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Exciting ways to get away from it all

With two and a half miles of golden beach and rolling Atlantic waves, Woolacombe Sands is a favourite of surfers and kids wanting to explore rock pools. There are seaside cafés and a lifeguard service

Cornwall’s beautiful beaches, from secluded coves to broad expanses, are a major draw for visitors every summer, yet this fascinating county’s attractions extend year-round, from outstanding art galle

I DON’T know about you, but my family and I like nothing more than indulging in coffee and cake before heading off on a walk. So, the 18th-century Falcon Hotel – allegedly North Cornwall’s oldest coac

Your insider guide to the UK’s chicest getaways

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them