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Paint-throwing isn’t the only attraction during the festival of colour; the streets are also vibrant with food and drink
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Despite a mildly corporate feel, this 22-bedroom Victorian pile in the Lakes redeems itself with historic features and our writer’s favourite luxury: TVs in the bathrooms
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As the city marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, we explore its dynamic cultural scene
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From egg hunts with online mapping, to farmyard fun, arts workshops, train rides, concerts and feasts, there’s a profusion of appealing activities this Easter, for adults as well as kids
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Deserted for a decade, this ‘curated island destination’ is set to offer summer-long creativity and wellness breaks with added party atmosphere
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A section of the Santa Teresa tramline is up and running once more in Rio – in time for this summer’s Olympics
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There is a distinct nautical feel to the decor of this attractive hotel. Unfortunately the cooking is also all at sea
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This posh new Liverpool hotel is aimed squarely at fans of the Reds and their legendary former manager, but even a Blue concedes it’s a welcome addition to the city’s accommodation options
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Sister pubs with rooms in two idyllic Cotswolds villages offer a warm welcome (even to non-Tories) and excellent food
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There’s just one bedroom above this stylish design-led cafe/shop in a one-street town near the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery, but what a bedroom
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Kids get the run of the Welsh Borders countryside at this small friendly festival, but there are plenty of activities, too, if they tire of all that unaccustomed freedom. Plus five more kids’ festivals
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Science, fun and Butlins collide at this enlightening three-night family break that gets the balance between learning and laughter spot on
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These small hotels, set in gorgeous locations, strike just the right balance between being child-friendly and appealing to parents who don’t want to feel like they are holidaying in a giant creche
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In need of an early spring refresh somewhere sunny? You can still get last-minute deals in Portugal and Morocco. Or go overboard and take an island break in Lake Nicaragua
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As well as collecting eggs and petting animals, these farmstays offer loads of indoor and outdoor facilities to keep kids – and their parents – happily occupied
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With 2016 marking the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, the year ahead is filled with celebrations of his life and stories. Here’s our pick of the best
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It might not be hard to find great sushi in Tokyo, or a gem of a sake bar, but where would you go for the best okonomiyaki pancakes, takoyaki octopus balls, gold ice-cream or udon noodles?
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A castle in Edinburgh (but not the usual one), cinema nostalgia, up close with live music, and plenty of historic attractions – even beyond the well-known haunts, Auld Reekie has plenty to offer
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From following the route of the Vikings to kayaking in the backwaters of Kerala, readers launch themselves into adventures in boats large and small
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The streets of Paris thrum with bistros serving tourists and locals traditional and contemporary delights at a wide variety of prices. Our readers help sort the gougères from the crépes
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