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Wales has a rich variety of towns and cities, each with its own unique character and charm.

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Take a romantic break in a boutique town in West Wales

Lose yourself in the green countryside, beautiful coast and chic towns of West Wales.

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Wide angle shot Liberty Stadiums empty pitch in Swansea

A sporting break in Swansea

Heading to Swansea for a sporting fixture? Make a weekend of it. There's loads to do for all the family.

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Family
  • Urban
  • Shopping
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
Inside a shop with colourful plant pots on display.

An insider’s guide to Arberth (Narberth)

A whistle-stop tour of Pembrokeshire's liveliest high street, with local writer Beth Alexander.

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  • Urban
  • List
  • Restaurant
  • Drink
  • Shopping
Pembrokeshire
Ruined castle on a sunny summer day with stream and grassy bank in the foreground

Great ways to explore Carmarthenshire

Biking, walking, shopping and more - Carmarthenshire is packed with things to do.

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  • Historic places
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Geography
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • List
Carmarthenshire
Pizza with pepperoni and green chillis, on a white plate on a wooden board.

Cooking up a storm - Cardiff's indie food scene

Fancy a bite? Here's the lowdown on the coolest cafés and most excellent eateries in Cardiff.

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  • Urban
  • List
  • Food
  • Restaurant
Cardiff
Views of the promenade, coastline, pier and cable cars from a high vantage point.

Enjoy a trip to the North Wales coast

Llandudno and Colwyn Bay are the perfect places for exploring beaches, nature, castles and more!

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  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
looking down on a cup of coffee with leaf shaped latte art on top

Perfect places for coffee in Cardiff

Discover the best coffee shops and cafés for a perfect coffee in Cardiff.

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  • Urban
  • List
  • Drink
Cardiff
View of Aberdare Library Square towards Cannon Street

Explore the royal bounty of the 'Queen of the Hills'

Come bask in the presence of royalty as you enjoy the beauty of Aberdare, the 'Queen of the Hills.'

Topics:

  • Dark Skies
  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Urban
South Wales Valleys
A town square with a circular garden in the middle, surrounded by old buildings.

A tiny Welsh wonder – the royally good Ruthin

Ruthin is a small town full of Welsh history and cool, modern comforts. Jude Rogers goes exploring.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
  • Shopping
North East Wales
Inside a large venue where people are watching a comedy show.

Laughs on the coast at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival

Laughs by the sea in Mid Wales. The Aberystwyth Comedy Festival should be on any comedy fan's list.

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  • Urban
  • Autumn
  • Arts
Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay
A band on a stage with a drummer and two guitarists.

Sŵn Festival - hundreds of bands to the city

Exploring Cardiff during Sŵn Festival - Cardiff's multi-venue music festival.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • National symbols
  • Urban
  • Arts
Cardiff
town with lots of people walking and cars plus countryside in background.

Be surprised by bustling Llangollen

Be surprised by what this small riverside town has to offer the inquisitive traveller.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Food
  • Shopping
North East Wales
Outside the Principality Stadium.

More than just a stadium…

Principality Stadium in Cardiff is the National Stadium of Wales. Read on to discover why it's such a special place.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • National symbols
  • Urban
Cardiff

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