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Discover affordable Scandinavia: readers’ travel tipsSwim in Sweden, drive in Norway and take a locals’ tour in Denmark or Finland. The best things in life aren’t as pricey as you feared if you’re ready to explore – or book late in summer
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Send us tips about your favourite small Mediterranean hotelsA characterful, independent B&B or hotel with friendly staff and a pleasant setting can add so much to a holiday in the sun. Send us your tip and you could be on your way to a location of your choice with our prize of a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com -
10 of the best national and regional parks in FranceFrance’s green spaces provide the chance to see magnificent wildlife, explore mountain villages or just have a great hike or bike ride -
US border control could start asking for your social media accountsUS Customs and Border Protection proposal would see Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts requested on landing and visa forms
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Tune in to Cork's magical barCork bar and shop, Levis Corner House, in Ballydehob, has kept locals in stout and groceries for 100 years – now it also provides musical entertainment
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There's more to the costa than golf courses and resortsThere are still places in southern Portugal where there are more flamingos than tourists, and rural traditions are part of the fabric of life
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The Joan Wakelin bursary: winning photographsOff the Algarve coast are the barrier islands of Armona, Deserta and Culatra and the waterways of the Rio Formosa natural park. The islands’ inhabitants have been in a court battle for the right not to demolish their houses on the islands, which the authorities say are damaging the environment
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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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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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Take the kids to … Sea Life BrightonNearly 150 years old, this seaside aquarium is home to sharks, but its foxface rabbitfish are its most fearsome residents
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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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The best of Germany: readers’ travel tipsThe country’s natural wonders, combined with cold war history, fairytale castles and great cities make it a prime destination for our readers. Decent beer, too
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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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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
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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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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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