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Winter Holidays ideas
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Need a break? Winter holiday inspiration The Christmas holidays and their promise of festive cheer are creeping ever nearer but long, dark evenings and chilly excursions in the wind and the rain may just be reinforcing the need for a break in warmer climes. If summer is firmly on your mind and ...
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Tasty holidays: let your palate be your guide On our travels throughout the world we have visited and reviewed a vast amount of hotels and some of these hotels have really impressed us with their array of refined dishes, tasty and original. Here is our selection of hotel restaurants serving haute-cuisine: ...
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Top 10 hotel spas that make us swoon The well-being fad is still going great guns. More fashionable than balneology but less medical than thalassotherapy, the spa has been chosen by plebiscite by tourists as their preferred holiday cocoon. Hoteliers have also jumped on the bandwagon, converting ...
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10 wellness retreats to suit every mood Too much chocolate, too much wine, not enough jogging; we've all been there. But if you struggle to fit 'being healthy' into your day-to-day routine, maybe a week away could do the trick. Take a look at our top 10 wellness retreats: relaxing, healthy, ...
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More glitz and glam than you can handle This week, we take you on a cultural journey around the world's biggest, most glitzy film festivals, from the Oscars in Hollywood to Shanghai and from Cairo to Tokyo. Happy screenings! ...
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Unbelievable spa experiences: get pampered Perched on a treetop, 20 feet underwater, at the top of a New York skyscraper or hidden in the Himalayas, hotels compete on originality, enormity and luxury in order to attract travellers to their spas. At a time when even the smallest jet bath, shoved ...
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Top 10: where to get some winter sun As human beings, we can never have enough sunshine, let alone during the gloomy winter days! We've come up with a list of 10 places you can go to for some winter sun - but best of all, it's within a few hours from the United Kingdom. If you need a break ...
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Choosing your ski resort: the experts' 10 top tips A world favourite for its slopes, the French Alps have welcomed some 55 million skiers, but trends are changing and people no longer wake-up at the break of dawn to be among the first to strike through the untouched fresh powder. While skiers are still ...
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Top 10 European hotel spas Be it a weekend mini break or a week-long retreat, spa breaks are a consistently popular option for stressed-out souls in search of a getaway. More often than not, people think of the far reaches of destinations such as Indonesia and Thailand with their ...
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The top 10 unusual places to ski this season As the 2014-15 season gains momentum, the popular pistes of continental Europe and North America are welcoming their annual flux of visitors. But if you want to avoid the crowds and still be in for plenty of snowfall and stunning views, we've tracked ...
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The ultimate guide to Europe's quirky Christmas markets The Christmas markets are probably one of our favourite things about December but getting to Europe's capital cities for a festive weekend in the snow can quickly become costly. So we've lined up our top 10 quirky Christmas markets, showcasing some of ...
Valentine's Day minibreaks ideas
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Do it differently this Valentine's Get ground-breaking, not heart-breaking this Valentine's. Forget long tube journeys, bus journeys, endless traffic jams, grey skies and drizzle. Leave your laptop and mobile phone in the UK, grab your swimming costume, your partner, and head off into ...
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Be inspired this Valentine's with our top cities Right chaps (and chapettes, depending on who wears the trousers in your relationship), we're into the final straight before St. Valentine's day. If you haven't organised something special yet then get your finger out because, trust us, the consequences ...
Easter Holiday ideas
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Ten places to party this spring Need to shake away those last few remaining April shower blues? If like us, you're itching for (the real) spring to arrive and need to let your hair down after a seemingly never ending winter, check out our list of party hotspots this spring. If you like ...
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Easter eggcitement around the globe The Easter school holidays are coming up fast and you may not have had time to think about where to take the kids. Associated with chocolate eggs and bunny rabbits in the UK, the festival is celebrated with its own special flavour in countries all over ...
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The best cultural city breaks this Spring The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and you've stowed away your winter coat. Oh yes, it's well and truly spring but it may not be time to hit the beach just yet. Should you have been hibernating all season (like most of us) and need to recharge ...
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Where to head for a revolution free Easter break! The last few weeks have seen chaotic scenes in Egypt and Tunisia during violent anti-government protests. Unfortunately this delivers a huge blow to each country's tourism industry as holidaymakers scramble to get out and get home safely. Egypt and Tunisia ...
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10 awesome places to entertain your kids this half-term With the summer well and truly over now, our attention now turns to what there is to do indoors. And now that half-term is here we're racking our brains for ideas on how to entertain the children. Well fear not, Easyvoyage UK has come up with 10 ideas ...
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Your four days off, at Her Majesty's pleasure! The four-day weekend everyone's waiting for with baited breath is still over a month away, but to make sure you get the best out of your four days courtesy of the queen, start planning now - especially if you don't want to end up forking out a fortune ...
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Get active this Easter: on the hunt for a family getaway Easter is known nowadays for indulgence and despite its clear religious significance, many of us are only interested in eating our chocolate eggs and at a push, having a family get-together. Cynical maybe, but that's all the more reason to break the mould ...
Summer Holidays ideas
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Travel on the big screen: top 10 of armchair travel Calling all cinema lovers! Visit the settings of some of your favorite films, whether they are old or new and relive the emotions of the big screen. Transform yourself into an actor and discover a country, a culture and its people. We have selected some ...
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The pirate hunt is on, and not just in the Caribbean! Who has never dreamt of pretending to be a pirate, on the hunt for booty buried somewhere in a Spanish galleon resting at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea or hidden in a chest burrowed under a coconut palm on a heavenly Indian Ocean island? On the warm ...
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Half-term report: where to take the kids this Feb There are a couple of weeks left until half-term begins. It's great news because you're boss gave you the time off. There's only one problem: you'd quite like to get away and spend some quality time with the family, however you've left booking your week ...
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Top 10 must-see volcanoes Whether you want to see the incredible show of active volcanoes or whether you are curious about how nature has integrated the hardened lava flows from volcanoes that have remained dormant for centuries, volcanic crater-ridden landscapes resemble extraordinary ...
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The world's swankiest places to stay There is no doubt about it. Here you are on top of the world! Rose petals fill the nearby Jacuzzi looking out onto lakes and wilderness, marble suites fit for a Maharaja await, dazzling turquoise waters gleam under the sun, private villas, palaces, retreats, ...
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Top 10 music festivals on the beach Spring is almost here and you can feel it in the air. You wake up to beaming sunshine, the air is warm and summer is around the corner. Lunchtimes are taken outside to a nearby park and everyone suddenly seems renewed with hope. Hope, and party spirit ...
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Swept away: 10 fascinating deserts An expedition in the desert is a journey beyond space and time, like entering another dimension altogether, a vacuum. Silence reigns, a fly suddenly pops out of nowhere, as if out of a black hole and lands on your hand waking you from slumbers you hadn't ...
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Thrills & spills: top 10 theme parks Now that the holidays are over, parents will be turning their thoughts to where they can take the kids during half-term. And we all know that the best way to guarantee the lasting affections of the kids is to take them to a theme park. They come in all ...
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A little bit of footballing history Not only is football by far the number one sport in the UK, but it is without doubt the most followed sport around the globe. While some of us play the 'beautiful game' regularly, others amongst us content themselves by watching it on TV from the comfort ...
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The female traveller: 10 no risk destinations With more and more women going off by themselves in discovery of the world around them, travelling is no longer a male-only pursuit. While there is no doubt that the risks for women are greater than those faced by men, on condition that a few precautions ...
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Out of Africa top 10 Although the world's second-largest continent and in spite of the growing popularity of North African countries, Africa tends to be swept aside by holiday-makers. Between unlimited stretches of desert, savannahs ideal for safaris, beaches to die for, ...
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Be led to the end of the world Let's take our time to travel by catching a train to explore the vast and varied countries on this week's itinerary. Let's leave planes, cars, buses, motorbikes behind, throw away your mobile phone and leave your laptop at home. We're off to all four ...
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A room with view into the wild This week, we are exploring different destinations offering a view with a difference. Stay right in the heart of the wild, definitely not for the faint-hearted! From the familiar grounds of a farm in Tunisia, to something a little more exotic and stay ...
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Around the world in 18 holes The number of golfers is on the rise every year. Once a sport reserved for the elite and for a long time seen as old-fashioned, the sport is now enjoyed by everyone from the young to the old who see progress in the activity as a challenge. Playing abroad ...
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Which hotel to choose when holidaying with a baby? It's decided, this year you're going on holiday! But now you've got a baby which takes up all your attention. Where can you go so that the whole family, parents, kids and babies can ll enjoy the sun together? Despite not being hugely numerous, there are ...
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Take a walk on the wild side Who could not be captivated by the spectacle of lions on the prowl, by the hippopotamus' farandole or by watching a cheetah reach top speed? The animal world has been fascinating us since the dawn of time and that is not about to change. Lions, giraffes, ...
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A sporting tour of the planet! What about making the most of your next holiday by going all healthy and sporty in a truly exotic location? Leave the beer cans behind and head for a real adventure! Easyvoyage heads all over the planet to put together a selection of sporty activities ...
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August in top 10 European cities If you can't afford to head far off into the sunset of luxurious Maldives or the exotic Dominican Republic, then here are over 10 good reasons to stay in Europe this summer! From beaches in romantic Paris, to pumping music festivals in Budapest, there ...
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From the most eco to the most design, our hotels out of the norm Every year our team of journalists visit 1000 hotels in all four corners of the world. Amongst those establishments certain differentiate themselves by their location, others by their décor and other still by their ambience. The hotels below have left ...
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Summer on the dance floor Jump on the plane to go and party and enjoy oneself. Such is the thought process of seasoned clubbers who think of only one thing: going wild! Numerous low-cost airlines have for a few years now favoured taking off to European destinations such as Berlin, ...
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Seven Wonders of the World reborn Until now the Seven (Ancient) Wonders of the World comprised the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the State of Zeus at Olympia and the Great ...
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A world culinary tour: 10 new horizons Local cuisine is an integral part of a trip to many countries and for certain destinations the gastronomy merits the journey itself. Those seeking the highest of standards should choose their hotel with a great amount of care as countries that are not ...
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Around the world with Norman Foster Something a little different this week, when we head around the world to visit the audacious architectural creations of Foster+Partners. Lead by Lord Norman Foster, champion architect, the group is renowned for its avant-garde glass and aluminium clad ...
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How to reduce the cost of your holiday It's so hard to leave on holiday without bearing a bit of a grudge against your bank manager. That said, there's no reason to break the bank every time you want to catch some sun. There are many ways to lower the cost of your holiday bill, as this special ...
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Where to travel with peace of mind Nowadays, one of the main preoccupations of travellers before choosing their destination is that of its safety. By this we mean being able to walk home safely after nightfall, assurance of quality medical care if need be, driving without fear and being ...
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Bargain destinations when booking early Lately the trend has been to book last minute to get the best deal but we've found that if you book early there are also some great offers to be had. Why not take your time choosing the right destination for you, book the dates that suit you and start ...
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Top 10 English holiday hotspots This week we round up our favourite places to spend the summer; from the romance of the Cotswolds' stone houses, to the pounding surf of Devon, here are the places that have made it into our top 10. ...
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Top 10 holiday destinations by ferry from the UK Rather than let the rise in APD get in the way, why not scrap flying altogether on your next holiday? Plan your next getaway by ferry to Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Spain, France or even Denmark - all beautiful holiday destinations only a short cruise ...
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Travel further this summer for less Desperately need to get away at the last minute but don't want to brave the hordes around the Med? Too right! There are still wonderful mid to long haul destinations that are within reach, so here is our advice about where to book a week's holiday at ...
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The world's top 10 urban beaches It took its time arriving but now that summer is well and truly here it's important to keep cool, even if you've decided on a city break. While the temperatures soar, you can still enjoy a beach experience, albeit an urban one, without surrendering culture ...
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Our pick of the world's luxury hotels When you're spending hundreds of pounds a night on a hotel, you want to be damn sure you're getting your money's worth. But how do you know without having seen the hotel before if it really is all it's cracked up to be? Of course the hotel's own literature ...
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A fine balance: glamping top 10 If you want to get back in touch with nature this summer but the traditional camping option seems too rough and rugged, why not go 'glamping' instead? The notion of "camping with glamour" signifies camping without compromising luxury or comfort. ...
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Last minute summer getaways We're approaching mid-August but you still haven't managed to get away this summer? If you have the resources but need some inspiration on where to escape to this year, check out our guide on where to go to be guaranteed some much needed sunshine. Some ...
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Fashion Week fever, Manolos at the ready! And they're off! The clothes horses, that is, stalking the catwalks from Miami to Madrid, Sao Paolo to Sydney and wherever else their Louboutins will take them. They've already descended upon Paris for one of the year's first major fashion events; now ...
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The royal honeymoon: where will they go? Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last couple of months, you'll know that the wedding of the decade is just around the corner. A royal title will at last be bestowed upon 'Waity Katy' and she and Prince William will be seen off by millions ...
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Destinations through new bedroom windows... There has been a spate of recent high profile openings around the world from the eagerly awaited Mondrian SoHo in New York to the W in London. Despite these troubled times, newer, taller, bigger, shinier hotels seem to be opening their doors right and ...
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Weird and wonderful weddings: our top 10 With everyone preparing their wedding for the forthcoming summer, Easyvoyage joins the frenzy with a selection of weird and wonderful wedding ideas. Forget the fancy reception, doves, rice, and crossing your fingers for a ray of sunshine on the big day, ...
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South of France: planning the perfect road trip While cyclists have started the hard run of French terrain for the 100th edition of the Tour de France last weekend, we prefer to grab a car and head off into the sunset - and here's how. Our colleague, Zoe Tabacek, traces her route through the South ...
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Top 10 tips: how to plan your holiday With the sizzling summer holidays just a distant memory, it's time to accept that the cold is on its way and turn your attention to that next trip. Whether you fancy a city break for two, or some much needed winter sun for the family, this one's for you. ...
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Choose your cruise and set sail from the UK All aboard! Traditionally associated with vacationers of 'a certain age,' the cruise holiday has seen a surge in popularity with a recent boom in bookings. Major tour operators such as Thomas Cook and Thomson offer a range of cruises, with the latter ...
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Doing your bit on holiday: 10 easy tips Discovery, entertainment and simple lazing around are just three of the many pleasures associated with holidays, today, accessible to us all. In fact the entire planet is full of the fleeting travellers that we have relatively recently become. Mass tourism, ...
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Summer and the city The 21st June has come and gone... which means it's officialy so-called summer! British weather is unpredictable at the best of times, but particularly frustrating during the holidays, when heatwaves and British ?record temperatures' often seem to give ...
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A holiday on a budget: think quality not quantity The severe austerity that we are going through in the UK at the moment is no secret, especially when you look at your bank balance mid-month and you wonder how you are going to make ends meet let alone how you are going to be able to afford a holiday ...
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Don't let the scammers ruin your holiday The summer holidays are fast approaching, so watch out for the handful of opportunists who plan on taking advantage of the influx of tourists and turn to the scam. Scams are all too common in the world of tourism: a hotel that doesn't look anything like ...
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Out with the honeymoon in with the mini-moon If you're getting married soon and are wondering whether or not to splash out on an expensive honeymoon, but you just don't have the budget, then why not go for a mini-moon instead? It won't break the bank and going away for a few days after the wedding ...
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Travelling during Ramadan: our advice With Ramadan fast approaching, here is our advice about how to travel during the holy month. Most people do not specifically plan to travel during Ramadan and many only realise after booking their holidays and a great time it is to travel too! Not only ...
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How to get the most out of your holiday: top 10 tips Summer is here but with most of us taking fewer holidays (and some of us even opting for a staycation), it's really important to be prepared. If you're only going to take one holiday this year, make it one to remember with this week's Focus: top tips ...
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Across the Channel: beachside France French beaches have been proving extremely popular with the British masses since the nineteenth century and their popularity has only increased in the last decade. Boasting mounds of historical sites, a lively family atmosphere, top fitness facilities, ...
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A foodie's top 10 in Spain Anyone who has been to Spain or who has Spanish acquaintances will know how important a place food holds in everyday life on the Iberian Peninsula, with each region having its own wide variety of dishes and drinks. Here, easyvoyage.co.uk looks at the ...
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Top 10 half-term European world heritage sites With a mediocre summer well and truly over, it's now time to turn our attention to the next bout of holidays: half-term! Coming up mid to end of October, there is still time to plan that perfect getaway with the children - or without. You don't have to ...
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Life's a beach, but you gotta choose the right one There as many opinions on this topic as there are beautiful beaches. A highly contentious subject, easyvoyage.co.uk had to have its say! We are not claiming by any means to have compiled the definitive list, however by sticking to a few objective criteria ...
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Our guide to smart holiday shopping There's nothing worse than coming back from holiday with a bulging suitcase full of 'bargains' and tacky souvenirs you didn't really want in the first place. These days, shoppers need to be super savvy to avoid post-holiday purchase regret, not to mention ...
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Diaries at the ready - short-haul events not to miss It's back to the drawing board this New Year with good resolutions and gym memberships being taken up right, left and centre. You're probably filling in your brand spanking new diary for the year 2012 as we speak! Here's something to give you a bit of ...
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Spain's 10 most picturesque villages From the Moorish villages of Andalusia to the mountains of Galicia, we take you on a trip around Spain's most beautiful villages. It just goes to show that you don't have to spend a lot or venture far from home to explore some of the world's most picturesque ...
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The world's 10 most bizarre hotels It's not just because we wrote this feature that we want you to read it, but also because the 10 hotels that you are about to read about are some of the craziest places you could ever even imagine staying at, which might just inspire you to look further ...
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Escape the London Olympics: remote island retreats British sporting enthusiasts will relish the opportunity to go see the Olympic Games in action right on their doorstep, however, for the rest of us, and especially Londoners, the hosting of the Olympics simply means more mayhem. And when it comes to tourism, ...
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Bohemian style: arty hubs to see and be seen in This week we take you off the beaten track on a tour of Bohemian hang-outs from London's Brixton Market to outside Downtown Miami and behind closed doors in Athens to Kensington Village in Toronto, before stopping off for carrot cake at a Danish launderette ...
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The greatest cities in the world along 26 miles and 385 yards It is one of the most grueling of all sporting disciplines, yet every year hundreds of thousands of people travel all over the world following months of intensive training to take part in the event knowing full well they will suffer in doing so. The marathon, ...
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Flights, camera, action: the 10 films that took us there The Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, and in the meantime we wait with baited breath as the tension mounts. We have big hopes for French film Jeune et Jolie by François Ozon and the American Refn film, Only God Forgives, which are both in the ...
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How to prepare for your holiday Holidays account for a large proportion of our annual expenditure and therefore it is natural that we want to get the best return from our investment. In order to do this it pays to think carefully about what we want from our holidays, wherever they may ...
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Ze place to be, France off the beaten track In celebration of what we hope will be a long hot sizzling summer, we've asked our French colleagues across the pond about their favourite villages off the well trodden tourist trail, so if you haven't planned your summer holiday yet and you're fresh ...
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Keeping the cost of your holiday down It's not always easy to make ends meet from month to month, let alone try to plan a holiday on a small budget. Despite rock-bottom prices exploding on the market for holidays in the euro-zone crisis countries, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus and Spain, and great ...
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Slow travel: interrailing, still all the rave to travel in Eastern Europe There was a time when interrailing across Europe was very popular for the good value of passes and for the ease of just being able to set off without much prior planning. Various passes are available but interrailing now requires a little bit more planning ...
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The world's top 10 bike share projects This week we decided to make the most of the last of the good weather and our renewed faith in being fit and healthy following the Olympics, and we jump on our bikes! From London to Copenhagen, Brisbane to Tel Aviv, we explore the world's greatest cities! ...
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Top 10 activity holidays to engage the brain In a world that is now literally at your fingertips, it's hardly surprising that more and more people are jetting off to explore the remote corners of the earth. Alongside this increased ease of exploration has come the idea of combining a holiday with ...
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Behaving badly: 10 dos and don'ts when abroad Every country in the world has its own habits and customs and often they are far removed from our own. Trying to master them can be a challenge and sometimes getting them wrong can cause severe embarrassment (or worse, offence), although it can also provide ...
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X factor: 10 past and present judges' houses locations It might not be the coolest thing to do with your Saturday evenings, but as it enters its tenth series, the X Factor still sits firmly at the top of the list of the most-watched TV programmes in the UK. After a decade of X-Factor, we are all familiar ...
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Where you should be going in 2014 It's that time of the year again when every travel publication brings out its top destination predictions for 2014, but the truth is that the ranking doesn't really change all that much from year to year - most of us will still go to Spain and France, ...
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For your eyes only: the best of Bond's travels It is just over fifty years since the world's most famous secret agent introduced himself to millions of cinema-goers, uttering the immortal phrase "Bond, James Bond". Since then he has appeared in 23 feature films which have taken him all over ...
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Active holidays in Switzerland Cows are purple and cheese is a vegetable product - a false impression that attracting more and more circles with the increasing urbanization. It is high time to apply the brakes and to reflect traditional customs and values. And which country is better ...
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Two birds, one stone: 10 holiday combos Have you ever thought of profiting from one single trip to discover two completely different countries? Wherever you are headed on your next holiday the chances are that there is an obvious second country or island not far away that you could also visit ...
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Exceeding expectations: top 10 of our travels Over the four years since easyvoyage.co.uk was launched, the editorial team has visited somwhere close to 1,000 hotels all over the world. We've been lucky enough to travel to some of the most glamorous destinations in the world from New York to the Maldives, ...
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The 10 scams to avoid when next on holiday Now that travel has very much reached the masses, there is, unfortunately, an unscrupulous few that looks to profit from the influx of tourists in any one particular destination. These criminals, for that's what they are, come up with scams each one more ...
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Paradise bound, top 10 islands They may be just freckles on the face of the planet, but they attract millons of tourists every year and pack so much into them that one forgets that they are in the middle of the ocean. Islands are seen as heavenly places, far from the madness of the ...
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Top 10 overrated places in the world Glossy travel magazines would have you believe that everywhere in the world is always great, all the time. Anyone who has ever been to Blackpool will know that this is not true. There are some places which do not get aenough credit and others which receive ...
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Room 101: 10 of our travel pet hates Like everything in life, even the best things have their down sides. Travel is arguably one of the greatest pleasures of our time yet there are some elements of it that wind us right up! Call us snobs, but some types of traveller should be banned from ...
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Top 10 hotel booking tips: reading between the lines Navigating the hotel-booking world isn't as easy as one might think, and for people who aren't in the know or aren't used to travelling frequently, it's easy to be led astray by hotel websites. To avoid nasty surprises during your well-earned break, we ...
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The world's most extravagant pools Sky blue and rectangular, one metre-deep at one end and two the other, bordered by white tiles and encircled by plastic deckchairs: the classic pool stereotype which before now was found at hotels across the globe. Fortunately, this rather tainted image ...
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Blissed out: top 10 rejuvenating holidays Rejuvenating holidays don't have to mean being up at the crack of dawn and refrainingf rom speaking for a full week. Below, the editorial ahs chosen some of its favourite spots all over the world from Austria to Ras al Khaimah for the ulimate rest and ...
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Top tips: 10 ways to better holiday packing The key to holiday packing? Efficiency and forward-thinking, which are things that can only come with experience, and that is why we've gathered our editorial team's top tips and shared them here with you. That's one less thing for you to worry about. ...
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Hidden depths: top 10 wild swimming spots With no respite in sight for this year's protracted heatwave, we are all dreaming of diving into a turquoise pool or heading to the beach to cool off in the sea. But we have a better idea. How about a spot of wild swimming? Less crowded and often more ...
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World Cup 2014: where the stars were born Every four years there undoubtedly comes a buzz that stretches from pole to pole, touching each of the four corners of the globe. The Football World Cup is coming. But this year, with scandals surrounding unfinished stadiums, inflated flight and accommodation ...
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Catwalk to pillowtalk: top 10 fashion hotels After resorts, boutique hotels, art hotels and even a 'Twitter hotel', the latest concept to take the scene by storm is hotels designed by some of the world's leading fashion designers from Giorgio Armani in Dubai who has created a soothing atmosphere ...
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Top 10 tips for round-the-world trips One of the most important decisions that you will ever take in your life, a round the world trip is a massive committment not only financially, but also in terms of time, energy and emotions. There are endless variations on a world tour and a million ...
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Get to your 10 favourite TV series locations TV tourism is fast becoming the next big thing. With the international success of television series such as Breaking Bad and The Vampire Diaries, to the all-time classics like the Sopranos and Sex and the City, more and more people are jetting off to ...
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Italy's 10 most picturesque villages The Italian peninsula is renowned the world over for its healthy dose of archaeological sites and monuments - in fact no other country has as many UNESCO World Heritage Sites to boast about. The boot's got kick and a plethora of quaint villages, the likes ...
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Top 10 holidays for lottery winners Many of us have to scrimp and save during the year for our annual or bi-annual holiday. But there are some who are lucky enough not to have to put money aside each month in order to jet off to some exclusive resort or head off on a months-long voyage ...
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The Big 10 Caribbean Islands: why now? With breathaking beaches, idyllic inlets, and a melting-pot of cultural traditions, there's always something going on in the Caribbean. Weather-wise, the months between December and May are the most attractive, with minimal rainfall, temperate climes ...
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Europe's 10 most overrated attractions Europe is home to some of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. And it shows: tens of thousands of visitors flock to the sites of France, Spain and London to experience the charms which each city has to offer. But some of these crowded destinations, ...
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10 places to see before it's too late The idea of a bucket list is things to do and see before you die. However there are several of these kinds of 'must-visit' places that may well die out before you do. Given that many of the most impressive wonders of our world are hundreds if not thousands ...
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The Deep: Top 10 diving destinations From the coves of the Caribbean, to the islands of the Indian Ocean, to the world-renowned shores of Oz - exploring the submarine universe, wherever you choose to dip your feet, is on the bucket lists of many travellers. Easter is fast approaching, so ...
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10 tips on staying healthy on holiday The whole idea of going on holiday is to relax, indulge and let your hair down. And a holiday wouldn't be a holiday without doing all of those things, but unfortunately they all come at a cost. Partying night after night, eating over-sized portions of ...
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Top 10 desert camps from luxury to hippy shack Deserts are one of the most fascinating types of ecosystem in the world. Dry practically the entire year round, they are scorching hot and covered in red sand in the summer and icy cold snow in the winter. Culturally diverse, with countless different ...
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Our favourite beach resorts The beach is always one of the best bits of going on holiday. Whether you're a keen snorkeler or a tanning addict, with sun, sea and sand you can never go far wrong. But that long walk from your hotel to the sea can get very tiresome, especially when ...
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The world's 10 most expensive hotels Although it might not suit everyone's budget, there's no denying that we'd all like a bit more luxury in our lives. Day-to-day stresses can take their toll and sometimes a little self-indulgence might not be the worst thing. That said, it will take more ...
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First of the summer wine - world's top 10 regions As the warm weather approaches, herds of wine enthusiasts hurry to their favourite distilleries to perfect their knowledge of the drink and marvel in their glorious surroundings. But for the novices out there, what regions are really worth the trip? We've ...
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10 dates for your art show calendar Now that the infamous April showers are packing up for the year and the summer weather is slowly beginning to show its face, holiday-makers and art enthusiasts the world over are gearing up for the start of festival season. Art Basel, the biggest and ...
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10 countries the Royal Family has offended The British Royal Family is a source of fascination the world over. However far you travel, you will always find hoards of crazy royalists with their Kate and William tea towels and Jubilee-themed crockery. And yet sometimes it's difficult to know why, ...
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Make waves: 10 of the best lakes to visit For those who would like to try something different for their next getaway, here is our pick of 10 charming lake destinations across the globe. Our selection includes lakes ideal for many different types of holiday, whether you're looking for golden beaches, ...
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Alone at last: the world's 10 most remote getaways Every now and then, the stresses of life take their toll, and we find ourselves desperate for a little peace and quiet away from everything. Luckily, some of the world's hotels have catered to this desire, offering guests total isolation and privacy from ...
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Going solo: 10 destinations for singletons Alone doesn't always mean lonely. Sometimes a bit of 'me time' can be just what we need to clear our heads, gather our thoughts and find time for some out-and-about exploring. Solitary travel can be an unforgettable experience, but to avoid any unexpected ...
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Mix it up: 10 famous cocktails and their origins Nothing is more synonymous with summer than sitting back in the sun with a refreshing cocktail. Since emerging over a hundred years ago, the cocktail has become something of an institution, immediately calling to mind speakeasies and poolside bars. Those ...
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Lost in translation: 10 countries where no one speaks English As Brits, we have the huge advantage of our native language being spoken, often to a high level, all over the world. Over two billion people speak English as a first language, and an estimated 375 million learn it as a second. Generally accepted as the ...
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At one with the wilderness: top 10 adventure holidays The upcoming release of Hollywood blockbuster, The Hunger Games, has inspired something of the adventurous in us this week. So to really get the adrenaline pumping, we've lined up 10 incredible action holidays that will have you exploring the steep faces ...
Late Summer Holidays ideas
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Where the world makes the pound go round Yes, the pound has been taking a battering over the past several months, but that doesn't mean that you have to stay at home twiddling you thumbs rather than jet off this year. Believe it or not, there are still some destinations where the pound will ...
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A summer holiday romance...in September The holidays are over for most and the kids are back to school. So if you didn't head off this summer, there couldn't be a better time to take that well-deserved break with your other half; the crowds have thinned, children are nowhere to be seen, prices ...
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Back to school: 10 places for a child-free break With the kids back at school and most grownups back to work, September is one of the best times of year to travel. Lower prices and fewer crowds make autumn holidays much less stressful and far more enjoyable than facing a cramped flight to a noisy, overpriced ...
Vacations in autumn ideas
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Hiking around the world Get off the beaten tourist track and head down the paths of nature in all four corners of the world. Hiking is one of the best ways to get under the skin of a destination, taking the time to cover untouched landscapes. You could follow in the footsteps ...
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Show your autumn colours: leaf peeping near and far Autumn is the most eye-catching and romantic of all seasons, when we are treated to a symphony of colour as the leaves of the trees turn from their uniform green to an array of reds, oranges, yellows and everything inbetween. It is also the perfect time ...
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The top 10 ways to celebrate Halloween Halloween is believed to have originated from a combination of two traditions. The Celtic celebration of Samhain, which commemorated the harvest and the coming of winter, had many characteristics in common with modern day Halloween. Villagers would dress ...
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Into the wild: top 10 glamping getaways In recent years the 'glamping' phenomenon has really taken off with destinations across the globe offering luxury camping-style experiences in a number of different abodes. With all the modern amenities and comfort of a hotel room, Peyton Squires tells ...
Christmas and New Years Eve ideas
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The last few minutes of the year New Year is approaching as the year comes to a close, so there isn't much time left to plan something for the tick of the clock that carries you from 2008 into 2009. Most deals have sold like hot cakes, hotels are getting booked up quite quickly, so ...
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Sleep behind bars this New Year's Eve! Wanting to go somewhere original to celebrate, this New Year's Eve? Well, the good news is that you don't have to go far! Let our selection of weird and wonderful hotels inspire you! Have someone serve you breakfast in bed in a police station in Budapest, ...
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Sleep in a celebrity's bed for Christmas Read on for all the info you need to find yourself in a celebrity's bed! Okay, so sleep in their bed but not at the same time as them or in the exactly the same sheets but do find out where they go to relax and unwind in true luxury and intimacy. Imagine ...
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Christmas Events: our top 10 The holiday season is fast approaching and the stress of buying presents and thinking about arrangements for the 25th may be driving you crazy. Here we have put together some suggestions of things to do this Xmas - five at home and five abroad. Take some ...
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Christmas shopping from Paris to Prague After last week's Focus on how to shop smart on holiday, put our advice to the test this Christmas as we take you shopping around the world! If you've had enough of leaving your Christmas shopping until the last minute, why not combine the 'chore' with ...
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A fresh Starck to the New Year: our top 10 Few designers can claim to have had as large an impact on hotels over the last 20 years than Frenchman Philippe Starck. Although irritatingly self-congratulatory (he was recently named one of the biggest meglomaniacs around by Le Point magazine), one ...
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The 10 UK islands to spend Christmas This Christmas you don't need to go anywhere far-flung and you can still get away with minimal planning. This week we bring you the top 10 British islands that offer the most scenic of panoramas for an idyllic Christmas. We take in the spectacular sights ...
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The top ten magical days out around the UK this Christmas We all know what a stressful time Christmas can be. But as well as buying presents, stuffing Turkeys and fighting your way through the massive crowds, it's important to take some time out and spend some quality time with the family. But you don't have ...
Bank holidays ideas
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Carnivals of the world: get your mask on! Sequins, big skirts, feathers and masks, the carnival season kick-off is approaching. Religious in its origin, these costumed festivals begin just after epiphany and come to an end on Ash Wednesday. However the high point for carnivals comes on the Sunday ...
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Last minute Mothers' Day ideas It's that time of the year again, when you bond with your mother and re-connect over Mothers' Day weekend. This year, Mothering Sunday falls on 18 March, which means that if you're going to surprise her, it's about time you started thinking about it! ...
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Our top 10 boutique hotels Forget about those towering concrete hotels boasting over 500 rooms, six pools and seven restaurants! Time to take a real break and head for tranquillity somewhere exclusive (but not necessarily expensive) lie back and let the good times roll...you don't ...
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Real green hotels, none of that green wash Forget the 'green wash' hotels you hear about with pseudo green initiatives and stay at a real environmentally-friendly place. Come along with us and island hop from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean, from the North Sea to the Caribbean and explore ...
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And you're a dirty rascal: 10 castles close to London It is the stuff dreams are made of, where legends are made, where myths are created. Everyone loves a castle! Who as a kid (or even in later life) has not run around the empty shell of an abandoned castle pretending to be a knight of the realm, branding ...
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The cafés that have welcomed the stars Al fresco, at the bar or sat at the table indoors; there are many ways to enjoy a good coffee. Cafés retain an important place in daily life, being a place of exchange, passage, observation, creation and tasting. Plots are devised here, revolutionary ...
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Dead famous: 10 hotels where celebrities have died The luxurious lifestyles of the rich and famous are often accompanied by controversy and scandal, and for us mere mortals, this leads to a sometimes disturbing sense of curiosity when it all comes to a head. Sadly, scandal often paves the way for tragedy, ...
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Home grown ideas: embrace the staycation Many of us are preoccupied with jetting away on holiday to exotic shores, but what about turning our attention to what we have at home? The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence commend and celebrate the crème de la crème of homegrown tourism, with this ...
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Our top 10 three Michelin star restaurants With a week to go until European culinary capital, Copenhagen's food festival kicks off, our resident journalist and posh-food aficonado, Neil Kreeger, sets his sights on reporting back on his top 10 three-Michelin star restaurants. He explores delights ...
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A walk down the most expensive streets in the world Even just walking down these famous world thoroughfares makes ones feel chicer, richer and hipper, never mind having the means to actually go into any of their shops and purchase something. Only the very fortunate will have the privilege of crossing the ...
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Affordable family holidays for the February half-term No sooner has the memory of Christmas and New Year faded than the next holiday period creeps up on us as the winter sets in. February half-term is just weeks away and you may not have had to time to think of or find a suitable destination for a week's ...
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Camp under the stars: this year's best festivals Summer's approaching and all you want to do is sit back, relax and do nothing. Well think again! If you're passionate about music, are in need of escaping the daily grind, if you relish meeting new people and, vitally, love wearing wellies, it's time ...
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Zoned in: top 10 design hostels Large five-star hotels are out this season as we welcome the boutique hostel with open arms. Hostels are no longer the grotty seedy joints with previous guests' grime lurking in corners, but slick and chic additions to the selection of accommodation throughout ...
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Top 10 themed weekends in France The cold weather is coming our way faster than we can say "Christmas" and what better reason to take to your heels for a quick weekend with our neighbours, the French. The summer holidays may be behind us, but culture, national parks and vineyards ...
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Top 10 hotels made out of weird things This week we bring you some of the world's strangest hotels, from bright orange floating survival pods in the Dutch countryside to a room cut like a diamond in Berlin, our picks might not be the most comfortable, but they are definitely worth taking a ...
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Top 10 hotels to avoid around the world How many times has a hotel left you feeling underwhelmed? There's nothing wrong with a hotel that's a bit rough around the edges - luxury hotels aside, we've also done our fair share of backpacking - but when you pay a four-star price you shouldn't be ...
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Stately secrets: top 10 homes away from home This week we explore some of our favourite places to stay for taking some time out from the daily routine this May bank holiday weekend. From Istanbul to Florence and closer to home in Norfolk and Edinburgh, we push open doors to some of the most sumptuous ...
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Festival fever: festivals not to miss this summer With each summer comes festival fever as party-goers across the globe go in search of the music. Be it a beach party or field side affair, the list of festivals seems to grow by the day and with more people opting for further afield destinations, finding ...
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Our top 10 second Euro city breaks Often over-looked in favour of their bigger, more alluring cousins, Europe's second cities have so much, sometimes even more, to offer. They may lack the status of being the capital, but they more than make up for it in history, culture, inventiveness, ...
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The 10 best burgers in the world There are very few dishes which have not only stood the test of time but which have also managed to appeal to taste buds right around the globe. Relatively cheap, substantial and simple to make, it is no surprise that the humble hamburger can be found ...
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Ten hotels with a story to tell From Brazilian beaches to Russia's cultural capital - enviable locations and a host of famous faces have added to the allure of the world's most renowned hotels. Whether it's a palace on the sea, a prince's urban retreat, or a stronghold for revolutionaries, ...
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10 Eggcelent UK spring time spots With the bad weather (although not always) starting to make its way out and a number of bank holidays coming up, it's important to get yourself up and outside. Spring isn't just for bird watchers and farmers, with new life sprouting up everywhere, you ...
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10 places to go in the UK if you still don't have your passport While the government has promised to try and clear the backlog of passport applications, there is still no guarantee that you will receive yours in time and some of you may have even missed your holiday already as a result of the chaos. Of course it is ...
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10 place names you won't believe exist The world is a rich and varied place, as is the English language. So it stands to reason that at least a handful of destinations, stunning as they may be, will have fallen upon rather unfortunate titles, at least according to us in the UK. Here is our ...
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Open air cinemas Now that the weather has finally stabilised and we are more or less in the middle of a sustained sunny stretch, the prospect of a night out at an open air cinema or theatre production is a realistic one. While outdoor theatre is a now well-established ...
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10 world record-breaking hotels The Guinness Book of World Records has been keeping track of the planet's longest and shortest, quickest and slowest, biggest and smallest for 60 years now. In celebration of six decades of record-breaking, we have compiled a list of 10 hotels that come ...
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10 of the world's most frightful festivals Witches hats and facepaints at the ready, the spooky and unexplained occurences of All Hallows Eve night are almost upon us. As a special Halloween treat, we've done a sweep of the world's celebrations and found the 10 scariest festivals which are sure ...
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10 unmissable bonfire night celebrations around the UK One of the most spectacular nights of the year is almost upon us so we've hunted down the 10 best places to watch the fireworks this Guy Fawkes' night. Fancy seeing some fireworks in a 1000 year-old castle? Or perhaps in the grounds of a luxurious Victorian ...
