The Burgh Island hotel near Bigbury-on-Sea, in Devon, England. The Burgh Island hotel near Bigbury-on-Sea, in Devon, England.Finnbarr Webster—Getty Images This picturesque coastal region of southwest ...

On the North Devon coast, where breathtaking cliffs give way to barreling waves, the surfing scene can hold its own among the best in Europe, and more girls and women are taking it on. By Isabella ...

Devon is distinctive for a myriad of reasons, from its breathtaking landscapes to its peculiar age-old traditions. However, it's the place names that truly set it apart. As you traverse the county, it ...

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