IT’S hard to describe the emotions that hit me as I set eyes on the rugged coastline and emerald-green landscape of Canada’s east coast for the first time. Nova Scotia is the ancestral home of the Mi’Kmaq people and the homeland of my wonderful grandmother Eileen, who passed away when I was… Stunning road trip … Read more
“SCOTLAND? I thought we were going on holiday!?” That was my six-year-old’s response when I told him we were heading up north for a ‘wee break’. 12 Where you find the stunning Ulbster Arms Hotel & Lodges 12 We were lucky enough to spend a weekend in this gorgeous lodge 12 Joanne, Ollie and… Award-winning … Read more
THE mighty sand-coloured Philae Temple rises up from Agilkia Island, as if floating on the River Nile. The huge structure is certainly a sight to behold. 5 The awesome Temple of Philae on Agilikia islandCredit: Getty 5 Take in the wonders of Luxor TempleCredit: Getty 5 A plush cabin on the Crown… I went on the … Read more
HUNKERED down in the heart of the Scottish Highlands lies a snow-drenched retreat where looming towers, arched windows and stone walls whisper tales of medieval monks. The Highland Club is a mystical mix of history and modern luxury, housing 97 apartments and 12 charming cottages, all fitted with… I stayed in a historical former monastery … Read more
“THIS isn’t a house, it’s more like a mansion,” squealed six-year-old Eva as we set foot inside what was our home for the weekend. We were staying at five-bedroom, four-bathroom Cleveland House in Winterton-on-Sea, a pretty coastal village in Norfolk. 5 The five-bedroom, four-bathroom… The pretty English coastal village with huge sandy beaches where you … Read more
LOOKING for a last-minute Christmas pressie for someone who loves travel? Sophie Swietochowski has some great suggestions for jet-setting loved ones, from stocking fillers to blow-out gifts that are sure to get you on the nice list. 4 Wine lovers will relish a two-hour e-bike experience in… The 15 last-minute travel gifts that you can … Read more
GOING on holiday when you have a large family can be stressful – and also expensive – but that hasn’t stopped mum-of-22 Sue Radford. The parents of Britain’s biggest family have jetted away on a whopping 14 holidays this year, including luxury jaunts to Florida and Dubai. 18 Sue and Noel… From £3.8k a night … Read more
LOCATION staycations are set to be big news in 2025, with a host of films and TV series featuring the very best of England’s towns, cities and stunning countryside as backdrops to on-screen action. Lisa Minot lifts the lid on how you can explore the locations for some of 2025’s movie and… Five filming locations … Read more
LOOKING for ways to keep the family entertained this week? From outdoor adventures to creative at-home activities, we have ideas to help you enjoy quality time with loved ones before Christmas. 7 We share ideas that will help you enjoy quality time with loved ones before Christmas for lessCredit:… Six cheap activities to keep your … Read more
HERE is a little-known way to ensure you always avoid being “catfished” by fancy hotels before booking a holiday. Travel expert, Bryony Deery, 32, says holidaymakers shouldn’t trust everything they see on social media – but reveals how to use it to your advantage. 2 A travel expert says she finds… Little-known way to always … Read more