travel
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Activities and events for the bank holiday weekendSteampunk or steam trains, walking, cycling or outdoor cinema ... there’s plenty on offer this weekend
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The culinary and natural glories of PenzanceCome for the extraordinary locations, stay for the Michelin-starred chefs and historic pubs -
Tastes and towns of Croatia’s Kvarner gulfTouring four towns on three islands, Kevin Rushby enjoys fennel liqueur, sheep’s cheese and seafood, while teenage Maddy prefers a papal cake sugar hit -
Sipping seven-layer tea in BangladeshThe magic happens in a humble kiosk in northern Bangladesh’s Sylhet region – by a man unimpressed by Bollywood bling or making big money from his invention
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Palermo guide: what to see plus the best bars, hotels and restaurantsThe capital of Sicily is a crumbling film set of a city with unmissable architecture, vivid street life, and a great choice of alfresco restaurants and bars
beach on a budget
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Top 10 budget beach hotels and B&Bs; on Mexico’s Pacific coastEnjoy 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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Top 10 budget beach hotels, guesthouses and hostels on the Yucatán peninsula, MexicoWell-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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Top 10 budget beach B&Bs; in the SeychellesThe 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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Fun and Games – the inside track on Rio de JaneiroFive 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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World view: the Berlin airlift – in picturesA hot-air balloon made over a quarter of a century ago to celebrate German unity takes a farewell flight over fields in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Inside New York's opulent Beekman Hotel – in picturesBuilt in 1880, 5 Beekman Street in lower Manhattan stood as an office building for much of its existence and now has opened as a hotel, featuring the most beautiful atrium in New York
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Taxing tourists: beware the extra charges that can make your hotel more costlyCity tax imposed on hotel stays in Europe, including in Paris, Berlin and Rome, could potentially add up to £6 per person per night to your bill
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20 great hotels, B&Bs; and apartments in GermanyVintage caravans, log cabins, a view of the Alps or the Baltic … we choose affordable, alternative places to stay across cities, coast and countryside
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Tourist spending in UK surges after pound's Brexit slumpTax-free shopping business Global Blue reports 7% rise in spending for July as visitors from Asia and US find their currencies go further
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London's Burning: commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Great FireFiery sculptures and art installations will combine with talks, exhibitions and performances to mark 350 years since flames from Pudding Lane set the capital ablaze
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Plenty of wine and no whining: a family holiday on France’s Atlantic coastThe kids would be happy to stick to the beach, but a stay on the coast near Bordeaux means mum and dad can fit in some surfing and vineyards, too
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Cres, Croatia: island of ghosts and vulturesOn the second leg of his family road trip, Kevin Rushby moves on to Cres, where the population is in decline but the soaring griffons and astonishingly blue sea are magical
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10 of the best UK campsites for last-minute bank holiday tripsThe August bank holiday is on the horizon, but don’t just pitch up expecting to nab a camping spot. James Warner Smith, an author at the website Cool Camping, has tips for sites with great views and family-friendly fun – and you can still book
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Take the kids to ... Forbidden Corner, YorkshireThis oddball labyrinth of walkways, tricks and surprises, set in an idyllic Yorkshire garden, has something for all the family
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Black Forest for the familyThis beautiful corner of Germany pioneered walking holidays in the 1860s. These days there’s a huge array of outdoor activities for all ages, from walks on the trail of woodland fairies to a 3km go-kart track
readers' tips
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Great family days out in the UK: readers’ tipsCaves, waterfalls, cable cars, walks, free country parks, busy, quiet … Britain offers a welter of possibilities for day trips to make the most of the bank holiday and summer’s last knockings. Our readers know where …
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Send us a tip on budget stays in European cities – for the chance to win a £200 hotel voucherThis week we’re looking for affordable hotels, B&Bs and hostels in European cities. Send details of your favourite stays and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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Summer activity breaks in Norway, Denmark and Sweden: readers’ tipsScandinavia’s great outdoors offers scenery on a gigantic scale, perfect for getting lost in on foot, two wheels or boat. Here are 10 of the best trips from our intrepid readers
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Send us a tip on family days out in the UK – for the chance to win a £200 hotel voucherThis week we’re looking for your best ideas for family day trips around Britain: seaside, countryside, village or city. Send details of your favourite excursion and you could win a £200 voucher
you may have missed
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US national parks must reflect the diversity of our populationAs the National Parks Service turns 100, James Edward Mills reports on a campaign to make the US's natural spaces appealing to all Americans, regardless of race
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Adventure without breaking the bankThis is a pricey part of the world, but these adventures in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland, from the new Wild Guide Scandinavia, are pleasantly surprising in more ways than one
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Argentina still sets the heart – and engine – racing for Emilio ScottoThe adventurer is Guinness world record holder for longest journey by motorbike but loves his home country’s wild spaces as much as anywhere he has visited
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