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Tunisia is a land brimming with optimism
On the face of it, there is little evidence of the scenes of beamed around the world 14 months ago when the Jasmine Revolution was in full swing.
There’s more to Swansea than sea and surf
While on one side Swansea Bay arcs away to the horizon, the city itself spreads below us on the other. We can see for miles.
Beachfront comfort in the land of sailors and scenery
Tucked away on the southwestern tip of Portugal, Martinhal beach resort and hotel sits in the strikingly beautiful Costa Vicentina natural park – a world away from the rest of the Algarve, writes Karen Knowles.
Carry on camping in the beauty of Brittany
It is no surprise that France’s north-west region is a perennial favourite with British holidaymakers and families in particular, writes Jim Wildman.
Park helps bridge the gap between Brits and French
There is something that still excites me about going over a big bridge, writes Diane Davies. It seems to say this majestic piece of engineering is taking you on a long journey, to a far and distant land.
Visit Sligo – a true gem of the Emerald Isle
It’s not very often you come across a place that ticks virtually every box and has something for everyone, writes Lisa Wright.
Wind your way through Portugal’s spectacular wine country
Jim Walsh gets in the spirit of things during a superb cruise along the River Douro in Portugal.
Don’t dismiss wonder of Normandy
For most of us, Caen and the Normandy coast is that bit of France we zip through on our way to or from somewhere else writes Simon Penfold.
Hidden treasure in the gastronomic Uptopia of Paris
Each year, thousands of food lovers flock to Paris in search of serious gastronomy, writes Michael Weston.
More to Le Mans than its famous race
Walking along the labyrinth of narrow, cobbled alleyways in the old part of Le Mans was like taking a step back in time, writes Lisa O’Brien.
Slope away for fantastic adventures in Canada
It’s all downhill from here, as Alex James ventures for a memorable skiing holiday in the Canadian Rockies.
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