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With views to savour and activities as high-octane or as chilled out as you want, our mountain cabin picks feature getaways to suit all tastes
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A road trip around the American south led Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn to open a BBQ restaurant in the UK in homage. Here are their favourite US smokers
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Forget the theme parks: the Gold Coast regains its cool factor, thanks to hip cafes, farmers’ markets and unusual accommodation
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Touring Ibiza in a VW kombi lets Jane Dunford and friend drive where fancy leads – and the money saved on accommodation can buy added yoga sessions
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Cuba is on the brink of a new era, but photographer Götz Göppert still manages to find a classic ride as he joins five female friends on a bike tour of the island
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Enjoy ocean views from rooftop bars or just step out and get the sand between your toes. From Mazatlán to Pochutla, here are 10 charming beachside escapes
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Well-known and deservedly popular for its jungle, coast and ancient ruins, the Yucatán peninsula can be a pricey place to stay – unless you pick one of these brilliant budget hotels and hostels
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The Seychelles islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue may be known for their luxury resorts but there is also a great selection of family-run, more affordable guesthouses just as close to the archipelago’s famous, world-class beaches
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Portugal’s Douro region is famous for its port, but also produces fine, good-value reds and top nosh. Perfect, then, for thirsty foodies like our writer
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The snowpack in Oregon may be good this year, but it will take several years to emerge from the drought that afflicts the western US. Here, a tractor uses a technique called harrowing, not ploughing, which prevents the soil surface from drying out
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From private islands that can be yours for as little as £100,000, to yachts and jets to rent for just £90 a pop, the luxury lifestyle isn’t so exclusive after all
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Injecting fun and a cool vibe into a picture-book New Forest village, this revamped inn belies its pub-chain roots
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Get into the heart and soul of Britain at these places to stay – from a lighthouse to a bunkhouse – run by local groups and charities
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Traditional resorts like Bournemouth and Torquay, once known for amusement arcades and OAPs, are having a moment, with cocktail bars and cute cafes, new outdoor activities and chic places to stay
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We’ve never been so don’t know what gear we need or where to go
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Wild drama abounds at this RSPB reserve being used as the base for BBC Springwatch 2016, a place where children can get involved in fun activities
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Barnsley council to cut break by a week amid fears longer length leads to low attainment and fewer affordable holidays
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Tour the tanks at twilight with a sleepover in front of shark-infested waters
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Like many British seaside towns, the Lincolnshire resort is witnessing a revival, swapping its kiss-me-quick image for stylish bars and boutiques
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Acting, rafting, hiking cooking … those who like to be busy all day will love a stay at these campsites with activities on tap
readers' tips
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This week we’re looking for your suggestions on Italian village trattorias. Tell us about your favourite discoveries off the beaten track
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If you stray from the superclubs, the Balearic party isle has a wealth of coves, beaches, live music bars, bike rides and cafes to discover
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There’s a lot more to the Great British Seaside than buckets and spades and fish and chips. There are lawnmower and magic museums for a start, say our readers
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This week we’re looking for your suggestions on the best of Ibiza. Tell us about the best discoveries you’ve made, assuming you can remember them...
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Out on the US Great Plains a storm is brewing and that’s great news for extreme weather fans on a tour that’s all about witnessing the power of nature up close
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Tracey Emin, Wayne Hemingway et al, take note, satirical blog the Daily Margz is on a mission to ridicule all that is supposedly ‘retro’ and ‘quirky’ about Margate. Here are some of its acerbic blogposts …
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From a stroll in Dorset to see butterflies to a Cairngorm hike in search of ptarmigan, this pick of UK wildlife walks from a new book has plenty to fauna over
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