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We've merged with a major European travel group!

We are excited to announce that the @Leisure-Group has recently completed the acquisition of pureholidayhomes.com, meaning we are now part of one of Europe's largest online accommodation groups.
We are excited to announce that the @Leisure-Group has recently completed the acquisition of pureholidayhomes.com, meaning we are now part of one of Europe's largest online accommodation groups.

Book now: inspiring short-break holiday ideas

Ideas for short breaks, including the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and a display of Marilyn Monroe's outfits in Bath.
Ideas for short breaks, including the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and a display of Marilyn Monroe's outfits in Bath.

Mountain climbing holidays: Mont Blanc, Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro

A week under a palm tree doing nothing? Very last century – unless you're recovering from a trip down the Congo or a trek across the Sahara. In a world where the extreme has become the ordinary, Michelle Jana Chan attempts three famous peaks in Tanzania, Kenya and the Alps.
A week under a palm tree doing nothing? Very last century – unless you're recovering from a trip down the Congo or a trek across the Sahara. In a world where the extreme has become the ordinary,

Walking in Britain: spring in your step

Now is the time, says Nigel Richardson, to rediscover the pleasure of walking in Britain's wild places.
Now is the time, says Nigel Richardson, to rediscover the pleasure of walking in Britain's wild places.

India: Sign of the times in Delhi

In 1911, George V made Delhi the country's capital. A hundred years on, Fiona Duncan finds the city's past blurred by a multi-layered present.
In 1911, George V made Delhi the country's capital. A hundred years on, Fiona Duncan finds the city's past blurred by a multi-layered present.

Travel advice: Baden-Baden by rail and where to see the Northern Lights

Our travel experts answer your questions on travelling to Baden-Baden by train and where best to see the Northern Lights this year.
Our travel experts answer your questions on travelling to Baden-Baden by train and where best to see the Northern Lights this year.

Canada: A golden prospect in the Yukon hills

Will Robson goes panning for gold in the Yukon, Canada – with a little expert help.
Will Robson goes panning for gold in the Yukon, Canada – with a little expert help.

Bush driving along the Gibb River Road, Western Australia

Nick Redmayne finds spectacular landscapes and a warm welcome as he tackles a remote former stock route in outback Western Australia.
Nick Redmayne finds spectacular landscapes and a warm welcome as he tackles a remote former stock route in outback Western Australia.

Just back: into the Ngorongoro

Helen Moat wins this week's Just Back travel writing competition for this tale of a nail-biting encounter on the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania.
Helen Moat wins this week's Just Back travel writing competition for this tale of a nail-biting encounter on the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania.

France: Sun, sea and ski in the Pyrenees

Ferne Arfin packs her ski jacket and her swimsuit for a spring break in southwest France.
Ferne Arfin packs her ski jacket and her swimsuit for a spring break in southwest France.

Snowfall boosts half-term ski breaks

The dry period has ended, though operators are still struggling, says Peter Hardy.
The dry period has ended, though operators are still struggling, says Peter Hardy.

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