Staycation

The Barceló Fuerteventura Mar's main pool and bar area

Fancy just floating around in Fuerteventura?

Free Press reporter Darren Burke and partner Giulia Savini enjoyed a break at Halfpenny House.

Getting away from it all in front of a roaring fire in a cosy East Coast cottage

The very best seats in St Ives at Trevose with stunning views of the harbour.

Why this place is perfect for your next staycation at St Ives

The social spaces are bright, modern and welcoming

I visited newly refurbed London hotel with amazing food and local wine

Jordan Bernard and friends loved every minute of Butlin's Big Weekender

Butlin’s Big Weekender: Nostalgia, fun and high-energy entertainment

Cerys at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest at Alton Towers is the perfect September pick-me-up

The House of Gods hotel in Glasgow will open in January 2024.

I was treated like a star in a luxury suite at House of Gods Glasgow

I stayed in a studio perfect for a summer holiday getaway in Cornwall where the beach was right on the doorstep. (Photo: Isabella Boneham/Sykes Cottages)

The perfect stay in Cornwall with the beach on your doorstep

The high-spec campervan we hired through Camplify took us along the UK's south coast in complete comfort

We found the perfect set of wheels for weekend staycation on Camplify

NYX Holborn bedroom. Credit: NYX

NYX Hotel London review: everything you need for a perfect city break

One of the lodges at the Clumber Park Lodges holiday park.

Holiday venue at Clumber Park could be extended with 60 new lodges creating jobs

An extension to the popular holiday venue at Clumber Park near Worksop is in the pipeline, with a plan for 60 new lodges, creating dozens of jobs.

Richard Silverwood

Clockwise from left: the woodland lodges at Landguard; Eddie on stage with Sid the Seagull; the outdoor pool; our lodge

A Parkdean Resorts stay on the Isle of Wight - something for everyone

Peppa Pig's Dance Party is coming to Butlin's this summer

Brimham Rocks.

Most popular attractions according to TikTok revealed - including Doncaster

Less than one in 10 Brits have a good night’s sleep on holiday - here’s the secret to creating the perfect break.

Here’s the secret to creating the perfect break

Inclusive SKYPARK playground now open at Butlin's Minehead

How this hotel helped ease pain of Euros woe

I had a quirky and memorable holiday here in the UK staying in Pendeen Lighthouse in Cornwall - a perfect getaway for a summer holiday. (Photo: Rural Retreats/NationalWorld)

Quirky and fun - my memorable holiday staying at a UK lighthouse

Ice cream.

Watch: UK’s worst holiday park and tips for travelling on a budget

The UK's best 50 beaches have been unveiled - and I have visited the beach which has been crowned the best. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Isabella Boneham)

UK's top 50 beaches unveiled - here's what I thought of the winner

The Ampersand Hotel has a grand frontage.

Review: The Ampersand Hotel lives up to its enviable location

Summer is over after only two weeks but IHG Hotels and Resorts will help you still enjoy the sunshine at its UK hotels.

IHG Hotels and Resorts will help you still enjoy the sunshine at its UK hotels

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one of the prettiest waterways in the UK

A wonderful week on the Welsh waterways for my canal boat holiday

Book a UK summer holiday with Parkdean Resorts. Picture: Parkdean Resorts

Bargain breaks: Deals for Turkey, Greece and UK staycations

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Exquisite eggs and elite cruising on board RSSC Grandeur

A prestigious London hotel just a stone's throw from The Thames

I had steak and seafood at five-star golf resort Fairmont St Andrews

St Andrews Bay Clubhouse and Grill has launched its new seasonal menu showcasing the best of Scottish produce.

Kaitlin Wraight

A trip to the island of Guernsey was the perfect wellness holiday I needed - with the turquoise sea views and breath-taking walks leaving me refreshed and revitalised. (Photo: Isabella Boneham/NationalWorld)

The perfect island holiday an hour from UK with turquoise seas

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

Luxurious lodges adorn a pretty recreational lake and serene woodland shrouds a majestic 18thcentury manor house at Landal Clowance.

Coastline meets endless countryside at this idyllic holiday haven

The new sphere class Sun Princess

What makes the 'next-generation' Sun Princess a different cruise experience?

A superior double room at Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge with magnificent views of the capital's skyline.

Enjoy the glitz of London life with a dash of spa serenity

Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the Lake District

Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa: Old and new come together in luxury

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa: a weekend wind down in a Yorkshire country house hotel

Forest Holidays at Sherwood Pines are a series of cabins immersed in Robin Hood history and surrounded by statuesque pine trees, in the heart of Sherwood Forest. This is the perfect romantic getaway for a long weekend with your other half. See www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/nottinghamshire/sherwood-forest/ for more details.

Seven popular places to stay for a 'romantic' weekend away in Nottinghamshire

The sprouting fountain on the lake at Allerthorpe Golf & Country Park. Image: Prestige Country Parks

A luxury lodge staycation in the stunning North Yorkshire countryside

Center Parcs launched its Winter Forest Lights breaks last week, following a £1m investment to bring new installations and activities to Sherwood Forest.

Winter Forest Lights breaks launch at Sherwood Forest Center Parcs

The day bed at Swan Lodge.

Treat yourself to some you time at Hawthorne Hideaway luxury couples spa retreat

Newquay boasts 11 amazing stretches of sand and hidden coves.

11 beaches are on the doorstep of this tranquil holiday park

A view of the pools area at the Bahia Principe Sunlight Tenerife

Why people keep on coming back to the Bahia Principe Sunlight in Tenerife

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Enjoy the perfect pamper day at Eden Hall Day Spa. One recent Tripadvisor review stated "This was an incredible spa and it was so relaxing the food was just amazing and they had a wide range of facilities."

Top 5 spas to visit around Worksop

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with a stay in new Peak District hotel

'Everyone's welcome, including your dogs' - that's the message from one of the Derbyshire Peak District's newest hotels, where four-legged guests are a cute and common sight.

Daniel Bailey

The AmaViola

The big differences between river and ocean cruising

Hotel Indigo Exeter

Boutique hotel bliss in the charming cathedral city of Exeter

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

The Harrogate Inn warm welcome awaits

Inn-provement puts great into Harrogate

The Westleton Crown in the rural village of Westleton, Suffolk. Picture - Emma Cabielles

Seaside towns are on the doorstep at this dog friendly countryside staycation

Stunning views of Roseberry Topping from the Angrove Country Park lodges. Image: Mike Whorley Photography

Unwinding on a dog-friendly lodge break in the North Yorkshire Moors

The Headland Hotel and Spa on world-famous Fistral Beach.

New £10m Aqua Club provides all year relaxation at this famous hotel

Golden Sunset at Holywell Bay - Paul - stock.adobe.com

Let the stunning sunsets of Holywell Bay seduce you at these luxury lodges

What awaits in Cardiff on a weekend train break?

The Cavendish Hotel exterior and view of the new Garden Room and Terrace. Image: Devonshire Hotels

Chatsworth walks and a new restaurant to enjoy at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow