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With lovely locations, top-notch treatments and pampering at affordable prices, our selection scrubs up nicely
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Beautiful locations blend with traditional and modern treatments at this pick of great value spas from Iceland to Sardinia -
Chichibuga beach on Shikoku island was barely known until images of stunning sunsets started to appear on social media. Now visitors flock to capture images of the fiery sea and skies at dusk -
Whether it’s China, Bosnia or Colombia, our readers have found guides whose humour, passion and local knowledge have been the making of a trip -
From a £7.60, two-course lunch in Buenos Aires to a 12-course tasting menu in Bogotá, these dining spots, chosen from this year's Latin America’s 50 best list, all offer fantastic value
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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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Chichibuga beach on Shikoku island was barely known until photographs of stunning sunsets started to appear on social media. Now visitors flock to capture images of the fiery sea and skies at dusk
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Fortune favours the bold in the ultimate standoff between a hotel and its guests. Bringing Ziploc bags may be a step too far, though -
With the peso dropping 50% against the dollar, Argentina is affordable again, including characterful hotels and hostels in Mendoza, Patagonia, Buenos Aires and other hotspots -
Katara Holdings which owns the Savoy and Connaught pays undisclosed sum for hotel on Park Lane -
A gorgeous hotel can be a destination in itself. We pick top rural hideaways, foodie, coastal and urban stays, and eccentrically brilliant boltholes
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An imposing 18th-century prison brings to life an era of harsh punishments – fun for all the family, if your children like grisly tales and ghost stories -
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
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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 -
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
Readers' tips
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Send us a tip on affordable experiences in the Caribbean, be they places to stay, activities and attractions, or bars and restaurants -
With influences ranging from Van Gogh to Asia, these vegan venues serve up arty as well as delicious food – on beaches, buses … and in an underpass -
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Over 1,500 of you recommended indie picture houses. Here are the top 10 – in stations, warehouses and rural villages
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