Beach holidays
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Back to the Costas: terror fear sees travel industry return to its rootsAfter a litany of deadly attacks, the package holiday market has collapsed in Egypt and Tunisia – but familiar resorts in the western Med are booming again
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Style revival: Britain’s booming seaside townsTraditional 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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Off to Cleethorpes, for sea, sand and styleLike 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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UK seaside attractions: readers’ travel tipsThere’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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Indonesia beginners’ guide: Bali, Lombok, Java and FloresThis vast country’s 17,000 tropical islands would take years to explore. As a new direct flight from the UK to Indonesia launches, we pick things to do and see plus the best hotels and restaurants in four popular destinations
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Exploring Bali and Lombok: readers’ travel tipsCycling in the rainforest, discovering secret beaches, eating with the locals, bathing in a volcanic spring … Readers get well off the beaten track on the isalnds of Bali and Lombok
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The alternative city guide to Durban, South AfricaThe fourth of our alt South Africa city guides zooms in on the surfers’ beaches, homegrown ‘gqom’ dance music and the restaurants and fashion popular with locals in this subtropical metropolis
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Ten tips on how not to get in trouble on your travelsWhether it’s burping in the streets of Vienna, bible bashing in the Maldives or gum smuggling in Singapore, here’s what you need to avoid
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Woolacombe beach in Devon wins travellers' vote for second yearThree-mile stretch of sand is top in list based on TripAdvisor reviews and ratings
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Best city beachesIf you like your beaches buzzy or you need a dip after a bit of culture, these urban shores should keep you buoyant
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The 50 best beaches in the worldWhether you’re seeking solitude or a party vibe, shallow waters or pounding surf, find the perfect beach in our pick of 50, from Greece to the Galapagos, the Highlands to Hawaii
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'All Australian cliches are true': Martin Parr talks beach life before Bondi showThe Magnum photographer’s travelling exhibition, Life’s a Beach, showcases images shot at coastlines around the world. Here he talks about sausage sizzles and beach nudity with Guardian Australia’s picture editor, Jonny Weeks
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Top 10 beach hotels and B&Bs; on New Zealand’s South IslandBeach resorts and retreats on New Zealand’s South Island make the most of dramatic views, as well as offering a tranquil getaway. Here are 10 to suit the calm, collected – and the adventurous
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Sayulita, hippy-chic Mexico on the Pacific coastA new charter flight to Puerto Vallarta has put Mexico’s Pacific coast within easy reach from the UK. But don’t hang around in the big resorts – head north for laid-back beaches and boho shops, whale-watching and rodeos
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Holiday guide to Costa Rica: beaches and adventures, plus hotels and restaurantsThis small country is perhaps the best in Latin America for a tropical adventure, thanks to its misty jungles, incredible wildlife, active volcanoes and glorious deserted beaches
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Why Haiti deserves visitorsFive years after Haiti was devastated by an earthquake, tourists are slowly returning – to find a raw and vibrant Caribbean country steeped in voodoo, slavery and rare native art
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LGBT-friendly destinations: send us your tips – and you could win a £200 hotel voucherWe’re on a hunt for the best LGBT-friendly destinations you’ve stayed, played and partied in
Authentic Algarve: there's more to the costa than golf and resorts