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A visit to Dundee is a piece of cake

HUNDREDS of tourists jostling in the departure lounge, screaming kids acting up when the plane takes off and a long wait for my suitcase wasn't my idea of a relaxing weekend away. Read

Celebrate asparagus season with a tour of Worcestershire fields

A NEW event looks set to join The Season alongside the Chelsea Flower Show, Wimbledon and Henley Regatta. Read

Explore one of the world's last natural beauty spots

SEEING lava roll down the side of an active volcano, being watched inquisitively by wild monkeys, basking in sweltering sunshine and seeing some of the most spectacular storms you could ever witness. Read

Going Peter Rabbit-mad this summer

RHS Garden Rosemoor in Great Torrington, Devon is going Peter Rabbit-mad this summer! Read

Join the party with Rory and his gang of pals

RORY the Tiger, pictured, popular kids character on Haven's 35 holiday parks around the UKis having a birthday party! Read

Lights, camera, action at Edinburgh film fest

KEIRA Knightley is set to be the star of the opening night of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Read

Simpler rail fares are better for travellers

PASSENGERS have been asking for simpler rail fares and train operators have responded by introducing a much simpler structure across the National Rail network in 2008. Read

Simplicity is key for Brits in France

FAMILIES from the West Midlands will be swapping Four Oaks for Fouesnant and Perry Barr for Pont Scorff, this summer according to self-catering specialist Keycamp - with 16 per cent of customers from the region deciding to head for South Brittany. Read

UK hotspots are all Greek to Brits

THE Roman Baths are in Budapest and Cornwall is in the Caribbean said disoriented Brits, in a travel survey this week. Read

Isle Of Wight

What a jolly way to holiday

WHEN I go on holiday, there's nothing I like more than spending the night under canvas. Read

Fujairah

A secret world of tropical wonders

Hands up who knows where Fujairah is? Read

Chocolate break that has you wanting more

IT SOUNDED like chocolate heaven. An overnight stay in a country house, getting to create - and more importantly eat - your very own truffles and following that up with a relaxing spell in a spa. Read

Enjoy a taste of luxury and stay green

SOMEWHERE down in the forest something is stirring. Read

Free pampering for your pooch in north Norfolk

DOGS can enjoy an afternoon of free pampering, walkies and complimentary dinner, B&B at Titchwell Manor Hotel, near Brancaster, North Norfolk on Sunday 11 May when sharing a room with their owner at £95pp. Read

Invitation to a birthday party in magical woods

BIG celebrations are planned for the weekend starting Saturday May 24 for BeWILDerwood's first birthday, including a world record pass the parcel attempt. Read

Monarch's ruby jubilee

THE sight of a Monarch Airlines aircraft at Birmingham International Airport is common place today, but 40 years ago this month the airline itself was just taking off. Read

Save 20% on luxury apartments in sun

LUXURY Algarve holiday s pecialist Oceanico Resorts & Leisure is offering readers savings of up to 20 per cent off stays at its resorts in the western Algarve. Read

Texas tour gets technical guide

THE Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau and BarZ Adventures in Texas have launched an audio and video walking tour of the city using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Read

A treat for taste buds in Australia

THE Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend in South Australia gives visitors the opportunity to celebrate the world-renowned wines of the area and get those taste buds buzzing. Read

Chain to compete in premier league

LAST year saw Best Western Hotels adding 17 new hotels across Great Britain to its portfolio. Read

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