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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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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
SEYCHELLES
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SEYCHELLES

From beach idylls to granite mountains, this African archipelago is a sight to behold. Spend two weeks around its main islands and remote outposts to see tropical wildlife and catch fiery sunsets by the water.

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5 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
Just launched
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Just launched

THE LATEST FROM THE INDIAN OCEAN, INCLUDING FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESORTS AND WILDLIFE-WATCHING TOURS.

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4 mins  |
Indian Ocean 2023
Adventure Canada
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Adventure Canada

There's nowhere like Canada for adventure travel. The world's second-largest country takes in glacier-topped peaks, polar tundra and sun-soaked prairies on an epic scale. Wildlife-lovers are spoilt for choice and the spectrum of activities is endless - from wild camping and multi-day hikes to placid paddles and road trips dotted with luxe lodges

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10+ mins  |
June 2023
Can Hotels Really Make a Difference?
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Can Hotels Really Make a Difference?

From renewable energy and conservation schemes to supporting communities and managing food waste, there are many ways a hotel can manage its footprint.

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8 mins  |
May 2023
BEAUTY & THE BIRDS
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BEAUTY & THE BIRDS

Northern Ireland's Rathlin Island feels lost in time, with its incredible birdlife the highlight of its many attractions.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
The real-life Inisherin
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The real-life Inisherin

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN TURNS THE HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT ON INIS MÓR AND ACHILL, TWO RUGGED ISLANDS EPITOMISING IRELAND'S WEST COAST

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2 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
The edge of the world
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The edge of the world

SHETLAND IS OFTEN REGARDED AS SCOTLAND'S MOST REMOTE COMMUNITY, BUT OUT ON FOULA, THINGS ARE MORE DISTANT STILL.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
39 CORNWALL ON FOOT
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39 CORNWALL ON FOOT

Deserted beaches and quiet coastal villages are just two of the perks to hiking from St Ives to Penzance outside peak season.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
ROCK OF AGES
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ROCK OF AGES

In northern Pembrokeshire, the bleakly beautiful Preseli Hills provide a thrilling insight into prehistoric civilisations and the runic messages they left behind.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
HAVING A FIELD DAY
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HAVING A FIELD DAY

What could be more Welsh than taking a sheep for a walk? Head away from the flock and follow in the footsteps of drovers at Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
PLANT-BASED IN BIRMINGHAM
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PLANT-BASED IN BIRMINGHAM

ENGLAND'S SECOND CITY HAS A LONG ASSOCIATION WITH VEGGIE AND VEGAN FOOD, AND EVEN MORE PLACES ARE CHAMPIONING PLANT-BASED CUISINE.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
A PUB-LOVER'S GUIDE TO CORK CITY
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A PUB-LOVER'S GUIDE TO CORK CITY

FROM CRAFT COCKTAILS TO FIRESIDE PINTS, CORK'S INDEPENDENT SPIRIT IS ON DISPLAY ON AN EVENING'S BAR-HOPPING.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
A GOURMET TOUR AROUND ABERDEENSHIRE
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A GOURMET TOUR AROUND ABERDEENSHIRE

THE OIL INDUSTRY BROUGHT INTERNATIONAL FOCUS TO ABERDEENSHIRE - NOW THERE'S A MORE LOCAL FLAVOUR TO DISCOVER.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
Fermanagh escape
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Fermanagh escape

FROM SLEEPING IN A SEE-THROUGH DOME TO GETTING A HAIRCUT IN A RAILWAY MUSEUM, HERE'S WHAT TO DO ON A GETAWAY TO COUNTY FERMANAGH

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2 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
York's sweet trail
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York's sweet trail

CONFEC TIONERY TR ADITION S IN YORKSHIRE’S MEDIE VAL CIT Y DATE BACK HUNDREDS OF YE ARS, BUT CHOCOL ATE-M AKING THERE TODAY IS MORE CRE ATIVE THAN E VER

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UK and Ireland 2023
DERRY BY BIKE
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DERRY BY BIKE

Northern Ireland's second city is changing, and the best way to see it is on a guided cycle tour of the past and present.

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3 mins  |
UK and Ireland 2023
PEAK DISTRICT FROM THE SADDLE
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PEAK DISTRICT FROM THE SADDLE

The UK’s oldest national park covers 555sq miles and is split broadly between the limestone country of the White Peak in the south and the gritstone moorland of the Dark Peak in the north.

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1 min  |
UK and Ireland 2023
LYCRA & LORE
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LYCRA & LORE

A refreshed greenway has opened up hidden swathes of the County Limerick countryside. It's just one reason to visit this Shannonside region. Words: Pól Ó Conghaile

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UK and Ireland 2023