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Why Grand Cayman is so much more than a hedge fund hideaway

On this Caribbean isle, Robin McKelvie discovers low-key resorts, well-priced local dining and rare wildlife

The Independent UK · Feb 11

TikTok reveals the travel destinations most popular among Brits. Do our travel writers agree?

From familiar favourites to little-known cities, these are the places currently popular with travellers on the social media platform

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

This Spanish coast shines brightest in winter – and flights are just £40

On a family break to the Spanish coast, Robin McKelvie discovers Andalusia’s rich history, fine dining and luxury lodgings away from the summertime crowds

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

I’ve ridden the world’s railways – here’s why Scotland’s are the best (and now even cheaper)

As ScotRail ends peak fares, Robin McKelvie shares his favourite trips, from Highland mountains and ice blue lochs to the ‘Harry Potter viaduct’

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Why you should visit Provincetown, the Cape Cod town that’s a beacon for progress

Following in the footsteps of the Pilgrim Fathers and many more before in search of a safe haven, Robin McKelvie embraces the energy of the coastal town that welcomes free spirits

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Experience Scotland’s most magical islands with this cruise – following William and Kate’s anniversary trip

On a 10-day voyage around Scotland’s magnificent islands, Robin McKelvie explores a place fit for royalty

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

What happened when we ditched the Canaries for a more sustainable family trip to Paris

After years of beach breaks, Robin McKelvie’s decision to swap the Canary Islands for a no-fly break in France proved a roaring success – and even passed muster with his teenage daughters

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

I found some surprising Scottish connections in this Argentinian city

ARGENTINA has been in the news a lot over the last year as new former economist president Javier Gerardo Milei steers the country through his own…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024

'Glorious': Footage of giant ceilidh in Scottish town goes viral

BRILLIANT footage on social media has shown a huge crowd enjoying a ceilidh in the middle of a Scottish town.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2023

More Tramspotting than Trainspotting: Leith has reinvented itself as a music and countercultural hub

Edinburgh’s port district has shaken off its seedy rep and is having a cultural renaissance, writes Robin McKelvie

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023