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English park with hidden island that's so exotic it feels like you're in Japan
VISITING Japan is a dream for many Brits - but prices for flights, hotels and the cost of living there is prohibitively expensive.However, there are a
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Jet2 to launch new Spain route to 'Coast of Light' with 300 days of sun a year
JET2 has added a new flight route from three UK airports to a destination in southern Spain.From next year, the tour operator will fly to Jerez Airpor
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Hidden UK beach you can only reach by foot - with nearby award-winning pub
A SECLUDED beach in Wales has been named one of the top wild swimming spots in the country by travel experts.Some of the beaches in the UK can get ver
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Beach safety warning for Brits heading to the coast - as temperatures hit 30C
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued a beach safety warning - with temperatures set to hit 25C in the coming days.It's likely th
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Little-known corner of Eastern Europe visitors say is like a miniature Thailand
ALBANIA is an increasingly popular destination for Brits looking for an affordable, sunny holiday.For many, the white sandy beaches and clear blue wat
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New underwater train to connect two European destinations in just seven minutes
A HUGE £4billion (€4.8billion) underwater tunnel will soon connect Scandinavia to Europe.First put forward in 2011, the tunnel will travel between
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New £2 public transport for tourists comes to top UK holiday spots
BRIT holidaymakers will be able to explore parts of the Yorkshire Wolds without needing a car - if you have a spare couple of quid.Earlier this month,
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UK deer park attraction with safari tours reveals plans for £2m holiday lodges
A HUGE park in Pembrokeshire has revealed plans for new £2million holiday lodges.The lodges will be found at Great Wedlock Farm and Deer Park in Pemb
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Ancient European 'beach' reopens to visitors for the first time in 2,000 years
AN ANCIENT Italian "beach" has reopened to the public for the first time in nearly 2,000 years.Holidaymakers can now visit the entire surface of an an
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Huge £10billion project to transform capital city with 5-star hotels & 1km beach
A CITY in Europe is set to be transformed by a huge £10billion project, with a five-star hotel, marinaand a 1km beach being built.Even though Athens
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New European sleeper train to launch next year between 3 holiday destinations
A NEW sleeper train service is slated to begin operating from Brussels to the Italian Alps next year.Train operator European Sleeper is planning to ru
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UK airports hike much-hated drop-off charges up to £7 for just 15 minutes
PASSENGERS are forking out £7 to be dropped off at the airport - but there is one way to dodge the fee.Airport drop-off charges have been steadily in
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Tiny island off Spain has exotic white sandy beaches, £10 stays... and no cars
THERE'S a little-known island in Spain that could be the perfect place to relax this summer thanks to its crowd-free beaches.Finding peaceful places a
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UK's fastest & tallest rollercoaster forced to close again indefinitely
THE UK's tallest and fastest rollercoasterhas been forced to close again just days after reopening.Hyperia at Thorpe Park opened on May 24 after
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Butlin's reveals next year's new Big Weekender headliners with breaks for £59pp
BUTLIN's holidays for 2025 are now on sale - and the headliners for their Big Weekenders have just been announced.The Butlin's Big Weekenders are alr
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Medieval UK castle with huge playground reveals brand new 24-acre attraction
A 634-YEAR-OLD castle in the UK is opening a new attraction just in time for the school summer holidays.Raby Castle in Darlington attracts thousands o
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Little-known island in the middle of the Cotswolds with its own bar and hot tub
SPENDING the night on a private island is something that only seems possible for celebrities.But a private island in the heart of the Cotswolds offers
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Ryanair passengers are being caught out by fees despite having 'approved' bags
AIRLINES will often make extra money by charging passengers to bringextra luggageon board the plane.Holiday costs can dramatically increas
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Huge river dubbed the 'Amazon of Europe' with water buffaloes and wild horses
ANYONE thinking of heading somewhere a little different for their holidays this summer might want to consider a trip to a stretch of Europe that's bee
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European airport warns of huge summer queues after record high passenger numbers
BRITISH holidaymakers could face huge queues at a popular European airport this summer.The boss of Malta International Airport, Alan Borg, has told pa
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'Secret' French town away from the crowds that Brits are set to visit this year
HOLIDAYMAKERS from the UK are on the hunt for some of Europe's lesser-known hidden holiday hotspots.While most Brits will head to places likePar
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Greece to follow Venice with cruise passenger cap due to 'swamped' tourist towns
BRITS have been issued a holiday warning as Greece plans to cap cruise ship numbers in a bid to combat over tourism on its islands.The country's Prime
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Airlines are warning passengers to arrive at security even earlier this summer
TWO airlines in the UK are urging customers to arrive at airports even earlier this summer amid delays at security.The guidance comes after long queue
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Little-known UK island to open to the public - for just two weekends this summer
A TINY island found inside a busy UK city will open to the public later this month.Found on the River Thames in Twickenham, Eel Pie Island is home to
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Common household item you should never pack in your hand luggage on a UK flight
BRITS should check what they are packing in their hand luWhile lots of unusual items like human remains and animal horns are allowed to be taken onto