<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Staycation Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:11:04 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Village dubbed 'prettiest in UK' has cobbled streets, stunning views and no cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/285x214/2190772_1.jpg"/><br><br>This charming location has been dubbed the "prettiest village in the UK" with its Greece-like charm, car-free cobbled streets and turquoise ocean views.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Lucy Marshall,Chloe Dobinson]]></author><category>Travel News</category><media:keywords>Villages, Staycation, Clovelly, North Devon, Prettiest Village, No Cars</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/590x/2190772_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[There is some great holiday spots in the UK, Brits can enjoy]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[chrisdorney via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/237x141/2190772_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[There is some great holiday spots in the UK, Brits can enjoy]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[chrisdorney via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it cheaper to visit Center Parcs in Europe or the UK in the school holidays?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/285x214/2189714_1.jpg"/><br><br>Center Parcs in the UK may be famous for its family activities, but they can be expensive during the school holidays. Is it cheaper to head to the continent?<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Natalie King]]></author><category>Travel News</category><media:keywords>Activity Holidays (section), School, Parenting, Staycation, France holidays, Center Parcs, UK vs Europe, holiday costs, family travel</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/590x/2189714_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Center Parcs Europe offers similar accommodation and activities to the UK brand]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Center Parcs Europe]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/237x141/2189714_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Center Parcs Europe offers similar accommodation and 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that locals say has disappeared from most UK towns<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Photos by Adam Gerrard,Jennifer Pinto]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Staycation, West Sussex stays</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2188389_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The beautiful Cobblestone Walk has 24 independent shops]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Adam Gerrard / Daily Express]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2188389_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The beautiful Cobblestone Walk has 24 independent shops]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Adam Gerrard / Daily Express]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's 'most beautiful island' has fairy pools and 'best view in the UK']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2175858_1.jpg"/><br><br>Skye was recently named the most beautiful place in the world and after a recent visit, it's easy to see why<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Jane Lavender]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Staycation, Scotland</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2175858_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Jane Lavender visits SkyePortree harbour]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Jane Lavender/Reach PLC]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail 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src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/285x214/2188823_1.jpg"/><br><br>If taking a boat trip is always the highlight of your holiday, travel experts suggest this UK spot is the ideal place for just that<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emily Malia]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Cornwall, Spain, Staycation, Boat trips, Family-friendly, Coastal destinations</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/590x/2188823_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[This UK spot made the top 20 list for boat trips this summer]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/199/237x141/2188823_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" 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