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The affordable country with a Mediterranean coast and crowd-free Roman ruins

Although scarcely touched by tourism, this North African nation offers many compelling reasons to visit

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I watched the eclipse from a cruise – it’ll be the best way to see the next one

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The remote Irish island with no crowds and unspoilt beaches

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I picked up bedbugs at a UK airport hotel, and lost hundreds of pounds

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My crowd-free Swiss holiday with hikes between £60 farm stays

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UK Travel

The Cumbria market town perfect for national park walks and filled with pubs

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Autumn sunshine breaks

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The quieter alternative to Tuscany with a cable car, old town and great food

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Seven tempting autumn cruises to book now, from £68 per night

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I live in Wales – the six best hikes with scenic views and no crowds

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The striking Silk Road country with crowd-free hikes and yurt camps

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Budget travel

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We took a family campervan holiday in France and stayed on farms for free

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My 650-mile journey on Turkey's newest sleeper train was a fascinating bargain

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Seven uncrowded, late August escapes – at affordable prices

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I’ve been going to Blackpool my whole life – these are the things I still love

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Heathrow Airport

Two terminals flood at Heathrow – what does it mean for your flight

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I had to pay £654 to get my car back after being scammed in a Heathrow car park

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Summer holidays

Last-minute holidays soar as customers hunt deals after holding off due to war

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Seaside Breaks

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The Cornish town with a tidal sea pool and Lithuanian beach sauna

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The once-unfashionable North Norfolk seaside town that's perfect for a minibreak

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Rail Travel

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Slow trains and even more cancellations: the grim future of your commute

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I've Interrailed 16,000 miles – these are the best places for a solo trip

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We took our 11-year-old Interrailing – it cost £9,000 but was worth every penny

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I took a £14 luxury train to an uncrowded, mountainous area of Japan

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Historic Towns

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The historic market town that's a quieter alternative to the Lake District

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The overlooked cathedral city that's a quieter alternative to York

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Market Towns

The six best British market towns for pub gardens and al fresco dining 

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Solo Travel

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I took a solo break to Florence – chatting to strangers was inspiring

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Canada's magnificent Pacific Coast hike that's perfect if you're short on time

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I've travelled solo for decades, these adventures offer friendship and freedom

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I tried a new UK–Netherlands ferry sleep lounge – it was half the price of a cabin

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City Breaks

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I grew up by the 'LA of Lancashire'. It's a wonder more people don't visit

With its dense network of motorways – including a star-studded M62 service station – this corner of the North West is home to underrated boom towns

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The six best pubs in Liverpool, according to locals – with real ale and live music

Opulent buildings, hearty classic dishes and cask beers are among their charms

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The seven reasons Glasgow is better than Edinburgh for a city break

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Best places to visit in the UK in 2026, according to travel experts

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I visited Paris in the heatwave – the only way to cope was swimming in the Seine

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The low-key Swedish city break with centuries of history and no crowds

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Cruise Travel

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My Patagonia cruise had the drama of Antarctica, without the high price tag

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My no-fly mini cruise with history, great company – and no EES queues

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Europe's best golden gap years from luxury rail trips to Greek-island hopping

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Seven no-fly cruises to book now, from a solar eclipse to the Caribbean

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Walking Holidays

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I found crowd-free walks and a scenic rail journey in a Welsh hiking hotspot

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Lifestyle

The 40 best short walks in the UK

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I hiked in a cool Balkan mountain range – it's perfect for a summer break without EES hassle

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Rail Travel

The eight best hop-on, hop-off railway hikes in the UK

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The stunning Sicilian beach town loved by Italians that you won't have heard of

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My £15-per-night campervan stay in England's biggest forest, free of crowds

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