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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

Exciting ways to get away from it all

1 SHELL BEACH, HERM Just a 20-minute boat trip from Guernsey, car- and bike-free Herm is a walking, swimming and picnic paradise. Its northern tip is dominated by the white sands (and titular tiny she

Tucked away near the village of Arisaig, Camusdarach beach offers white sands, rugged peaks and clear water. Featured in cult film Local Hero, it offers spectacular views to the jagged peak of Cuillin

From Cornish coves to Highland hideouts, these UK hotspots give major holiday-abroad energy

Why you’ll love it There are plenty of lovely hotels in the UK, but some are truly exceptional. Some make you feel good as soon as you walk through the door, and The Gallivant is one of these rare cre