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For much of British history, only aristocrats travelled widely  Image © David Cheskin PA  (For much of British history, only aristocrats travelled widely  Image © David Cheskin PA )
Rise of the UK retro holiday

We are, it seems, discovering the joy of holidays past. But what were they exactly? How do you recreate them? And were they really so joyful?

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  • CastleCambell  Image © britainonview UK's unsung wonders

    No matter how clever the guidebooks get, they still seem to miss many of the most beautiful or fascinating parts of the UK. We explore 10 forgotten gems of the great British countryside.

  •  Battle of the best UK sights

    Travelling at home is the latest thing for an increasingly cost-conscious nation. As we head into the Easter break we ask you to vote for the UK sights that absolutely demand to be seen. Vote now! And see below for how to win tickets to the Best of Britain and Ireland show.

  • British revellers have been wreaking havoc in Greece, causing local authorities to call for action  Image © Image Source Getty Images Brits gone wild

    As officials in Zante hold crisis talks over the drunken, violent and lewd behaviour of UK tourists, we recap the most cringe-worthy Brits-abroad sins of recent years.

  • Nightmarish? A flying football fan … on his mobile  Image © Mike Egerton PA 'I'm on the plane!'

    Thousands of Britons are lamenting Ryanair's experiments with mobile phone use on flights, but is the demand for such a service so great it is bound to go ahead? Tell us your thoughts

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