Camping has come to the rescue of the great British summer holiday as thousands of new pitches have sprung up in ‘pop-up’ sites across the country. And the good news is that there are still plenty of spaces free this July and August. ‘You can’t magic up more self-catering cottages and hotel rooms but with … Read more
Holiday cottage giants – owned by private equity firms – have been named the worst in Britain following a deluge of complaints over refunds and prices. Sykes and Hoseasons, which have been the focus of criticism during the pandemic, placed bottom in a consumer survey carried out by Which?. Both have been at the centre … Read more
‘I needed to prove to myself that I can still do it,’ says Alex Polizzi, who, after a decade telling hapless hoteliers how to up their game in Channel 5’s The Hotel Inspector, is putting the finishing touches to her new project. ‘And,’ she adds, ‘it was a chance to do something with my mother.’ … Read more
No-nonsense council officer Jackie Weaver recalls her travels, from her first trip abroad – in her early 50s – to the Scottish village she loves to visit as it’s ‘untouched by the modern world’ By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 13:23 BST, 5 July 2021 | Updated: 22:14 BST, 5 July 2021 Jackie … Read more
Non-nonsense council officer Jackie Weaver recalls her travels, from her first trip abroad – in her early 50s – to the Scottish village she loves to visit as it’s ‘untouched by the modern world’ By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 13:23 BST, 5 July 2021 | Updated: 13:34 BST, 5 July 2021 Jackie … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Savour a taste of Norfolk with TV chef Delia Smith By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 3 July 2021 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 3 July 2021 The gentle pace of Norfolk and a coast dotted with delightful beaches have made the county the perfect antidote to the … Read more
Beauty over efficiency: that’s the philosophy of Britain’s National Cycle Network. Route 1 meanders 1,264 miles from Dover to Tain, in the Highlands, almost always directing you along smaller, prettier, more wiggly country lanes rather than the direct main road. ‘What’s the hurry?’ is the message. This also happens to be my philosophy, so we’re … Read more
It’s not quite on a par with Cloud City in Star Wars – but the designs for a new mini city in the sky in Toronto are eye-opening nevertheless. Renderings have been released showing a proposed downtown community in the city comprising nine new towers linked by bridges that contain housing units, gardens and recreational … Read more
The joys of punting in Cambridge – a ridiculously romantic experience (as long as you’re not the one hefting the 12ft pole) Cambridge is one of ‘Britain’s most beautiful cities’, says Annabelle Thorpe For an indulgent afternoon, book a chauffeured punt tour along the River Cam Allow enough time to reach the famous Orchard Tea Garden … Read more
I went to Cardigan… for a pair of jeans: Discovering how a Welsh town is taking on the world’s fashion capitals Cardigan’s once derelict denim factory is now home to fashion brand Hiut It’s a hip, hand-crafted jeans line worn by Ant and Dec and Meghan Markle People drop by every Friday to meet staff … Read more