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Review: A solo trip to Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

I’ve stayed in other Costa Adeje hotels, so I was interested to see how Iberostar Waves Bouganville Playa would compare. I had an enjoyable holiday in spring 2026 and would recommend it.   My room had a fantastic sea view, with a fabulous sunset each evening.   The ...

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10 new immersive experiences that make the West Midlands your next big adventure

From underground caverns to indie food tours and hands-on craft workshops, the West Midlands’ new Signature Experiences offer travellers a deeper, more creative way to explore Birmingham and the Black Country.     THINK you know Birmingham and the Black Country? Think again.     A new collection of immersive visitor experiences is offering travellers a different way into the West Midlands, swapping the traditional sightseeing checklist for food, craft, heritage, art and stories told by the people who make the region what it is.     Backe...

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GULP is a Birmingham private dining club that brings class and creativity.
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Holiday apartment review: 25 Captain’s Walk, Saundersfoot

My partner and I spent two nights at 25 Captain’s Walk in July, and I was impressed by the high standard. The block itself didn’t  immediately inspire confidence, as the outside was a little tired and the corridor a touch unkempt. But stepping into number 25 revealed a different story...

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Discover Shakespeare’s London home: Where to find the Blackfriars site and how to explore it

Architectural records from 1668 have unearthed a previously unknown floorplan of a Blackfriars property, now identified to have been owned by Shakespeare. While the discovery resolves several clues in one puzzle, it also unlocks a new and tantalising mystery of its own. Professor Lucy Munr...

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Review: Why we loved Green Park Hotel, Skiathos

When we arrived at Green Park, lanterns twinkled among gardens scented with rosemary and lemon. Although only 100 metres from a main road, down a pleasant, mostly shaded lane, it quickly felt laid-back and secluded. This is officially a two-star hotel that’s far more special. A cockerel ...

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