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The darlings of Cypriot package holidays never fail to attract the hordes — think Paphos, Larnaca, Limassol and Ayia Napa. But head east to Protaras and it’s an entirely different story. Truly secret it is not — Fig Tree Bay, a golden beach with translucent waters sheltered by a rocky islet from seaborne gusts, features … Read more

It’s grape Britain! English wine is booming – and this Herefordshire vineyard is perfect for a vintage break David Atkinson takes a tour around Wythall Estate Vineyard in the Wye Valley He stops at Coddington Vineyard, where wines have a ‘fruity, floral flavour’ English Wine Week, beginning on June 18, will celebrate 195 British wineries  By … Read more

Why Britons who fancy a bargain weekend break should go Dutch – and head to elegant Amsterdam Grab bread, cheese, fruit and stroopwafels at the Lindengracht Market  Visit the top-floor terrace of The Central Library for great views of the city  Enjoy free live music at the intimate jazz bar Cafe Alto in Leidseplein By Ben … Read more

All ready for Easter: Many British gardens offer Easter egg hunts or adventure walks to celebrate the holiday  Spring gardens are looking better than ever this year with Easter being so late. Tulips are joining late daffodils and trees are laden with blossom. Wherever you live in Britain, growth is revving up for the prettiest … Read more

A few years ago a rumour began to circulate that by 2020, the world would run out of chocolate. Thank goodness it didn’t happen, and in fact in the Caribbean the reverse has come true with a revival of the cocoa industry and an explosion in chocolate manufacturers. Jamaica was the main supplier of the … Read more

Drawn to art? Then head to Lisbon, where you’ll find walls of beautiful blue-and-white glazed tiles, ‘artistic graffiti’ and a gallery beloved by Madonna Famed for its ceramic azulejo tiles, Lisbon is embracing a new wave of street-art stars and graffiti artists  ‘Driving force’ Alexandre Farto, who goes by the name Vhils, runs the Portuguese … Read more

Paralympian and broadcaster Tanni Grey-Thompson on the joys of Rwanda, Sydney, Bondi Beach (and the hell of being detained by Homeland Security in the U.S) By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 08:22 EDT, 21 August 2021 | Updated: 05:27 EDT, 23 August 2021 Tanni Grey-Thompson checks in to our travel Q&A This week … Read more

Pictured: The amazing Italian church built on the side of a mountain 2,500ft up… that almost looks like it’s suspended in mid-air Santuario Madonna della Corona is built on a shelf of rock on Mount Baldo above the valley of the River Adige The stunning location has been used as a place for quiet contemplation … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join Adam Frost on a voyage to Holland’s wondrous blooms By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 17:01 EDT, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 17:01 EDT, 31 July 2021 Seeing Holland’s famous bulbfields as they burst into bloom in spring is one of the world’s most wonderful experiences. The blossoms … Read more

The Inspector visits a shabby-chic stately home near the M25 that’s been turned into an ‘off-grid hideout’ – and he’s smitten Birch in Hertfordshire is set in a stately home with just enough dilapidation to fit the shabby-chic mould The Inspector says it’s billed as a ‘community’ and an ‘escape from urban living’, ‘time off for … Read more

The joys of punting in Cambridge – a ridiculously romantic experience (as long as you’re not the one hefting the 12ft pole) Cambridge is one of ‘Britain’s most beautiful cities’, says Annabelle Thorpe  For an indulgent afternoon, book a chauffeured punt tour along the River Cam  Allow enough time to reach the famous Orchard Tea Garden … Read more