travel
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On an eco road trip from LA to Vegas – by TeslaA teenager has launched a green car service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, using Tesla electric vehicles. Stephanie Theobald gets a lift and finds the conversation as fascinating as the technology
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The Plough at Scalby, North YorkshireThe one thing missing from this stretch of Yorkshire coast has been a good place to stay. This refurbished pub has rectified that, and is a boon for walkers -
A Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich for vegansCafes and food carts in the city of brotherly love extend the caring to farm animals by making meat- and dairy-free versions of the classic sandwich -
What to do, plus where to eat, drink and staySkipping the temples and the backpacker hub of the Khao San Road, our writer focuses on the food, drink and arts scenes in the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods
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An 'Arctic' safari in the HighlandsWinter in the Cairngorms national park can turn positively Arctic – perfect for Kari Herbert to give her small daughter a taste of the polar conditions, and creatures, she enjoyed as a child in Greenland
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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Aarhus, Denmark: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotelsThe 2017 European Capital of Culture has cool museums and galleries, and a wide range of modern Nordic food and drink, all within a compact walkable city centre
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World view: Behind the masks at Venice carnivalPrepare to party, incognito. A customer is fitted for mask and outfit at Ca’ del Sol workshop in Venice. The city’s carnival runs until 28 February
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Pop on the piste: Chamonix’s fun new ski hotelNeither cute chalet nor bland concrete block, Chamonix’s Rocky Pop hotel claims to be a chilled new take on winter holidays – and makes a fine base for our beginner snowboarder
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Redmayne House B&B, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: hotel reviewA stylish, supremely comfortable B&B with big breakfasts – Eden Valley walkers couldn’t ask for a better place to relax
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Staying in style in BarcelonaWith an art gallery, coffee bar, yoga and south-east Asian food, you might find it hard to leave Barcelona’s Casa Bonay hotel – unless you get a craving for tapas
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Timbrell’s Yard, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire: hotel reviewIt’s hard to believe that this thriving restaurant and bar with stylish rooms, in a historic riverfront building, almost became an office block
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20 of the best places to stargaze in the UKThe National Parks Dark Skies Festival (18-26 February) is an ideal opportunity to try stargazing in some of the UK’s wildest areas. But here, we’ve also selected stellar sites that are good throughout the year
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Take the kids to … Tintagel, CornwallWizards, kings and castle ruins combine with beach, caves and rock pools to make a magical day out – even in February
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Should we take our teenage children on a Mediterranean cruise?I fear we will be going stir crazy after a few days and it will either be madness or genius
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City breaks with kids: LondonLondon offers a dazzling parade of attractions and treats for children – but it can empty your pockets faster than Fagin. Here are our tips for making the most of the city on a budget
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City breaks with kids: RomeThe Eternal City may be stuffed with classical treasures, but it also has plenty to intrigue kids – who will love the ready availability of pizza and ice-cream
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10 of the best new family attractions in the UKWaterparks, cycle trails and zipwires through the forest are among the attractions springing up across the UK this year. We’ve included affordable places to stay nearby, too
readers' tips
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The best of Bangkok: readers’ travel tipsFrom a condom-themed restaurant to a very sobering medical museum, a snake farm and ubiquitous markets, the frenetic Thai capital is a cornucopia of delights
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Send us a tip on LA for a chance to win a £200 hotel voucherLights, camera, action … it’s time to tell us what you know and love about Los Angeles. Send us your tips on the best of LA for a chance to win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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Highlights of Yucatán: readers’ travel tipsUncrowded ruins, an underwater sculpture park, hidden cenotes and authentic places to eat in popular spots are among the Mexican secrets shared by readers
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Send us a tip on Bangkok for a chance to win a £200 hotel voucherTemples, street food, markets … or something more under the radar: share your discoveries in the Thai capital
you may have missed
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10 of the best things to do in HamburgThe recent opening of the stunning Elbphilharmonie concert hall put the port city in the spotlight, but there is a host of other attractions, plus great cocktails, design hotels and totally delicious fish sandwiches
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A tour of the real Yucatán, MexicoEscape the fleshpots of the Yucatán coast and head inland – you’ll find people eager to share their jungle home with visitors, and a world of hidden temples and natural pools
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Epic romantic failsFew things conjure up the idea of romance like an exotic trip with a partner, though the reality can be excruciatingly different, as these writers discovered
Cold snap? Yoga on ice in Swedish Lapland