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<p>Explore an array of places to stay, from luxury lodges to lakeside log cabins </p>

The best UK lodge and chalet holidays

<p>Achmelvich Beach, one of Scotland’s best, from the sand dunes </p>

The best beaches in Scotland to visit this summer

<p>Staycation destination? Only if you happen to live in west Cornwall and visit the Eden Project for a day</p>

What actually is a ‘staycation’? The verdict is in

<p>Discover hidden coastal spots, such as secluded Lantic Bay, Cornwall </p>

Best secret UK beaches to visit for peace and quiet

<p>The spectacular Norfolk coast remains one of the county’s major lures </p>

Norfolk guide: Where to eat, drink and stay

<p>The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, found off Scotland’s northwest coast </p>

Revealed: The UK’s most ‘Instagrammable’ locations

<p>Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and one of the Three Peaks </p>

The 9 best UK adventure holidays for 2023

<p>We’re all staying on a lovely holiday: Mermaid Beach in Folkestone</p>

Taking a staycation is the only way to guarantee a relaxing holiday

<p>Get back to nature with Rewild Things</p>

The coolest new UK hotels

<p>Fancy a decadent night away? House of Gods might be just the thing </p>

7 best adults-only holidays in the UK for some peace and quiet

<p>We’ve tested a range of the windbreaks, screens and tarps in 40mph-plus winds on exposed hillsides</p>

8 best windbreaks, tried and tested for camping and beach trips

<p>Go off-grid at Summerhill Farm’s tiny garden retreat</p>

The best Airbnbs in the Cotswolds for 2023

<p>Hot air balloons over Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol</p>

Top destinations for a budget staycation in 2023

Enjoy your travels with a little planning ahead

What to pack to stay safe from coronavirus on holiday

<p>Holidaymakers on the beach in Cornwall in summer 2021 </p>

Staycation boom leaves hospitality staff at ‘breaking point’

<p>Ullswater in the Lake District at Glenridding, where Will was buzzed by RAF Typhoons</p>

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I didn’t want to, but I fell in love with my boss’s dog

<p>If you’re enjoying a European break, you’ll get treated like a second-rate citizen for daring to leave Blighty</p>

The testing regime for travel is little more than a tax on families

Loch Avich House has breathtaking views of the Scottish Highlands

10 best holiday cottages for a UK rural retreat

<p>The ONS designated Skegness the country’s most deprived seaside town in 2013 </p>

The Longer Read

Last resorts: The seaside towns proving they’re more than just relics

Hemel Hempstead is more than just a commuter town

Welcome to my home town: Returning to my roots in Hemel Hempstead

UK staycation boom brings hope and fear to Britain’s coastal residents

Fashion experts pick the essentials you need for your staycation

We need to protect the UK's natural spaces to maintain the boost in local tourism

Protect the UK’s natural spaces to boost domestic tourism

August bank holiday 2020: Staycation and activity discounts

Whether you're heading out on a leisurely meander or tackling one of the UK's mountains, these are the items that will keep you safe, warm and dry

Staycation: Everything you need for a walking holiday