Gwithian Towans Cornwall tidal pool swimmers cliffs and sandy beach A narrow tidal channel runs between rocky cliffs into a sandy beach. People swim and jump into the green water while others stand on the sand nearby.

If you're looking for a coastal escape, look no further. Cornwall is one of the best places in the UK to soak up sea views whilst lounging on a balcony or waking up in the morning. I choose Air Bnb...

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Congratulations, you're looking to visit Cornwall, you're already on the right track! I'm Hannah and I have visited Cornwall four times now, it's a places that looks simple on a map but comes with a lot of logistics. Cornwall is...

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Salcombe viewpoint at sunset with harbour view, pastel houses and woman sitting on fence A woman sits on a wooden fence overlooking a coastal town at sunset. The harbour below is filled with boats, and pastel-coloured houses climb up the hillside. Warm golden light covers the scene, creating a calm, scenic atmosphere.

You've settled on visiting England but now you need to figure out where to go, I am here to help! I have lived in England my whole life and travel extensively each year. On paper, it’s a small country, but...

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The grand hotel facade of Lucknam Park, a luxury country hotel in the Cotswolds. The hotel is a pale beige, made of Cotswold stone, with foliage and bushes in the forefront. It's a frosty morning with blue, sunny skies.

England is such an easy place to travel to as long as you know how. I was born and bread in England and have spent the last 10 years travelling all over the country because it is so easy! If...

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Sunrise view over Koh Yao Noi Thailand from infinity pool with limestone islands and tropical landscape A woman stands at the edge of an infinity pool looking out over a tropical landscape at sunrise. The sky is soft orange and pink, and small limestone islands are visible in the distance across the sea. The water reflects her silhouette, creating a calm and peaceful scene.

Thailand isn't a huge country but it has a complex weather pattern with a distinct dry and rainy season, as well as slight variations in weather across the different islands. With multiple regions, different coastlines and shifting weather patterns, there...

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Traditional longtail boat floating in clear water near limestone cliffs in Krabi province, Thailand

Is Koh Yao Noi too quiet, or exactly what you’re looking for? I'm going to tell you exactly why I can't stop recommending Koh Yao Noi to all my friends...I’ve now been twice, most recently in March 2026 and it...

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Wide sandy beach in Phuket with palm trees, people relaxing in the shade and swimming in calm, clear water, with green hills in the background

Phuket has a reputation, and if I’m honest, it’s the reason I avoided it since the first time I visited in 2014. Before my most recent trip, I had it firmly in my head as somewhere crowded, chaotic, and very...

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If you’ve started researching quieter Thai islands, you’ve probably come across both Koh Mak and Koh Kood, and at first glance, they can feel almost identical. They’re both less developed, far calmer than places like Phuket or Koh Samui, and...

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If you’re planning a trip to Thailand for the first time, it can feel overwhelming very quickly. There are hundreds of islands, multiple regions, and so many different ways to structure a trip. I’ve travelled across Thailand multiple times over...

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