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As Havana prepares for its ballet festival, we select places to watch and dance timba, salsa and rumba
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Derry’s Halloween celebration is Europe’s biggest, one of the highlights of its cultural calendar with a week of creative events -
Heritage minister says Gwynedd quarries shaped buildings across the world -
Improved train services mean it’s easier than ever to explore but campaigners warn a tourism surge could ruin its natural beauty -
Yok Don national park has stopped offering elephant rides and now encourages travellers to see elephants in their natural habitat
Beach on a budget
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Tour classical sites with locals and discover the guesthouses, restaurants and bars being opened by young entrepreneurs in a city buzzing with creativity -
In central France, the Auvergne’s volcanic landscape offers year-round activity holidays, with peaks to climb, lakes to swim, restored farms to stay in and great value mountain cuisine -
‘Tourist hordes’ is not a phrase you’re likely to hear in Basilicata but given its rich cuisine, stunning national parks, ancient towns and great beaches, it’s hard to fathom why this seductive region remains so quiet
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A haven for surfers and adventurers, ‘a timeless island feel pervades this often-overlooked peninsula’. Writers of the new Wild Guide Wales select the best coves and beaches, places to eat and seasonal campsites -
The city’s bars and music scene are among the most vibrant in the US. And with Lake Michigan beaches to relax on and two new budget flights from the UK, now is the time to go -
The food, wine and idyllic lifestyle of this region’s villages have always appealed to Brits – and with Brexit looming they’re settling in record numbers – but that has not dimmed its thoroughly French allure
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Frédéric Lagrange travelled to every corner of Mongolia over a 17-year period, to photograph the landscapes and rural life of this east-Asian wilderness
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You may think it soulless, but the new ultra-low-budget hotel chain is just a cheap way for me to avoid my responsibilities, says columnist Daisy Buchanan -
Like-for-like sales at hotel chain almost ground to a halt in six months to 30 August -
Owner Whitbread creates spin-off Zip as it refocuses after sale of Costa Coffee to Coca-Cola -
These ski trips aren’t only about the slopes; they take in the resorts’ stunning backdrops and everything from mountain art to romantic railways
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This indoor twist on a Legoland theme park builds up the fun with its miniature city, rides and play area but crumbles when it comes to entertaining older kids -
The home of the nature-obsessed clergyman is a treasure trove of flora, fauna and kids’ games. And there’s even a gallery devoted to heroic explorers
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Full of exotic animals and rainforests but also child-friendly, Costa Rica is the perfect natural playground for a family adventure -
A fun, communal ski week for families is perfect for both beginners and more experienced skiers – and offers the chance to learn a few unexpected skills, too -
From the UK’s longest indoor ski slope to the Roald Dahl Museum, Rachel Dixon picks fun days out from her new book for children -
From underground labyrinths to gazing at the stars, these autumnal activities are a great way to get the kids out and about
Readers' tips
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Going to the pictures is all the more special in an idiosyncratic indy. Tell us about the small independent you love -
Less-obvious locations in eastern Europe offer great-value, though our readers reveal bargains in quiet ski resorts in the Alps, too -
Go on, try to scare us with your most haunted or spooky places to visit across the UK -
Kids’ menus with plenty of choice, helpful staff and, in some cases, play areas, make these reader favourites perfect for family meals out
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