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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.

Portugal: A slice of Madeira

Hit by a devastating storm a year ago today, the diminutive Portuguese island and its inhabitants have bounced back brilliantly, says Rodney Bolt.
Hit by a devastating storm a year ago today, the diminutive Portuguese island and its inhabitants have bounced back brilliantly, says Rodney Bolt.

Athens, Greece: cultural city guide

John Graham-Hart offers an essential cultural guide to one of the world's most ancient – and alluring – cities.
John Graham-Hart offers an essential cultural guide to one of the world's most ancient – and alluring – cities.

Paris, France: a cultural guide

Kathy Arnold offers an essential cultural guide to the Latin Quarter, one of the most evocative corners of Paris.
Kathy Arnold offers an essential cultural guide to the Latin Quarter, one of the most evocative corners of Paris.

New York: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice

Readers' recommendations for breaks in New York.
Readers' recommendations for breaks in New York.

Skagen, Denmark: the light fantastic

For centuries, painters have enthused about Skagen, perched on Denmark's most northerly tip. Tim Pozzi finds out why
For centuries, painters have enthused about Skagen, perched on Denmark's most northerly tip. Tim Pozzi finds out why

The last wild race: preparing for a tough ride

In his first report from the wilds of Chilean Patagonia, Will Gray, who will be following competitoirs in the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, prepares for the journey ahead.
In his first report from the wilds of Chilean Patagonia, Will Gray, who will be following competitoirs in the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, prepares for the journey ahead.

Chiang Mai, Thailand: Peace in the Golden Triangle

Nigel Richardson heads for Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, where his body and soul are soothed into perfect harmony.
Nigel Richardson heads for Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, where his body and soul are soothed into perfect harmony.

Portugal: all alone in spring-time Alentejo

Sarah Shuckburgh discovers Alentejo, Portugal's sparse southern region, where she hardly sees another visitor.
Sarah Shuckburgh discovers Alentejo, Portugal's sparse southern region, where she hardly sees another visitor.

Adventure travel: in training for 'the wildest race in the world'

Richard Madden joins Britons training for the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race in Chile, which lays claim to being 'the wildest race in the world'.
Richard Madden joins Britons training for the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race in Chile, which lays claim to being 'the wildest race in the world'.

The 40-something ski bum: How to snowboard down cliffs in style

James Bedding, our 40-something ski bum, is surprised that Aline Bock, the woman who snowboards sheer mountain cliffs with more panache than anyone, seems perfectly sane in person.
James Bedding, our 40-something ski bum, is surprised that Aline Bock, the woman who snowboards sheer mountain cliffs with more panache than anyone, seems perfectly sane in person.

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