Travel
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Food for thought: the best gourmet getaways
Eat, sleep, repeat! Food and travel go together like, err, gin and tonic (cheers!) and if you find top nosh plays a key part in making your holiday a success, perhaps it’s time to take things a step further and make it the central focus?
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The best cruise holidays for 2023
When one destination isn't enough, try several! Now throw in luxury accommodation, spa, gym, restaurants and activities for the whole gang, and raise a cocktail to your new travel BFF - the cruise.
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23 of the best places to holiday in the UK
Staycationing this summer? Then you're going to want to check out our bang-up-to-date insider guides to these top towns and cities across the Muddy counties.
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Incoming: 10 hot new hotels you need to know!
Tripadvisor has revealed its top ten Travellers’ Choice Hottest New Hotels in the World 2022 - wanna see? From an adult-only Himalayan hideaway to a family favourite in Brazil, it's all the travel inspo we need for the year ahead.
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Sunshine escape: 48 hours in Lisbon!
Stop the city break search! Portugal’s hilly capital’s bursting with colour, culture and great places to eat, drink and stay (not to mention custard tarts at every turn...).
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Summer 2023 Ahoy!
Struggling to nail the perfect family holiday for next year? Drop anchor and relax, Disney Cruise Line and its new European voyages, including departures from Southampton, could be the answer to all your problems.
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Muddy Review: Hotel Meudon, Falmouth
Off the beaten track and with a private beach and acres of subtropical gardens, the newly revamped Hotel Meudon is a bit of a Cornish coastal gem.
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Lady of the manor! 7 stately homes you can stay in
The new Downton film is here, and we fancy channelling Lady Mary. For a stately staycay, here are seven manors you can overnight in (butlers sadly not included).
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50 gorgeous glamping stays to book now
Pitching a tent? No thanks! These 50 luxurious stays across the Muddy counties put the 'glam' in glamping, from stunning yurts to chic lodges and charming shepherd's huts.
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Review: The Kings Arms, Egham, Surrey
Not your usual pub with rooms, The Kings Arms in Egham is a stylish and sumptuous boutique inn with a thoughtful menu and a warm welcome.
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Muddy reviews: Tea at Chewton Glen
The Grand Dame of the New Forest has a unveiled a new format for its afternoon tea. Will it cut the (English) mustard with discerning diners? Muddy’s Robyn hightailed it over to find out.
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Hotels we heart! 53 stylish staycations to book now
Fancy cool interiors, facilities to die for and plenty of space at the inn? Your wish is our command! Feast your eyes on the chicest large hotels the Muddy counties have to offer
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Muddy review: Hotel Kulm, St Moritz
St Moritz might be a magnet for celebs, oligarchs and tycoons, but this legendary five-star hotel in Europe’s glitziest Alpine resort is far from flashy. Muddy swaps stilettos for ski boots to discover how the half holiday....
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Review: Wild Thyme & Honey, Ampney Crucis
Cotswolds corker! Brand new for this year and showing all the honey-stoned charms you'd expect of an historic 16th century inn (with some multi-million pound mod-cons), read on and book in. You'll love it.
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Star stay: take a peek inside Pharrell Williams’ new hotels!
Celebs love a glam hotel but some go one step further and open their own, like singer Pharrell Williams' new Miami and Bahamas resorts. No wonder he's so happy...
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Psst! Laidback French family ski resort alert
Missed out on skiing due to you-know-what? Muddy's just back from Chamrousse, Isère, and we're in love with its laidback family charm. Book a sneaky a flight and use our guide for a gorgeous late escape.
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Inside Kate and Wills’ luxury Bahamas resort
Amazing outfits and controversial PR moments aside, what we were really fixated on during Kate and Will's Caribbean tour was the dreamy hotel they checked into in the Bahamas.
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25 stunning coastal stays to book now
Ready to book that spring/summer seaside staycation? Then you'll want to book into one of these super-luxe coastal stays - and pronto - before they're all booked up!
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12 brilliant things to do in Southampton
Shortlisted as the UK City of Culture 2025, this modern city has a rich, maritime heritage. Here's our pick of the best things to do in the port of Southampton.
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Bridgerton filming locations you can visit IRL
Remember being obsessed with Bridgerton? Well, Netflix’s hit show (82 million viewers and counting) is back for a second series on 25 March, and Muddy’s already buying in the popcorn and keen to visit all the key locations!
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Is this the world’s best family-friendly resort?
Beaches Negril, Jamaica’s all-inclusive family resort, has beaten off the competition to take top slot at the World Travel Awards for years - but did it get a gold star from Muddy?
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How to plan the perfect Thai holiday
You asked - and we have the answers! From the best spas and beaches, to idyllic family escapes or adventure trips, Thailand expert James Bell from the luxury Turquoise Holidays has the lowdown on how to go east in style
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Fancy a weekend away? Try 48 hours in Belfast
For an under-the-radar city break that's close to home but has heaps to offer, from a thriving food scene to brilliant sightseeing, take a trip to Belfast.
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49 fabulous family-friendly stays
Looking for a last-minute Easter holiday or planning for the summer? From child-friendly hotels to cool self-catering and glamping stays, here are the best breaks to book across the Muddy counties.
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Vive la France! Where to book for any occasion
To celebrate French borders reopening to Brits, we've curated a list of our favourite escapes across the channel from ski holidays to under the radar city breaks and multi-generational getaways.
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Hotting up! Best new hotels for 2022
Introducing the hottest new hotel openings around the world. Warning: contains images of sexy bedrooms, turquoise seas and infinity pools.
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Green for go! 10 sustainable holidays
Want to do your bit for the environment while enjoying your hols? Check out these eco-friendly hot spots which are clean, green and keen on a bit of luxury too.
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The must-read Muddy skiing guide
Want to book a ski holiday this year but not sure where to go? Snow problem! Whether you’re a family with beginners, hitting the après ski with friends or want an extreme mountain peak adventure, read on.
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Escape by rail to these 7 heavenly new hotels
No flight, no faff... hop on the train to these gorgeous new hotels from the newest Pig Hotel to a Peaks treehouse and a cheeky little number in Paris
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Cool yule! Muddy guide to Christmas in Edinburgh
Ice rinks, Santa Land, fireworks and castles...For cracking Christmas celebrations and a helluva Hogmanay, head north of the border this winter.
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The best Black Friday travel deals!
Staying in a gorgeous hotel or lying on a tropical beach never fails to make us happy, which is why we’re excited to bring you all the best discounts around the world. Just think of us as your BFF when it comes to BF!
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Muddy reviews: Feuerstein Nature Family Resort, Italy
Looking for an easy to reach, hassle-free, action-packed family getaway? This South Tyrol playground ticks all the boxes for a year-round Muddy escape.
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Top five family travel trends
From far-flung adventures to amazing festivals and multi-generational getaways, here's the definitive Muddy Travels guide of where to head next with your brood.
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A taste of Valletta
Malta’s capital has a food scene on fire right now so we just had to sample it on a whirlwind city break, enjoying the amazing architecture, culture and buzzy bars along the way.
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Muddy Insider Guide: The Caribbean
For those dreaming of escaping to the sun in 2022 (me, me!), here's an expert guide to the loveliest islands in the Caribbbean to visit, with the how, where and why.
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Review: The Red Lion, Odiham
A family-friendly pub with old world charm and plenty of grown-up perks? Sounds right up our street! Make way, Muddy's checking in at The Red Lion, Odiham.
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Long-haul holiday inspo for 2022
Where will 2022 take you? We're all itching to travel overseas once more, so here is some early inspiration in preparation for January's booking frenzy.
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Italy, Mr Bond? 24 hours in Matera
Make mine a martini, shaken not stirred while we tell you our insider tips on how to best experience the coolest city you've probably never heard of.
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65 paw-fect dog-friendly stays
Have pooch, will travel? You betcha! Here are 65 stays across the Muddy counties that are all Fido-friendly, from stunning stately homes to rural cottage staycations.
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Muddy Insider Guide: Antigua
Dreaming of sunny skies and turquoise waters? With the world slowly opening up to tourists once more, here's all you need to know about awesome Antigua
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The Muddy insider guide to Norfolk
Stunning beaches, beautiful broads and bijou boltholes plus a vibrant capital city – Norfolk is one of our favourite year-round staycation destinations. Ready to 'Do Different'?
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The Insider Guide to Winchester
From Austen and Keats to quirky street theatre and gin: where to scoff, quaff, shop, nose and snooze in King Alfred's capital.
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Muddy’s insider guide to Devon
With 200 miles of SW Coast Path, two vibrant cities, a national park, gorgeous beaches and lush cream teas, why go anywhere else?
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Muddy reviews: The Star Inn, Alfriston
A triple treat of sleepy rural peace, local culture creds and stylish Tudor charm, The Star Inn in Alfriston, East Sussex opened in June to acclaim. Only thing is, does it pass the Muddy test?
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Review: The Watership Down Inn
A destination gastropub with fabulous food, boutique bedrooms and cute countryside vibes? Muddy's in clover at the Watership Down Inn.
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Best beaches in the South & South West
Your staycation summer is here! Keep it Hants & Isle of Wight or go West for these 18 best beaches with fab activities, foodie joints and sundowner spots.
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The Muddy insider guide to The Cotswolds
Plotting a UK staycay this year? Head to the Cotswolds - the honey-tinged heart of England. Curate your summer holiday in this glorious AONB with our bang-up-to-date, in-the-know guide on where to head.
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Muddy reviews: New Park Manor, Brockenhurst
Still not booked any summer hols? Fear not, Muddy's found family staycation nirvana right here in Hampshire's beautiful New Forest…
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48 summer must-haves for that stylish staycation
Be it Blackpool or Barbados, make this summer holiday your most stylish yet. From handwoven kaftans to beach speakers, these are the holiday must-haves in Muddy's basket.
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Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. Here's how to discover the real Isle of Wight.
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27 of the best beaches in East Anglia
Summer's here so we've got the inside scoop on the best East Anglian beaches for all tastes. Buckets at the ready, sandwiches packed, bring on the sun!
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Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West
Driving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We've sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west's major routes.
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Nine divine holiday rentals to book now for an autumn break
If you didn't have sharp enough elbows to get your summer holiday staycation nailed, fear not. Here are the holiday rentals to book now for an autumn weekend escape
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15 fab meet-ups within 2 hours of home
We’ve worn out the local beauty spots and it feels like Groundhog Day. Time to venture beyond the 'hood with these top day trips.
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Grab the sunnies: our 2021 travel bucket list
It's been so long, holidays have taken on a rather emotional hue. So we asked our editors how they really want to spend their annual leave. Expect cocktails, cities, and plenty of sun.
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Review: The Greyhound on the Test, Stockbridge
Romantic candlelight dining, superb service and contemporary creature comforts await in this 600-year-old fixture of the Stockbridge high street
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Book now: 10 European-style staycations
Love a continental jaunt but staying in Blighty this year? These 10 UK holiday spots have a distinctly European feel - can you guess where this is?
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Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
On its opening day, Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict - and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?
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Mini break anyone? The best hotel deals to book now
If you're hankering for a few days away from your own four walls, then you'll need these mini break deals from hotels across the Muddy counties. Race you to check in.
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The Muddy insider guide to Cornwall
Planning to staycay this summer? Our curated guide to Cornwall is packed with our in-the-know tips and up to date openings. Just add flipflops and sunshine.
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58 staycation self-catering stays
Planning a staycation for when lockdown eases up? It's your resident travel agent here with 58 gorgeous self-catering stays across the 24 Muddy counties.
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Restaurants with rooms
Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We've scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.
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Dog-friendly stays
Have pooch, will travel? Here are 43 stays across the Muddy counties that are all Fido-friendly to bookmark for a later date.
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Special Muddy hotel deal!
January getting you down? Hey, book a holiday! We've snaffled some brilliant Muddy extras for stays at Luxury Family Hotels if you book before 31 Jan. Read on for three reasons to be very cheerful.
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The 37 coolest party palaces
Got a big birthday celebration looming? Or fancy a weekend away with your squad? We've sniffed out the 37 dreamiest party palaces across the land, available for exclusive hire. Grab your gang and let's go!
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Muddy reviews: Fowey Hall, Cornwall
Muddy's Kerry Potter headed to this stunning Cornish corker (and inspo for Toad Hall in The Wind In The Willows) for a weekender with her brood. Here's the brand new Muddy verdict.
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40 Quirky Stays for Summer
Fancy an escape that's a leetle bit different? From yurts to lodges, shepherd's huts to helicopters (not even joking!), the Muddy editors have pulled together the most charming, unusual escapes across 21 counties. Book in once you've taken your jaw off the floor.
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St Ives – the dreamiest staycation in the UK
As I was going to St Ives, I met a man with seven wives. OK, not really. What I did meet with though was a whole lot of FUN! Here's six reasons why you should take a trip to the Cornish coast this summer.
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A cool Cornish hotel – without the crowds
The Polurrian on the Lizard has had a style makeover - and then some. Fancy winning a 3 night £1800 stay at Cornwall's best kept secret?