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A lodge fit for the royals

A former hunting lodge in the Highlands is a welcome haven, but where's the porridge? Read

On tour using horsepower: Co. Wicklow

Forget fancy restaurants and en-suite facilities and try a back to basics holiday in a horse-drawn caravan Read

Holland's best-kept secret

It may not have the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam, but The Hague is a real gem of a place Read

Testing the language of Middle Kingdom

Putting your foreign language skills to the test is always exciting. But what if the locals want to show off their English? Read

Africa's beating heart

Marrakech, no longer a hippy paradise, is still a vital centre of economy and culture in Morocco. Read

Undiscovered gem in the heart of Portugal

With stunning countryside, gastronomy and wine, the Portuguese region of Alentejo is perfect for a summer getaway. Read

Discover a tiny paradise

Malta's little sister, Gozo, is a peaceful haven with a wealth of fascinating history. Read

Grande Dame goes foxy

Vienna might be a homage to tradition and all things opulent, but it loves modern, too, and does pizzazz very well. Read

Warming to Baltic summer oasis

John Revill takes a rapid-fire trip to Hamburg and then spends two days recovering at a famous health spa once enjoyed by a Russian Tsar... Read

A perfect English idyll for the idle

Andrew Cowen has the time of his life at one of the Lake District's swankiest hotels... Read

Island with star quality

The rich and famous are descending on the sunshine isle of Malta. Emma Brady discovered how to holiday like a Hollywood star... Read

Drinking in underwater beauty of Barbados

Alison Jones goes to Barbados to experience the life aquatic from above and below the waves... Read

Learn your way around the world

Gap years aren't all about backpacking - pick up a new skill and work as you travel. Learn a language, pick up essential IT skills, train to be a chef, a ski instructor or even an actor. Read

Lord it up at the manor

Leave the children at home and get away for a luxury weekend at Lucknam Park, just like Ged Scott... Read

Luxury on a train ride to paradise

Gabrielle Fagan turns her daughter green with envy by fulfilling her teenage dream and travelling to Thailand... Read

Boomtime and free tee time

If you love golf and you love a bargain then you'll definitely love the Czech Republic, says Tony Gearing... Read

Picture postcard bliss

Jayne Howarth spends a weekend at Hoburne in the Cotswolds... Read

Barking mad hotel breaks

It doesn't have to be just four walls and a bed. Karin Jones profiles some of the world's most extraordinary hotels... Read

The talk of the Toon

Leave your preconceptions at the door, says Alison Davison because Jesmond Dene House is heavenly... Read