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Railway heritage meets fine dining – could this be the grandest hotel in the north?

There’s an energetic buzz about The Grand, York, and it’s not all down to the beehives on the roof. The two colonies of industrious residents are being brought up to strength by an experienced beekeeper, but are already supplying honey to The ...

22 Nov 2022 at 10:09

Lifestyle

Why York’s a true northern star

I’m lying under an arch of ochre bricks, the scent of rose and jojoba in the air, a therapist working expensive oils into my tired skin. But that arch of bricks isn’t just an aesthetic addition to the treatment room in the stylish No.1 by ...

10 May 2023 at 07:30

Lifestyle

These are the staycation city breaks to take this year

Art exhibitions, historic museums and lively music concerts are all a lure for spending time in cities. But you don’t have to hop over into Europe to enjoy a cultural, action-packed weekend. These urban centres in the UK have an ...

18 Jan 2023 at 08:30

Lifestyle

Vilnius: The beautiful Baltic city break set to steal hearts this summer

“Soft landings,” exclaims Valentas Karpinskis, as he slaps my backside with a smile. It is the final evening of my four-night trip to discover the delights of Vilnius – and undoubtedly the most unforgettable. Valentas, a burly ...

29 Apr 2024 at 08:31

Lifestyle

Why Amsterdam is blooming wonderful at the height of tulip season

There are peals of laughter behind me as I snap photos of a sea of colourful tulips in a field an hour’s drive outside Amsterdam city centre. I turn to see a elderly couple chuckling as a woman helps a man to stand in a pair ...

01 May 2024 at 09:12

Lifestyle

Expert tips for booking the best holiday in 2024

For many people, a new year means a new holiday allocation and the possibility of exciting plans for the 12 months ahead. January is historically the busiest season for booking breaks, but with budgets of increasing concern ...

27 Dec 2023 at 08:30

Lifestyle

Holiday like a king in Europe’s cheapest city break destination – Belgrade

The simple wooden table ahead of me is laden with dishes. Plates of cevapi (a type of mincemeat), sizzling grilled peppers and gibanica (a cheese filo pastry pie) form insurmountable food mountains, barely leaving any ...

11 Dec 2023 at 09:29

Lifestyle

Paris is gearing up to host the greatest show on earth with a French flourish

Hidden behind closed doors not far from the Eiffel Tower, two of the world’s best breakdancers have drawn a crowd. In the very shadow of that landmark is the Spot 24 centre, where Polish-born Paulina Starus and ...

27 Mar 2024 at 07:30

Lifestyle

Why underrated Cincinnati is the place to pursue every American dream

I feel like I’m stepping into an indoor mini Las Vegas of the Fifties, flashing neons in vibrant reds, blues and greens lighting up an avenue of Americana. Anyone remember the McDonald’s sign when it only had ...

14 Jun 2023 at 08:00

Lifestyle

How Munich is reviving its retro party roots to become a fun city break

Surrounded by darkness, I take a deep breath of the freezing air. The warming scent of oranges and sweet cinnamon guides me to a wooden hut, where a man spreads thick chocolate sauce on sizzling crepes and ...

14 Dec 2022 at 09:30

Lifestyle

Villages, vineyards and volcanic lakes – the delight’s beyond Rome’s borders

A fig tree, dropping with fruit, ruffles in the breeze. My guide, Federica, points and cries: “The typical Roman breakfast – focaccia, ham and fig! It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty. But these ...

20 May 2024 at 11:17

Lifestyle

Why budget-friendly Bucharest is Europe’s most exciting city break

I’m gazing at the blank horizon ahead of me, blurred by a haze of stifling 38C heat rising from flat farmland, when everything suddenly goes dark. Adjusting my eyesight, I can just about make out rows ...

26 Jun 2024 at 07:30

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