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Millions of Brits will soon be heading for the sunspots of Europe as usual – but after the vote to leave, hasn’t everything changed? Plus: a guide to squeezing the most out of your sterling
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Germany offers a huge variety of places to down a lager or sip a crisp white. Send us your tip on your favourite and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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Research shows exchange rates at bureaux de change have sunk to new lows against the euro and dollar after Brexit vote
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Doo wop is a futuristic, gaudy architectural style marrying 1950s space-age dreams with a tropical seaside kiss-me-quick flavour. And the best place to see it is New Jersey’s Wildwood
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The festival may dominate the headlines every summer, but all year round there’s a tight-knit local scene of music, grassroots art and theatre, and a stupidly good range of affordable grub and booze
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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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As Tui Travel, owner of Thomson and First Choice, says glossy guides will be gone by 2020, we look back at how they evolved
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The story behind this photograph, taken in Fes, Morocco, starts with a young rock photographer’s decision to visit the 1970 Isle of Wight festival to snap Jimi Hendrix
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Technology is shaking up the industry, with artificial intelligence increasingly being used to enhance the customer experience and make businesses smarter
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An elegant refurbishment has brought this gorgeous, historic hotel back to life but more work is needed – on its far from fabulous menu
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Chic and contemporary, these beautifully designed boltholes – in Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and beyond – make for stylish short breaks and weekend getaways
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OFF Seine, a purpose-built, 58-room hotel, moored near the Gare d’Austerlitz, is the first of its kind in France and part of Paris’s ambitious riverside development scheme
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From London to Warsaw, sand is being placed along rivers, reggae is pumping from cool cocktail bars, there’s beach volleyball and plenty of places for a swim
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Tripadvisor has crowned the home of Peppa Pig World as the UK’s best amusement park but it’s the mix of nature, wildlife and attractions – including its new ‘Lost Kingdom’ – that makes it such a hit
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Make the most of Scandinavia’s lakes, hills, forests and pristine nature with our pick of self-catering cottages and cabins
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A 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
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Nearly 150 years old, this seaside aquarium is home to sharks, but its foxface rabbitfish are its most fearsome residents
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It’s hands-on fun, 19th-century-style, at this working farm that runs on steam and horse power – with homemade ice-cream to boot
readers' tips
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Crete and other Greek islands were the most popular destinations when we asked for your tips on small, family-run hotels around the Med, with Spain and the Italian coast close behind
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Cider, seafood and sandy beaches spring to mind when we think of holidays in Normandy and Brittany, but these regions have a lot to offer inland, too. 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
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Swim 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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The 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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Rise in number of British holidaymakers staying at home coincides with expected surge in overseas tourists taking advantage of the weak pound
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This famous export from the forests of Brandenburg state, south-east of Berlin, is a legend among pickles
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Ever been fooled by a rave restaurant review? Marina O’Loughlin has – and that’s just the start of her problems with the site
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The Peloponnese in Greece is the best place in Europe to visit in 2016, says Lonely Planet
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