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Lough Erne's new course proves a winner

FEW things in sport can match the drama of a clash between the old champion and the new kid on the block. Read

Pamper day at Center Parcs is sheer bliss

DURING a recent Grumpy Old Holidays programme on TV, one of the celebrity cynics described Center Parcs as “Butlins with bikes”. Read

Norway: Cruise liner style!

WE were out late, very late. Read

Pamper day at Center Parcs is sheer bliss

DURING a recent Grumpy Old Holidays programme on TV, one of the celebrity cynics described Center Parcs as “Butlins with bikes”. Read

Center Parcs at Sherwood Forest is the ideal family break

We are becoming regular visitors to Center Parcs at Sherwood Forest, we are close to knowing the names of all the squirrels. Read

Day out review: The Black Country Living Museum

The Black Country Living Museum celebrated its 30th birthday last year and as part of the celebrations it announced a £10.35 expansion and improvement plan, with the museum now in full swing for the new season that development is starting to bear fruit. Read

Day out review: Summer fun at Drayton Manor Park and Zoo

The summer season is here and with the six weeks holidays fast approaching parents throughout the region will be looking to entertain the kids – the perfect solution is waiting at Drayton Manor Park and Zoo. Read

Travel review: Slovenia is a hidden Alpine gem

THERE is a beautiful Alpine country in the heart of Europe. But it isn’t Switzerland or Austria. Read

Travel review: Madeira holiday follows famous footsteps

IT took a farmer’s frail son from Scotland to realise the island of Madeira could become a magnet for UK holidaymakers. Read

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Antigua: It's Calypso Carnival time again

Carnival time in the Caribbean is an explosion of colour and visitors enjoy a welcome as warm as the sunshine itself. FIONNUALA BOURKE reports on the festivities, which kick off again next month. Read

Cambridge: The weekend could go on and on

With so much to go at, you need to just relax and accept that you’re not going to get around to it all. Read

Caribbean island of Grenada is a new holiday hotspot

Island in the sun Read

Stay at Brighton's sauciest hotel

Oh we do like to be Read

The Mediterranean with Crystal Cruises

WE HAD only been on board ship for a few minutes when there was a knock on the cabin door. Read

Travel review: Philadelphia: Film trail fun

YOU may never have visited Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love – but chances are you’ve seen more of it than you realise. Read

Ease the stress of flying at the Gatwick Hilton Hotel

AN early flight conjures up a sense of dread. Read

Sharkbait Reef adds to the magic at Alton Towers

Like most kids my lot love Alton Towers - it's the ultimate fantasy land for families with its vast list of attractions ranging from white-knuckle rides to gentle adventures for the little kids. Read

Lake District coast is a favourite haunt

SOMETIMES I need to take a break, get away from it all, relax and unwind. Read

Art-lover's guide to Edinburgh

NO matter where you are, there’s always bound to be somebody you know with a link to Scotland – and this could be the year they’ll be heading back to the homeland, even if it’s decades since their families left. Read

Magical fun with Mickey and friends at Disneyland Paris

D’YOU know, when a clown snatched my hat and trampled on it, I wasn’t in the best of moods. Read

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