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18 day trips from London to escape the city
Whether you’re after a seaside jaunt or a country retreat, here are the best trips from London we’re planning right now
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Want to escape the city? Here’s where to go and what to see in the UK and beyond
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Airbnbs near the city
Cosy cottages, countryside piles and beachy boltholes within an hour of the capital
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Scenic walks near London
We know that Londoners love to dress in hiking gear: you can’t move in east London without rubbing shoulders with a sentient Arc’teryx jacket, or...
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Weekend trips from the capital
We’ve got loads of great ideas for where to go when the wanderlust hits
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Bike rides from London
Well-ridden tracks, scenic river paths and a few nasty hill climbs
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The UK’s new dual citizenship passport rules for 2026 explained – including the date next week that the changes will come into effect
British dual citizens will need to pay more than £500 or get a new passport in order to travel into the UK
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The picturesque English seaside county that was named one of the world’s best places to visit by Vogue
This region’s national parks and beautiful beaches won it a place on the fashion mag’s list of planet’s top travel destinations in 2026
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A £130 billion new high-speed rail line could connect nine British and Irish cities, including Edinburgh, Manchester, Dublin and Belfast
The president of the Royal Institute of British Architects has revealed proposals for a train service looping around Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Northern...
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British passport holders will soon need to pay for a visa to visit Europe – EES and ETIAS explained, with introduction date this year
UK citizens will have to start paying an extra £17 to travel across the EU before the end of this year
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A vast new network of tunnels and bridges could transform these remote British islands
Barra and Harris in Scotland’s Western Isles could take inspiration from the subsea tunnels that connect the Faroe Islands
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Two spectacular new walking trails are launching on the Welsh coast this year
A heritage tour through Pembrokeshire and an eight-day trek through the Teifi Valley will both launch later this year
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The unexpected fitness trends arriving in London for 2026
Think joy and fitness can’t go hand-in-hand? Think again. London’s trending workout classes combine both in some unexpected new ways
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One trip, five adventures
With P&O Cruises, take one holiday around the Caribbean and enjoy endless adventures and a whole load of memories
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The best Airbnbs near London for a weekend break
Ready to escape the city? We’ve got just the ticket – here are the best Airbnbs to choose in Margate, Hastings and more
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20 day trips from London to escape the city (updated 2025)
Whether you’re after a coastal jaunt or a country retreat, here are the best trips from London we’re planning right now
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10 ridiculously scenic walks near London
From seaside strolls along white cliffs to beautiful woodland treks, here are the best walks within easy reach of London
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Why the Gornergrat Railway is an essential autumn holiday destination in Zermatt
Autumn transforms the Swiss Alps into a golden wonderland – there’s no better place to experience it than at Gornergrat
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Tailor-made trips: five ways to personalise your cruise holiday
From curating your experiences in each destination to choosing from a huge array of on-board dining and entertainment options, the possibilities really are...
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7 lovely forests near London for wholesome woodland walks
Whether you’re forest bathing or just frolicking, get a load of these great big forests right outside London
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The best day trips within an hour from London
Lose yourself in lavender, glide along in a punt, or be beside the seaside with these ace day trips less than 60 minutes from London
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Ten incredible wild swimming spots near London
Get out of the city and into some of the amazing pools, lakes and ponds near London
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The best Airbnbs in The Cotswolds
Good choice. The Cotswolds really is a glorious part of the UK – and it’s got some belting Airbnbs, too
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The best Airbnbs in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
Book a sunny summer holiday in one of these stunning South West gems
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The best Airbnbs in the Lake District
You can’t do much better than the Lake District, especially if you book one of these incredible Airbnbs
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The best Airbnbs in the Scottish Highlands
From cosy loch-side cottages to sixteenth-century castles, the Scottish Highlands is dotted with one-of-a-kind Airbnbs
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The best Airbnbs in the Peak District
Take your Peak District adventure to the next level by booking one of these charming cottages, quirky conversions and other super-cute Airbnbs
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The best beaches in the UK
Despite the clichés of windy, stony seaside holidays, the UK boasts some seriously beautiful beaches
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9 UK destinations that look nothing like the UK
It turns out you don’t actually need to venture away from the UK to find international vibes
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The world’s most beautiful bridges, ranked
Take a walk across the planet’s most jaw-dropping bridges – made of rope, stone, steel and even living tree roots
The 18 best pizzas in the world right now
Our local writers have tried and tested pizzas from all corners of the planet – tuck into our tastiest picks
I visited the Central American region on every 2026 travel list – it’s wild, remote and worth the journey
Home to the world’s most biologically intense place, southern Costa Rica rewards intrepid explorers with an eco-adventure bar none
How to finally go flight-free in 2026: A practical, actionable guide
Sustainable travel expert Karen Edwards shares her tips on ditching flights and embracing overland travel
5 countries that really need more travellers this year
With community-led adventures, unique homestays and crowd-free sites, these incredible countries are ready to welcome you ASAP
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The best new movies to stream this weekend (February 20)
What's new to streaming this weekend? Here are the five must-watch films
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You could win a trip to this underrated, wildlife-rich South American destination – here’s how to enter
The Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 are open for submissions, and one lucky winner could cop this free, nature-filled holiday
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Could this popular European party destination really implement an alcohol ban?
The city mayor said ‘situations arise that impair the safety and quality of the life of tenants’ – here is everything we know about the restrictions
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Europe’s cheapest (and most expensive) countries for dining out, ranked
The average price of a mid-range, three-course dinner for two has been evaluated, and one Balkan nation has come out on top
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This Greek beach is the best in Europe, according to Tripadvisor
It’s got candyfloss-coloured sand, pellucid waters, and more ‘above-and-beyond’ reviews than any other stretch of coastline
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This Balkan bridge has been named the world’s most beautiful by Time Out
Unesco has described it as ‘a symbol of reconciliation, international co-operation and of the coexistence of diverse cultural, ethnic and religious communities’
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The 31 coolest streets in the world in 2025
If you really want to experience local life at its most authentic when exploring a new city, the best thing you can do is take to the streets. And no, not that...
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The 39 coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2025
For the past eight years, we’ve made it our mission to scope out the coolest pockets of the world’s greatest cities in...
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The world’s 20 best cities for nightlife right now
The world’s best cities for nightlife in 2025 reflects an incredible spectrum of after-dark culture.
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The world’s 20 best cities for food right now
To figure out the great culinary metropolises of today, we surveyed thousands of people around the world about food in their city.
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The world’s 20 best cities for culture right now
From Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi, these are today’s cultural capitals. See you out there!
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