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Floating hotel to open in London as part of social enterprise projectFrom September, Newham’s Royal Docks will be the base for The Good Hotel, a 144-room property offering training to unemployed people, and a chance to find long-term work
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Walking Hadrian's Wall: discovering the secrets of the landscapeBoyd Tonkin and author Graham Robb on a walking trip in search of cols – parts of the UK landscape you often won’t find on a map -
Sri Lanka's street food sounds as good as it tastesThe island’s favourite street food is kottu, a carb-rich pile of chopped roti, meat and chilli. Here’s where to try it in the capital, Colombo -
Family fun at Europa-Park, GermanyEuropa-Park is Europe’s second most popular theme park, yet little known in the UK. Which is a shame, as this fantasy version of the continent with 100 rides across 13 different lands is a blast
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Your own slice of Italian Riviera: a remote stay in LiguriaAt a cute fisherman’s cottage in 1,500-year-old San Fruttuoso village our writer has a secluded bay amid romantic Romanesque splendour almost to herself
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A guide to clubs, bars, cabaret and cultureGay-friendly London means more than glitter and sequins (though they’re here too) to these performers and artists, who pick the funkiest club nights, best bars and most diverse cultural events in the capital
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Great art under the big skies of MontanaThe Tippet Rise Art Center on an 11,500-acre working ranch near Yellowstone has just opened to the public. It celebrates land and architecture, as well as music during its classical concert season
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Old Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-WoldFrom the amazing food to the well-kitted out rooms and great service, this refreshingly modern take on a Cotswolds classic gets just about everything right
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New London hotel for artistsThe Green Rooms hotel and creative space in north London will act as a low-cost base for visiting artists and encourage collaboration on projects
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Lace Market Hotel, NottinghamFrom the grand decor to the young head chef’s faultless food, this new hotel gets almost everything right … so where is everyone?
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The Huntsman of Brockenhurst, HampshireInjecting fun and a cool vibe into a picture-book New Forest village, this revamped inn belies its pub-chain roots
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10 UK glamp sitesCamping purists may sneer but glamping is here to stay with hundreds of sites scattered across the UK. We pick 10 spots for those who love the outdoors but also love a good bed and warm shower
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Geek's Guide to the UK's best science and tech attractionsFrom classic computers and code-breaking centres to stargazing stations and Victorian sewage works, here are 10 top trips for inquisitive minds
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UK camping holidays with activities on siteIf a green field isn't enough to entertain your hyper active children, stay at one of these campsites with rafting, acting, watersports or crafts on tap
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Take the kids to … RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, SuffolkWild 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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At the National Marine Aquarium, PlymouthTour the tanks at twilight with a sleepover in front of shark-infested waters
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Take the kids to … Seaton Jurassic, east DevonAn interactive time travel journey through the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods at a seaside attraction that’s ‘educational entertainment at its best’
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Send an affordable Scandinavia tip for the chance to win a £200 travel voucherWe all know the Nordic nations are expensive for travellers – so we want to know about places you’ve found that don’t make your eyes water. Send us your advice and you could be off there with our prize of a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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The best of Lisbon: readers’ travel tipsA spies walking tour, secret gardens, a new museum, great restaurants and even ‘the world’s sexiest loo’ – our readers can point you to some excellent places in Lisbon
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Italian village trattorias: readers’ travel tipsSome of Italy’s best food is found in rural, family-run places where fresh, local produce is cooked superbly. Readers share details of their most memorable meals
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Best places to visit in Ibiza: readers’ tipsIf 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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Top 10 yoga retreats in IndiaIndia is a dream destination for many yogis – but with so many ashrams and courses, how do you choose wisely? From the hardcore to the boutique, on International Yoga Day, we select 10 of the best
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The best hotels in Portugal for under £100 a nightPastel-coloured palaces, beach-side design hotels, family-friendly farmhouses – and all bookable for under £100 a night. Here’s a pick of Portugal’s best value stays
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