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Barcelona an ideal family destination

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How to cut the price of a week on the slopes

It’s not known for being the most budget friendly family holiday and ski-ing trips to Europe have just got a bit pricier because of the weak pound. Even so, familiesRead More

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City break: Amsterdam

Amsterdam canal
Amsterdam is a bustling city of contrasts, a busy commercial hub wrapped around gabled 17th century streetscapes.

Borders break

A haven of peace is just so Stobo

Stobo Castle coffee area
There was a howling wind and the rain was making it hard to see the road ahead. Storm Barbara had swept in from the Atlantic and we felt like theRead More

Macdonald Resort & Spa

Space to chill in chic hillside hotel

Stylish and ultra-modern, the Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa is certainly of its time. Spectacularly angular, it is almost entirely grey and white, reflecting a minimalism that also contributes toRead More

Take a break: Mains of Taymouth

The silvery Tay, a place to rest and play

Mains of Taymouth
Looking out at the broad expanse of Loch Tay from the narrow stone bridge that marks the birth of the river that bears the same name must be one ofRead More