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	<title>Travel &amp; Tourism | Wales Connected</title>
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		<title>ENGLAND TOPS THE LIST OF THE WORST 10 COUNTRIES FOR DIRTY BEACHES   ACCORDING TO FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE OF UK HOLIDAYMAKERS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[England has been named the worst country in Europe for beach cleanliness by British holidaymakers this summer, with 45% of those who identified a problem beach naming one in England, more than three times the next-worst destination.   After a summer holiday period when 37% of UK holidaymakers chose a beach break as their preferred [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Deepdale Camping &#038; Rooms wins ACSI Award – Best Campsite United Kingdom</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Deepdale Camping & Rooms wins ACSI Award – Best Campsite United Kingdom]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The crew of Deepdale Camping &#38; Rooms are incredibly proud to have won the ACSI Award – Best Campsite United Kingdom.  Deepdale is the well known campsite in Burnham Deepdale on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, and is the only campsite in the UK to be given an award by ACSI in 2026. &#160; ACSI [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>RECKLESS IN THE SUN: THOSE CONCEALING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FROM INSURERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK ON HOLIDAY</title>
		<link>https://walesconnected.co.uk/reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=reckless-in-the-sun-those-concealing-medical-conditions-from-insurers-are-most-likely-to-put-themselves-at-risk-on-holiday</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[RECKLESS IN THE SUN: THOSE CONCEALING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FROM INSURERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK ON HOLIDAY]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holidaymakers taking the risk of travelling without the insurance they need are among the most likely to opt for adrenaline-fuelled experiences during their holidays abroad. Three in four (76%) people who would choose not to disclose their full medical information to their travel insurance provider are also interested in extreme holiday experiences like bungee-jumping – according to new research from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Caring for your classic car</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Oscar]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Tim Winton, Cambrian Classics   Owning a classic car is about far more than simply keeping something old on the road. It’s about stewardship; it’s important to have some understanding how these cars were built, how they age, and what they need to remain safe, reliable and enjoyable for years to come.   Our [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The biggest myths about summer breaks that leaders still believe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leaders should stop feeling guilty about taking time off this summer, according to a leadership expert who says recovery, not relentless graft, is what drives performance for the rest of the year.   Drew Povey, author and founder of the Drew Povey Consultancy, has busted five common myths about summer breaks, arguing that switching off properly in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British staycation is continuing to lose ground. New tracking research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that UK holidays have fallen dramatically in popularity over the past [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Welsh Holiday Cottages and Glamping: Signage for Self-Catering Hosts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welsh Holiday Cottages and Glamping: Signage for Self-Catering Hosts It is dusk, the lane has turned to a farm track, and your guests are three fields deep with no idea which of the four shadowy pods is theirs. For glamping and rural self-catering hosts across Wales, that scene is the difference between a relaxed arrival [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unmissable Summer Spa Offers at Mottram Hall &#8211; from £93 pp for Overnight Spa Breaks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Unmissable Summer Spa Offers at Mottram Hall - from £93 pp for Overnight Spa Breaks]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Experience the Outdoor Spa Garden, Complimentary Champneys Treatments and Full Board Dining   29 May 2026   Whether you’re preparing for a summer getaway at home or abroad, or simply seeking a day of relaxation and indulgence, the spa at Mottram Hall in Cheshire offers a range of exceptional experiences and exclusive seasonal offers. From peaceful solo escapes and spa escapes [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>FLOURISH AT 50!  A FANFARE FOR YORK</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th year with a spectacular new commission This July York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th edition and to mark this special occasion has commissioned the majestic York Fanfare, Flourish at 50 to be played during the opening weekend. To create the York Fanfare the festival joined forces with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>40% OF BRITS SHIFTING SUMMER HOLIDAY DATES TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN THE UK</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[40% OF BRITS SHIFTING SUMMER HOLIDAY DATES TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN THE UK]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s exactly one month until the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca – and UK football fans are already moving their usual summer holiday dates so they’re free to watch the games in the UK with their friends.   New research from InsureandGo reveals that despite the geo-political tensions, 68% of UK [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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