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Northern Ireland

Tranquil Three Cliffs Bay.

The great British bucket-list: 20 must-do highlights of the UK

The UK can be an amazing country to explore, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned visitor, with a compelling mix of experiences and destinations.

  • Chris Moss
A story of resilience … Belfast’s Europa Hotel.

Still standing: Inside ‘the most bombed hotel in Europe’

Tell a local you’re staying at the Europa and they’re bound to have a story to tell you about the property that withstood more than 30 bombings over three decades.

  • Sue Wallace
Hikers on Cuilcagh Boardwalk, in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, a destination for those who prefer unhurried journeys.

Millions of tourists visit Ireland every year. Few see this highlight

The Hidden Heartlands have all that is wonderful about Ireland: deep history, rich culture, evocative ruins, dreamy landscapes, friendly towns, even beaches (of sorts).

  • Julietta Jameson
On a sunny day in Sheffield, the Peace Gardens will be full of students and locals.

Are the UK’s cities worth visiting? The top 20 ranked from worst to best

Which of the UK’s biggest cities has the most to offer tourists, and which are short of visitor appeal? An expert offers his candid verdict.

  • Chris Moss
Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

Formerly strife-torn, this is now one of Europe’s coolest cities

Northern Ireland’s capital is increasingly striking a chord with folk seeking culture, festivals and gigs.

  • Steve McKenna
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The walls once separated Protestant loyalist and Catholic nationalist enclaves during The Troubles.

The European city that’s still divided by a wall

The strangest thing about this wall is that it runs right through a seemingly ordinary residential neighbourhood.

  • Brian Johnston
Forestis is located on Plose mountain in the Dolomites, 1800 metres above sea level.

Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate

Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.

  • Traveller team
Getting your washing dry on the road can be challenging.

An embarrassing moment highlights the trouble with laundry on the road

The washing is the easy part. The drying requires real strategy.

  • Julietta Jameson
Inishmore, Aran Islands.

Despite Brexit, travelling Ireland and Northern Ireland is still easy

Whichever way you go, things tend to work out just grand in Ireland.

  • Steve McKenna
The hotel has 16 uniquely-styled guest rooms - all named after personalities with Northern Irish connections.

The Harrison Chambers of Distinction hotel, Belfast: From CS Lewis to Derry Girls - this hotel honours history and culture

This new boutique hotel has 16 uniquely-styled guest rooms all named after Northern Ireland's famed sons and daughters.