Holiday guides
What to do and see plus where to eat, drink and sleep in regions and cities around the world
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A 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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The capital of Malaysian Borneo is one of Asia’s most alluring cities, with fabulous food and new hotels, but little traffic and few high-rises to spoil the laid-back vibe
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Hull is seizing the chance to show off its cultural hotspots – and appetite for a party. Our writer rejoices at her home town’s newfound cool, and lists the best places to eat, drink, stay and shop
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Independence days and revolutions, new trails stretching across nations, capitals of culture, inaugural flights and the new Elvis hotel …
40 places to inspire your 2017 travel plans
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Searching for the best beaches, the greatest walks, alternative city breaks and favourite destinations – with a twist – guided readers towards this selection of great stories from the past year
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A stubborn desire to make things happen in this great northern city has led to vibrant arts, food and drink scenes. Whether you’re drinking, dancing or dining, the experience will come with genuine Geordie camaraderie
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Before writing his best-known works, Franz Kafka hoped to make millions with a series of “on the cheap” guides to European travel
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With its modern art museums, hidden basement bars, and fast-evolving food scene, Argentina’s capital is the most sophisticated city in Latin America
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Tamil Nadu has sweeping beaches, the world’s greatest collection of ancient temples, pretty tea plantations… and remarkably few British tourists
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With independent art and street food scenes, and clubs and soundsystems bursting with bass, the second city has first-rate cultural credentials – if, like our writer, you know where to look
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The colourful barrios of this teeming, oft-maligned capital are now thriving – with culture, creativity and an exciting, modern food scene
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A South African safari needn’t cost a packet. Our money-saving tips include going out of season, looking for online deals and doing what the locals do
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A mere three hours’ drive from Melbourne and you’re enveloped in pristine bush overlooked by mountains offering stirring views – not to mention wineries, cafes and unexpectedly luxurious accommodation
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With staggering architecture, exotic landscapes and rich culture, Iran offers endless adventure. Resident Haleh Anvari is our guide around Persepolis, Yazd, Kashan and more
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Ireland’s ‘rebel city’ is often just a starting point for exploring the rugged west, but with 24 annual festivals, a cracking food scene and great pubs, there are plenty of reasons to linger
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This border region of north-east Italy has stayed out of the limelight but offers dramatic Alpine scenery, gorgeous Adriatic lagoons, and a wealth of local wine, fine cuisine and history
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The 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
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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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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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With more sunshine than Portland or Eugene, nature on the doorstep and great craft beer and coffee, Bend may just be the perfect small US city stopoff
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With age comes political awareness, higher alcohol tolerance, and an earlier bedtime. But it’s possible to be an adult and still enjoy yourself this weekend
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It’s got Gallic charm, North American grit and parties like nowhere else. And with two new direct flights starting from the UK, Montreal now makes a perfect city break
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Portugal’s Douro region is famous for its port, but also produces fine, good-value reds and top nosh. Perfect, then, for thirsty foodies like our writer
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The city across the bay has shed its inferiority complex and offers plenty of reasons to visit. In fact you can skip San Francisco altogether, and fly to Oakland direct from the UK
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This vast country’s 17,000 tropical islands would take years to explore. As a new direct flight from the UK to Indonesia launches, we pick things to do and see plus the best hotels and restaurants in four popular destinations
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Slovenia’s – and now Europe’s – green capital is a laid-back charmer of a city. Easily walkable, it boasts striking architecture and a vibrant outdoor eating and drinking culture
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Northern Thailand’s largest city has struck a fine balance between traditional life and a vibrant contemporary scene, and boasts unique cuisine, affordable stays and must-do treks
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As the city marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, our writer finds its free-thinking spirit alive at offbeat museums, bars, restaurants and in its architecture
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Dodge the tartan and tour groups with Vonny Moyes’s guide to Edinburgh’s contemporary culture, bars brimming with personality, and great-value places to eat and stay
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Yes, it’s big on banking and watches but don’t imagine the Swiss city is entirely straitlaced – this year it’s going gaga over Dada for starters
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Lonely Planet’s New in Travel list for 2016 picks out fresh holiday ideas across the globe, including surfing, safaris, volcano visits and cultural attractions
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Every new year brings a host of new reasons to choose a particular destination. We pick new flights, new openings, anniversaries, and special events for 2016’s hotlist
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Aarhus, Denmark: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels