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A former hunting lodge in the Highlands is a welcome haven, but where's the porridge? Read
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Putting your foreign language skills to the test is always exciting. But what if the locals want to show off their English? Read
Marrakech, no longer a hippy paradise, is still a vital centre of economy and culture in Morocco. Read
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Malta's little sister, Gozo, is a peaceful haven with a wealth of fascinating history. Read
Vienna might be a homage to tradition and all things opulent, but it loves modern, too, and does pizzazz very well. Read
John Revill takes a rapid-fire trip to Hamburg and then spends two days recovering at a famous health spa once enjoyed by a Russian Tsar... Read
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Andrew Cowen has the time of his life at one of the Lake District's swankiest hotels... Read
The rich and famous are descending on the sunshine isle of Malta. Emma Brady discovered how to holiday like a Hollywood star... Read
Alison Jones goes to Barbados to experience the life aquatic from above and below the waves... Read
Gap years aren't all about backpacking - pick up a new skill and work as you travel. Learn a language, pick up essential IT skills, train to be a chef, a ski instructor or even an actor. Read
Leave the children at home and get away for a luxury weekend at Lucknam Park, just like Ged Scott... Read
Gabrielle Fagan turns her daughter green with envy by fulfilling her teenage dream and travelling to Thailand... Read
If you love golf and you love a bargain then you'll definitely love the Czech Republic, says Tony Gearing... Read
Jayne Howarth spends a weekend at Hoburne in the Cotswolds... Read
It doesn't have to be just four walls and a bed. Karin Jones profiles some of the world's most extraordinary hotels... Read
Leave your preconceptions at the door, says Alison Davison because Jesmond Dene House is heavenly... Read
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