Posts Tagged ‘Short breaks’

FORGET THE FERRY

Saturday, July 25, 2009 23:02

There's something special about escaping to an island - even if you don't need a boat to get there. Annabelle Thorpe picks a dozen British gems that you can reach by car or on foot - perfect for a day trip or a summer ...

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DANCING ON THE DANUBE

Friday, July 24, 2009 23:10

Belgrade's clubs offer everything from Gypsy folk to Balkan bling, but whichever one you end up in, you're guaranteed a good timeSaturday night and the boat I'm on is rocking, literally. Gypsy fiddlers leap on to tables and among dancers. As more people board ...

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GUIDE TO BRITISH MOUNTAIN BIKING

Friday, July 24, 2009 7:15

Susan Greenwood recommends her top UK routes for getting to grips with the sport

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GUIDE TO BRITISH MOUNTAIN BIKING

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 10:43

Susan Greenwood recommends her top UK routes for getting to grips with the sport

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SPOTTED ONLINE

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:43

From city walks in Hamburg to a Roman literary cafe, we bring you the latest instalment of insider tips from blog network Spotted by LocalsAmsterdam: Gartine - breakfast from the owner's gardenBy Maarten-Jan Meyer zu SchlochternGartine is one of my favourites for ...

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TWITRIP TO BRIGHTON: THE VERDICT

Friday, July 17, 2009 9:11

Benji Lanyado's one-day Twitter adventure amassed 250 tweets, dozens of off-guide finds - and he even got to meet the local tweetersBack in February, I visited Paris having planned nothing. Except, that Twitter would be my sole guide. Forty-eight hours later, I had stomped ...

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RIDING THE SURF BUS TO NEWQUAY

Thursday, July 16, 2009 19:29

Georgia Brown takes the Big Friday bus down to Cornwall for a weekend of surfing

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BEST OF BRITISH SUMMER CAMPSITES

Thursday, July 16, 2009 8:01

We've mapped a selection of our favourite campsites so far this summer

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ASTURIAS: THE SECRET I HAVE TO SHARE

Monday, July 13, 2009 15:14

Acclaimed food writer Paul Richardson lives in southern Spain but it is the northern region of Asturias with its fertile valleys and stunning coast - and distinctive food and drink - that he tells his friends to explore before it's too lateDon't get me ...

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KEEP UP, LANCE!

Monday, July 6, 2009 16:12

The Tour de France starts this weekend, but its climax will come on an infamous peak that has become a rite of passage for cyclists. Tom Robbins saddles upSweat drips from my forehead onto the handlebars and evaporates at once. It's 3.30pm, 42C, and ...

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HOLIDAYING LIKE MONSIEUR HULOT

Monday, July 6, 2009 15:58

Lizzy Davies visits a sleepy seaside resort on France's north-western coast - the setting for one of the greatest comic characters in the history of cinemaI'm dining alone in a busy hotel restaurant, trying my best to look dignified and ladylike while devouring a ...

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FROM IRON CURTAIN TO GREEN BELT

Saturday, July 4, 2009 0:02

When Germany was divided during the cold war, nature took control of the deserted border area. Today it forms a reserve as fascinating as the country's recent historyWhen I told friends I was setting off to explore the former border that once separated East ...

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THE GUARDIAN GUIDE TO UK HOTELS

Friday, July 3, 2009 23:02

Use our interactive map to find your ideal place to stay - as reviewed by our expert Sally Shalam

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ART MEETS NATURE IN NORWAY

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:02

An ambitious series of stunning architectural designs is turning the spotlight on Norway's natural beauty. Gwladys Fouché takes a tourSee some of the designs in our galleryI am admiring an icy-blue river framed by majestic snow-capped mountains - but would have ...

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