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  • Early morning mist hanging over the South Downs near Ditchling Beacon.<br>EYY6CR Early morning mist hanging over the South Downs near Ditchling Beacon.

    Walking in the air
    Snowman creator Raymond Briggs’s favourite Sussex paths

    An exhibition of the great British illustrator’s life opens this month in Ditchling village, in the South Downs countryside that inspired him
  • The tropical and scenic nudist beach of Sarakiniko on Gavdos island, Greece.<br>PE592R The tropical and scenic nudist beach of Sarakiniko on Gavdos island, Greece.

    Win a holiday voucher
    Tell us about a favourite beach in Europe

  • Old buildings on the coast overlook the sea and a  beach filled with sunloungers

    ‘This coast is saturated’
    Italian village braces for post-Ripley crowds

  • Small traditional fishing village of Mochlos, Crete, Greece.<br>2C2G86A Small traditional fishing village of Mochlos, Crete, Greece.

    Retreat to Crete
    Why the Greek island is a perfect escape

  • Exterior of the Smugglers Inn pub in Osmington, Dorset, UK.

    A Wessex trail
    Dorset’s Hardy Way leads to the historic Smugglers Inn

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    Summer in Scandinavia
    Five eco-friendly ideas to holiday like a local

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    A local’s travel guide to New York City: what to eat, see and do in three days

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    A local’s travel guide to Washington DC: what to eat, see and do in three days

  • The art deco district in Miami Beach, Florida.

    A local’s guide to Miami: What to eat, see and do in three days

  • A woman inspects plants in a floral shop.

    A local’s travel guide to the San Francisco Bay Area: what to eat, see and do in three days

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    Massive discounts and midweek mini-breaks: 20 ways to book a fantastic, more affordable holiday

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    How to take a super-low budget holiday

    From pet sitting and home swaps to planning ahead, be flexible and grab the best deals … fast
  • Kayakers setting off from beach into Coral Bay at Ningaloo Reef marine park, Western Australia.

    Paddling calendar: the best places to kayak and canoe in Australia, every month of the year

    With a coastline that stretches thousands of kilometres, Australia is an all seasons, bucket list destination for on-water adventures
  • The Acropolis viewed through the windows of the Acropolis Museum, Athens

    ‘The real life of Athens is here’ – hidden gems beyond and beneath the Acropolis

  • Narbonne - Canal de la robine

    A local’s guide to Narbonne, France: late-night dancing, seafood and seaside cycle rides

  • Closed sign outside a hotel.

    When we arrived at 9pm at our hotel in Tenerife it was closed

  • Beach of the Cathedrals, Playa de Las Catedrales, Beach of the Holy Waters, Playa de Aguas Santas, Cantabric coast, Ribadeo, Lugo province, Galicia,<br>KP35RN Beach of the Cathedrals, Playa de Las Catedrales, Beach of the Holy Waters, Playa de Aguas Santas, Cantabric coast, Ribadeo, Lugo province, Galicia,

    Hidden Spain: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track

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  • Hadrian's Wall above Housesteads Crags

    ‘I slept in ditches and dreamed of marauding raiders’: a wild walk on the Hadrian’s Wall path

    The vandalism at Sycamore Gap may have hogged the headlines, but walking the length of the national trail puts these borderlands into thrilling historical context
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    From Bond to bust: a Sin City hotel’s closing mirrors the new face of Vegas

  • The Grand hotel in Scarborough.

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    Tory mayoral candidate promises to return Scarborough Grand to former glory

  • Afternoon tea is served at the Kensington Hotel in London.

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    Dinosaur macarons and pink prosecco: how afternoon tea in UK embraced the Instagram generation

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    Travel & leisure
    Premier Inn guests who faced ‘spider army’ fail to claim good night refund

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  • Statue of Notre Dame de France with Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe Chapel and Notre Dame Cathedral Le Puy en Velay Haute-Loire Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France<br>M68CGW Statue of Notre Dame de France with Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe Chapel and Notre Dame Cathedral Le Puy en Velay Haute-Loire Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France

    I’ve written about France for 20 years – here are my favourite places to visit

    After a lifetime exploring the country’s cities, coast and countryside, our France expert chooses her personal highlights
  • Long Bay, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica<br>R5DMAA Long Bay, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica

    My Rasta father showed me the real Jamaica. After he died, I wanted to share it with my kids

  • Beautiful sunny coast view to an amazing paradise holiday bay with crystal clear blue water sandy beach, Seychelles, Ikaria island, Greece.

    Breathtaking: 24 secret beaches in southern Europe

  • Spectacular aerial view of a beautiful beach bathed by a clear and turquoise sea in Greece. Whale shape in sea from rocks. Xigia Sulfur<br>2A24W40 Spectacular aerial view of a beautiful beach bathed by a clear and turquoise sea in Greece. Whale shape in sea from rocks. Xigia Sulfur

    ‘Prepare for the sunset of a lifetime’: readers’ favourite beaches in southern Europe

  • Beautiful Cala Luna beach, Sardinia island, Italy<br>Bay near Cala Gonone village. Famous landmark and travel touristic destination in Europe

    Share a tip on a beach in southern Europe – and win a holiday voucher

  • Salzburg, Austria. Christmas Market in the old town.

    ‘The old town is adorned with twinkling lights’: readers’ favourite Christmas breaks in Europe

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  • Winding coastal road Sa Calobra leading to harbor and Torrent de Pareis in Tramontana mountains. Majorca, Spain. High quality photo<br>2HTEC1D Winding coastal road Sa Calobra leading to harbor and Torrent de Pareis in Tramontana mountains. Majorca, Spain. High quality photo

    Tell us about a great road trip in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher

  • the Komani Lake Ferry navigates a rocky gorge with a payload of people and vehicles, on Lake Koman, Albania<br>2R8W714 the Komani Lake Ferry navigates a rocky gorge with a payload of people and vehicles, on Lake Koman, Albania

    ‘I wanted the 17-hour trip to go slower, not faster’: readers’ favourite European journeys

  • Low Angle Portrait Of Iberian Lynx Sitting On Rock At Donana National Park<br>WCW15A Low Angle Portrait Of Iberian Lynx Sitting On Rock At Donana National Park

    Tell us about a trip to a national park in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher

  • View of Slad Valley, Stroud, Gloucestershire in summer;<br>E1G19J View of Slad Valley, Stroud, Gloucestershire in summer;

    ‘I strolled among lovely Lent lilies, wild garlic and beautiful bluebells’: readers’ favourite spring walks in the UK

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