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BA’s ‘no-show’ clause cost me £9,000 for new flights
We cut out one leg of our journey, but a clause allows airlines to cancel a whole journey if a passenger misses just one legTo celebrate my 60th birthday, we…
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Swimming pools, fabulous views and radical architecture: 30 UK holiday cottages with the wow factor
From a stylish retreat in Norfolk to a remote hideaway on a Scottish island, these boltholes will make for a truly memorable stayTourism experts are predicting a bumper year for…
United Kingdom holidays
‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips
From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries• Tell us about your favourite UK coast walk – the best tip wins…
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Royal Caribbean ‘unfairly’ charged me over booking for disabled son
We had booked a cruise for him and his carers, but we had a string of problems when we tried to change namesIn November 2024, I booked a cruise for…
Beach holidays
Cocktails, sunsets and freshly caught seafood: 27 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe
From the breezy dunes of Normandy to the dreamy lagoons of the Algarve, our writers choose their favourite places to eat and drink by the sea Continue reading...
Beach holidays
‘No reservations, no waiter, just great sea views, food and drink’: readers’ favourite beach bars in Europe
You share your favourite spots for sand, seafood and sundowners from the Kent coast to the Greek islands• Tell us about your favourite railway trip in Europe – the best…
Europe holidays
Cool bars and friendly vibes: readers’ favourite city neighbourhoods in Europe
These are the less explored corners of Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Porto that you’ve ‘stumbled into and ended up staying’• Tell us about a great trip in the UK –…
Wales holidays
A new long-distance walking trail in Wales takes in gorges, ruined abbeys and sweeping sands
From the Cambrian Mountains to Cardigan Bay, the 83-mile Teifi Valley Trail is a grassroots initiative designed to revive a once-thriving areaUp here, the river was a mere gurgle; a…
Italy holidays
Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy
From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights• Tell us about great beach bars and…
Antwerp holidays
A fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capital
In the 1980s ‘the Antwerp Six’ put Flanders on the fashion map. Now a major new exhibition celebrates the designers’ legacy and provides the perfect excuse to visit Belgium’s vibrant…
Scotland holidays
Lochs, bothies and burial chambers: readers’ favourite trips in Scotland
From the epic landscapes of the Highlands and Islands to intimate local community events, our readers share their best finds in Scotland • Tell us about a cool neighbourhood in…
Spain holidays
‘Tranquil, natural and barely a tourist in sight’: readers’ favourite hidden gems in Spain
Your top off-the-beaten track discoveries, from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja• Tell us about a trip to Italy – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherRecently…