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Everything you need to know about holidaying as a female solo traveller
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, Sarah Marshall recommends tips and holidays for women holidaying alone. All too often, people miss out on the holiday of their dreams because they can’t find a willing travel partner. But in the past
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4 of the UK’s best country pubs with cosy rooms are here in North Yorkshire
From “culinary sleepovers with soul-reviving views” to “churchside, chime-mellowed slumbers,” four country pubs with cosy rooms in North Yorkshire have been named among the best in the UK. In York and beyond; Myse, The Abbey Inn, The Alice Hawthorn
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History meets luxury at this famed and unique Tupton getaway
Speak with the 83-year-old owner of Hagg Hill Hall Melvyn Humphreys and you’ll be immediately struck with his passion he holds and displays towards his beloved property, nestled off the beaten track in rural Tupton, near Chesterfield. This is a
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Through streets broad and narrow in the city of Dublin
Here, in the blood-red-walled chapel, altar gouged deep into alcove, one of Ireland’s most famous marriages is taking place. It’s May 3, 1916; the bridegroom has a look of the poet (and journalist) that he is: dignified, bespectacled, intellectual
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Spending a night at a 900-year-old Norman keep
For where else can you sleep in a luxurious four-poster bed on the chandelier-lit top floor of a 900-year-old Norman keep? We arrive at dusk on a gloomy Sunday – yet despite the creeping dark and slight drizzle, nothing can dampen the excitement
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A visit to Suffolk’s town for all seasons
From the top of the lighthouse the joy of Southwold is clear. Look east and the sea shimmers off to the horizon. To the south and west is the harbour and town, cuddled into the space between sea, river and marshes. Here are the old fishing
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Why going slow is rapidly becoming the new way to travel
With access to the world now easier than ever, it’s hard to resist the temptation to cram holiday itineraries with multi-day hops. But on the flip-side, slow travel is growing in popularity. This doesn’t necessarily mean taking an age to reach
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Looking for a relaxing getaway? These are the best UK spots for a perfect break
Looking for a break where all you get to do is sit back and relax? Then look no further. Recent research by Booking.com has found that 45% of Brits are looking for a break and want to go at it alone, whether without kids or partners. Many hope
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Wells ranked as best UK city for a log cabin getaway with this unique feature
Wells has been ranked as the best city to enjoy a log cabin getaway with a hot tub, according to new research. This was part of a study from Slingo looking into what the most relaxing getaways in the UK were and what factors contributed to that
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Review: Pretty Woman at Manchester's Palace Theatre
Could it all be a big mistake? No – Pretty Woman: The Musical, playing in Manchester this week, was an absolute joy and a glorious trip down memory lane When you love a movie that stands as a beacon of your youth, there's bound to be a slight
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Where to see Light Night 2024 across North Yorkshire - the illuminating laser show
Historical buildings and hotels are among the locations that will be lighting up the skies of the North Yorkshire coast this week. Light Night 2024 will see coastal skies “illuminated with lasers for 25 miles” which will “showcase the scale and
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This is what happens if you are born on leap day and the exact age you would be
Leap years take place every four years with the last in 2020, and see's one extra day on February 29, Leap Day. However, as the occasion only comes around once every four years, it means that those born on February 29 miss out on birthdays.
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Everything you need to know about Ramadan: When is it and why it's celebrated
Every year millions around the world take part in Ramadan as part of a month-long event. Ahead of the start of the event in the Muslim calendar, we thought we'd break down some common questions. From what Ramadan is, when it is taking place
