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As Butlins turns 90 – is it still a budget-friendly family break?

Lauren Taylor heads to Bognor Regis to discover what the classic holiday park has to offer in 2026. 2026 is the 90th anniversary of the holiday resort (Butlins/PA) “There are four pirate hats,” my five-year-old daughter offers enthusiastically, as I’m fumbling various numbers into a lock in an attempt to free ropes attached to iron bars trapping us in a small room. We’re inside one of the four escape rooms at the indoor Playxperience at Butlins, Bognor Regis, each with a diff

Discover London’s best with London City Guide

Planning a trip to London? Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, London City Guide is the ultimate companion for exploring the capital. This free guide highlights the very best things to see and do, helping visitors make the most of every moment in the city. Tower Bridge at sunset. Must-Visit Attractions and Hidden Gems From iconic landmarks like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace to quirky hidden corners and local favourites, London City Guide brings tog

I visited ‘Cathy’s bedroom’ from Wuthering Heights ahead of the new Margot Robbie film

With Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights due for release, Sophie Goodall visited a romantic Airbnb ‘setcation’, located in West Yorkshire. Cathy’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom (Sophie Goodall/PA) The classic tale of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights – especially the passionate entanglement between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff – has captivated swathes of readers since its publication in 1847, cementing the story’s status as a timeless masterpiece. Yet despite its widespread

From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the new Grand Egyptian Museum – how to do a bucket-list trip to Cairo

Kirsty Masterman discovers a wealth of history – and Cairo’s famous street food – in the Egyptian capital. Egypt Pyramids of Giza across desert (Alamy/PA) “Keep moving” orders a voice deep from the abyss, as a length of people, as far as the eye can see, try to avoid bashing their heads on the ancient rocks above them, me included. Sweat dripping from my brow, there’s no chance of stopping to catch my breath. A few moments ago, I’d joined the crowds to marvel at the oldest of

Booking a safari this year? How to make sure it’s ethical

From overcrowding to impacting local communities negatively, holidaymakers need to be wary about what they book, Lauren Taylor reports. Zebras in Amboseli National Park, Kenya (Alamy/PA) In the summer of 2025, images were shared of a scene in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park – a large group of jeeps and dozens of tourists standing outside taking pictures of ‘The Great Migration’ and blocking wildebeests’ traditional crossing point. While jeep traffic jams have been widely r

Fitness holidays for your 2026 New Year health kick

From Portugal and Spain to the Carribbean and Australia, head near or far for a health-focussed holiday. These fitness retreats are sure to blow the festive cobwebs away (Alamy/PA) If you always seem to return from holidays feeling sluggish and tired after overindulging and under-moving, a trip that puts fitness at the forefront might be on your agenda in the New Year. From packing fitness classes into your daily holiday schedule or doing a marathon mid-trip, to cycling off-r

Book a Last-Minute Ski Holiday with Ski France

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