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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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A row of Christmas market stalls in a busy street at night.

A festive break in Cardiff

Enjoy the festive season in the Welsh capital with these fun and exciting activities.

Topics:

  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Urban
  • Winter
Cardiff
Overhead panorama of a glassy reservoir and sundrenched green hills

A seven day trip along the Cambrian Way

Fancy an adventure? Try this for soaring views, heart-pumping activities, historic houses and more.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Eryri National Park
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
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.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Family
  • Urban
  • Shopping
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
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
Aerial view of river and town.

A vegan foodie's weekend away in Hay

Go on a foodie adventure in Hay-on-Wye with charismatic vegan content creator Luisa-Christie.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Urban
  • Food
  • Restaurant
Powys
Newport city footbridge at night with lights reflecting in the water.

An insider guide to Newport

Writer/director and Newport native Darragh Mortell's top tips for shopping, sightseeing and dining.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Urban
  • List
Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
The Mumbles head lighthouse at sunrise from Bracelet Bay.

An insider’s guide to exploring around Swansea

TV presenter Andrew Thomas Price shares his favourite things see and do in Swansea, Mumbles and Gower.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • AONB
  • Urban
  • Outdoor
Swansea Bay
Inside a shop with colourful plant pots on display.

An insider’s guide to Narberth

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

Topics:

  • Urban
  • List
  • Restaurant
  • Drink
  • Shopping
Pembrokeshire
Drone shot of a golden sanded beach from above. There's a red boat moored by a jetty.

Award-winning Wales

Wales is often named in top lists of places to visit and has won a number of destination awards.

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  • Annual holidays
  • Geography
  • Urban
  • List
  • Restaurant
  • Accommodation
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
aerial view of city.

Big city sleeps: Where to stay in Cardiff

From luxury hotels to cosy B&Bs, discover best places to bed down in the city of Cardiff.

Topics:

  • Urban
  • List
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • Self catering
Cardiff
pier and clear blue sea.

Book a break in Bangor, North Wales

Find your perfect place to stay in Bangor, the oldest city in Wales.

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  • Urban
  • List
  • Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • Self catering
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

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