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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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Airport Chaos? No Problem With These No-Fly Summer Holiday Family Escapes!

Images of long queues and piled up suitcases at airports have unsurprisingly dominated headlines in recent weeks, much to the despair of those parents planning for a summer holiday getaway. Visions of restless children and screaming toddlers inching impatiently through security lines may well be a deciding factor in...

The Coniston Launches Land Rover Holiday Tours of The Yorkshire Dales

Explore Yorkshire’s most spectacular landscapes including Malham Tarn, Barden Moor and Upper Wharefedale as well as the area’s quaintest pubs and villages in a private Land Rover
Tours incorporate iconic sites as well as those off the beaten track
All private tours set off from The Coniston and

Most Underrated UK Staycation Destinations for Summer Holidays Bedfordshire

As Told by Reddit - Most Underrated UK Staycation Destinations for Summer Holidays

As Told by Reddit - Most Underrated UK Staycation Destinations for Summer Holidays We’ve teamed up with Airbnb, English Heritage, Rough Guides, and Trainline to help Brits discover spectacular, yet underrated, staycation holiday spots that are just a stone’s throw away

Reddit is where people go to dive deep into their interests, hobbies, and passions, sharing real-life thoughts and...

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Where are the UK’s most nostalgic holiday destinations?

Brits share their memories of childhood holidays, crowning Cornwall, Wales and Devon as the three most nostalgic destinations in recent survey by accommodation provider holidaycottages.co.uk.

Seaside adventures were the most memorable holidays, with activities such as collecting shells, swimming in the sea, building sandcastles and playing in arcades
Devon, Cornwall

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Wanting to explore some of the UK's most Insta-worthy landmarks with the family this summer holidays? Read on for the top 20!

These are the UK's 20 most Insta-worthy landmarks to visit with the family this summer holidays!

compare the market .com reveals the top 20 most Instagrammed UK landmarks outside London to visit this summer holidays
The ancient stone circle, Stonehenge, takes the top spot with over 800,000 posts
Glencoe, Loch Ness, Land’s End, and the Lake District make up

Silverstone Serves Up The Classic Bank Holiday Festival

Fun-fuelled family entertainment at the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival
‘The Best of British’ to be celebrated at Silverstone
Celebrity chef line up at new Foodie Fest
Three evenings of live music including Sister Sledge, Gabrielle and Rick Astley
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A big travel adventure in a tiny hut

A family travel adventure in a beautiful Shepherd’s hut

Good things come in small packages. You know sometimes, a change of scene and an unexpected holiday adventure, something different to the norm, that takes you away from every day life, is just such a good thing.

And for us, it was very much a good adventure in a small package that gave us a few days of magic and pocket-sized...

Ten Glamping Holiday Destinations That Won't Break The Bank

Ten Glamping Destinations That Won't Break The Bank

The popularity of staycation holidays has seen a significant boom since the pandemic and continues to grow, with the number of searches for luxury glamping holidays soaring by 11%* in the last 30 days.

With that in mind, Pitchup has compiled a list of the most budget-friendly glamping holiday locations** that offer up a range of...

Where are the UK's most instagrammable dog-friendly beach holidays?

West Kirby Named UK’s Most ‘Instagrammable’ Dog-Friendly Beach

Dog-friendly holidays are now becoming more popular than ever, making it easier for pet owners to spend more precious time together by bringing their four-legged friends on holiday with them. This is more evident on Instagram, where the hashtag #DogsOfInstagram has been used over 247 million times.

New research into the...

Dorset holiday parks celebrated in travel and tourism awards

Two top honours for Dorset family's holiday parks at SW travel and tourism awards

Highlands End Holiday Park in Bridport has been crowned the West Country's top provider of park holidays at the South West Tourism Awards.

The family-owned business took the top Gold accolade in the fiercely contested Holiday Park of the Year category of the annual contest.

And its sister park...

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