Travel

You know the drill, you've checked the weather app on your phone and the forecast is good which means one thing... day trip! We've gathered together details on some of the best seaside spots near London, how to get there and - crucially - where to eat.

Planning a trip to the coast, now that the British summer is finally here? Here’s our shortlist of places to stay by the seaside where the food is as good as the sea views.

After a three night visit to New York, here's our personal guide on eating and drinking your way around Manhattan.  

Fancy pretending you're on Made in Chelsea? Booking an overnight stay at the gorgeous Beaverbrook Town House hotel would be a good start.

The Cinque Port town of Rye used to be on the sea, but now it’s two miles inland. That doesn’t stop it being a charming spot to spend a day out of London.

Anglo's Mark Jarvis is now in charge of all the food at The Mitre, a hotel that's just across the road from Hampton Court Palace itself. We stayed for a night at the hotel to see what he's cooking up there.

Making plans for a staycation this year? Here's our pick of the UK's newest hotels, inns and restaurants with rooms where you can be sure the food is going to be great.

Use our handy two-day itinerary to make the most of a mini-break in this always-sunny Andalusian city.

We’ve got you covered with our shortlist of the best restaurant, cafe and bar options for 48 hours in London, whatever your budget

Falmouth with its bustling harbour has long been a holiday destination whether you're the bucket and spade brigade or someone looking for a foodie break. If you're thinking of heading here for a staycation, here's our pick of where to eat and drink.

Come for the sea and the light that entranced so many artists. Stay for the amazing food and drink. Here's how to spend 48 hours eating and drinking in St Ives.

The Suffolk and its restaurant Sur Mer bring a touch of London glamour to the seaside town of Aldeburgh. We took a trip to Suffolk for a staycation to check it out.  

This stylish new boutique hotel in the hills of Piedmont sets great store by its food and drink offering. We predict it's going to become a massive hit with London's food-obsessed travellers

Richard Corrigan's Virginia Park Lodge estate has been a labour of love for the London-based chef. We took a two-day trip to check out the delights of the 18th-century hunting lodge turned 21st-century country retreat.

An extraordinary new restaurant has opened, just across the Irish sea. We went to check out the hugely ambitious Terre at Castlemartyr resort in County Cork.