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20 of the best ‘secret’ places to stay in Italy
Fancy a Sicilian cottage, a seaside hostel in Sardinia or even a community-run castle? We pick the best offbeat boltholes
Rachel Dixon
29, Apr, 2023 @6:00 AM
An arty weekend in … Eastbourne, East Sussex
The centenary of the trailblazing Towner gallery is a big lure, but the resort’s independent shops, restaurants and coastal walking will be an enjoyable bonus
Rachel Dixon
25, Apr, 2023 @6:00 AM
From festivals to glamping: 20 great UK campsites with a difference
With summer pop-ups, nature, watersports and foodie options, these sites with a twist will appeal to even the most reluctant campers
Rachel Dixon
22, Apr, 2023 @6:00 AM
An arty weekend in … north Norfolk
Discover Rachel Whiteread in a PM’s parkland, Emin and Freud in the pub, and a picture-postcard beach
Rachel Dixon
23, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
An arty weekend in … Southend-on-Sea, Essex
The seaside town hosts a street-art festival and the world’s first digital art park, while nearby Leigh is packed with galleries
Rachel Dixon
22, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
An arty weekend in … Bishop Auckland, County Durham
The former mining town is home to Velázquez, Murillo and El Greco, the art of pitmen, and its own artist-designed tweed
Rachel Dixon
21, Mar, 2023 @11:00 AM
An arty weekend in … Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
A haven for artists since the 19th century, the harbour town of Kirkcudbright offers art walks, trails and a resident Rembrandt
Rachel Dixon
20, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
An arty weekend in … Petworth, West Sussex
Lee Miller, Frank Auerbach and Picasso have all starred recently at this pretty market town’s eyecatching new gallery
Rachel Dixon
19, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
An arty weekend in … St Davids, Pembrokeshire
In the first of a new series of art-inspired field trips, we explore the tiny city that is home to Wales’s first contemporary art hotel, Graham Sutherland exhibitions, and an epic coastline to sketch
Rachel Dixon
18, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
20 of the best budget beach holidays in Europe
From camping by the Black Sea to a cool Portuguese surf house, these great places to stay across Europe start at just £50 a week in summer
Rachel Dixon
04, Mar, 2023 @11:00 AM
The best hotels near 10 of Europe’s major rail hubs
These stylish places to stay, eat and drink have city centre locations and are within walking distance of the station – just the ticket for an easy break
Rachel Dixon
10, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
10 of the best new hotels in Britain
Countryside havens, Jacobean houses, beach hangouts and a converted chapel are among our pick of openings and revamps in 2023
Rachel Dixon
07, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
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