. Forget hibernating at home as the nights draw in, and instead make use of the autumn days by heading outdoors for an adventure-packed holiday or road trip to one of the UK’s many beauty spots.

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A Luxury Holiday Cottage Christmas for 2021

A Cosy UK Christmas with Luxury Holiday Cottages

After the great cancelled Christmas of 2020, there has never been a better year to get the whole family together for a proper festive affair. Here to solve the annual problem of where to meet and who to host, Luxury Cottages provides an unparalleled choice of beautiful holiday properties, with a concierge service that caters to every...

2022 Travel Trends: World Holiday Destinations in the UK

The UK’s towns and villages sharing their name with some of the world's most famous holiday destinations

Travel now seems easier than it has over the past year and with 2022 travel trends being discussed, you might be ready to plan your holiday for the new year, especially with us missing out on so many travel experiences since the pandemic began. If you’re unsure of where to go next...

Park Holidays act to help families beat threat of 2022 holiday famine travel

Parks act to help families beat threat of 2022 holiday famine

One of Britain's largest holiday park groups, Park Holidays UK, says that almost 50% of its bookings are now for 2022 holidays – an unprecedented figure for this time of year.

They say the travel surge, which usually begins in December, could mean families struggling to get the holidays they want next year if they don't stake an early claim.

Now, in a move to try and ensure...

Top 10 Most Popular Haunted Travel and Tourist Attractions for 2021

Dark tourism and haunted attractions have been a growing trend in the United Kingdom, with over 30,000 searches in the past year alone. The UK is home to some of the most haunted places in the world, from deadly dungeons to ghoulish graveyards. But did you know that some of your favourite family-friendly tourist attractions are actually haunted too?

Holidu, the search engine for...

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Five Beautiful Holiday Homes from ALTIDO - "A Life That I Dream Of"

Looking for a UK staycation?

Check out this round up of beautiful holiday homes:

1.) The Matrix, East London

ALTIDO is delighted to welcome you aboard Matrix Island, a 1930s steel barge which has been converted into a modern boathouse, moored at St Katharine Docks Marina in East London. Attractions nearby include the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. The area offers a wide range of...

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