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Quick Answer April to June and September to October offer the best balance of warm weather, manageable crowds and reasonable prices for most of Turkey. Summer, from late June to…

Quick Answer May, June, September and early October offer the best balance of warm weather, manageable crowds and reasonable prices across mainland Portugal. July and August are hottest and busiest,…

Quick Answer For a coastal weekend, the Jurassic Coast around Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door offers dramatic scenery within a short drive of London. For countryside and spa relaxation, the…

Quick Answer Cornwall and Norfolk suit toddlers and young children with sheltered beaches and easy days out. Northumberland and Pembrokeshire suit older children wanting castles, coast and adventure. Purpose-built holiday…

Quick Answer Edinburgh suits a first visit or short city break, the Isle of Skye and Glencoe suit dramatic Highland scenery within a week-long trip, the North Coast 500 suits…

Quick Answer Benidorm offers far more than its nightlife reputation suggests, with two long sandy beaches, major theme parks including Terra Mítica and Aqualandia, a genuinely charming Old Town, and…

Quick Answer The best base for a Lake District bed and breakfast depends on what you want from the trip. Windermere and Bowness suit first-time visitors who want easy access…

Quick Answer Southern Spain villas are spread across two very different regions: the busy, beach-facing Costa del Sol around Marbella and Málaga, and the quieter interior around Seville, Granada and…

Quick Answer North Wales suits travellers who want mountains and castles, centred on Snowdonia and Conwy. South Wales suits travellers who want a mix of city and coast, centred on…

Quick Answer Bakewell suits a classic, chocolate-box Peak District stay with easy access to shops and cafes, Castleton suits cave and cavern exploring with dramatic scenery, Buxton offers a proper…