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A camping lookout above the natural beauty of little-visited Galiano Island, near Vancouver, offers wildlife, meteor showers – and a landscape full of affable locals
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In search of solitude our writer sets off in the footsteps of JM Barrie, fortified by bacon, beer and stoicism
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Kevin Rushby kicks off his summer series with a walk through the gorgeously empty mountains of Istria – all the way to the Adriatic
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Despite a disastrous start, Obonjan, a relaxed grown-up festival which takes place on its own Adriatic island, promises to be a special summer event
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This new Cotswolds bolthole hits all the right notes, in terms of both food and accommodation. Just don’t shout about it when you’re in the village
beach on a budget
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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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Five insiders reveal how to run with the locals in the Olympics host city – a spectacular tropical metropolis with great beaches, music, views and food
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On Labadi beach, in Ghana’s capital, a group of women stop to capture the moment – and possibly share it online, too
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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
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The cheerful welcome and quality local food on offer in this refurbished Welsh pub are in perfect keeping with an area known for ancient merrymaking
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From Mozambique to Mexico, via Cornwall, here are great places to ride waves, find a bed close to the beach and eat drink and party after a day on the water
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In the short term Britain’s tourism industry looks set to benefit from the weak pound, but the long term impact is less clear
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Young children can drive full-size diggers and dumper trucks, while there are also plenty of rides – on adapted bulldozers obviously – at an attraction that now has four UK locations
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The Cyclades island of Andros is no longer the preserve of Greece’s shipping dynasties now that a local initiative is opening up its 300km of hiking trails
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Films and live shows in the planetarium and clever interactive exhibits throughout make science fun for all the family on this good-value day trip
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Martha’s Vineyard residents fear the aura of their island is being wrecked by gentrification
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Rides and slides and flumes and pools at a state-of-the-art waterpark are part of the east coast resort’s ongoing efforts to revitalise its tourist industry
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A new giant beehive installation is creating a real buzz at Kew, an attraction so brimming with botanic wonders that kids can’t help but learn as they play
readers' tips
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Famous for its dazzling shoreline and hundreds of islands, the Adriatic jewel also boasts thrilling national parks, a host of medieval towns and great places to eat and stay. And then there’s the frog museum …
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Norway, Sweden and Denmark offer pristine environments for outdoor holidays – independent or otherwise – in the summer. Send us details of your favourite experiences and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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The surging surf, exotic wildlife and dramatic settings of South Africa’s beaches place the country among the best for shoreline experiences
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Sapphire waters, astonishing historical sites, great nightlife … Send us details of your favourite experiences of Croatia and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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Vies Braves are a new way of swimming safely in busy seas - on buoy-marked routes north and south of Barcelona for group or independent holidays
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From rocky openings created by natural forces to feats of architecture, here are Europe's best places to swim in natural saltwater
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Don’t be thrown by the dainty name and French origins, the ‘little Frenchie’ is a Porto institution – a doorstep layered with pork, smoked sausage, bacon, beefsteak and topped with a fried egg and cheese
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