Despite a ban on flights above 5000 meters, more than 150 lifts were conducted last spring. See the full post >

An incredible 11-day voyage into ancient history with Mary Beard See the full post >

A welcoming inn with rooms in the quiet village of Chale, boasting a delightful beer garden with views out towards Bournemouth. Families love it for the children’s playground and proximity to Blackgang Chine amusement park, while couples come for the craft beer and coastal walks. See the full post >

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A beautiful Lutyens-designed country mansion set in 3.5 acres of walled gardens in the medieval town of Sandwich. The house and outbuildings are owned and run as a b&b by Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker. Visit midweek for tranquillity or on weekends for wild house parties. See the full post >

A simple yet idyllic hotel from where you can walk straight into the turquoise Mediterranean, eat freshly-caught fish and sip chilled local wine on a terrace with a white balustrade. It’s all rather romantic. See the full post >

A beach-front hotel popular with the São Paulo party crowd, on an island that’s also popular with yacht owners and windsurfers. The property is suitably funky, with a big pool, romantic restaurant and buzzing bar. See the full post >

Resembling a sultan’s palace, Fuerteventura’s standout hotel bridges the gap between Corralejo and nearby North Africa. The five-star Grand Luxe rating makes Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahía Real the only superior luxury hotel on the island. It’s also one of the finest on the Canary Islands. See the full post >

This is a hotel in transition from a standard seaside 3-star to a chic boutique. A striking Victorian style lounge with leather sofas and velvet armchairs opens out onto a pretty floral garden with uninterrupted views of the coast at Shanklin. See the full post >

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