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Deni sets off on one of her clifftop hikes while, right, the group takes a breather on the beach

Deni Kirkova wanted to slim down and get in shape for the New Year. Enter NuBeginnings, a 'boutique' bootcamp based in Devon where, instead of bunk beds, ex-Army officers and 6am starts, it's comfort all the way....read

UK short breaks: Six things you must do in... Portsmouth

Gareth Huw Davies explores Portsmouth and asks if it might just be the most exciting city in the South? Don't miss Nelson's Trail, epic embroidery and a mighty castle...

In the dog house! The Arch London is the perfect inner-city hotel for happy hounds

Red Room: one of the 'chill out' areas off the lobby

If you're looking for a cool central London hotel that caters for your dog, then you might just want to check out The Arch. Simon Glazin (and pooch Dhillon) reports.

An Inspector Calls: Basking in Bath on a genteel stay at the lovely Queensberry Hotel

As idyllic as the city around it: The Queensberry Hotel slots nicely into the general elegance of Bath

Bath is, of course, one of Britain's undoubted travel gems. But does its accommodation match up to the glory of all the art and Georgian architecture? Our inspector checks in to The Queensberry Hotel in a discreet bid to find out.

An Inspector Calls: A grown-up gastronomic sort of affair at The Bildeston Crown, Suffolk

A slice of English tradition: The Crown is a classic country pub

Everything seems to run very politely at The Bildeston Crown, says our hotel inspector, as he checks in for an evening of dinner and comfortable accommodation.

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The FCO says the taxi strike is affecting travel in and around Goa, including on the road to the airport and around major hotels

Experiencing more, not less, by glamming it at Glastonbury: The festival's first pop-up hotel is a refuge from all the muddy chaos

Experience MORE not less by glamming it up at Glastonbury

'I was covered top to toe in a gloopy mess of tomato juice and mud, pieces of tomato and tomato skin suckered to my skin and infinite pips in my hair, ears, and various other crevices. I had just taken part in a La Tomatina style tomato fight in the far corner of Glastonbury Festival 2014... The luxury of a fully-functioning private bathroom and plush bed is just one awesome perk that comes with staying in a Snoozebox,' writes DENI KIRKOVA....read

The spa's the star: A luxury weekend at Alexander House Hotel, a true Sussex gem

Approaching the entrance to Alexander House, Emma Creamer had that familiar worry - is this place too posh for me? The answer? Posh, yes. Too posh? Not at all.

A life on an ocean wave (in Hampshire): Why learning to sail in the UK is an absolute breeze (on a calm day, when the sun shines)

Sundowner: The sunset at Poole Harbour, where the Nomad moors up for the night

Where is the best place to learn to sail? The Caribbean? The paradise islands of the Maldives? Not a bit of it, says Francesca Wickers, as she heads for the (sunny) Solent.

An Inspector Calls: Tiny rooms, surprisingly good meals and echoes of another era at the Great Northern Hotel, King's Cross, London

A phoenix from the flames: The Great Northern Hotel has undergone significant refurbishment

It was one of the accommodation dames of London in an era when the railway ruled. Since then, the Great Northern Hotel in King's Cross has seen better days.

Bring baby along! Toddler-proof rooms, fine kids' menus and armies of babysitters at the world's greatest child-friendly luxury hotels

Can we check in too, please? Luxury hotels do not have to be child-free zones

It is a question that often troubles parents - can you still go to a luxury hotel when you have a little one in tow? The answer is yes, says Tracey Davies of Family Traveller.

An Inspector Calls: Drinks all round (and a solid slumber) at the Gunton Arms, Norfolk

There is something about the Gunton Arms - which sits neatly within Norfolk countryside - our hotel Inspector decides? Is it the lovely bar? Is it the fine pork crackling? Is it the generous cove seemingly buying a round for all?...read

Long live King Richard III! How to seek out England's most maligned monarch as his new £4m visitor centre opens in Leicester

11/08/14 11:59

He is the most unlikely tourist attraction to emerge in many years - but as a new visitor centre dedicated to his tale opens in Leicester, Richard III is again back in focus.

Simply paw-fect! Cornwall's Talland Bay Hotel is a luxurious and picturesque retreat - for adults and their beloved pet pooches

06/08/14 17:41

Surely a pet dog and a luxury hotel are incompatible? Not so. Rebecca Shaw heads to the glorious Talland Bay Hotel in Cornwall, and takes canine friend Bess along too.

Purple patch: Bloc is certainly convenient for passengers - but is it a comfortable place to sleep?

An Inspector Calls: Clean, convenient and clinical Bloc - the bolthole at Gatwick Airport

05/08/14 12:59

Aimed at travellers who have to go to Gatwick at an early hour and want to stay overnight, Bloc is a convenient bolthole. But is it cosy? Our Hotel Inspector checks in.

A whizz in the kitchen: Lisa has developed a reputation as a food expert since winning Celebrity MasterChef

Fabulous food in the great outdoors: Lisa Faulkner on camping, cuisine and Cornwall

22/07/14 12:32

Does a camping trip have to mean boring meals from a can? Certainly not. Former Celebrity MasterChef winner Lisa Faulkner talks gourmet grub in the great outdoors.

Midnight dip: Sitting back and sipping champagne while watching snow fall on the treetops was a truly unforgettable experience

Love is a New Forest treehouse made for two (...that comes with a hot tub!)

21/07/14 11:30

Being romantic requires more than a few crumpled flowers from the garage but you don't have to travel far to find something that will set your lover's heart a flutter. Jill Reilly picks a luxury treehouse in the New Forest.

Come on in, the water's lovely: THE UK has plenty of fine areas for wild swimming - not least the Lake District

Britain's best wild swimming sites revealed: Where to make a real splash this summer

09/07/14 13:17

There is nothing like a cooling swim on a hot summer's day. But never mind your local pool - why not try a dip in one of Britain's many excellent wild swimming spots?

Fancy a knight away? A luxury glamping weekend (with the kids) at Warwick Castle

18/06/14 11:19

Camping with the children, in Britain, can often conjure images of damp canvas and gloom. But not for Jo Riley, who finds a weekend of medieval joy at Warwick Castle.

Spectacular: The view of The Shard on the banks of the Thames from Cheval Three Quays

Living it up on Millionaires' Row...for the more modest price of just £250 a night

09/06/14 18:22

The plush Cheval Three Quays allows visitors to enjoy the most picturesque part of London at surprisingly reasonable prices.

Making a splash: Two girls enjoy the water slide at the park

A new £250 million Center Parcs is opening near that well-known beauty spot Milton Keynes - form an orderly queue please!

03/06/14 15:19

While the Dutch-born concept might be a double affront to the English language, it is undeniably popular with the British. We love it so much that the UK operation has just opened a brand new £250 million sylvan utopia a few miles down the M1 from that other well-known beauty spot, Milton Keynes.