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More! That extra mile

Cite Europe - the biggest shopping centre in Northern France - located near to Calais, is launching a new Privilege Card scheme exclusively for cross-channel visitors from the UK. Read

Majestic city of the Danube

"This is a Big River." The words of the popular song floated into my mind at first sight of the Danube or "Duna" as it powered its way majestically through the Hungarian capital Budapest. Read

America's best kept secret is revealed

In 1607 more than 100 intrepid travellers left their homes in Kent to cross treacherous seas and explore strange lands in their search for the New World. Read

With Tory leader David Cameron threatening "green" taxes to make air travel more expensive, is it time for the train to take the strain on European holidays - with St Pancras Station launching as a major hub in the continental network in November. Read

Offering the best of both worlds

One of the world's most elegant cities was sparkling in the bright sunshine. Read

Island's where relaxation is Key

Driving through the Florida Keys is the great American road trip for those with no sense of direction. Read

More! That extra mile

Cumbria and The Lake District are renowned for being big and beautiful, but it is also the home of a tiny attraction . . . a three-millimetre high teddy bear, as well as a host of other record-breaking miniatures. Read

A touch of luxury on Windermere

I've spent many a wet weekend in the Lake District as a child, and I have enjoyed every single one of them. Read

Hall provided warm welcome from cold

The unfortunately-named Nidd Hall lies just a few miles from Harrogate in North Yorkshire, and for those who have enjoyed a trip to that historic town, the setting and grace of this hotel won't disappoint. Read

Luxury with budget prices

Budget Hotels Don't Have To Be Boring. That's the motto of The Hoxton Urban Lodge in the City of London. Read

Miracle island can't be beaten

Malta has a long and rich history of hospitality. As far back as 60AD, a shipwrecked St Paul took shelter there. Much later, Valletta, Malta's breathtakingly beautiful capital, was founded by the 16th century Knights of Saint John, first established to provide hospital care for pilgrims from Italy to the Holy Land. Read

Mecca for serious bargain hunters

Hong Kong, the holy grail of shopping, is a mecca for bargain-hunters worldwide. It's the one place guaranteed to draw a congregation of devoted cheap-seekers regardless of sales or season. And if they're worth their consumers' chops, they'll not be disappointed. Read

Relaxing in a country manner

After the excesses of Christmas, the new year demanded action to get rid of a few unwanted extra pounds. Read

More! That extra mile

Are you a chocolate lover? Then the following information is imperative to your wellbeing. Read

Living the high life in a skiing Paradise

It's seven degrees below freezing and I'm standing at the foot of a skiing piste, surrounded by snow-capped mountains - in my swimming shorts. Read

Scots splendour - rain or shine

Picture the scene. You wake up in your lovely, spacious country retreat hotel bedroom, draw open the curtains and are met the majesty of the Scottish Highlands. Read

A tale of two cities

The last time Pauline and I went for a holiday in South Africa our arrival into Johannesburg coincided with one of the bleakest days in the country's history . . . 16th June 1976. Read

More! That extra mile

Long queues at check-ins, additional security and the familiar chaos we have all become accustomed to at airports can make a pretty miserable start to our holidays. Read

Iceland offers a lot of warmth

While Iceland may not be the obvious first choice for a long weekend, if you are looking for breathtaking natural phenomena, adventure activities or even a peaceful city break, it's got the lot. Read

Relaxing in paradise

"Ha, ha, ha, ha," laughed our Rastafarian guide in his rumbling bass voice as he introduced himself as Captain Crazy. Read

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