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Great British walks

Whether you want to take in a dramatic coastline, scramble over mountain passes or catch up on your culture, walking is the best way to see Britain at its best. Roger Thomas takes us through some of the classic UK walks

Green destination guide

Whether you're planning your honeymoon, a gap year adventure or just taking the whole family away, our complete destination guide gives you ideas for places that share an ethical and conservation focused theme UK

Have a Roman holiday at Parc Asterix

Theme parks are great for kids, but not so good for parents. But, Anna Selby discovers, Parc Asterix in France is a theme park for grown-ups too:iVillage

Hip Brit hotels for babies

Discover places where parents and babies alike can enjoy their stay

Holiday Inn, Chessington

As zoo keepers to one cat and two children, my partner and I very rarely get to go away. If we can find someone to look after the delinquent cat, then we usually bale out rather than face the oxymoron of a 'restful' break with the kids

Holidays with spirituality

Take a holiday with a community in the UK and you'll find yourself refeshed in both body and mind, says Jules Bueno

How very British!

Ten of Britain's quirky and idosyncratic festivals to enjoy

Posh country retreats in the UK

Find the best countryside retreats for family getaways, girls' weekends and romantic trysts

Print-and-go: Oxford on a budget

Discover great things to do in this historic town that don't cost a bundle

Review: A sports-studded cruise in the Caribbean

Forget shuffleboard. Ocean Village cruises are packed full of quad-biking, water sports and even helicopter rides