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Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: the best alternatives to the tourist hotspots

Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: the best alternatives to the tourist hotspots

Over-tourism is ruining popular destinations, try these alternatives without compromising on experience

Sat Jul 05 2025 - 06:00

Marvellous Mykonos: ‘Even the humble act of taking a breather is an exceptional experience here’

Marvellous Mykonos: ‘Even the humble act of taking a breather is an exceptional experience here’

If this Greek island has been turning itself into a playground for the rich and famous for decades, the mission is now complete 

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 05:00

Charlie Murphy: ‘IVF felt like I was at the casino and throwing the dice’

Charlie Murphy: ‘IVF felt like I was at the casino and throwing the dice’

After five ‘gruelling’ rounds of IVF, the Safe Harbor actor is enjoying being an expectant mother

Sun Apr 20 2025 - 05:00

Ringo Starr on holidaying in Ireland: ‘We hopped over on a plane, rented a car and found a little guesthouse for two nights’

Ringo Starr on holidaying in Ireland: ‘We hopped over on a plane, rented a car and found a little guesthouse for two nights’

The Beatles drummer on his former band and his new country album, Look Up, which features a line-up of Nashville stars

Sun Jan 12 2025 - 05:15

Bressie’s Christmas: ‘Once someone suggested having duck. It was never mentioned again’

Bressie’s Christmas: ‘Once someone suggested having duck. It was never mentioned again’

Niall Breslin, musician, podcaster and mental health advocate, talks turkey about Christmas

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 05:47

Charlene McKenna: ‘Within three weeks, I turned 40, had my first baby and lost my father’

Charlene McKenna: ‘Within three weeks, I turned 40, had my first baby and lost my father’

For the Irish actor this Christmas will be ‘incredibly bittersweet’ as she mourns the death of her dad and celebrates her much-fought-for daughter

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 05:00

The best winter sun holidays: top up your vitamin D without draining your bank account

The best winter sun holidays: top up your vitamin D without draining your bank account

Want to escape the bleak midwinter? Here are some excellent options to consider, from South Africa to Tenerife

Mon Oct 28 2024 - 05:00

I went on holiday with my new-ish boyfriend. Let’s get to the bit where we’re cutting toenails together, I thought, and I’ll trust things more

I went on holiday with my new-ish boyfriend. Let’s get to the bit where we’re cutting toenails together, I thought, and I’ll trust things more

Going on your first holiday with a new partner can be exciting and anxiety-inducing

Sun Sept 22 2024 - 05:00

Jamie xx on new album In Waves: ‘It has definitely ended up sounding more like one of my DJ sets’

Jamie xx on new album In Waves: ‘It has definitely ended up sounding more like one of my DJ sets’

The second solo album from the sonic architect of The xx is a masterful tapestry of melodies, moods, ideas and bangers to carry you through the warehouse party of your dreams

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 05:00

Prince’s Paisley Park: In Minneapolis, everyone’s got a Prince story

Prince’s Paisley Park: In Minneapolis, everyone’s got a Prince story

Bob Dylan is a famous son of Minneapolis but the city is speckled with places to pay homage to its long-time resident Prince, thanks to his zest for local life

Sun May 26 2024 - 05:00

The Hills of California star Laura Donnelly: ‘These days, being Northern Irish is seen for something in and of itself’

The Hills of California star Laura Donnelly: ‘These days, being Northern Irish is seen for something in and of itself’

The Belfast-born actor – half of ‘British theatre’s coolest power couple’ – puts her success down in part to her determination to avoid being typecast

Sat Apr 20 2024 - 05:15

Escaping to the heartlands of France for charms of the past

Escaping to the heartlands of France for charms of the past

Dordogne has its own character steeped in centuries of history, but it has remained welcoming to outside influence

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 05:00

20 great holiday destinations to visit in 2024

20 great holiday destinations to visit in 2024

The top places to holiday around the world, from the majesty of Petra in Jordan to new sail and rail routes to France for the Olympics in Paris

Sun Jan 07 2024 - 05:00

Conor MacNeill: ‘The coolest moment was running around a pub shooting at Liam Neeson. It was badass’

Conor MacNeill: ‘The coolest moment was running around a pub shooting at Liam Neeson. It was badass’

The Belfast actor is already a familiar face. With the new series of The Tourist coming up, among other roles, he’s about to be on our screens a lot more

Wed Dec 27 2023 - 05:15

Warm up: Eight great winter sun holiday destinations

Warm up: Eight great winter sun holiday destinations

Yearning for a mid-winter fix of vitamin D? From budget fly’n’flops to dreamy tropical locations, these deals have you covered

Sun Nov 12 2023 - 06:00

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