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Gothenburg voted the world's most sociable cityWhen it comes to getting social, Gothenburg leads the way, according to a new survey, which also reveals New Yorkers eat out the most and Madrid loves to party – but London fails to make top 20
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Tell us about your local heroes in India for a chance to win a £200 hotel voucherShare your experiences of a great local guide, homestay or community project you’ve come across in India. Send us your tips for a chance to win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com -
Morocco's blue-washed beauty and market lifeInstagrammer Genie Austin’s shots of northern Morocco capture its exotic allure as well as everyday life -
Why France's Col du Soulor is great for bikes … and birdwatchingRegularly part of the Tour de France route, this 1,474-metre Pyrenean pass is also bird of prey central in summer and autumn
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10 top tips from our London correspondentDitching the usual tourist suspects, our reporter takes us on a tour of his favourite clubs, bars, venues and restaurants around London
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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Bangkok city guide: what to do plus the best hotels, restaurants and barsSkipping 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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Morocco's blue-washed beauty and market life – in picturesInstagrammer Genie Austin’s shots of northern Morocco capture its exotic allure as well as everyday life
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Hundreds of UK hotels fail food hygiene inspectionsInspectors discovered seafood past its expiry date and food stored without temperature controls, says Which? survey
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The Plough at Scalby, North Yorkshire: hotel reviewThe 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
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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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An 'Arctic' safari in the Scottish 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
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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
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
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Yoga on ice in Swedish LaplandNorthern Sweden and the frozen Baltic provide a stunning setting for a yoga retreat that delivers as many thrills as it does chills
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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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