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How to pack for a weekend in Dublin

How to pack for a short getaway to Dublin

If you are planning to go on a short luxury break to Dublin, there are lots of things to think about when it comes to packing your case. This is especially important if you plan just to take a chic holdall as hand luggage, rather than a suitcase.

The Wood Norton Hotel, Worcestershire

Historic 19th century hotel to open in Worcestershire

A newly restored Grade II listed boutique hotel, The Wood Norton is to open in the Vale of Evesham this September, following a £4 million restoration project.

Lap up the beauty of Evian-les-Bains

Lap up the beauty of Evian-les-Bains

When you start looking for holiday chalets and apartments in the French Alps, you'll be surprised at the number of chic resorts that come up. One of the most glamorous is Evian-les-Bains, which boasts gourmet eateries and breathtaking views.

Art trips to Chicago are included in Tate's bespoke travel packages

Tate gallery brings art expertise to new travel packages

The Tate Gallery is lending its expert knowledge of art to a series of bespoke new holiday packages - Tate Travels aims to promote the enjoyment and understanding of art through travel.

Company launches singles’ wine and champagne weekends

Company launches singles’ wine and champagne weekends

Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours has now launched a range of champagne and wine weekends in across Europe, ensuring holidays with like-minded travelling companions.

Why Jersey is perfect for a spa break

Why Jersey is perfect for a spa break

Jersey really is the ultimate destination in which to book a spa break. Not only is there a number of Jersey spas across the island to visit but you will also find them in several of the luxury hotels. Read on for our tips on some of the best you can visit.

Brittany has a great coastline to explore

Choose holiday cottages in Brittany for an upmarket short break

France is a great destination for a short break, thanks to its combination of beautiful countryside, rich history and mouth-watering cuisine. Choosing a base for your getaway can be difficult, but you won't go far wrong with holiday cottages in Brittany.

Enjoy the Jane Austen Festival on a short break in Bath

Celebrate the life and work of one of England's finest novelists at the Jane Austen Festival

Bath has many quintessentially English attractions for visitors to enjoy and one of the best is the annual Jane Austen Festival.

Live like a Princess at The Savoy in Rome

Follow in Royal footsteps and holiday in luxury

One hotel booking site has recognised women’s desire to feel like a princess, even if only for a short time, and they have listed hotels around the world where would-be princesses can live like royalty for a few days.

Glamping in the UK for the bank holiday weekend

Feature: Glamping in the UK for the bank holiday weekend

Sleeping on a creaky blow-up air bed, waking up to a donkey nuzzling your hair, then having to walk through dewy grass to use a toilet: camping is not glamorous. The cold morning air, disgruntled children screaming, and late night-party music from neighbouring campers can leave you wanting to pull your hair out and run to the nearest bed and breakfast. But have you ever heard of glamping?

Boston offers unique shopping experience

Boston hotel offers luxury shopping break

The Madarin Oriental hotel in Boston has announced the launch of the Summer in Style accommodation package. Combining a day long shopping odyssey around Boston’s with a glamorous evenings stay at the Mandarin Oriental, Summer in Style aims to offer the ultimate in luxury and pampering.

Celebrate Wills and Kate wedding in style

Celebrate the Royal Wedding aboard the Hispaniola

To celebrate the Royal Wedding why not jump aboard the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola and enjoy Kate and Wills big day from a gastro haven, set amongst the celebrations. The ship is permanently moored on Victoria Embankment in London, close to Westminster Abbey.

Scotland provies stunning landscapes

Painting breaks in beautiful Scotland

Perthshire is an area of Scotland renowned for its remoteness and idyllic landscapes making it a superb destination for a painting holiday. The Four Season Hotel in St Fillans looks out over the vast natural beauty of Loch Earn and the surrounding rolling hills.

Enjoy a short break in Madrid

Five-star royal Easter getaway

Brits looking to get the most out of the extended Easter and Royal Bank Holiday break can find inspiration in Cox & Kings' selection of holidays ideal for a 'royal' celebration. The upscale tour operator has sampled a range of 'royal' tours.

Eco-chic hotel opens in NYC

Green hotel unveiled in Times Square

A brand new eco chic retreat opened in Times Square last week, bringing environmentally-friendly luxury to the 'crossroads of the world'. Element New York Times Square West is the first Element hotel to open in the Big Apple.

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Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Italy is synonymous with luxury and where better for a luxurious city break than the Renaissance city of Florence? Here are some of our top five luxurious activities to do in the city, from gourmet eating, to opera in the Gardens of Boboli and Italian leather glove shopping.

Scandinavian chic in the heart of Palma de Mallorca

Hotel Tres, Palma de Mallorca

Esme Fox finds a boutique refuge and plenty of culture in Mallorca’s historic capital – Palma.