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20 Top Indoor Water Park Resorts in the U.S.

Indoor water park resorts are ideal for weekend getaways, with water attractions from spray grounds for toddlers to swim-up bars for adults as well as accommodations, dining options and more – all ...

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13 Darkest Skies in the U.S. for Stargazing

With more sightings of the northern lights across the U.S. than usual in recent years, now is an excellent time to make the trek to a Dark Sky Place. Even if you don't see the rainbow of colors lig...

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Spa bliss in the Alps: hot springs and hiking in the shadow of Mont Blanc

An autumn break in the French mountain town of Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains offers thermal treatments and glorious walking trails before the winter ski crowds descendMont Blanc is hiding behind the clou...

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‘Vibrant, design-led and surprisingly green’: why the Dutch city of Eindhoven is perfect for a relaxed arty break

After electronics giant Philips left, the city reinvented itself as a multicultural hub for creativity and innovation, and the home of Dutch Design WeekA baggily clad skateboarder’s wheels clatter ...

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Fine scenery, historic towns and great pubs: a weekend walk on the Shropshire Way

A new series of rambles cuts the 185-mile trail into bitesize portions reachable by train, with urban beavers, the Devil’s Chair tor and some delicious food along the wayFew pubs boast a more idyll...

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The 6 Best Seine River Cruises

Sail along the Seine on one of these idyllic river cruises.Getty ImagesThough it is as synonymous with Paris as the Eiffel Tower or a fresh croissant at a chic cafe, the Seine River passes by sever...

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The 13 Most Festive Holiday Hotels in the U.S.

The winter holidays are a special time of year, when there seems to be something magical around every corner. During this merry season, many top hotels elevate the traveler experience with enchanti...

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Alone with the stars, lynx and wolves in ‘Empty Spain’

A world away from the tourist hotspots of the coast, Extremadura and Castile and León offer unpolluted skies, lower prices – and hope for the future of vulnerable wildlifeAs photographed at night f...

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In the footsteps of Wales’s heroic rebel prince: hiking Glyndŵr’s Way

As Michael Sheen prepares to bring Owain Glyndŵr to life on stage, our writer walks the peaceful national trail named after the last Welsh Prince of WalesBetween the treetops, I can see the towers ...

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Saunas, cinnamon buns and coastal scenery on the new rail route from Malmö to Oslo

A new direct train service connects the far south of Sweden to the Norwegian capital in just over six hours, with the option of stopping off in the seaside town of Varberg or lively Gothenburg en r...

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‘The champagne of pale ales’: my search for the perfect kölsch beer in Cologne

‘Kölsch is not a drink, it is a religion’ in Cologne, and it’s only brewed in and around the German city. But which of the many beautiful, storied beer halls serves up the best?There’s a saying in ...

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How Athens discovered a new, confident Greek cuisine

Athens is now a food capital where you can enjoy bustling bars, traditional taverna fare or unearth a new-wave gem in its many restaurants – but it wasn’t always this waySee our recommendations for...

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6 Best Galápagos Islands Cruises

Experience the Galápagos Islands on one of these immersive cruises.Andres Carrion|HX ExpeditionsKnown for inspiring Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are home to an incred...

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How to Earn More Points on Your Next Cruise

Follow these tips for spectacular savings at sea.Getty ImagesWhile there are plenty of simple ways to save money on a cruise (like booking during "wave season," opting for an interior cabin, sticki...

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Beyond Bradford and the Brontës – new walking trail shows West Yorkshire’s natural beauty

The Bradford Pennine Gateway Trail, launching this weekend, aims to ‘change perceptions of Bradford’ by taking in the moors and the area’s new national nature reserveA grainy photograph, dated 193...

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The other side of Croatia: ‘a landscape that could out-Tuscany Tuscany’

Weekenders from Zagreb head to the rolling green Samobor Hills for nature, vineyards, delicious local food and Habsburg-era architecture‘You’re going to Samobor? You must try kremšnita,” my Dubrovn...

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Burrata and beyond: a foodie tour of northern Puglia, Italy

It’s the birthplace of the popular cheese, but the Barletta-Andria-Trani province in southern Italy has an array of local delicacies – from olive oil and yellow tomatoes to goat prosciutto‘I don’t ...

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5 Top Family-Friendly River Cruise Itineraries

Round up the kids for one of these family-friendly river cruises.Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River CruisesWhile ocean-sailing megaships entice families with their splashy water parks and abundanc...

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Kent is having a champagne moment: ‘English wine has gone from a joke to world-class’

French champagne house Taittinger is helping produce a premium fizz in the Garden of England – and now visitors can visit the beautiful winery and sample itThe grapes are turning purple on tall gre...

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‘I never imagined such pleasure could be had from the simple sardine’: readers’ favourite foodie experiences in Europe

Your top culinary discoveries, from Bled cake in Slovenia to sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain• Tell us about autumn days out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherLast A...

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Make tracks: 8 of the UK’s best walking and cycling trails on former railway lines

Repurposed railway lines make accessible and family-friendly walking and cycling routes. Here are some of the best, from Somerset to the Highlands of ScotlandStart/finish Coombs Road in Bakewell to...

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