Christmas markets

To immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit, can you ever really find anything better than a Christmas market? Traditional log cabins, festooned in decorations, a range of artisan gifts and unique pro

With incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes, this cluster of islands off the west coast of Africa has so much to offer. Cape Verde is still relatively unknown in the mainstream holiday market, ye

To 31 January 2026 An annual display of JMW Turner watercolours that were left to the nation by the art collector Henry Vaughan in 1900; the watercolours are only ever shown during January, when natur

WHY GO? If you’ve never been to Edinburgh before, well, why on earth not? It’s packed with everything from world-famous landmarks to quaint hidden neighbourhoods and creative local experiences. Gettin

To 31 January 2026 Turner in January at the Royal Scottish Academy An annual display of JMW Turner watercolours that were left to the nation by the art collector Henry Vaughan in 1900; the watercolour

IT’S NO GREAT surprise that this beautiful medieval city in the heart of Hampshire frequently crops up on lists of the best places to live in the UK. Its combination of historic landmarks and associat