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HIGH LIFE: The Light, Manchester's new boutique aparthotel, offers panoramic views of the city.

Saturday, March 06, 2010

AFTER 21 years of marriage, she really should have known better.

I've never been prone to great romantic gestures or wild acts of spontaneity.

But I could still see her eyes light up when I told her: "The kids are off to their grandparents and we're going away...

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History comes alive on a Roman holiday

majestic sight: The Coliseum and, inset, Keycamp's Camping Village Fabulous.

Saturday, February 06, 2010

IT has the unmistakable bowl-like structure of a modern football stadium – but this dramatic stone showground is 2,000 years old. The...

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You could not make it up, but Dubai did

WATER BED: The Poseidon suite at the Atlantis Hotel, on The Palm; the rooms look into a giant aquarium.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

IF you can imagine it, Dubai will create it. Islands in the shape of palm trees, or the planet? No problem. Whale sharks swimming past your hotel room...

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Shakespeare country's own heaven in a hotel

blown away: There was a warm welcome at the Welcombe Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

THE wintry wind may have been howling past my windows outside but I was being blown away by the warmth and comfort in my room at the plush palace...

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500 lights shine on ancient wall

ILLUMINATING: An artist's impression of how Hadrian's Wall could look when lit up.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

PLANS have been unveiled to create a spectacular line of light from coast to coast, along the length of Hadrian's Wall. This once in a lifetime event...

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Exploring history in the Bard's home town

SPECIAL VISIT: Warwick Castle is situated within easy reach of Stratford.

Saturday, January 09, 2010

WARWICKSHIRE was known as a prized royal hunting ground and as we drove out towards the four star-rated Ettington Park Hotel, our base for the...

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Pure delight tracking rivers through limestone country

GO WITH THE FLOW: Much of this week's walk is along river banks.

Saturday, December 05, 2009

MUCH of this delightful walk is along the banks of the Lathkill and Bradford; both of these rivers, flowing entirely through limestone country, are...

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A return to Welsh roots to sample cheese at its best

TRANQUIL: Cardiff Castle provided a splendid background for The Great British Cheese Festival.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

YOU can take the girl out of Wales but can you ever really take Wales out of the girl? When I was given the opportunity to go back to my roots and...

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Rejoice for the great roads of the North

DRAMATIC SCENERY: The height of the snow poles beside the A689 in Upper Weardale indicates the harshness of the winters in these parts.

Friday, November 20, 2009

IF you're looking for a weekend away that's a real break from the pressures of daily life then head north to Upper Teesdale in County Durham. And if...

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'Exotic' day of discovery proves to be much better than Skeggy

Stunning: The Opera in Lille. Inset left and above, breakfast on the Eurostar and Jill Gallone with her mother June Tebbett.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

DAY trips from Derby usually take in the likes of Skeggy, Blackpool or Brum. But there are more, dare I say, exotic options. How about Lille?...

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