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Moorish miracles

David Marr explores a centuries-old clash of civilisations in the three great cities of Andalucia. more

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Australia

Of carriages and kings

Ghan On a rail journey through the heart of Australia, Kristie Kellahan finds some exclusive pleasures.

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Where the beautiful people are

It's a sometimes-harsh fact of life - like lost socks and late trains - but the citizens of some countries are just better looking than that of others. And while the prospect of aesthetically challenged locals shouldn't discourage you from visiting a place, sometimes it's nice to...

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I think there are many hot people from all over the world. I have been fortunate to have traveled to many parts of the world ... more

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English people are ugly, especially the men, but European woman are beautiful in every sense of the word!... more

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Travel media

World's largest observation wheel

Video The Singapore Flyer, the world's largest observation wheel, has started turning.

Short breaks

A break by any other name

Adam Hollingworth packs up the wife, two-year-old, parents and outlaws for a coastal sojourn.

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Activities

Adventure a la carte

Alistair Smith goes extreme fly-fishing in the Patagonian wilderness - with a helicopter, a chef and spa treatments.

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Fact sheets

Croatia

With its sublime stretch of Adriatic coast, Croatia has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of Europe.

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Your Travel

Get to the points

Tips Jane E. Fraser looks at the pros and cons of frequent flyer programs.

Readers' snapshots

Our front-row position on the Champs-Elysees for the final stage of the 2007 Tour de France ...

Traveller's tale

Tania Russ and her partner find out just how seriously the Indians take their cricket.