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Can a City Girl Become a Country Girl?
Take the shops and the bars away, the people and the Tube, and what have you got? The countryside. So last month, when I found out I was going on a staycation to the depths of the British countryside in one of Devon’s hidden 'gems', I welcomed an escape from the City and was looking forward to the slow pace of life and a bit of pub grub. more >>
New in Holidays
Go Into the Light
At least the rain has stopped. But it's reminded us that summer is officially over, and we need to start planning for some winter sun. more >>
New in Short Breaks
Paradise Just Off the Costa del Sol
This piece was going to be called Never Again, after visiting the Costa del Sol and only finding pollution and Peter Andre. But luck prevailed, and we found a jem of a place in Andalucia not far away from the maddening crowd - a luxury hotel that lives up to its claim. more >>
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Resting Banker Girl and Her Mountain Men
In summer, a girl’s natural instinct is to pack a bikini and sarong and follow those surfer boys. Given that Ms R is Australian and Resting Banker Girl (RBG) is from New Zealand this would make sense. more >>
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2 Years Ago
- The Babymoon (or The Last Hurrah)
Hailed as the hottest trend in vacationing, The Babymoon is one of the last getaways before a baby arrives. Which means you will remember it as the last holiday where you had proper lie-ins (if your knocked-up half can still sleep, of course). more >> - Finally! The (Almost) Perfect Paris Hotel
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Short Breaks
V-Day is on a Saturday
You know what this means: dinner at your favourite fall-back occasion restaurant isn't going to cut it. Good thing we have six excellent weekend breaks to inspire you. This is one reservation you will be able to get... more >>
Short Breaks
24 Hours in Marrakech
Marrakech is rich, colourful and full of life. Start by exploring the city’s most exotic and ancient quarter, the Medina. more >>
Holidays
One Christmas and You're Out
So Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn don't get to go away for the holidays in Four Christmases, but that doesn't mean you can't. Isn't it excellent not being in the movies? more >>
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