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Fairytale holiday cottage that was once a water tower
You can stay in one of the most unique holiday cottages in the country, the House in the Clouds
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Seeing the Northern Lights from the Isle of Skye tops Brits' UK bucket list
The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, has been named the top must-do UK staycation experience, according to a new survey of 2,000 adults
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'Chocolate-box' village to escape to is the 'perfect day trip'
"I love that even though it's small and tucked away here, it's still vibrant."
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Most popular UK holiday destination in 2024 disclosed - with Yorkshire beaten
A nationwide study has revealed the UK's favourite staycation destinations, with Cornwall coming in top thanks to its beautiful beaches, picturesque villages and stunning scenery
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Spain to shut down thousands of holiday apartments and villas in new crackdown
The Balearic government has passed a new decree to allow the islands' councils and town halls to seal off illegal holiday rentals. As many as 8,700 illegal holiday lets in the Balearics alone
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Mirror readers admit snubbing UK holiday breaks due to 'extortionate prices'
With the holiday season fast approaching, we asked Mirror readers if they have snubbed a UK break because of the unpredictable weather - but many blamed the sky-high prices instead
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Beautiful UK market town is 'magical' but tucked away so most tourists miss it
Brits looking for inspiration for their next UK holidays in 2024 may want to bookmark a breathtaking underrated town hidden in the heart of the countryside
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Only the smartest people can spot odd items lurking in messy suitcase in 3 mins
You need to be seriously smart to be able to spot all five flags in under three minutes in this messy suitcase scene. So clear your mind and focus on the task at hand
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'I organise huge hen dos abroad - you can keep it cheap if you're organised'
Kirsty Mallan, a senior project manager, has organised a number of large hen parties for her friends including to European destinations such as Marbella, Barcelona and Albufeira
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'Most beautiful village in England' has just one pub, two cafes and a trout farm
The Cotswolds village of Bibury is a major tourist destination that was once described as "the most beautiful village in England" by famed patternist and fabric designer William Morris
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Tourists flock to small but attractive village that offers 23C weather in March
A small village in the Canary Islands has been declared one of the most beautiful places across the whole chain region - and it's quieter and less packed by tourists than other parts
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UK has 'world's most welcoming region' with amazing views and the best hotels
Perthshire in the United Kingdom, Penghu in Taiwan and Boyacá in Colombia were voted among the most welcoming regions in the world by online travel agent Booking.com
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Brits urged to avoid booking holidays after seven key days in 2024
‌‌Analysis of past booking data on the holiday homes website Vrbo identified surges in demand for each of the busiest travel times of the year including the summer and Easter holidays
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Thrill-seeking singles wanted for ultimate first date in Florida worth £25,000
If your New Year's resolution is to take risks and maybe find love in 2024, then Ocean Florida is offering singletons the chance to go on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Sunshine State for an ultimate blind first date
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I've picked out the best Cyber Monday holiday deals
Travellers can still bag some bargain breaks with many deals ending today
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UK holiday firm set to close by end of the year and cancel hundreds of trips
James Villas, a UK holiday firm based in Maidstone, Kent, with looked after properties across the Continent, has decided to shut down, potentially impacting hundreds of customers
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UK castles you can hire for stays from £55 from royal homes to historic forts
South Western Railways has listed its best budget castle breaks across the UK, including Barony Castle in Peebles, Leasowe Castle in Merseyside and Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire
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Disabled mum £370 out of pocket as 'accessible villa' turns out to be a scam
Rebecca Webster is out of pocket after she booked a villa in Bergerac, France via Facebook only to discover that the man she paid did not actually own the property
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Britain's 'prettiest' village where each day is like living on a film set
Thousands of visitors flock each year to a seaside village with narrow streets and cottages built around a small harbour with picturesque views that make life like being on a film set
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Cornwall and Lake District top list of most relaxing UK staycation spots
Three in ten Brits plan to book a holiday on home soil this summer - as they find it less stressful than travelling abroad
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Inside ghost town of abandoned luxury 'Disney' villas reclaimed by nature
Intrepid explorer Bob Thissen trekked through the ghost town named Burj Al Babas, in Turkey, where 587 abandoned Disney-esque villas stand
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UK beach labelled 'hell on earth' with 'water too cold' and 'wrong sort of sand'
Tourists took to TripAdvisor to complain about Porthminster Beach in St Ives, Cornwall, ahead of the summer season, criticising overcrowding, litter and the type of sand
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Tourists queue down the street for pub in one of Britain's busiest seaside towns
Two million people visit Tenby in West Wales every year, in part thanks to a train line that makes the town more popular than New Quay, Newport, Llangrannog, Tresaith, Aberaeron, Aberystwyth and St Davids
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Property experts offer free advice if you're looking to a buy a home abroad
Property experts at Your Overseas Home can be on hand with free advice on everything from finding a dream holiday home to budgeting and mortgages
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Yorkshire tops list of places Brits are flocking to for summer staycations
Brits booking UK holidays in summer 2023 are flocking to the likes of Yorkshire, Cornwall, the Scottish Highlands and the Lake District - check out the full list
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