Destination of the week: Brighton
Why you should go
It’s St George’s Day and all eyes are on England. With summer approaching in the northern hemisphere and the King’s Coronation set for May 6, London might be the dangled carrot that lures you in, but it’s the easy day trips that will keep you in the capital for longer.
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Departing from multiple London train stations, Brighton is a cheery seaside town that you can reach in an hour or less. A return ticket will cost you little more than NZ$25 (roughly 12 “quid”) if you book in advance.