Set just outside Narberth town, surrounded by meadows, ponds, woodland, mature gardens and views towards the Preseli Hills, The Grove has built a reputation as one of Wales’ most luxurious country house hotels. But what makes it interesting is not simply that it offers 5* luxury in Pembrokeshire. It is that the luxury feels inseparable from the place itself.
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Málaga has everything I tend to look for in a city break: sunshine, sea, ridiculously good food, local wine, plenty to explore on foot and enough going on that travelling alone should really be no big deal.
I spent a few days there before catching the train onwards to Seville, balancing work and sightseeing with rooftop-pool time, a dramatic hike and, naturally, a lot of eating and drinking.
Here’s everywhere I’d genuinely recommend from my trip.
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Last month I spent a long weekend in Romania with my cousin on a short, guided, group trip that was exactly what I needed – not because it was “life-changing” or any of that, but because it removed the part of travel I have had zero capacity for lately: endless decision making.
So we booked the ‘Hiking and Bear Watching in Romania’ trip with Much Better Adventures, based out of Brașov – a place I’d never once thought about visiting on my own.
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When I think of Pembrokeshire’s reputation for brilliant coastal stays, I’ll be totally honest, and say that Milford Haven doesn’t naturally to spring to mind. But after decades of being overlooked, I recently discovered a town that’s reinventing itself as a destination for visitors keen on good food, outdoor pursuits, and easy access to Pembrokeshire’s incredible coastal attractions.
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