travel
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City breaks with kids in BarcelonaIt’s a favourite destination for adults, but Barcelona has loads to offer kids, whether they’re into football, science, the seaside or amusement parks
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In Hanoi the best coffee comes with egg yolkA milk shortage in the 1940s led an enterprising barman to cast around for alternatives – and so cà phê trúng, Vietnamese egg coffee, was born -
20 of the best family campsites in EuropeWith great restaurants, beautiful locations and lots of activities and entertainment, these sites offer all the fun but none of the hassle of traditional camping -
City breaks with kids: ParisThe city of love – or lights – can also be a delight for children, with special sessions at many cultural attractions and parks with playgrounds, ponds and puppets
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Dispute over ‘patriotism’ delays opening of Gdańsk’s new war museumPoland’s conservative government has decided that the port city’s new landmark exhibiting the horrors of the second world war isn’t sufficiently nationalist
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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The eco guide to responsible travelA few intrepid tour operators are determined to reduce the harm we do to the planet with our holidays, says Lucy Siegle
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Call of the wild in South Georgia: Instagram snapshotsStudying penguins and seals for the British Antarctic Survey, marine biologist Jamie Coleman has unique access to the island’s wildlife and stark landscape
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YHA Ambleside, the Lake District: hostel reviewThis flagship hostel on Windermere offers backpackers and families a millionaire’s view for the price of a bunk – plus homemade cake
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Barcelona cracks down on tourist numbers with accommodation lawSpanish city passes law to limit number of beds on offer and impose moratorium on building new hotels
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Trump Hotels to triple US properties in defiance of 'no new deals' pledgeEric Danzinger said goal is to have hotels in 26 major American metropolitan areas, but a planned project in China is ‘pretty much off’
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20 UK hotels, rooms and hostels opening in 2017New places to stay this year will include a cool hostel at Hadrian’s Wall, a Titanic hotel in Belfast and a Coal Exchange in Cardiff
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City breaks with kids: AmsterdamContinuing our series on family-friendly holidays, we head to popular Amsterdam for bikes and boats, pancakes and play parks
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Family campsites in Europe: readers’ tipsItaly’s coast, lakes and mountains are popular among Guardian readers for family camping holidays, but sites in France, Portugal and Switzerland get a look-in too
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City breaks with kids: BerlinIn our new series of ‘mini’ breaks, local parents tip the attractions kids will love - and the ones to avoid - plus where to refuel and where to call it a night
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It's Twixmas time: family events in the UK between Christmas and New YearBored between Christmas and New Year? There’s no need to be with this selection of family-focused events, performances, tours and walks
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Down to the woods … a family break in a forest cabinHow can Kirsty Pope persuade her mud-averse husband to go on a forest activity break in winter? By staying in a luxury Forestry Commission cabin where you can observe the nature from your sofa
readers' tips
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Send us a tip on Denmark to win a £200 hotel voucherTell us about a great little bar in Esbjerg, a guided tour of Copenhagen, a boat trip, hike or hotel, and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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Highlights of Malaysia: readers’ travel tipsThe wild and urban attractions of this south-east Asian destination include scuba diving, orangutan spotting, remote island getaways – and a helipad rooftop bar in Kuala Lumpur
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Send us a tip on a family campsite in Europe to win a £200 hotel voucherTell us about a family campsite with great facilities or a superb location in Europe and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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Tell us about the best B&B you knowWarm welcome, fantastic breakfast, thoughtful extra touches … many things go into making a great B&B, and we’d like to hear about ones you’ve stayed at – in the UK and overseas
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Cool KōenjiStay in an art hotel, see live music, shop for vintage clothes … the leftfield community of Kōenji in the Tokyo suburbs is home to an expanding creative scene
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From our correspondentFrom blue algae lattes and the best bar on AC/DC Lane to Aboriginal culture, our Guardian Australia reporter has the inside track on the ‘world’s most liveable city’
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A legendary tour of PembrokeshireFollowing two newly devised trails in north Pembrokeshire, Kevin Rushby finds an area thick with antiquity – from neolithic to Napoleonic eras – and more soul than Stonehenge can muster
Revs in the republic A motorbike adventure across Iran