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Travel picture quiz – where would you find these houses?

These distinctive houses are found in specific towns and cities around the world. Can you name the place for each one?
- Quiz answers

York's new guidebook stinks

Claiming to be the UK's first scratch-and-sniff travel guide, the book includes whiffs of rural Yorkshire, railways and ... ghosts
Shoot to thrill

Deep powder, hair-raising descents and epic views – scroll through our gallery to see the results of the Killer Loop Click on the Mountain ski photography competition in Courmayeur
Top 10 hotels in Adelaide

To mark the 2014 Adelaide Festival, we have rounded up the best places to stay without breaking the bank
- Top 10 good-value hotels in Singapore
Thailand in two weeks

From dazzling temples to hill tribe treks and idyllic islands, this itinerary takes in the classic sights as well as more off the beaten track destinations, including Thailand's cowboy country

Where to go in England

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Explore our searchable map - including great days, beautiful beaches - and even the odd pub or two
- England calendar - the year in events
- Secret Britain: Kevin Rushby explores the country's unsung corners

UK hotel guide

Find the perfect place to stay

Our interactive map makes it easier than ever to find your ideal hotel, B&B or self-catering accommodation
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- Budget beach hotels around the world

UK's budget restaurants

Where to eat for under £10

Use our interactive map to find hundreds of restaurants, cafes and pubs offering great food at bargain prices

Readers' competitions

Readers' travel tips: great urban beaches for kids

Have you spent time with your youngsters on a fun city beach that was suitable for them? Share your recommendation to be in with a chance of winning a £200 Hotels.com voucher
Readers' travel photography competition: architecture

The theme of March's competition is architecture. You can enter your image via GuardianWitness
Haus Gothensitz, Igls, Austria

JoAnnR69 Haus Gothensitz, dating from 1905, is a delightful aparthotel which sits in its own private park (no roads) and from which are glorious views of the mountains. We mark our days by watching sunrise and sunset each day from the beautiful apartment and enjoying the solitude and the feeling of being one with nature
Villa Esthela, Antigua, Guatemala

Hannah Kay The large roof terrace provides great views of this beautiful colonial town and it's surrounding volcanoes, while locally-made, bright hammocks and foliage create a hidden paradise
EcoYoga retreat, Glasgow, Scotland

MaiZing This is a beautiful yoga retreat centre. The scenery is glorious and raw enough to really let you feel you are getting back to nature. The retreat is as sustainable as possible - you can take baths outside by the river, all electricity comes from its hydro turbine and solar panels, and the yoga shala itself has underfloor heating
Y Delyn, Mold, UK

mattnash Unprepossessing exterior but a world of wonders inside. Wall spaces adorned with old theatre posters, tables fashioned from spinning machines, fairy lights surrounding the bar year round and a vast choice of beers
Capital City Trail, Melbourne

MauriceMc A 29km well marked route. Go anticlockwise starting along the Yara River and the trail follows the route of the old inner Circle Railway, through Royal Park, home of the Melbourne Zoo and you arrive back in centre via the new Docklands Precinct. A fab ride

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Northern lights captured in spectacular footage – timelapse video

Spectacular northern lights timelapse footage turns the sky bright green above Norway

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The best of our top 10s

Top 10 budget restaurants and bistros in Paris

Paris is home to some of the world's finest – and priciest – restaurants. But a new breed of affordable places to eat means the budget traveller needn't feel hard done by. We pick 10 places where you can dine on excellent French cuisine for €20 a head
10 perfect Greek island holidays

Greece has so many idyllic islands with so many gorgeous beaches, so how do you choose where to go? Here are Rachel Dixon's top spots
Greenwich Village, New York: top 10

Greenwich Village may not be as bohemian as it was in its beatnik heyday, but it's still home to some of the city's best old-time jazz clubs, pubs, bars and restaurants
Top 10 budget beach hotels in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has some of Asia's loveliest, most surf-able beaches – and plenty of affordable places to stay. Here are 10 of the best hotels and guesthouses, starting at just £5 a night
Free things to do in central London

With certain London attractions charging over £100 for a family of four, a day out in the city can be depressingly expensive. But it needn't be. Follow our guide to brilliant things to do for free
10 best bars in Austin

From sipping fancy cocktails in plush surroundings to downing ice-cold beers in a glorified bungalow, Austin offers a full range of classy, quirky and basic bars to suit every night owl
York's top 10 craft beer pubs

York boasts one of Britain's most vibrant beer scenes. Tony Naylor picks 10 of its best craft beer pubs