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Photographer Annapurna Mellor found Cairo and Luxor ‘devoid of tourists’ on a recent visit. ‘I urge people to go to Egypt. Locals have a deep love for their country and a desire to share its beauty with the world’
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From dancing lasers to magical gardens, imaginative light shows are being switched on throughout the land. We preview 10 dazzlers
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Lonely Planet puts the North Carolina city first in its ‘best in the US’ list for the coming year, with strong competition from Twin Peaks location western Washington and Lincoln, Nebraska
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The 65 tonnes of love locks removed from Paris’s bridges in the last 18 months are to be sold – and could raise €100,000 for refugee groups
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Have you found somewhere really fabulous on your travels in 2016? Whatever and wherever it is, we want to hear about it for our end-of-year round up
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The historic buildings, modern restaurants, cosy pubs and independent shops of these places banish any notions of a backwater – and have a seasonal sparkle at this time of year
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Gentrified Peckham Rye now has a pub with rooms to match. And the food’s pretty high-end, too
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A one-bedroom, eco-friendly, holiday let on trendy Gloucester Road proves cute and practical enough to ward off any charge of pretentiousness, despite its arty leanings
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There’s no artfully distressed wood or chalky paints by you-know-who, but that’s actually a welcome change at this elegant B&B
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This revamped guesthouse near the centre of York is so welcoming our writer has to tear himself away to explore the historic city itself
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Immerse yourself in the outdoors but stay toasty warm at our pick of rustic stays inspired by accommodation in colder climes
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This new gallery inside the (otherwise free) museum invites children to become scientists through 50 interactive displays and regular live shows
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The retired plumber has spent years combing the coast for fossils. He has collected so many a £5m, world-class museum has been built in his name to house them
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These wild acres are an oasis in busy south-west London – and even kids left cold by the many migrating birds will love the otters and adventure playground
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Fish fans will love this impressive aquarium, overlooking the city’s estuary and home to 3,500 creatures, including a little colony of cute Gentoo penguins
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This rather sceptical mum was surprised by just how much fun – and how absorbing – this collection of armoured vehicles was
readers' tips
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Whether you’ve spent a weekend trying out ice rinks and glühwein in Berlin or visiting nativity scenes in Naples, you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com if you contribute your tip on winter city breaks in Europe
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World heritage sites Petra and Wadi Rum are obviously on the list, but readers have also enjoyed the cafes of Amman, dramatic nature reserves and hiking to watefalls – along with lashings of hummus
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Beautiful countryside, delicious food and fascinating culture ... readers share the most memorable places and experiences from their travels, often discovered in the company of knowledgeable locals
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Whether it’s the coast of Cornwall, Siberia or the savannah of eastern Africa, our readers have picked train trips memorable for landscapes, food and fellow travellers
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The tiny Greek island that so enchanted Leonard Cohen in the 1960s still captivates today. Yiannis Baboulias tours some of the haunts that inspired the great musician
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It's on the brink of a tourism boom but off the beaten track are deserted shores, natural beauty and little-visited temples
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