28 h. ago Why the ultimate spot for winter sun is now the Emirates! Our pick of the Arab nation's holiday hotspots as 2025 draws to a close

This land of superlatives overshadowed the six other Emirates, with most unaware they existed.

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47 h. ago ‘Fabulous 50s dresses and even a kilt’: readers’ favourite vintage shops and markets in Europe

Our tipsters rummage through thrift stores and markets from Budapest to Bologna• Tell us about a lesser known corner of Italy or a winter stay in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherW Armstrong in Edinburgh is a true institution. There are several locations, but the Grassmarket spot is a treasure trove. Frequented by locals, students and tourists alike, there is a price point for all. Whether I’ve been on the hunt for vintage cashmere, denim, fabulous 1950s dresses, garb for a fancy dress party or even a kilt, this store has sorted me out. It is always a favourite for when friends visit the city, and whether you are looking to buy or not, it is worth a visit just to see its eclectic collection.Amy Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Where is hot in January? Best holiday destinations for winter sun

Where to go to beat the post-Christmas blues

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4 d. ago The 7 best Turkey holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one

Discover the best of this diverse country, from scenic natural vistas to bustling bazaars

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6 d. ago Four times when parents aren't required to use child car seat

Parents could be at risk of a fine if they do not properly secure their child, but there are some exceptions

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8 d. ago ‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe

The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks• Tell us about a stay in a historic building – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherInnsbruck offers lots of options for a winter holiday. I found it’s a place where you don’t have to hurtle down ski slopes or dance like crazy at après-ski parties. In fact I was amazed when I took the 20-minute cable car from the city centre up 2,000 metres to an area where locals were sitting in deckchairs on the snow reading books and sipping hot chocolate in the strong Tirolean sunshine. You can ski to your heart’s content on slopes just half an hour from the famous Imperial Palace in the city centre. The city authorities provide some guided free walks and winter activities, including a cross-country skiing taster if you have a Welcome Card provided by your hotel. Then again, you can just sit and sample strong Austrian coffee or Gerschtnsuppe (soup with barle...

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1 week ago Winter wonderland weekends: 4 holiday parks offering festive stays from just £39 a night

These UK staycations could be an excellent choice for family get-togethers and getting into the Christmas spirit, offering everything from Santa visits to festive food

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1 week ago The 7 best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

From Malta to Morocco, these are the best sun-soaked shores to beat the winter blues

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1 week ago The winter sun holiday destinations that are only a few hours away

These winter sun destinations are perfect for beating the winter blues – and take only a few hours to fly to

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1 week ago Dubai on a budget: How to visit the winter sun destination for less

It’s still possible to enjoy the UAE city with budget in mind, says Rebecca Black

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1 week ago Best Lapland holiday deals 2025: Save on winter escapes to Finland

We’ve rounded up the best deals on Lapland holidays from Tui, Expedia, Lastminute.com and more

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2 w. ago Where is hot in December? Best holiday destinations for winter sun in 2025

Swerve the Christmas rush at home and get a much-needed vitamin D fix in one of these top-rated winter sun holiday destinations

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2 w. ago Parents to be fined £70 if they are caught parking badly at drop

Fines of up to £70 will be issued

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2 w. ago Parents warned ahead of new crackdown coming to parking spots outside schools

Fines of up to £70 will be issued

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2 w. ago The seaside town near Edinburgh that was named best winter holiday spot in Scotland

It is home to interesting attractions, cosy pubs, and much more.

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3 w. ago Scots share the 'best Christmas holiday' destinations in the country this winter

Including "overlooked" spots with stunning festive scenery.

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3 w. ago ‘It was as good aged 61 as it had been at 16’: readers’ favourite trips as older travellers

From Interrailing around Europe to trekking in the Himalayas, our tipsters share their memorable trips made later in life• Tell us about a great winter mountain holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherI went Interrailing at 16 – so decided to do it again at 61! My wife and I bought our passes for all of Europe (under £500 for one-month unlimited rail trips) and it was great to rediscover the sense of freedom and adventure travelling by train gave. Having a romantic dinner in Paris, getting on the night train and having coffee and croissants for breakfast in Nice on the Côte d’Azur for example. I corrected the teenage mistake of trying to do too much and see too many places so we lingered longer in places such as Poland and Romania, soaking up the atmosphere in Wrocław and Bucharest. It was interesting to compare the speed, quality and comfort of train services too. We found that sometimes slow travel was better – like when we got on the wrong train from Rome to Naples, all...

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3 w. ago NOAA just released its holiday weather forecast – here’s how it looks in your neighborhood

Those dreaming of a white Christmas may be in for a shock

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3 w. ago 'Fairytale' European Christmas market holiday makes perfect winter weekend away

The festive period is a hectic time, and what better way to blow off steam than with a holiday? If you plan it right, you can take this Christmas market trip without using any annual leave

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3 w. ago Parents of Britain's biggest family fined £750 for taking kids on school

The family jetted off to Florida to enjoy the fun

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