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MILAN
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MILAN

There's always something fresh to discover in the northern Italian city, from a new hotel in a converted seminary to a cultural hub with contemporary art and a rooftop restaurant

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7 mins  |
October 2023
LOS ANGELES
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LOS ANGELES

The US city has roots in Latin America - and is still shaped by its influence at every turn, from architecture to food trends

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6 mins  |
October 2023
ON CLOUD NINE
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ON CLOUD NINE

Scattered across the Arctic, in boggy moorland and on mountain slopes, the cloudberry appears for just a few weeks a year. It's so rare and precious, it's often called 'Arctic gold'. And, while it grows wild across the Arctic Circle and Norwegian Vesterålen archipelago, the specific locations where it thrives are a closely guarded local secret

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2 mins  |
October 2023
A LAND OF STORIES
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A LAND OF STORIES

THE OPENING OF THE PELJEŠAC BRIDGE IN SOUTHERN CROATIA MEANS IT'S EASIER THAN EVER TO HEAD OUT ALONG THE COAST ON A ROAD TRIP FROM SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK, TAKING IN ANCIENT STONE VILLAGES, UNDERWATER WINE AND PIRATE LEGENDS

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5 mins  |
October 2023
WALKING TALL
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WALKING TALL

Just two hours from Marrakech, the valleys of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains are home to incredible scenery, traditional Amazigh villages and a network of excellent and uncrowded hiking trails

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4 mins  |
October 2023
THAILAND
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THAILAND

Its palm-fringed bays and warm waters may be world-class, but there's much more to do in Thailand than many expect - from slow island exploration and cave meditation in the south to hands-on farm experiences and craft workshops in the north

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7 mins  |
October 2023
RIO DE JANEIRO
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RIO DE JANEIRO

Few cities are as naturally spectacular as Rio. Flanked by the Atlantic and Guanabara Bay, backed by jungle-furred peaks and strung together with miles of creamy sand, this is a place of singular beauty. The beachside neighbourhoods are the obvious areas to stay: legendary Copacabana, quieter Leme and trendier Ipanema, the gateway to Rio's western beaches. Don't write off inland, though. over the past decade, a new, boutiquestyle hotel scene has emerged. High above the historic centre, Santa Teresa is Rio's boho bastion. Directly below is nightlife-central Lapa. Whether on the coast or mid-city, Rio's hotel scene gives you the best of both worlds.

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4 mins  |
October 2023
Georgina Miller
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Georgina Miller

THE BRITISH FREE-DIVING CHAMPION ON HER FAVOURITE DIVE DESTINATIONS AND FINDING PEACE BENEATH THE WAVES

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3 mins  |
October 2023
STOUR VALLEY
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STOUR VALLEY

One of the most scenic corners of Essex is its border with Suffolk, formed by the art-inspiring River Stour

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2 mins  |
October 2023
MUNICH
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MUNICH

COMBINING HIP BAKERIES, CONTEMPORARY ART SPACES AND EMERGING DISTRICTS, GERMANY'S THIRD-LARGEST CITY HAS A YOUTHFUL SPIRIT

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2 mins  |
October 2023
GO THE DISTANCE
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GO THE DISTANCE

Celebrate Disney's centenary by visiting some of the destinations behind its much-loved films

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2 mins  |
October 2023
A new classic
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A new classic

A TRAIL WEAVING THROUGH A WILD COASTAL STRETCH OF THE SOUTH ISLAND IS SET TO JOIN NEW ZEALAND'S LIST OF GREAT HIKING ROUTES

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2 mins  |
October 2023
Where the wild things are
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Where the wild things are

The jungle-clad region of Sarawak on the island of Borneo is a destination designed for adventure, from its prehistoric caves to its colonies of orangutans.

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4 mins  |
September 2023
HOW CAN AI HELP YOU PLAN A TRIP?
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HOW CAN AI HELP YOU PLAN A TRIP?

WITH AI INCREASINGLY BECOMING PART OF OUR LIVES, EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE BEST WAYS TO USE TOOLS LIKE CHATGPT FOR TRAVEL AND HOW TO AVOID BEING DUPED BY FALSE FACTS.

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5 mins  |
September 2023
RIVER SWIMMING
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RIVER SWIMMING

Stories about the polluted state of the water in British rivers are rarely absent from the news - so how can you know where is safe to swim?

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3 mins  |
September 2023
UNITED STATES Take the ultimate Florida road trip
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UNITED STATES Take the ultimate Florida road trip

Discover the secrets of the Sunshine State on a road trip that combines buzzing beach towns with wetland adventures and wildlife encounters

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3 mins  |
September 2023
ON THE GAU CHO TRAIL
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ON THE GAU CHO TRAIL

Deep in the heart of Patagonia, at the southern tip of Argentina, gaucho guides saddle up to lead horseback adventures through dramatic mountain passes and over the endless rolling pampas

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2 mins  |
September 2023
The west rides again
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The west rides again

IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS, TUOLUMNE COUNTY OFFERS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATURAL WONDERS OF CALIFORNIA, ALONGSIDE A WEALTH OF QUIRKY GOLD RUSH TOWNS AND HOLLYWOOD FILM SETS PRIMED FOR A COMEBACK

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10+ mins  |
September 2023
ACTIVE PORTUGAL
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ACTIVE PORTUGAL

There's a wild side to Portugal that remains largely under the radar. Those with a nose for adventure can swim beneath the Milky Way in Alentejo, surf Atlantic breakers on the coast, discover wildlife in national parks or take to new hiking trails in the Algarve's cork-cloaked hinterland

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5 mins  |
September 2023
AUCKLAND
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AUCKLAND

New Zealand leads with its natural attractions more than its urban ones, but it's worth lingering in its largest city, and after the long flight there's all the more reason to find a welcome space to rest and readjust. Auckland's hotel scene begins in the Central Business District (CBD), where a new post-pandemic energy has seen a wave of openings including restaurants and rooftop bars. Away from the shadow of the needle-pointed Sky Tower, seaside neighbourhoods such as Takapuna, Devonport and Mission Bay attract quirky breweries and top-notch cafes, and all around you'll find hilltop viewpoints, award-winning vineyards and white-sand beaches.

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6 mins  |
September 2023
PALMA
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PALMA

Majorca's capital is now one of Spain's most exciting culinary cities, thanks to local chefs revitalising old recipes, rediscovering heritage ingredients and relishing a love of vermouth

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7 mins  |
September 2023
Dr Theresa Emmerich Kamper
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Dr Theresa Emmerich Kamper

THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGIST PADDLED THE THAMES IN A COWSKIN CANOE TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO STONE AGE-STYLE LIVING

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2 mins  |
September 2023
DIVE DEEPER
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DIVE DEEPER

IN MOZAMBIQUE'S BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO, AMID THE UNDULATING SAND DUNES, GUESTS CAN JOIN SCIENTISTS TRYING TO PREDICT THE FUTURE.

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4 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
Mauritius
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Mauritius

Mauritians can trace their roots to Madagascar, Zanzibar and East Africa, to the four corners of India and southern China and to the Malay Peninsula and Europe the legacy of centuries of colonial rule. Now their island's streets are lined with temples, churches and mosques, alongside roti stands, bistros and noodle houses. Mauritius has a unique national cuisine one that combines these contrasting heritages with the best ingredients as can be grown under the Indian Ocean sun. And the stories behind the recipes, some old and some entirely new, are best told by the people who use them every day.

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4 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
Family adventures
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Family adventures

FROM CRUISING INDIA TO MARINE CONSERVATION IN THE MALDIVES, THERE ARE ESCAPES TO ENTERTAIN ALL AGES.

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2 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
INTO THE HILLS
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INTO THE HILLS

Carving a path through cloud-swathed villages and centuries-old tea estates, the new long-distance Pekoe Trail gives hikers a chance to explore Sri Lanka's quiet central highlands.

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6 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
REAL DESERT ISLANDS
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REAL DESERT ISLANDS

WHETHER YOU WANT A SLOW PACE OF LIFE OR TO SURF OFF WHITE-SAND BEACHES, FIND YOUR PERFECT REMOTE GETAWAY IN THE INDIAN OCEAN

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6 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
ALONG FOR THE RIDE
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ALONG FOR THE RIDE

On tropical Réunion, France's farthest-flung department, buttery croissants and baguettes make good fuel for conquering the rainforested interior on two wheels

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5 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
RIDE THE WAVES
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RIDE THE WAVES

THESE WHITE-SAND ISLANDS ARE IDEAL FOR RELAXED BEACH BREAKS, BUT THEY HAVE AN ADVENTUROUS SIDE, TOO. LEARN TO SAIL, COOK LIKE A LOCAL OR CONQUER THE CROWD-FREE SURF.

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6 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
THE MALDIVES
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THE MALDIVES

With a near-endless supply of sugary white sand, warm seas and sunshine, this archipelago of some 1,190 tropical isles is most famous for being a place to unwind in style. But go beneath the surface and you'll discover island-hopping sailings to shipwrecks, active adventures from surfing to scuba diving and paddleboarding, and laid-back residential islands where you can gain a real insight into local Maldivian culture

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8 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023