In this week’s Lonely Planet ‘Great Escape’, discover Réunion, an Indian Ocean outpost with a treasured music scene, verdant landscapes ... and a very active volcano
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The jewel in a hotel’s crown was once its penthouse suite. Now, London is going larger and better
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Laura Millar unleashes her inner Uma Thurman
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Walk of the month: John Muir, who helped create the USA’s national parks, was born in Scotland. Mark Rowe follows a new trail in his honour
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The compact region where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet offers a heady mix of cultures and landscapes
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Nick Boulos: This soulful, southern Louisiana city is gearing up to host the Mardi Gras festivities
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In search of Oscar-worthy spring sunshine? Linda Cookson's visit to this usually sleepy isle coincided with the filming of a blockbuster
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From St-Malo to Santander, the ports of France and Spain make fascinating gateways, says Simon Calder
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Airports were once glamorous destinations. A new terminal at Heathrow packed with high-end boutiques is the latest attempt to recapture that lost spirit, says Simon Calder
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The little-known ski resorts of Andermatt and Disentis are being transformed by ambitious developments. Simon Usborne hopes they won't lose their appeal
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Christian Koch goes on the computer trail in Silicon Valley – checking in everywhere from Facebook HQ to the Googleplex
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Casco Viejo gives you a glimpse of the capital's past – and its future too, says Mick Webb
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Hidden away on Treasure Beach is Jakes, a hotel with a history like no other. Honeymooner? Cricket fan? This is the place to come, says Amol Rajan
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Has the state-wide legalisation of cannabis altered perceptions in Breckenridge?
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A single Eurostar ticket will now take you as far as Munich. The implications for British travellers are profound
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Rob Hastings soaks up blues, rock'n'roll and a troubled history on the banks of the Mississippi
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'Two Together' scheme for all passengers - provided they travel as a couple
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'In space, you travel around the world every 90 minutes. It's very unifying'
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From rustic chic cottages in France to the new Brazil Pop Up Diner and casual luggage
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The Foreign Office has strengthened its warnings for British travellers to Egypt. Could your holiday be affected?
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Exotic, tropical, historic, cultured… you could exhaust a dictionary of epithets when describing Thailand
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From beach retreats in Brazil to summer in New England and walking tours in Turkey
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The capital is gaining new flights from Europe, making this is a great time to go, says Simon Calder
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New 'Two Together' railcard will see couples saving one third on rail fares when they travel together
A new National Railcard for people of working age will be unveiled on Monday, marking a new campaign by Britain’s train operators to lure motorists from road to rail.
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48 Hours In: Santiago
Chile's capital is gaining new flights from Europe, making this is a great time to go, says Simon Calder
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Super suites: If you have something to say ... say it big
The jewel in a hotel's crown was once its penthouse suite. Now, London is going larger and better, says Mark Jones
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La Gomera: Plenty of star quality
In search of Oscar-worthy spring sunshine? Linda Cookson's visit to this usually sleepy isle coincided with the filming of a blockbuster
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Super suites: If you have something to say ... say it big
The jewel in a hotel's crown was once its penthouse suite. Now, London is going larger and better, says Mark Jones
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A slice of Darwin: High Times in Australia's Top End city
A hop across from Indonesia, Mark Rowe finds a tropical metropolis with enticing galleries, temples and a majestic harbour
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B&B and beyond, Casa Bianca, Montreal
A century-old townhouse overlooking Mount Royal Park provides Juliet Kinsman with a fittingly distinctive base
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Réunion: France, with a tropical accent
In this week’s Lonely Planet ‘Great Escape’, discover Réunion, an Indian Ocean outpost with a treasured music scene, verdant landscapes ... and a very active volcano
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Weekend warrior: A visit to Japan's real-life ninja school
Laura Millar unleashes her inner Uma Thurman on a ninja-training course in western Japan
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