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Hot or cold? Two great destinations for a Christmas getaway

Whether you’re someone who tends to take a proper holiday each year around Christmas, or you’re just looking for something different to do this festive season, there’s so much choice in terms of destinations available that you could be forgiven for feeling a little daunted by the task of choosing where to go.

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Corsica: Returning to old haunts on the Med's most beautiful island

Monday, 15 October 2012

Probably the most compulsive liar you are ever going to meet is your own memory.
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Late bookings boost UK travel firms

Thursday, 11 October 2012

UK holiday companies hit by the early summer monsoons and competition from the Olympics appear to have been boosted by a late-booking burst.
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Where Vikings trod: Rooted in history, stridently modern – the Faroes beckon

Thursday, 20 September 2012

As our Atlantic Airways flight from Gatwick banked sharply to avoid unseen precipitous cliffs, the swirling mist suddenly lifted and there, just a few hundred feet below us, was the miniscule island of Mykines, suddenly basking in brilliant sunshine, an emerald gem set against a sparkling blue sea.
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Off the beach in Florida

Monday, 10 September 2012

Florida has some of the best beaches in America – clean white sand, glittering blue sea and year-round sunshine are the state’s winning formula. However, there is more to Florida than just its coastline: from historic cities to nature reserves, make sure you get off the beach and explore some of the state’s other attractions too.

Europe’s unlikely ski destinations

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

When it comes to skiing holidays, the countries that immediately spring to mind are European hotspots France, Austria and Italy. And this trio have certainly earned their place in skiing’s hall of fame; beautiful landscapes, friendly locals, well-known resorts and plenty of tourist hotspots are perhaps what make them some of the most popular skiing destinations in Europe, if not the world.

Travel on Tuesday to get cheap flights

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

For a cheap flight to Europe, fly on a Tuesday — that is the conclusion of a Which? Travel study, published today.
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Brits and Irish making Normandy's Orne region their own

Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Sir Winston Churchill once famously observed that: “The British and the Americans are two nations separated by a common language”.
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The good news from Ghent

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Historic Ghent’s misfortune is, maybe, its location – being sandwiched between fairytale Bruges and EU powerhouse Brussels.
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HostelBookers offer affordable chic options for travellers with high style at low cost

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Holidays don’t have to be expensive, but they should always be relaxing. If you want to save money, meet cool people and unwind during your time away you should book into one of HostelBookers’ top luxury hostels.

Video: How to have a stress-free summer holiday

Thursday, 2 August 2012

It’s that time of year again, summer is here and it is time to get away. Whether you are going on a stay-cation or just taking a day trip out, it is important that you plan before you drive.
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How to save before you’ve travelled: tips on getting the best currency deals

Thursday, 26 July 2012

When it comes to going on holiday, the first things we normally consider are where to go and what to do.
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Video: Institute of Advanced Motorists give tips on towing caravans

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

It has long been a British institution loved my millions and now a new study shows the caravanning holiday is coming back in a big way, with one in five Brits planning a caravanning or camping holiday this year.
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Two wheels in Mallorca: Is cycling the new golf?

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

They say that cycling is the new golf – the new leisure activity of choice for fitness-seeking execs. They’ve got the Titleist clubs and the Audi but now it’s that carbon-fibre Bottecchia, Specialized or Cervélo that’s providing their thrills.
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Video: How to prepare for the perfect family holiday

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Summer’s here and that means the annual family holiday.
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The footsteps of history echo through the streets of Angers

Sunday, 15 July 2012

After the working week’s pressures and bustle, it was a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning – pedalling gently along the traffic-free dedicated cycle route that runs along the tranquil banks of the broad Loire, France’s longest river.
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Air travel to remain real world wide web

Friday, 6 July 2012

In the approach to Farnborough International Air show (UK), leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus reveals what passengers want from the future of flight: more sustainable; less stressful; and more of it, despite social media revolutionising how we keep in touch.
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Be dazzled by India

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

In the south of India, the little-visited Karnataka has plenty of surprises, from the bright lights of Mysore Palace to rare wild life sightings, writes Harriet O'Brien
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48 hours in: Luxembourg

Monday, 2 July 2012

The small but perfectly formed Grand Duchy’s beguiling capital city is in a very festive mood for the summer, says William Cook
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48 hours in: Berlin

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Summer sees the historic German capital at its cultural best, with an overwhelming array of attractions, says Chris Leadbeater
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In the wake of dragons

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Vietnam's stunningly beautiful Halong Bay is a World Heritage Site and a kayaker's dream but Mark Harris found the legends of pearl-spitting dragons as enticing as the emerald-green waters and countless grottoes
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