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A vintage tram passes by old-style Victorian shops with wooden signs and porches
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12 Fantastic Things To Do in the UK

Pints, pubs, castle stays, fossil-hunting beaches, and outrageously dashing munro trails are just some of the UK's best things to do.
Exploring rivers and lakes by kayak or SUP, like Lake Annecy, are some of the best things to do in France
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11 Unforgettable Things To Do in France

France’s best experiences are fanciful: flit between lavender blooms and vineyards, meander along the Mediterranean coast to micronations, or hideaway in unsung medieval villages.
The Azores is one of Europes best wellness destinations
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8 Alternative Spa and Wellness Destinations in Europe

Upgrade your retreat with the first-class spas and great outdoor activities at these sometimes overlooked wellness destinations.
Padar Island in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
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9 Blissful Beach Destinations for Sun, Sand, and Serenity

From favourites like Florida to lesser-known Sumba and the Albanian Riviera, these are some of the world's best beach destinations.
Reflections of Gijón, Spain
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A Guide to Gijón, Spain: Asturias’ Beloved Beach Escape

From golden sands to Roman ruins, the Asturian city of Gijón, Spain, ticks all the boxes for a city-cum-beach-break.
Families enjoy the views high above Innsbruck
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Summer Highs in Innsbruck, Where the Alps Are for All

Forget skiing and snow and visit Innsbruck in summer, the best season to explore the Tyrolean city's terraces, trails and tales.
Edinburgh Royal Tattoo
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A Quick Guide To The 11 Major Edinburgh Festivals in 2024

Edinburgh is the ultimate festival city, hosting 11 different main festivals throughout 2024 - here's a quick guide on what to expect!
Karkalpakstan is one of the most remote-feeling destinations in the world
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8 Remote and Secluded Places to Travel for an Isolated Escape

Experience a true escape at these eight isolated places where you can get away from it all amongst dunes, wildlife or vast, empty nothingness.
Porto is one of Europe's best food cities
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5 of Europe’s Best Food Cities & Delicious Destinations

From world-class Basque chefs to Georgia’s transcontinental flavours, Europe’s best food cities & destinations are delicious and diverse.
Michelin Gala Portugal 2024
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I Attended Portugal’s First Dedicated MICHELIN Gala: Here’s Who Won and What Happens Behind the Scenes

Portugal's first dedicated MICHELIN Gala took place in February 2024. But how does MICHELIN work, how go you get a star, and who decides?
Visiting Val di Non Trentino Italy
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Val di Non, Italy’s Apple Eden Where The Fruit Isn’t Forbidden

In Trentino's verdant, orchard-heavy Val Di Non, you'll find Italy's unsung valley of castles, mirror-like lakes, and apples aplenty.
Desenzano del Garda is a beautiful small town on Lake Garda
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20 Beautiful Small Towns in Italy

Italy’s small towns offer charm and charisma away from the country's cohort of star-studded cities. These are some of the most beautiful Italian towns to visit, from longtime favourites to more offbeat retreats.
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In Slovenia’s Vipava Valley, Sustainable Family-Run Wineries, Dining Rooms & Trails Abound

Sustainability is organically the soul of Slovenia's Vipava Valley, where family-run vineyards, farm-to-fork tasting rooms & emerald trails are plentiful. Here's how to visit.
Durdle Door
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Road Trip Dorset’s Jurassic Coast for Fossils, Pubs and Gorgeous Beaches

Devon and Dorset's Jurassic Coast affords one of the UK's best road trips. Pretty villages, scenic bays and 150+ million years of fossil history unfurl along this splendid shoreline.
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12 Incredible Beach Destinations in Europe For Any Kind of Traveller

Europe's best beach destinations include culinary coastal city breaks, lazy-day beach lounging, and active trails along scenic shorelines. Here's some seaside inspiration for your next trip.
Salzburg is one of the best cities to visit in Austria
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Austria’s Best Cities for Cross-Border City Breaks

Upgrade your Austria city break by making it a twin-city, two-country long weekend. These are the best cities in Austria for border-hopping.
Views around Hamnoy, Moskenesøya, in Norway's Lofoten Islands
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25 Best Islands To Visit for a Unique Escape

From penguin colonies and dragons to glaciers and sandbar adventures, these are some of the best islands to visit for a unique escape.
Ana Martins inspects her cherry trees in Fundão, Central Portugal
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The Flavours of Fundão, Portugal’s Creative Cherry Capital 

Fundão and Castelo Novo are true hinterland hideaways, with historic castles, cherries, vineyards, blossoms, and boutique stays aplenty.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
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10 Day Croatia Itinerary: Dubrovnik to Zagreb

Discover the highlights of the Adriatic, Croatia's capital and a cascade-heavy national park on this 10 day Croatia itinerary from Dubrovnik to Zagreb.
Beautiful Madeira
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15 of the Best Places To Visit in February in Europe: Sun, Skiing, Valentine’s & Carnival

February in Europe offers plenty: carnivals, Valentine's Day getaways, ski and snow adventures, half-term winter sun and the northern lights — here are the best places to head for something special.
Iceland in winter
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Iceland in Photos: Postcards From a Winter Wonderland

Iceland in winter means ice, snow, and incredible New Year's Eve celebrations. From glacier treks to frozen beaches, these are my highlights.