Beaches, kayaks, historic homes, gardens, playgrounds and ‘sacred’ places all get an airing from our tipsters’ treasured memories of recent day trips You may not hear people saying “you really must get down to Folkestone” a lot, but after much investment and regeneration, this seaside town offers a great day out for all tastes and…

Stunning natural scenery, soothing hot springs, adventure activities and incredible food.  Kinugawa Onsen makes a perfect weekend break for locals and a Japanese onsen ryokan experience is a fabulous inclusion in your Japan itinerary. Kinugawa Onsen is a hot spring town in Nikko, Tochigi prefecture.  It’s a popular tourist destination and being close to Tokyo…

Holidaymakers across the continent should expect extreme temperatures as forecasters suggest European record could be toppled Temperatures may break records across Europe in the coming week with weather warnings currently in place across much of Spain and Portugal. Although holidaymakers might normally expect heat in the mid-30s in these countries, there is the potential for…