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Unusual Stays in Prime ‘Total Solar Eclipse’ Viewing Position for August 2026

23 April 2026

Astro-enthusiasts rejoice: this August heralds a total solar eclipse, which will be visible along a path sweeping from Russian Siberia to northern Portugal and Spain. If you’ve noticed people getting excited, it might be because...

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Shhh! These Retreats Have All Featured On TV’s The World’s Most Secret Hotels

18 April 2026

Can you keep a secret? The popular Channel Four TV series, The World’s Most Secret Hotels, is back with its celebration of deliciously ‘hidden’ places to stay, spread right across the globe. Places so unique,...

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Our Favourite Flight-Free Holidays Departing from the UK!

27 March 2026

If you're used to jetting off to exotic locations on your summer holidays, you'd be forgiven for feeling a little down right now with continuing flight restrictions affecting access to some parts of the world....

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AI-Free Travel: Refreshingly Human Suggestions for Unusual Places to Stay

18 March 2026

Considering asking ChatGPT for holiday ideas? Do so at your peril. According to a recent survey, 37% of people who use AI for travel tips find them lacking in detail, and that they’re often directed...

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Hit the Open Road! Unusual Retreats on Iconic Worldwide Driving Routes

12 March 2026

A road trip isn’t just about taking a holiday. It’s to embark on an epic, exhilarating adventure in which your journey is your destination. Driving along an open highway can’t help but spark feelings of...

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Inspired by Wuthering Heights: Rolling UK Landscapes to Make You Swoon

4 March 2026

Love it or hate it, the latest movie adaptation of Wuthering Heights has been causing quite a stir! Based on Emily Brontës’s seminal (and only) novel, the iconic tale still captivates almost 200 years after...

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One for the Culture Vultures! Unusual Retreats with On-Site Museums and Art Galleries

26 February 2026

If you love art, history and culture, your holidays are no doubt elevated by close proximity to fascinating local artwork, or a museum full of intriguing exhibits. But let’s dial things up a little more....

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“Ah, This Takes Me Back!” Unique, Nostalgia-Rich Breaks to Relive Warm Memories

10 February 2026

Culture-wise, we’re living in deeply nostalgic times. 90s bands are hitting the road once more, while theatres are awash with musicals adapted from our favourite childhood movies. Is it any wonder, then, that “nostalgia tourism”...

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Say Goodbye to Winter! Unique Retreats With Spring Flowers to Savour

2 February 2026

Spring is just around the corner, bringing longer days streaked with early sunshine – a perfect time to revel in the Great Outdoors! You’ll be in good company, too. Roused from its long winter slumber,...

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Unusual Summer Glamping Retreats To Suit Absolutely Everybody (Yes, Even You!)

1 February 2026

A glorious mash-up of “glamorous” and “camping”, glamping has been around since 2005 (the word was finally added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016). The “glam” part means you won’t be pitching your tent...

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Unusual Last-Minute Valentine’s Getaways for Hopeless Romantics!

29 January 2026

For those who haven’t checked their 2026 calendars yet, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year. What better excuse to whisk your loved one away for a romantic weekend break? “But it’s almost February,”...

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Tech-Free Living: The Best UK locations for a Digital Detox

22 January 2026

While technology has done some wonderful things for the world, its demands can often seem relentless. You can't open up your laptop without facing a barrage of emails, and let's not start on all those...

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25 of the Best Sea View Stays in the UK and Worldwide

9 January 2026

There's something seriously special about a sea view. The sea itself has magical qualities... who can gaze across a vast, shimmering expanse of water, and not feel their cares float clean away? Meanwhile, clutching a...

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Unusual Stays in Prime ‘Total Solar Eclipse’ Viewing Position for August 2026

Shhh! These Retreats Have All Featured On TV’s The World’s Most Secret Hotels

Our Favourite Flight-Free Holidays Departing from the UK!

AI-Free Travel: Refreshingly Human Suggestions for Unusual Places to Stay

Hit the Open Road! Unusual Retreats on Iconic Worldwide Driving Routes

Inspired by Wuthering Heights: Rolling UK Landscapes to Make You Swoon

One for the Culture Vultures! Unusual Retreats with On-Site Museums and Art Galleries

“Ah, This Takes Me Back!” Unique, Nostalgia-Rich Breaks to Relive Warm Memories

Say Goodbye to Winter! Unique Retreats With Spring Flowers to Savour

Unusual Summer Glamping Retreats To Suit Absolutely Everybody (Yes, Even You!)

Unusual Last-Minute Valentine’s Getaways for Hopeless Romantics!

Tech-Free Living: The Best UK locations for a Digital Detox

25 of the Best Sea View Stays in the UK and Worldwide

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