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Inside the ultimate Dry January staycation hotel – a booze-free Isle of Wight bolthole beloved by ‘dry trippers’, recovering alcoholics… and guests keen to avoid rowdy venues

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Is this the ultimate Dry January staycation hotel? Or the perfect spot for the new trend of ‘dry tripping’, where margaritas are swapped for mocktails? With not a single drop of alcohol on the premises, it’s certainly easier to resist drinking temptations and to combat peer pressure at Somerton Lodge. Then there is the stunning countryside … Read more

This is why Americans are ditching US resorts and skiing in Europe: Cheaper tickets, tougher terrain and mind-blowing properties like Chalet Couttet

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When it comes to serious skiing, no resort holds more cachet than Chamonix, the bustling, chocolate-box town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc.  The home of mountaineering and with some of the most challenging terrain in the Alpes, it has long held the attention of French, Swiss and British skiers.  But more and more … Read more

Picturesque island being turned into a ‘cesspool’ because of too many tourists | World | News

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Nestled amongst the many islands of the Philippines exists the small yet beautiful Boracay, home to gorgeous white beaches and turquoise oceans. However, due to an immense rise in tourism over the last few years, the island is at risk of becoming permanently damaged from the human effect on the natural environment. The once idyllic … Read more

I travelled through the Amazon jungle on a cargo ship for three days to the world’s largest city inaccessible by road. Here’s what I saw…

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‘The landscape was an endless lush jungle all around us for three days straight. ‘I think what stayed in my mind the most was how peaceful and serene life is in the Amazon. People are humble and shy.’ These are the words of Mykolas Juodele, describing his three-day journey on a cargo ship through the … Read more

I’m an astrologer – and here’s where you should go on holiday in 2024… according to your star sign

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Stuck on where to travel in 2024? Let the stars decide! Delta Air Lines teamed up with expert astrologer Lisa Stardust to offer bucket-list 2024 itineraries matched to each zodiac sign. From the colourful city of Lisbon to the white beaches of Honolulu – there might just be a destination that’ll leave you feeling over the … Read more

The beautiful seaside village named one of the best places to visit at Christmas | Travel News | Travel

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A beautiful little seaside town in the UK has been named as one of the best places to visit through Christmas. Mousehole in Cornwall is packed with tourists soaking up the sun on its beach during the summer, but it is possibly even more popular during the winter, despite chilly temperatures. The town is best … Read more

Fancy a Father Ted lifestyle? Stunning Craggy Island lookalike off the Irish coast is up for sale – for the price of the average London house – and comes with a stunning beach (and a herd of ponies)

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By Laura Sharman Published: 16:46 GMT, 22 December 2023 | Updated: 19:06 GMT, 22 December 2023 Advertisement Eat your heart out, Father Ted. This stunning island off the Irish coast – reminiscent of the fictional Craggy Island in the 90s Channel 4 sitcom that shares its name with the title character – could be yours for … Read more

The pretty little European city which is just like Paris but without the crowds | Travel News | Travel

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A French city that has been dubbed a “mini Paris” is a great alternative for those looking for a European getaway without all of the crowds. Thousands of tourists flock to Paris each month to see the likes of the Eiffel Tower and experience some of the famous shopping that the capital has to offer. … Read more

This is the worst day to drive for the holiday break

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FILE: Gridlocked traffic on I-80 near the Appian Way on-ramp in October 2019. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Transportation data company Inrix released its annual forecast with AAA for the year-end holiday travel period between Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The 10-day period is expected to see nearly 104 … Read more

The UK’s motorway service station in Cumbria

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Views of the Cumbrian countryside from Tebay Services on the M6 freeway in the U.K. Westmorland Family When John and Barbara Dunning were informed that a freeway would be built through their farm in a remote part of the U.K., they saw an opportunity. They built a rest stop with a difference. The freeway (known … Read more