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The best boutique hotels in Madrid
Expect fashionable bars and cool restaurants, design-led rooms and properties generally bursting with personality
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How Henry Ford's utopian dream collapsed in the Amazon rainforest
A pilgrimage to the workers’ utopia of Fordlândia, named after the founder of the Ford Motor Company, turned into a nightmare
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Ontario is Canada at its most Canadian
Vast backcountry, the world’s biggest lake, indigenous guides… Northern Ontario is the best place to understand Canada’s history and scale
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Book premium economy with this airline – it’s the closest you can get to business class
Airlines are introducing better food and bigger cabins to tempt more of us to upgrade from economy – should we splash out or just stay put?
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Is it safe to travel to France? The latest advice
France has raised its terror alert to the highest level after Islamic State claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in Moscow
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We left Britain behind to ‘world school’ our children around 23 countries
A family of four who ditched the rat race to travel around Europe share tips on how to see the world while educating your children
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I’ve visited more than 100 countries – but nothing compares to this Scottish island
Arran offers Alpine-esque peaks, tumbling glens, sweeping sandy beaches, wonderful produce and all of Scotland’s ‘Big Five’
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Independent hotels like this are the bedrock of British hospitality
If you are a fan of The Nare, Plumber Manor and Gravetye Manor, all also privately owned and run, you will love The Priory at Wareham
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An active wellness break helped my daughter and me heal after a family rift
It was a hiking and yoga holiday that helped one writer and her daughter find a new purpose and reconnect to what matters
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All-inclusive resort or cruise – which is best?
Our writer pits the ultimate hand-holding holidays against each other to find out once and for all which takes the crown
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These virtue-signalling best beach awards don’t stand up to scrutiny
The Golden Beach Awards, ‘curated’ by influencers and rewarding diversity, places Brighton up there with Ipanema. Can we demand a recount?
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Why Tunisia’s capital remains an undiscovered jewel
With new gallery openings, fascinating cultural heritage and a burgeoning foodie scene, Tunis has plenty to lure you off the sand
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A beginner’s guide to Crete – including how to avoid all the other Brits
Think you know Greece’s largest island? Think again – there’s far more to this beach-holiday favourite than sea and sand
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On safari in India’s wild west – the last home of the Asiatic Lion
Our writer, a seasoned India expert, looks at how the country can offer a big cat experience beyond the tigers of Rajasthan
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Why you should ditch Dubai’s fancy hotels – and go camping instead
A short drive from the city, Hatta is Dubai’s ever-growing ‘adventure hub’. Our expert explores a different side to the emirate
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10 amazing last-minute Easter breaks
From sunny Cuba to the snowy Italian Alps, it’s time to get your chicks in a row if you’re planning an escape
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Step aside Turkey – Portugal is the best-value European destination this summer
An annual holiday-price report has singled out Portugal for a good value break, with France and Italy performing poorly
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‘Colonialism is over’: African nations accuse UK of hunting ban hypocrisy
As Parliament moves to ban the import of hunting trophies, wildlife experts explain why the Bill has angered many in Africa
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The 10 best beaches in Sardinia
From vast stretches of sand to looming cliffs, there's plenty to discover along this Italian island's coast
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The 11 best bars in Sardinia
From beach cocktail bars to open-air nightclubs, this Italian island thrives when night falls
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The best restaurants in Sardinia
From suckling pig to spaghetti alle vongole, here's where to eat in Sardinia, a food lover's paradise
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The 10 best things to do in Sardinia
From eccentric festivals to a giant's tomb, there's are many exciting attractions across this Italian island
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How to spend a perfect holiday in Sardinia
Superlative beaches, surprising history and seadas – in our insider's guide to Italy's rugged island beauty
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‘I unwittingly stepped into a drug deal near the Moulin Rouge’: The reality of a trip to Paris
The Olympic host city has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, yet it still fizzes with enviable energy
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The best bars and nightlife in Majorca
Where to drink and dance on the island, from beach clubs to buzzing cocktail bars
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The 10 most beautiful beaches in Majorca
From secluded coves to silky sand, the island's coast caters for all tastes
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The 18 best restaurants in Majorca
Where to eat for a taste of island cuisine, from Michelin-starred menus to refined tapas bars
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The 16 best things to do in Majorca
From museums to mountain train rides the island offers a seemingly infinite variety of attractions to see on your break
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How to spend the perfect holiday in Majorca – the Mediterranean's unwavering jewel
An insider guide to the beauty of the Balearic island, characterised by its infinite variety, culture and charm
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The Italian region with beautiful landscapes and ancient villages – but few tourists
Skip Tuscany and Umbria in favour of Italy’s most underappreciated region: Abruzzo
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The idyllic English villages favoured by the A-list
Fancy hobnobbing with Ed Sheeran in Suffolk or wandering the Witterings with Kate Winslet? We poke about England’s stardusted hotspots
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The world’s most polluted holiday resorts revealed, from Italy to Greece
Some of Europe’s most popular countries have been named as the dirtiest holiday spots, while Iceland’s air is amongst the cleanest on Earth
