Travel news, travel guides and reviews
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Blackpool and other popular seaside resorts sound Covid-19 warning to protect residents
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Lockdowns are starting to ease but travel and migration will be disrupted for longer
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Health secretary suggests social ‘bubbles’ may address family separation soon
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Emerging from Europe’s strictest lockdown, how do its tourist-weary residents feel about getting their city back?
Beach on a budget
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When Uncle Ted has a few drinks and starts screaming that the world is flat, have a few tactics ready to counter his bizarre rants
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The Alhambra marks the start of a drive taking in historic cities, a river valley and mountains – and ends in Almería’s spaghetti western desert
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With the annual summer dash under starter’s orders, we suggest how to turn a schlep into a road trip, staying in treehouses, chateaux and cool hotels en route
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Get beach ready with our week-long planners to 10 glorious seaside spots, covering everything from secluded coves to surf lessons, boat rides and places to stay
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Electro music fans are heading to Turin for this weekend’s Kappa Futurfestival, but this also one of the best cities in Italy for culture and affordable restaurants
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A new virtual exhibition, What the Traveller Saw, the first of its kind by the Royal Geographical Society, marks the centenary of the birth of the writer and former Observer travel editor
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As the nation waits for details of the UK’s exit strategy, destinations are working on safe ways to manage visitors this summer
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With no tourists, some are plugging the gap between hospital and social care
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Move comes after complaints about cancelled holidays and weddings owing to Covid-19
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Commercial landlords launch legal action to reclaim money withheld by businesses since coronavirus lockdown
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Barry Lewis worked at Butlin’s during its 1960s heyday. When he returned in 1982, he captured its fading glamour
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Running out of home schooling ideas? Take the kids on a virtual voyage with these interactive learning tools, from safaris to cooking lessons with an Italian chef
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My family has been visiting this sunny Inner Hebrides isle for more than a century, but for now I can enjoy its peace and ease only in my mind
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Spring is here and it’s time to spy on fluffy newborn lambs, sleepy kids and even sunbathing piglets! It’s cuteness overload on these farm cams
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Some skiers are still trying to make it back from the Alps after the weekend closures, while the industry is struggling after what was already a tricky season
Readers' tips
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Our travels are often shaped by the tales of others, be they writer, broadcaster or some random chap in a bar. Share with fellow readers the person who’s inspired you
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Share with fellow readers that special place that makes you smile at just the thought of it, so even under lockdown you can escape to in your mind’s eye
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Words on a page can bring the world to life. Readers select the travel books and novels that made them go out and discover it by sparking their imaginations
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