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Post by Owen on Oct 10, 2021 19:25:58 GMT
1 ~~~ The best restaurants in London right now ~~~ 505 London is one of the most exciting and diverse restaurant capitals in the world. From the classics to the latest game-changers, here are the best restaurants in London Restaurants, pubs, and cafés are now open for both indoor and outdoor dining in England, for groups of any size – check out our favourite restaurants with gardens, pub beer gardens and London rooftop www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-restaurants-london#7 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:30:57 GMT
2 ~~~ The best cities in the UK in 2021 The UK is full of amazing cities, but which one rules them all? These are the best cities in the UK as voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller Our annual Reader's Choice Awards are the biggest and most influential in the business, shining a light on the best places around the world. In collaboration with our sister title in the USA, we can now reveal the urban destinations that scored the highest marks when it comes to nightlife, restaurants and friendliness. For more inspiration, see our pick of the best places to visit in the UK in 2021. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-cities-in-the-uk#5 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:31:49 GMT
3 ~~~ 10 of the prettiest towns in the UK The top 10 UK towns that stand out for their beauty Dotted across the UK are those impossibly pretty towns that haven’t let their twisting streets lure them into a time warp or succumb to the provincial trap of identikit shops and faceless cafés. There’s a buzz about them; the chance to get a good cup of coffee and unearth a hidden treasure in their hotchpotch of shops. But these are also the kind of places where you can take a hefty gulp of fresh air: beyond their streets are gently rolling hills, alluring bays or towering mountains ready to be climbed when you’ve mustered the energy. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/prettiest-towns-uk#26 September 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:32:49 GMT
4 ~~~ Things to do in York Street food, cycle tours, green spaces and ghost tours in the historic walled city The historic city of York has to come at the top of any list of must-see cities in the UK. Its long history as a Roman and then Viking settlement provides handsomely mismatched surroundings alongside upmarket establishments and grand structures, and the city is tinged with an undercurrent of the quirky and the strange, attracting ghost hunters, hippies and students. It’s only two hours by train from London to York’s beautiful Victorian station – once there you don’t need a car to get around – and the city is overflowing with tempting ventures to fill your time, whether for a weekend or longer. From the historical to the very modern, these are the best things to do in this exciting, vibrant city. www.cntraveller.com/article/things-to-do-york#12 September 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:33:46 GMT
5 ~~~ 12 things to do during October half term in London and the UK 2021 October half term might mean a week off for the children, but for adults it means seven days of trying to entertain them. Many places are now open again and ready for families to visit, respecting social-distancing guidelines. Here's what to do around London athe UK this October half term www.cntraveller.com/article/things-to-do-october-half-term-london-uk#22 September 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:36:22 GMT
6 ~~~ A guide to London’s Magnificent Seven cemeteries Discover London's spookiest spacesA cemetery may seem like an odd place to visit for pleasure, but when they are as beautiful as London’s Magnificent Seven, it’s hard to stay away. Inspired by Paris’s iconic Père Lachaise cemetery, and motivated by the rising population and subsequent overcrowding in parish churchyards, in 1832 Parliament passed a law allowing large cemeteries to be built in the outskirts of the city. Today, London’s sprawling edges have pulled the cemeteries firmly within its borders, and there’s no better place to take a spooky autumn walk or spend a peaceful afternoon. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/magnificent-seven-cemeteries?24 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:39:03 GMT
7 ~~~ When Can I Travel to the USA? Everything you need to know about whether you can visit the USA The US has now announced that it will ease travel restrictions for visitors from the UK from November 2021. Find out what all this means for travel. www.cntraveller.com/article/can-i-travel-to-the-usa#4 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:43:43 GMT
8 ~~~ 10 of the Best Walks in the UK ~ Conde Nast Traveller ~~~ 48 From Norfolk to South Downs, here are our favourite UK walks to try It may not have the lofty peaks of the Alps or the epic thousands-of-miles treks of the United States, but the UK is – in its own humble way – a truly world-class destination for walking. Well signposted paths and hard-fought-for land access mean that anyone with stout boots can unlock the British landscape – from blustery Yorkshire fells to salty Cornish cliffs. With lockdown hopefully easing in the months ahead, banish any claustrophobia by planning days out on the trail – our list of UK walks comprises smaller sections of long-distance routes (where possible with good public transport links) to suit all abilities and for all seasons. Please note that at the time of writing, outdoor exercise in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland remains strictly limited to local areas. People should not travel from England to other parts of the UK to go walking. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/uk-walks ~ 25 May 2020 ~
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:45:36 GMT
9 ~~~ The best brunch in London 2021 ~~~ Brunch in London has become an institution. When it comes to things to do in London on the weekend, it's as popular – illustrated by the queues – as the nation's favourite feast, the Sunday roast. Whether you're after bottomless Bloody Marys, avocado-on-toast or eggs with sunny-side-up views of the city, here's where to find the best brunch in London No longer trailing behind avocado-loving Melbourne or Bloody Mary-obsessed New York, the capital’s brunch scene is thriving thanks to some of the best restaurants in London now opening their doors early, giving health freaks and hedonists alike more tables to book than Sundays to make use of. Those seeking the city’s best eggs can travel west to Notting Hill’s aptly named Eggbreak, or its flashier neighbour Eggslut. The most delicious freshly baked pastries are found at Victoria Park’s Pavilion Café or the Carnaby Street outpost of Borough Market bakery Bread Ahead. Seemingly every corner of London has brunch favourites from every corner of the world: Middle Eastern flavours at Ottolenghi’s Rovi in Fitzrovia, Tel Aviv-influenced small plates at Stoke Newington’s The Good Egg or the must-order egg naan at branches of Dishoom across the capital. All of this, plus purists can still get a proper old-school fry-up (we recommend St John’s Bread and Wine for the best bacon sandwich in town). www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-brunch-london1 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:47:22 GMT
10 ~~~ The prettiest villages near London ~ Conde Nast Traveller ~~~ The most beautiful towns for a day trip from the capital If you have had enough of the Underground and urban sprawl, fear not: a world of cottage gardens, hedgerows and tumbledown pubs lies just beyond the threshold of the M25. Some of England’s prettiest villages are within an hour’s drive for capital dwellers, traffic permitting, and others are just a little further. They’re a diverse bunch, too: with Sussex inns among the contours of the South Downs; Berkshire townhouses beside the current of the Thames; Essex windmills soaring over East Anglian plains; and Surrey hamlets lost in the thickets of the Weald. It’s very possible to combine some of the villages below into a route for a busy day trip – Thaxted, Finchingfield and Castle Hedingham form an arch stretching eastward from near London Stansted Airport, while Mickleham, Shere and Ripley could be visited as part of a circuit off the A24 and A3. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/villages-near-london27 September 2020
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 13:49:37 GMT
11 ~~~ The prettiest parks in London ~ Conde Nast Traveller ~~~ From big-hitting green spaces to the ultimate gardens to seek out London is a green city. Miraculously green. For every building, street and pavement, for every concrete block and brick wall, there’s about as much green space, garden, park and field. Should 8.4 million Londoners spontaneously decide to hug a tree, there’d be a tree each for them to do so. Walk the city and every fifth step, on average, you’ll be under the cover of a tree. Our capital is actually so wooded that, following one United Nations measure, it counts as a forest. In this excerpt from An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces, discover 14 of the capital's best-loved parks. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/parks-in-london
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 18:19:35 GMT
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 18:22:52 GMT
13 ~~~ The 28 best Indian restaurants in London The city's spice route is hotter than ever:
new openings have introduced regional variations and fresh takes on traditional recipes –
while old favourites are upping their game.
We reveal the 28 best Indian restaurants in Londonwww.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-indian-restaurants-in-london#14 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 18:27:45 GMT
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 18:35:06 GMT
15 ~~~ 15 of the best autumn holiday ideas in the UK An end-of-summer staycation can be just as glorious as a sun-filled beach trip
There is something liberating about an autumn staycation; no anxiety-ridden forecast checking.
You have signed up for drizzle, fires and thick roll-neck jumpers.
To embrace the season, here are 15 of the best places autumn holiday ideas in the UK.www.cntraveller.com/gallery/autumn-holidays-in-the-uk#22 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 18:38:45 GMT
16 ~~~ UK festivals 2021 and 2022: 30 of the best The UK's music festival offering is raring to go.
We've picked the best and highlighted the 19 planned to go ahead for 2021 –
from London to Leicestershire via Cornwallwww.cntraveller.com/gallery/festivals-2021-uk#4 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 18:41:42 GMT
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 18:46:24 GMT
18 ~~~ Can I travel to the Philippines from the UK? Travel restrictions explained The Philippines is off the red list – here’s what that means
After months on the red list, the Philippines has finally been removed;
which means that UK travellers can finally visit the destination without quarantine –
but is the country allowing visitors?
Here’s what you need to know about the travel rules. www.cntraveller.com/article/travel-to-philippines-from-uk-restrictions#25 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 19:02:45 GMT
19 ~~~ Does the traffic light system for travel still exist? Everything we know about the UK's international travel rules right now.
This article is being constantly updated with the latest news
International travel from the UK is allowed once again, although the previous traffic light system has been scrapped in favour of a more simplified process.
Here’s what we currently know.www.cntraveller.com/article/traffic-light-system-travel-green-countries28 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 19:06:42 GMT
20 ~~~ 17 of the best day trips from London One-day escapes from the capital, with the inside track on what to do and where to eat
As much as we love London and the many things to do there, sometimes you just need to get out of the city, whether it be for a country walk, a seaside jaunt or a cultural getaway.
For more seasonal specific inspiration, see our recommendations for winter day trips from London.www.cntraveller.com/gallery/day-trips-from-london7 September 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 19:11:42 GMT
21 ~~~ The best weekend breaks in the UK and Ireland Looking for where to go for a weekend away?
To help you plan, we've rounded up the best weekend breaks in the UK and Ireland, from charming village stays to seaside escapes and our favourite countryside haunts
We often cast our gaze to hazy tropics and far-flung cities when planning our weekend getaways. But it’s easy to forget that simply heading to the best places in the UK can mean white-sand beaches, stirring metropoles, dramatic landscapes and pretty villages. With unspoilt stretches of coast just a few hours from London, towns of honey-stone scattered among rolling hills and interesting cities in every corner of the country, a full-on escape can be undertaken with a simple few days away from home. So we’ve rounded up the best weekend breaks in the UK – with ideas on what to do and a handful of smart places to stay – to make the most of what’s on our doorstep. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-weekend-breaks-uk16 August 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 19:16:34 GMT
22 ~~~ 15 of the best walks in the UK From Norfolk to South Downs, here are our favourite UK walks to try
It may not have the lofty peaks of the Alps or the epic thousands-of-miles treks of the United States, but the UK is – in its own humble way – a truly world-class destination for walking.
Well signposted paths and hard-fought-for land access mean that anyone with stout boots can unlock the British landscape – from blustery Yorkshire fells to salty Cornish cliffs.
Our list of UK walks comprises smaller sections of long-distance routes (where possible with good public transport links) to suit all abilities and for all seasons.www.cntraveller.com/gallery/uk-walks3 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 31, 2021 19:20:44 GMT
24 ~~~ 8 of the best scuba diving sites in the UK and Ireland Forget fly and flop – drive and dive with these easy-to-access scuba diving sites in the UK and Ireland
Scuba diving is a thrill-seeking, high-adrenaline activity. But with the correct training, it can be an incredibly peaceful, meditative and even emotional experience that allows human beings to observe and connect with a world beyond our limits. Jacques Cousteau, the explorer and conservationist who pioneered the Aqua-Lung and travelled the world to witness its underwater ways, was fond of Cozumel’s marine life and Sipadan’s sub-aquatic species, but it was Ireland where he found ‘some of the best diving in the world... at the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Brandon Mountains in a landscape of exceptional beauty. It’s not the cheapest of hobbies, so whether you want to try before fly, complete your PADI to save precious time on a trip, learn a new skill or cut back on your air miles (and your carbon footprint), there are plenty of places to perfect your buoyancy in the UK and Ireland. It might not be the Med, but September and October are the warmest months for diving, with February and March the coldest. www.cntraveller.com/article/scuba-diving-uk#3 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Nov 6, 2021 14:30:57 GMT
25 ~~~ The best afternoon tea in London: Our favourites to book now Looking for the best afternoon tea in London? These are the best spots to enjoy a leisurely afternoon treat
It was in 1840 that the Duchess of Bedford shared her guilty secret of enjoying tea and snacks a few hours before dinner, setting a trend that would evolve to become a national tradition (more of which in our afternoon tea etiquette guide).
Today, afternoon tea in London enjoys celebratory status.
Flutes of Champagne and pretty pastries are a given, while exotic nibbles and potent cocktails mean that what now constitutes this most genteel of refreshments might well shock the Duchess of Bedford.
We’ve sat down to countless cups of tea, finger sandwiches, scones and macarons to bring you our editors’ reviews of the best afternoon tea in London – from the traditional spreads to the modern interpretations that roll on into evening drinks. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-afternoon-tea-in-london?Updated: 29 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Nov 6, 2021 14:38:06 GMT
26 ~~~ The best fireworks displays in London on Bonfire Night 2021 Pack the sparklers and a flask of mulled wine and head to one of London's best fireworks displays – or catch them all from one of the city's top viewpoints www.cntraveller.com/gallery/bonfire-night-fireworks-london#2 November 2021
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Post by Owen on Nov 6, 2021 14:44:02 GMT
27 ~~~ The best holiday destinations for 2022 We’ve pulled together the places that will be truly making their mark in the year ahead
As the green shoots of travel turn to tall, towering oaks, 2022 is a chance for us to reconnect to the best holiday destinations in a deeper, more authentic way. We’ll be reminded often of why we travel; those sparks of curiosity and adventure will be fanned to roaring flames, and as travel steadily finds its way back into our lives, we’ll appreciate every moment that comes with it – every hidden street-food shack, every quiet beach gilded by the low sun, every slow and magnificent swoop of a train journey.
Which is why this year, our list of top holiday destinations is perhaps more important than ever. We’ve taken great care in selecting places to suit all travel appetites, taking our cue from those in the know – the surfers, the food-truck vendors and the museum curators. On the list you’ll find destinations varied in character and geography, from north-east Australia to the very best places to visit in Europe. Evergreen spots such as Edinburgh and Thailand will be singing louder than ever, while others – Jersey and New Orleans – are shining a light on their own untold histories. Big global events, such as the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, will certainly hold sway, but there are quieter stories to be told too, from family-run farms packing a real foodie punch, to festivals dedicated to the healing properties of the Earth. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-holiday-destinations#4 November 2021
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Post by Owen on Nov 6, 2021 14:48:01 GMT
28 ~~~ Where to go at Christmas: 25 ideas 25 alternative ways to spend Christmas, from romantic getaway ideas to family-friendly trips and solo excursions How about forgoing the Christmas TV and bad sherry for a rather more remarkable 25 December? Whether you fancy a snowy or a sunny getaway, a break with friends or a solo journey, we have a Christmas holiday idea for you. Be sure to double-check openings, events and government travel guidelines before booking. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/where-to-go-at-christmas#8 October 2021
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Post by Owen on Nov 8, 2021 18:09:26 GMT
29 ~~~ The best restaurants in London right now London is one of the most exciting and diverse restaurant capitals in the world. From the classics to the latest game-changers, here are the best restaurants in London London is home to some of the best restaurants in the world – so many, in fact, that it can be hard to know where to look. Here, we share our editors' personal recommendations, sorted into central, north, east, south and west London restaurants. For even more, check out our favourite restaurants with gardens, pub beer gardens and London rooftop bars. www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-restaurants-london#5 November 2021
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Post by Owen on Nov 8, 2021 18:13:38 GMT
30 ~~~ The best Christmas events in London 2021: 15 wonderful things to do The countdown to Christmas in London 2021 is on Here are our favourite things to do to get in the Christmas spirit. For a less festive selection, see the best things to do in London this weekend. www.cntraveller.com/video/watch/the-best-beaches-to-visit-near-london6 November 2021
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Post by Owen on Nov 10, 2021 8:22:49 GMT
31 ~~~ The mythical shores of Oban Oban is the quietly majestic gateway to Scotland’s western isles.
Lockdown arrival Antonia Quirke discovers its mythical shores
The suddenness of Oban always surprises me. Without warning, you’re topplingly high above a horseshoe bay in the Firth of Lorn, granite villas jutting into cliffs glittering in the frequent rain. This view is a ravishment. Mull to the west, Lismore to the north, the small island of Kerrera vaporous in the near distance. Hebridean light bouncing off crimson horizons. Everything on shore presided over by the vast folly of a circular tower – a stone halo as though built by Zeus or, in this case, an eccentric banker for reasons nobody could fully put their finger on even when it was constructed just before the turn of the last century. A fantabula to mark Oban’s peak prosperity, when the resort town was the Charing Cross of the Highlands, chimneys of the whisky distillery steaming, a train station built in 1880 to mark the final stop on the West Highland Line.
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