Get away with you! Start your summer early and treat yourself to a spring holiday. There’s something to suit everyone. [divide] Cheap and cheerful A holiday in the Canaries doesn’t have to break the bank, so go tropical for a guaranteed chance to top up your vitamin D levels! The Canaries Where? The Spanish Canary Islands lie off the west coast of Africa. The main islands to visit are Tenerife, Gran Canaria ...

Soak up dublin’s lively pub culture, go animal-mad in belfast or lose yourself on the Dún Laoghaire coast. Dublin Perched on the edge of the Irish Sea, Dublin pulsates with energy. Legendary pubs, verdant city parks and many of Ireland’s best free tourist attractions make it an unmissable holiday destination Catch the sights Guinness Storehouse Storehouse visitors are treated to seven floors bringing to lif ...

Take a break from the traditional hotel holiday; you never know where you might lay your head. The merest mention of the word ‘holiday’ sends most people reaching for the travel brochures or laptop in search of the perfect hotel. However, a growing number of people are now seeking out hotel alternatives such as villa rentals, home-swaps and even luxury camping destinations. It appears that the current boom ...

Perfect for families and couples alike, choosing a personal cottage in the UK over an expensive hotel is becoming a more popular option than ever. If you are looking for a family holiday, a weekend getaway with friends or a romantic break with a loved one, holiday cottages are the way to go. Cost effective and relaxing, more people are booking their own cottages in the UK over expensive hotels because it ca ...

Did you have a new year's resolution to lead a more interesting life, to see more on offer in and around the UK? Stuck to it? If not here are our 5 top places for you to consider... The New Forest The New Forest has to be one of my favourite places to visit. There is something genuinely magical about the area, and not just because of local legends of witches. Britain was once an island covered in trees and ...

What if money were no object and there was no job to go to tomorrow morning? What if you could just pick-up and leave for your dream holiday? Here are ten amazing places for you to pine over... Bora Bora, French Polynesia Perhaps one of the most romantic and exclusive holiday destinations in the world. This small French island in the South Pacific gives you the choice of a secluded beach vacation or taking ...

With Valentine's day fast approaching we set out to find the UK's most romantic spots to win your partner's heart. Starting in the country's capital city of London without doubt the place to be on Valentine's day is the Skylounge at Tower Hill. This is a truly romantic bar offering panoramic views of many of the great sites of the capital including Tower Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral. This lounge and cockt ...

You don’t have to pay a fortune for a holiday in 2013, there are some exciting places to visit which are a bargain and not too far from home.  There are some interesting options in the UK which can give you unique holidays on a budget. One such out-of-the-ordinary break can be found in the form of luxury cabins in the grounds of grand country houses. You have the choice of 3 truly British locations, Essex, ...

Searching for a getaway the whole family will love? We’ve scoured the globe for the best children-friendly holidays that you’ll enjoy, too! Finding breaks that suit toddlers, teenagers and mums and dads in desperate need of some rest and relaxation can prove quite challenging. To cut down on endless hours trawling the web, check out these six holiday havens for a spot of inspiration. From camping by the coa ...

Chloe is a movie obsessed, born and bred Londoner who is always keen to sniff out what's new and cool in her hometown. This week she reveals all about her visit to the K West Hotel and Spa and why booking into a hotel can be relaxing even when your not on holiday. When I told my friend I was going on a shopping break away the assumption was somewhere far, too far to come home afterwards. Wrong. I went to We ...