JAMES MURRAY treats his family to a break on Croatia's dazzling Dalmatian Coast and is overwhelmed by a former fishing village.

DITCH thr muddy wellies and pricey booze that come with Britain’s festival scene and get a free tan with your tunes. ELLA BUCHAN picks the top five festivals where the sun shines and the beer is cheap

Forget the eggs, why not hunt out some alternative activities for the upcoming break? CHARLOTTE CIVIL offers a few options, from cookery courses to indulgent spa stays

From cultural and foodie breaks to Titanic anniversary-themed tours, spring is the perfect time to take a cruise, says SARA MACEFIELD

TV chef, restaurateur and journalist James Martin, 39, is a presenter of BBC1's Saturday Kitchen. He lives in Hampshire with his dog, Fudge, writes BRIAN CLARIDGE.

JO KESSEL and her family are bewitched by a tour that lifts the lid on the world's most successful film franchise

A multi-millon pound revamp of the state apartments and gardens at the palace has opened to the public. DAVID ROBSON pays a royal visit

Half expecting a tribute band, LOUISE RODDON and her friend experience a double-barrelled activity weekend of shooting and floristry in the picturesque Cotswolds

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ANNABEL ZAMMIT follows int he footsteps of Brad and Angelina to the cool and cultural hotspot of Budapest.