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Charming English village with quintessential pubs just over 1 hour from London

The village has some gorgeous shops (Image: Hampshire Live / Darren Pepe)Hartley Wintney is a picture-postcard village just a stone's throw from the Surrey...

European beach dubbed a ‘hidden gem’ with some of the ‘whitest’ sand

Experts have used "colour theory" to try and find some of the whitest sand beaches in the world and uncovered one European gem which...

Expert names most ‘unfriendly’ European country where tourists ‘don’t matter’

A man who has spent decades travelling around the world documenting his journeys has named five places he feels are the least friendly.Mark Wolters,...

‘Lesser-visited European gem’ with fewer crowds than Croatia

Croatia has experienced major tourism growth in recent years, with a 21 percent increase year-on-year, based on the most recent tourism figures. In December...

Exact date must drivers avoid roads during ‘busiest August bank holiday ever’

DRIVERS have been warned to avoid travelling on key dates during what is set to be the "busiest August Bank Holiday ever".Nearly 20 million...

Mum’s ‘genius’ packing tip can avoid unexpected luggage fees

In the days leading up to a holiday, the excitement is at an all-time high, but with more airlines imposing strict hand luggage and...

Holidaymakers warned over major delays on roads over August bank holiday weekend

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailDrivers have been warned that if they...

London Heathrow drops out of top 10 best-connected airports worldwide

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailLondon Heathrow has fallen out of the...

‘Fabulous’ Greek city named one of Europe’s most walkable destinations

If you're on the lookout for an exceptional city perfect for pedestrians, the language experts at Preply have uncovered Europe's leading walkable hotspots.Amongst them,...

This beautiful city you may not have heard of nestled between two famous places

Morella is a hidden gem part of Spain's Valencian region which is fascinating to visit.It is located between the cities of Barcelona and Valencia,...

I stayed at Pontins and on second night found a mystery woman asleep in my bed

I found a woman asleep in this bed (left) and the main clubhouse (Image: Jon Austin)For anyone who has stayed at a Pontins resort,...

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