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If continued airport chaos and a resurgence of Covid cases is putting you off travelling abroad this summer, it’s not too late to opt for a UK break instead. Thousands of holiday homes are still up ...

There's nothing quite like a romantic minibreak for quality time with your other half - and the best part is, you don't need to venture far as the UK has heaps of brilliant offerings. We're talking ...

Planning a holiday already involves a fair bit of admin - but when you've got a baby, trying to find somewhere with the right facilities can be an extra challenge. (Even more so if you've also got ...

English country cottages offer unrivalled charm and a chance to revel in nature. Cornwall, in particular, evokes classic bucket-and-spade holidays that are the stuff of British childhoods. With 300 ...

Trips abroad may be off but luckily the UK is stepping up its holiday game. From beach breaks to bucolic boltholes, Suzannah Ramsdale selects the spots to book now The Standard's journalism is ...

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