The island was one of the first to open as a resort, back in 1972, when the Maldives began promoting tourism. The nation’s one island, one resort policy has been a factor in the Maldives gaining a reputation as an exclusive holiday destination. As I discovered during my stay, it’s possible to participate in a range of activities and you don’t necessarily need to be planning a honeymoon to justify a trip to the Maldives.
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The Iberostar El Mirador Grand Hotel is situated on the Costa Adeje, the sun-blessed south-west coast of Tenerife. It’s a fine place to stay if you want to enjoy a luxury break in a relaxing, adult-orientated boutique resort.
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Are you looking to lose weight in 2026? Spending time at a weight loss retreat may be a catalyst to shedding pounds and changing your lifestyle.
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Like the idea of a stay in an English castle? It’s possible at the Lumley Castle Hotel, a four-star property with a state-of-the-art escape room and a restaurant serving modern British cuisine.
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Staying at The Hope and Anchor at South Ferriby means an opportunity to relax with a couple of drinks while dining on tasty, well-presented and reasonably priced food in an informal environment.
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Seaham Hall is a five-star hotel in County Durham with an luxury spa and two restaurants. The Dining Room is inside the Georgian manor house while Geko is by the property's Serenity Spa.
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The Black Bull is well-placed as a base for people who appreciate outdoor activities. The rolling Howgill Fells rise above Sedbergh. Windermere, in the Lake District National Park, is less than 40 minutes’ drive away.
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Stuart Forster reviews a stay at the Dakota Hotel Newcastle, the new boutique hotel on the city’s Quayside. Disclosure: Stuart was invited to stay at the Dakota Newcastle to attend a press preview, ahead of the luxury hotel’s official opening on 29 March 2025. Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links, meaning,
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The Cookie Jar is in premises previously occupied by the Convent of Mercy. If you’re looking for a special treat, reserve the Chapel, a suite whose stained glass windows and name provide unmissable hints as to the room’s former use. We popped in for a glance around and were impressed by the sinfully opulent decor.
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As the location for surprise meal and overnight stay, Langley Castle proved memorable. I enjoyed the experience and would happily visit again.
When it comes to choosing date night locations the gauntlet is down — to use saying derived from issuing the challenge to a duel medieval times. I’m now going to have to raise my game.
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