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I visited one of Tripadvisor's 'best' beaches — it wasn't what I expected it to be

I visited one of Tripadvisor's 'best' beaches — it wasn't what I expected it to be

Although often ranked as one of the best beaches in the world, I didn't have this in mind when I visited one that Tripadvisor users claim to love.

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The UK city named 'Europe's best' - full list of top 10

The UK city named 'Europe's best' - full list of top 10

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Historic UK city with some of the cheapest pints in the country

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UK's 10 best pub beer gardens revealed - is your local on the list?

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10 best hotels in Abu Dhabi for an opulent stay

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Inside the world’s most tranquil McDonald’s with Japanese-themed tea garden and serene river

Inside the world’s most tranquil McDonald’s with Japanese-themed tea garden and serene river

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The UK’s most ‘walkable’ city is a vibrant coastal spot just an hour from London

The UK’s most ‘walkable’ city is a vibrant coastal spot just an hour from London

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'I loved staying in Henry VIII's luxury lovenest - apart from the outdoor facilities'

'I loved staying in Henry VIII's luxury lovenest - apart from the outdoor facilities'

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Magical UK village just as pretty as Bath but without as many tourists

Magical UK village just as pretty as Bath but without as many tourists

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Abandoned Greek airport and huge £7.2bn plans to transform it into seaside city

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‘I’m a travel expert - swap crowded Venice for this pretty canal town 16 miles away’

‘I’m a travel expert - swap crowded Venice for this pretty canal town 16 miles away’

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The 'sun-soaked' seaside town where 4-bedroom homes can be bought for less than £80k

The 'sun-soaked' seaside town where 4-bedroom homes can be bought for less than £80k

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The beautiful city that's one of the best places to visit in Britain this Spring

The beautiful city that's one of the best places to visit in Britain this Spring

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The world's most walkable city with £4 pints just a two-hour flight from the UK

The world's most walkable city with £4 pints just a two-hour flight from the UK

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Brits 'caught off guard' in major EU holiday hotspot as little-known rule exposed

Brits 'caught off guard' in major EU holiday hotspot as little-known rule exposed

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I visited one of Tripadvisor's 'best' beaches — it wasn't what I expected it to be

I visited one of Tripadvisor's 'best' beaches — it wasn't what I expected it to be

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'I'm a travel expert - you have to visit this stunning crowd-free town in Portugal'

'I'm a travel expert - you have to visit this stunning crowd-free town in Portugal'

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I've been visiting one of UK's longest beaches for 40 years — it just gets better

I've been visiting one of UK's longest beaches for 40 years — it just gets better

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The tiny seaside village in Cornwall that's home to one of the world's best beaches

The tiny seaside village in Cornwall that's home to one of the world's best beaches

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I went on my first cruise — 1 item Jane McDonald raves about made my life so much easier

I went on my first cruise — 1 item Jane McDonald raves about made my life so much easier

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'I took unusual cruise around Asia – you must try eating one odd thing they pulled from water’

'I took unusual cruise around Asia – you must try eating one odd thing they pulled from water’

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TripAdvisor rates UK's 10 best beaches - not all of them are packed with tourists

TripAdvisor rates UK's 10 best beaches - not all of them are packed with tourists

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UK airline copying Ryanair with strict hand luggage allowance rules

UK airline copying Ryanair with strict hand luggage allowance rules

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More warning signs emerge for U.S. travel industry as summer nears

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More warning signs emerge for U.S. travel industry as summer nears

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Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum

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Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum

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San Francisco region's commuter trains are running again after hours-long stoppage

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San Francisco region's commuter trains are running again after hours-long stoppage

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The hidden gem loch just outside Glasgow near 'best fish and chips in Scotland'

The hidden gem loch just outside Glasgow near 'best fish and chips in Scotland'

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Ten best places in Europe to escape overtourism this summer from Estonia seaside resorts to Italian cities

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Portugal issues warning to UK tourists over 'illegal' device owned by 33 million

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A day of firsts; Pope Leo XIV sets a new tone, but follows Francis on key issues

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A day of firsts; Pope Leo XIV sets a new tone, but follows Francis on key issues

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Crack down on scourge of overtourism with ‘mystery shoppers’, urges industry chief

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I took my kids to the winter sun city with the world’s largest waterpark – here’s how we visited for free

I took my kids to the winter sun city with the world’s largest waterpark – here’s how we visited for free

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I went to the American city that’s the bourbon capital with unusual museums and the world’s biggest baseball bat

I went to the American city that’s the bourbon capital with unusual museums and the world’s biggest baseball bat

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Plane at London Gatwick Airport caught fire due to copilot mix-up

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Plane at London Gatwick Airport caught fire due to copilot mix-up

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Sean Duffy unveils plan for new air traffic control system

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Sean Duffy unveils plan for new air traffic control system

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Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport

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Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport

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Grizzly killed by car in Wyoming park months after his famous mother died the same way

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Grizzly killed by car in Wyoming park months after his famous mother died the same way

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United Airlines announces debut for Elon Musk’s ‘game-changing’ in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi system

United Airlines announces debut for Elon Musk’s ‘game-changing’ in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi system

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Loganair news, interviews and updates on the regional airline

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Airline group reveals confidence in long-haul routes with major call

Airline group reveals confidence in long-haul routes with major call

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World's happiest city revealed - and it's bad news for the UK

World's happiest city revealed - and it's bad news for the UK

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Inside the Vatican City guesthouse where cardinals live as they elect a new Pope - with homemade food and top security... but no mini bar

Inside the Vatican City guesthouse where cardinals live as they elect a new Pope - with homemade food and top security... but no mini bar

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The most bizarre attractions ever to open at Disney parks

The most bizarre attractions ever to open at Disney parks

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The 'outrageously' pretty lake named one of Europe's most beautiful places to visit - and it's only a few hours from the UK

The 'outrageously' pretty lake named one of Europe's most beautiful places to visit - and it's only a few hours from the UK

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Passenger reveals the one word that is 'banned' on cruise ships

Passenger reveals the one word that is 'banned' on cruise ships

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Martin Lewis issues 'PAO' warning to all holidaymakers

Martin Lewis issues 'PAO' warning to all holidaymakers

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British beach with three miles of golden sand named amongst UK's best

British beach with three miles of golden sand named amongst UK's best

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Newark Airport Suffers Another Radar Outage

Newark Airport Suffers Another Radar Outage

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TSA's facial recognition is better than 99% effective

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TSA's facial recognition is better than 99% effective

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British Airways owner purchases Boeing and Airbus planes after US-UK trade deal

British Airways owner purchases Boeing and Airbus planes after US-UK trade deal

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Three-year-old boy accidentally served wine on Cathay Pacific flight to London

Three-year-old boy accidentally served wine on Cathay Pacific flight to London

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English pub where the beer garden is on the beach that people say feels ‘more like Miami’

English pub where the beer garden is on the beach that people say feels ‘more like Miami’

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Small ‘paradise’ island off the coast of the UK to get first ever Wetherspoons pub

Small ‘paradise’ island off the coast of the UK to get first ever Wetherspoons pub

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Simple flight tip means your suitcase will almost always be first off the plane

Simple flight tip means your suitcase will almost always be first off the plane

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