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The Central American country has incredible wildlife and biodiversity. Our writer explores its forest and meets the Indigenous people hoping to preserve it -
The tramline to the old port means its cool venues are now just a few stops away from Edinburgh city centre
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Follow in Turner’s footsteps and enjoy the architecture, museums and great outdoors in and around this jewel of the north -
Share details of off the beaten track places to visit in Portugal – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break -
It’s a short hop across the Channel to Hauts-de-France, which has just won European gastronomic region of the year -
Fishing villages, endless vistas, soaring cliffs and pristine beaches all feature in our roundup of long-distance coastal walks
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From pet sitting and home swaps to planning ahead, be flexible and grab the best deals … fast -
With a coastline that stretches thousands of kilometres, Australia is an all seasons, bucket list destination for on-water adventures -
The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital
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Winemaker and rugby player Gérard Bertrand on the best 6am steaks, nightlife and coastal action in this relaxed Mediterranean town -
It was an all-inclusive promotion by Holiday Gems and we’ve been left £1,000 out of pocket -
Explore tucked-away beaches, sleepy villages and rugged national parks with this insider’s guide to the country’s best-kept secrets
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The best images from the magazine’s annual competition, with categories for travel, wildlife, urban settings, people, food, landscape and portfolio
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Digital hotel keys are on the rise. They may be cheaper, more convenient and better for the environment, but they can’t be slid suggestively across a table -
If the guests aren’t complaining, they’re wandering around naked -
People used to be grateful for our efforts to keep them safe. Now they accuse us of ‘sitting around staring at the water’ -
Other lives: Former editor in chief of The Good Hotel Guide, who worked on every edition from 1978 to 2022
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Here’s how to master the art of holidaying, whoever you’re going away with -
A stay in a calm coastal spot that’s close to a high-octane seaside town makes the perfect holiday combo. Our writers suggest breaks that offer the best of both worlds
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The cries of gulls serenade our tipsters as they promenade past funfairs, stripy beach huts and ice-cream shops from Cornwall to Aberdeen -
On Gladstone’s former estate in Flintshire, this small-scale family event combines crafts, music, great food and a relaxed vibe -
Buildings on this site in the High Weald were created from timber grown here, and visitors get to chop their own logs or learn a woodcraft -
Someone covering our stay as we chaotically packed our car reminds me to look for opportunities to help my fellow human beings
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Tell us about your favourite spot to revisit in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break -
The secrets to ancient Greek innovations, art in its rightful place, and gorgeous statues and views from Dublin to Albania -
Share details of a retreat you’ve visited in the UK or Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break -
Brilliant tortilla, amazing pasta, wonderful risotto and delectable vegan small plates feature among our tipsters’ tasty experiences on the continent
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