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Science, technology, art or history … readers recommend fun and educational museums around the country in time for half-term
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In our weekly glimpse at the world through three images from a traveller’s Instagram feed, Shanna Baker visits the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia
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In the first of a new series exploring cool US towns and cities, Emma John soaks up the sporting fanaticism, liberal traditions, food and music of this university town
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Tell us about a great little ski or snowboarding resort in Europe and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Research by World Animal Protection in Brazil and Peru has revealed rise in photos with wild animals on Instagram, as well as growing instances of cruelty, and is launching a Wildlife Selfie Code
beach on a budget
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In the 20 years since the Guggenheim opened the Basque port city has not looked back – the museum acting as a magnet for great art and architecture as well as buzzing nightlife and restaurants
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The Mile High City gets a little closer with new direct UK flights giving visitors the chance to soak up a wild west boom town with a roaring food and nightlife scene
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The area of northern France known for battlefields and memorials also has pretty landscapes, unspoilt beaches and some of the country’s best cuisine – all just a short hop from the UK
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Catch some late summer sun on Portugal’s stunning coast. The author of the new Wild Guide to the country, picks 10 beaches for adventure and solitude
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White sandy beaches, epic Atlantic scenery and supreme seafood combine to great effect on Spain’s most beautiful coastline
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Portugal’s capital is bursting with culture and great places to eat, stay and party – and it’s the cheapest city break destination in western Europe
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In France’s sunny ‘pink city’, ancient palaces show world-class art and crowds sip pastis and eat cassoulet and top-notch tapas at lively food markets
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Stunning images of incredible landscapes inspire wanderlust in DK Publishing’s Natural Wonders of the World but this new book, with an introduction by Chris Packham, also features 3D maps and guides to each location
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The travel agent took our choir group’s money for the booking but did not pay the hotel
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In a town rich with Dylan Thomas heritage, chef Nick Priestland is scaling back his highly-regarded restaurant to focus on B&B accommodation. Well, that was the plan
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Stylish but affordable hostels and hotels aimed at the Instagram generation continue to open apace across Europe, offering excellent value and a party atmosphere
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We asked British nature writers to reveal their go-to market towns and lesser-known cities for a late-season break
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One of London’s most-treasured museums, the Horniman, is developing the World Gallery to showcase the way ‘people from every continent live their lives’
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The beauty and ancient history of the landscape have always fired the imagination of the How to Train Your Dragon author
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The lakes of northern Germany are an idyllic setting for a watery adventure, but prove a stern test of Kevin Rushby’s boatmanship
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This iconic site is a victim of it’s own fame and a cash cow for English Heritage – yet even the summer throngs can’t detract from the extraordinary romance of its unknowable past
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The traditional, fairytale-themed amusement park features elves, trolls and talking parrots, and its woodland setting and new hotel make it ideal for a family holiday
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The ice-cream is divine (and award-winning) at this free-to-enter attraction but costs add up paying for individual rides and the other food options aren’t so tasty
readers' tips
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Menus are bulging with seasonal produce at this time of year, often amid traditional food festivals. From Andalucía to Tuscany, via the Scottish Highlands, our tipsters forage for treats
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With the half-term break on the horizon tell us your day trip tips on museums and galleries that have a wow factor for kids
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It’s the season for mother nature to dazzle us with golds, reds, yellows and oranges … Our readers recommend the most vibrant autumnal displays in Europe, North America and Japan
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Amazing seasonal foods are celebrated with harvest festivals, rituals and traditions at this time of year. Tell us about the best on mainland Europe and in the UK
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It’s easy to grab a burger in Times Square but more rewarding to walk a block and eat well with the locals. Our man in New York chooses great places near the major sights
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Simon Jenkins’ new book tells the history of Britain’s railways through the island’s 100 best stations. We pick 10 gems, from grand old York to a Highland outpost
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With its creativity, history and subterranean mystery this city is the perfect antidote to overrun Prague and its forests of selfie sticks
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