Go take a hike!
A lazy week on the beach will never be the same once you've tried a walking holiday, says Gillian Thomas.
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La dolce vita without the crowds - Venice: the perfect pre-Christmas treat
Whether you're window shopping or Christmas shopping, a winter break in Venice or Rome is a treat to savour, says Mary Turner
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An ever-changing coast
Unspoilt and unforgettable, the Suffolk coast is one of Catherine Dell's favourite British seascape.
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Island of contrasts
Mallorca has transcended its package holiday reputation to emerge as an upmarket Mediterranean destination where ordinary folk and Hollywood celebrities alike can enjoy nature, gastronomy and boutique shopping. Penny Kitchen paid this beautiful island a visit
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A world of British heritage
There is simply too much to see and do in Greenwich to cram it all into one day, as Nandita Dutta recently discovered 
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Chocolate-box city
Bruges is pretty and compact, with oodles of good eateries - oh yes, and chocolate. And beer. Penny Kitchen recommends it for an out-of-season break
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Malta – an island with a past
Malta’s strategic position in the Mediterranean has ensured a violent and colourful past under many flags. Linda Hart went to visit this friendly archipelago.
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London’s green gems
Like all major cities, London can seem manic to visitors.But as Nandita Dutta discovers, the capital is blessed with lesser-known parks where you can take a breather.
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Have two wheels, will travel

Cycling makes for a healthy and eco-friendly holiday with a different perspective. Gillian Thomas has tried it both here in the UK and on the Continent. 

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Happy 800th birthday, Liverpool!

Not since Beatlemania has Liverpool enjoyed itself so much - and next year, as the European Capital of Culture, there are more celebrations to come, says Linda Hart. 

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