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Underrated UK Holiday Spots You’ll Want To Visit
If you’re in need of staycation inspiration but want to avoid the more popular tourist traps, consider these alternative UK holiday spots instead.
Whether you prefer remote staycations or crave adventure on the road less travelled, these underrated UK holiday destinations are just waiting to be discovered.
Magical Places To Visit In The UK At Christmas
It’s said to be the most wonderful time of the year, and with travel still somewhat on hold – or just too expensive – we’ve rounded up the best places to visit in the UK at Christmas.
Whether you’re longing for mince pies and mulled wine, can’t wait to peruse the Christmas markets or just want to marvel at the scintillating light displays, there’s something for everyone whatever your tastes and budget.
Spectacular Gardens To Visit This Spring
Spring is finally here, bringing with it a new burst of life and a blossoming of beautiful flowers.
From magnificent magnolias to beds of daffodils and snowdrops and bluebell forests, these are the best spring gardens to visit in the UK.
Michelin Star Awards: Full UK Winners List
The Michelin Star winners for 2022 have been announced – and here’s where you should be booking a table in the next 12 months.
Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume in Cumbria was awarded three Michelin stars 20 years on from its opening. It’s also the only restaurant in the north to achieve the prestigious accolade.
Ynyshir in Powys became the first restaurant in Wales to be given two Michelin star status.
Another four restaurants in the UK and Ireland gained two Michelin stars. While 19 new one Michelin star restaurants were announced.
Did any restaurants near you make this year’s list? Here are all the new Michelin Star winners 2022 in full.
Where To Stay In Wales: Treehouses To Cottages
With national parks like the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia, plus 45 award-winning beaches, Wales should be on your bucket list to visit at least once in your life.
Famed for its miles of beautiful coastline, bucolic hillsides and distinctive mountains, Wales is fast gaining a reputation as an adventure travel destination.
It is home to Penrhyn Quarry, the fastest zipline in the world. Adventure Park Snowdonia has the world’s first surf park lagoon or ride the longest toboggan in Wales at the Llandudno Snowsports Centre.
Best Afternoon Teas To Book In The Capital
The British tradition of taking tea in the afternoon, accompanied by a selection of sweet and savoury treats, dates back almost 200 years.
It was started by the Duchess of Bedford in 1840 as a treat before dinner, but it’s fair to say afternoon tea has upped its game a bit since then.
From champagne and cocktail teas inspired by art and fashion to the capital’s first CBD-infused ‘High Tea’ – and the oldest afternoon tea in the UK – these are the best afternoon teas in London.
Luxury Easter Gifts: Champagne Eggs To Hampers
Easter equals a lot of chocolate, but if you’re looking for something a bit more upmarket than a supermarket Easter egg, read on.
From luxury chocolate to Easter hampers, here’s our pick of the best Easter eggs and Easter gifts to buy in the UK.
Most of the Easter eggs on this list are for adults only. Think champagne or ruby chocolate Easter eggs filled with decadent truffles. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
The Dreamiest Hot Tub Stays In The UK
You can’t beat a hot tub stay – and there are some amazing places in Britain to lay back and enjoy the bubbles.
From clifftop tubs with sweeping ocean views to private lakeside retreats, here is our pick of best hot tub stays in the UK.
Best Lidos and Outdoor Pools in the UK
Outdoor swimming can be enjoyed all year round in the UK thanks to an array of lidos, many of which are heated and Art Deco in design.
These days some of the best lidos in the UK come with spas and restaurants attached, so you can make a real day of it.
Lidos which aren’t geothermal can still be braved with the help of a wetsuit or a regular swimsuit in the warmer months.
As we look ahead to summer, these are the best lidos and outdoor swimming pools in the UK, from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast.
A Weekend in Pembrokeshire: Where to Eat, Drink and Stay
Pembrokeshire is known for its rugged coastal landscape, colourful Regency seaside towns, mouth-wateringly delicious food and Britain’s smallest city, St Davids.
On top of its 150 beaches running 186 miles, there are some rather unusual places to stay, including Twr y Felin – Wales’ first art hotel – and brand new floating cabins in Milford Waterfront.
Twr y Felin Hotel: Wales’ First Contemporary Art Hotel
The Welsh words ‘Twr y Felin’ literally translate to ‘mill tower’ – and as the name suggests, the hotel’s unique design is because of its former function as a windmill.
These days its part hotel, part art gallery, displaying modern designs and over 150 pieces of specially-commissioned artworks representing Pembrokeshire and the St Davids Peninsula.
St Brides Spa Hotel: A Stylish Stay By the Sea
From its perched position over Carmarthen Bay, it’s hard to find a better base in Pembrokeshire than St Brides Spa Hotel.
This multi-award winning establishment comes complete with heated outdoor infinity pool, but it’s ocean-inspired rooms and calming interiors make you feel as if you’ve touched down in a private beach house.