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The crowd-free island getaway that won’t break the bank this summer

The crowd-free island getaway that won’t break the bank this summer

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How to take advantage of the loophole allowing visa-free travel to China

How to take advantage of the loophole allowing visa-free travel to China

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Top Haven holiday park gets new ‘first of its kind’ £10m swimming complex – featuring ‘splash zone’ and rapids slide

Top Haven holiday park gets new ‘first of its kind’ £10m swimming complex – featuring ‘splash zone’ and rapids slide

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One of UK’s best beaches that’s loved by Prince William and Kate gets £150,000 upgrade

One of UK’s best beaches that’s loved by Prince William and Kate gets £150,000 upgrade

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The affordable items our travel team use for pain-free holidays that we guarantee will improve your summer vacation

The affordable items our travel team use for pain-free holidays that we guarantee will improve your summer vacation

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Stunning Spanish island that looks so much like the Caribbean it’s used as a dupe on TV – & it regularly hits 28C in May

Stunning Spanish island that looks so much like the Caribbean it’s used as a dupe on TV – & it regularly hits 28C in May

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One of the UK’s most underrated and affordable seaside cities is set for a huge £53million revamp

One of the UK’s most underrated and affordable seaside cities is set for a huge £53million revamp

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‘Secret’ Irish beach beats Maldives hotspot as one of the world’s best

‘Secret’ Irish beach beats Maldives hotspot as one of the world’s best

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Drivers urged to revisit Highway Code as important road sign 'often misread'

Drivers urged to revisit Highway Code as important road sign 'often misread'

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Scotland's 'best seaside town' crowned by National Geographic ahead of summer

Scotland's 'best seaside town' crowned by National Geographic ahead of summer

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Butlin’s £1 kids passes are back meaning unlimited access to list of activities

Butlin’s £1 kids passes are back meaning unlimited access to list of activities

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Culinary hotspot in Scotland named one of the best seaside towns in the UK

Culinary hotspot in Scotland named one of the best seaside towns in the UK

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The incredible African country that's home to a 16-mile canyon - 1 of the world's largest

The incredible African country that's home to a 16-mile canyon - 1 of the world's largest

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The UK's 'worst seaside town' that's now been turned into the 'California of Britain'

The UK's 'worst seaside town' that's now been turned into the 'California of Britain'

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The stunning island with world-class beach, 34C May heat and 94p beer

The stunning island with world-class beach, 34C May heat and 94p beer

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Dozens banned from Carnival cruises after massive brawl breaks out while docked for customs

Dozens banned from Carnival cruises after massive brawl breaks out while docked for customs

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Chaos in American Airlines business class as passenger is thrown to the floor by flight attendant she then threatens to ‘kick in the balls’

Chaos in American Airlines business class as passenger is thrown to the floor by flight attendant she then threatens to ‘kick in the balls’

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Best Greek island hotels for sea views and romantic retreats in Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more

Best Greek island hotels for sea views and romantic retreats in Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more

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Two ‘stunning’ destinations get new flight routes from major UK airport

Two ‘stunning’ destinations get new flight routes from major UK airport

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Scots may need more than a valid passport to be allowed into Spain

Scots may need more than a valid passport to be allowed into Spain

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UK passport holders urged to claim free travel card before going abroad this summer

UK passport holders urged to claim free travel card before going abroad this summer

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Five European airports that are seconds from beautiful beaches

Five European airports that are seconds from beautiful beaches

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Flight attendant reveals why planes are always so cold

Flight attendant reveals why planes are always so cold

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The world's 50 best beaches revealed - as European location bags the top spot... and it's only four hours from the UK

The world's 50 best beaches revealed - as European location bags the top spot... and it's only four hours from the UK

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I won Race Across the World and have visited 77 countries - my favourite is a 'cheap paradise' while this fan-favourite hotspot is the most overrated

I won Race Across the World and have visited 77 countries - my favourite is a 'cheap paradise' while this fan-favourite hotspot is the most overrated

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The 3 changes customers can expect as UK train operator comes under government control

The 3 changes customers can expect as UK train operator comes under government control

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Beautiful country attracts thousands of tourists despite being world's most dangerous

Beautiful country attracts thousands of tourists despite being world's most dangerous

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RAC issues bank holiday traffic warning with one million more drivers to hit the roads

RAC issues bank holiday traffic warning with one million more drivers to hit the roads

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Canada’s election in numbers: How Mark Carney’s Liberals won power in Trump’s shadow

Canada’s election in numbers: How Mark Carney’s Liberals won power in Trump’s shadow

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The cheapest week (and the best destinations) to book for your summer holidays

The cheapest week (and the best destinations) to book for your summer holidays

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The UK’s best outdoor water parks and lidos – as temperatures set to hit 29C this week

The UK’s best outdoor water parks and lidos – as temperatures set to hit 29C this week

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I love Greece, but there’s one city I’ll never go back to

I love Greece, but there’s one city I’ll never go back to

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New ‘dream’ train route could finally connect two major UK cities

New ‘dream’ train route could finally connect two major UK cities

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Glasgow Airport increases pick-up and drop-off charges ahead of summer

Glasgow Airport increases pick-up and drop-off charges ahead of summer

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Tourism chief reveals 'opportunity' for Scotland as Trump hits holidays to US

Tourism chief reveals 'opportunity' for Scotland as Trump hits holidays to US

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Why is this Scottish destination 'curiously underrated and overlooked'?

Why is this Scottish destination 'curiously underrated and overlooked'?

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Jet2 'monitoring situation' in new alert to passengers

Jet2 'monitoring situation' in new alert to passengers

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UK introduces new travel entry fee to enter the country

UK introduces new travel entry fee to enter the country

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UK seaside village 'hidden gem' with stunning beaches and tranquil scenery

UK seaside village 'hidden gem' with stunning beaches and tranquil scenery

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Greece’s hidden gem holiday spot as beautiful a Santorini – but without the crowds

Greece’s hidden gem holiday spot as beautiful a Santorini – but without the crowds

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World’s 50 best beaches named - full list and not 1 is in the UK

World’s 50 best beaches named - full list and not 1 is in the UK

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The incredible English city so close to the border it's almost in Wales

The incredible English city so close to the border it's almost in Wales

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Hidden gem village with a population of 400 just 25 miles from major city

Hidden gem village with a population of 400 just 25 miles from major city

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Mauchline Holy Fair is still Bard to the bone

Mauchline Holy Fair is still Bard to the bone

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Dean Castle celebration is in the best possible taste

Dean Castle celebration is in the best possible taste

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Jet Set: Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mom Who Loves to Travel

Jet Set: Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mom Who Loves to Travel

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The free travel card all Brits need if visiting these 34 countries

The free travel card all Brits need if visiting these 34 countries

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'Timeless' seaside village with 'world-famous' fish and railway journey named most scenic

'Timeless' seaside village with 'world-famous' fish and railway journey named most scenic

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Little-known UK train trick that lets you visit up to 3 destinations for the price of one – and the best routes to do it

Little-known UK train trick that lets you visit up to 3 destinations for the price of one – and the best routes to do it

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World’s best 50 beaches revealed with the top one only four hours from the UK

World’s best 50 beaches revealed with the top one only four hours from the UK

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Foreign Office warning for holidaymakers to Spain and Portugal after power outage

Foreign Office warning for holidaymakers to Spain and Portugal after power outage

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The Scottish city 'fire festival' this week that celebrates the start of summer

The Scottish city 'fire festival' this week that celebrates the start of summer

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UK's most 'relaxing' town named - and it has it's own island

UK's most 'relaxing' town named - and it has it's own island

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French train lovers targeted in new 'first-of-its-kind' VisitScotland campaign

French train lovers targeted in new 'first-of-its-kind' VisitScotland campaign

Charming UK seaside town with beautiful low-tide island is named ‘most relaxing’ in UK

Charming UK seaside town with beautiful low-tide island is named ‘most relaxing’ in UK

'Once-popular' tourist hotspots everyone has 'forgotten' about

'Once-popular' tourist hotspots everyone has 'forgotten' about

Ace Hotel Kyoto, Japan review

Ace Hotel Kyoto, Japan review

Tens of thousands stranded by flight cancellations after huge Spain-Portugal power outage

Tens of thousands stranded by flight cancellations after huge Spain-Portugal power outage

Paris cafes caught pouring cheap wine after customers pay for posh plonk

Paris cafes caught pouring cheap wine after customers pay for posh plonk

Tripadvisor’s best UK hotels revealed – including a huge ship, old train station, safari park and a prison

Tripadvisor’s best UK hotels revealed – including a huge ship, old train station, safari park and a prison