Are Mallorca, Croatia and Provence too hot for summer holidays now? Here's where to book instead
Is the weather in your usual go-to summer hols spot looking too hot to be hospitable? Escape to one of these cooler destinations instead
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Unspoilt natural wonders and majestic wildlife: why every adventurer needs to visit Oman
With endless opportunities for camping, hiking and the chance to see near-endangered animals, Oman is an explorer’s paradise says Samantha Herbert
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Athens: what to eat, drink, see and do in the coolest city of the moment
Trendy wine bars and tavernas, cool design hotels and ancient wonders — a break to Athens has it all, says Hayley Spencer
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Grand Hyatt La Manga: is this the perfect place for a screen-free family break?
From golf and tennis to cliffside meals and poolside play, Lucy Tobin and family went to find out if the facilities at this sporty hotel could help them down their devices for six whole days
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Five London lidos ranked among the best in the UK — and one in south has made the top spot
Turns out we’re spoilt for choice in the capital when it comes to swimming spots, as five have been ranked among the UK’s favourite places to take a dip
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Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa: the country retreat where history meets world-class hospitality
To sleep, perchance to dream – in Elizabethan luxury
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Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech: an idyll amid the mayhem of Morocco's iconic city
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this opulent Mandarin Oriental outpost offers the perfect respite to the frenetic medina in the city
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Annie Mac's guide to Dingle: artisan dishes and perfect pints on Ireland's west coast
The views are to die for on the edge of Ireland’s wild west coast — but for the DJ and broadcaster, it all about the music sessions in this town’s endless pubs
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Europe's ultimate spa break? Why you need to experience the healing waters of Czechia
Creative types have been flocking to the West Bohemian Spa Triangle for centuries, but it’s still relatively unknown outside of the country. Here’s how to experience it like a local
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Brat's Tomos Parry is hosting a special foodie weekender in West Wales
Parry is bringing his Brat and Mountain teams to Cardigan for an epic foodie pop-up at fforest — confirming it’s one of the UK’s hottest foodie destinations right now
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18 of the best Greek island hotels for a summer escape
From a village-like outpost in Corfu arranged around an 18th olive oil mill to a peninsula in Crete, these are the ultimate Greek island idylls
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How to spend 24 hours in Bangkok: a grown-up guide to Thailand's capital
It’s a rite of passage on the backpacker route, but Lydia Swinscoe discovers the more refined side of this intoxicating Thai city
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Get high: the best mountain hotels in Europe for a coolcation
These chic alpine stays have all the sun and fun, minus the sweltering temperatures
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Vila Vita Parc: Hollywood’s favourite hideaway in the Algarve
Tucked away from the bustle of Albufeira’s tourist trails, this exceedingly chic hotel boasts excellent gastronomy, cinematic vistas, and is family-friendly too. No wonder the A-list love it, says Lucy Halfhead
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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok: inside the glamorous Thai hotel adored by authors and Hollywood royalty
Everyone from Grace Kelly to Ernest Hemingway has stayed at this Bangkok bolthole — and Mike White penned most of the latest season of the White Lotus here. So what makes it so special? Lydia Swinscoe checks in to find out
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