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A revamp of an iconic 60s hotel in the French Alps transforms a once maligned purpose-built ski resort into an industrial-chic budget base
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Holidays would get more expensive if we left the EU, according to many industry leaders. And there could be other complications, too
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This posh new Liverpool hotel is aimed squarely at fans of the Reds and their legendary former manager, but even a Blue concedes it’s a welcome addition to the city’s accommodation options
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The full list of winners from this year’s Guardian and Observer Travel Awards
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Dodge the tartan and tour groups with our guide to contemporary culture, bars brimming with personality, and great-value places to eat and stay
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Adventures, journeys, work and play are among the themes brilliantly captured by the finalists in this year’s Smithsonian.com photography challenge. You can vote for the Readers’ Choice award online; winners will be announced on 22 March
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Sister pubs with rooms in two idyllic Cotswolds villages offer a warm welcome (even to non-Tories) and excellent food
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There’s just one bedroom above this stylish design-led cafe/shop in a one-street town near the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery, but what a bedroom
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This Welsh restaurant with rooms offers peace and seclusion, a Michelin-starred dinner menu of seasonal, local food – and an ace breakfast
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Beauty on a budget: these eco-friendly cabins offer sustainable stays in stunning locations with access to outdoor activities and volunteering opportunities
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In need of an early spring refresh somewhere sunny? You can still get last-minute deals in Portugal and Morocco. Or go overboard and take an island break in Lake Nicaragua
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As well as collecting eggs and petting animals, these farmstays offer loads of indoor and outdoor facilities to keep kids – and their parents – happily occupied
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With 2016 marking the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, the year ahead is filled with celebrations of his life and stories. Here’s our pick of the best
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This fun, hands-on science centre’s 4D motion ride, planetarium and theatre shows make for a jam-packed family day out. Just don’t call it a museum!
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These small hotels, set in gorgeous locations, strike just the right balance between being child-friendly and appealing to parents who don’t want to feel like they are holidaying in a giant creche
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These family-friendly adventure holidays answer the call of the wild – but are perfectly doable for a wide range of ages
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Been to Japan? Then tell us about the best bars, restaurants and foodie experiences you had there
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From following the route of the Vikings to kayaking in the backwaters of Kerala, readers launch themselves into adventures in boats large and small
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The streets of Paris thrum with bistros serving tourists and locals traditional and contemporary delights at a wide variety of prices. Our readers help sort the gougères from the crépes
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Wild, peaceful, fun, busy, hot ... we all love the seaside, whether it’s just along the coast from Swansea or sweltering under a tropical sky
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Giant dogs, eagle hunters and 27-course feasts were all in a day’s work when the comedian was filming his new TV series about the historic trade route
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It's the Oscars weekend so live out your movie dreams on guided tours and behind-the-scenes visits at these iconic film studios
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A Google Maps tour of Dublin, narrated by Colin Farrell, takes the virtual tourist to key landmarks linked to the 1916 Easter Rising. Plus we pick some of the best guided tours and pubs if you’re visiting for real
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