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Small escorted tour holidays are increasing in popularity, whether they offer trips to Russia or the Lake District. All transportation is organised for you, as well as hotels and most meals. A tour manager is on hand throughout to take care of the itinerary, paperwork or any problems. And along the way, the best guides … Read more
Where are the wealthy looking to invest in 2020? Green energy is top pick for those seeking long term gains Nearly all age groups were disposed to put money in green energy in 2020 Technology, commercial property and gold were other popular selections Mining, retail, industrial and auto stocks languished at the bottom of the … Read more
You may have heard that it’s just been lauded as a ‘modest masterpiece’, winning the prestigious RIBA Stirling architectural award, a first for a council estate. But what makes this huddle of around 100 houses and flats in Goldsmith Street, Norwich, so special — and why might it have implications for the rest of us? … Read more
It’s hard to deny the beauty of Mother Nature. And even harder when you look at these incredible entries to an international photography competition that shows some of her best work. The stunning pictures all made the top 50 in Agora Images’ #Nature2019 photo contest. They have been selected from more than 13,500 submissions to the … Read more
Principality’s pocket money account pays a top 4% on children’s savings with up to £250 a month that can be paid in By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 16 July 2019 | Updated: 09:54 BST, 17 July 2019 A new children’s account with Principality Building Society pays a top 4 per … Read more
A tiny village in the north of England has been crowned Britain’s best coastal destination in a new Which? survey, with some of the nation’s most famous resorts languishing at the bottom of the ranking. Thousands of holidaymakers rated 100 seaside destinations, from their most recent visits, in a range of categories – quality of … Read more
Brits rate holiday spots around the world for value, with Spain, Greece and Bulgaria coming top and Dubai at the bottom of the ranking In a survey, 87% of UK holidaymakers voted for Spain as being good value Greece and Bulgaria came joint second on the value front, with a score of 85% The city … Read more
World’s first 360-degree infinity pool set to be built on top of a 700ft-tall London skyscraper – and the way you get in is VERY James Bond The death-defying 600,000-litre pool features see-through acrylic sides and a transparent floor Guests will access it through a spiral staircase that will rise up from the floor – … Read more
BOOK OF THE WEEK WORRIED? by Lise Johnson & Eric Chudler (Norton £16.99, 312 pp) Worried? What a daft question. Of course you’re worried. Are you awake? Are you breathing? Did you leave the bath running? Did you turn the oven off before you went out? Is this aeroplane going to fall out of the … Read more
The High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia has been named as the best place to visit in Europe in 2019 by a prestigious travel guide. The region has topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 list, with well-travelled judges praising its ‘mythical landscape of crooked peaks and plunging waterfalls’, as well as the opportunity to spot rare … Read more