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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
beach on a budget
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Enjoy ocean views from rooftop bars or just step out and get the sand between your toes. From Mazatlán to Pochutla, here are 10 charming beachside escapes
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Well-known and deservedly popular for its jungle, coast and ancient ruins, the Yucatán peninsula can be a pricey place to stay – unless you pick one of these brilliant budget hotels and hostels
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The Seychelles islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue may be known for their luxury resorts but there is also a great selection of family-run, more affordable guesthouses just as close to the archipelago’s famous, world-class beaches
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With independent art and street food scenes, and clubs and soundsystems bursting with bass, the second city has first-rate cultural credentials – if, like our writer, you know where to look
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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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Away from the increasingly crowded area around the capital, there are new ways of exploring Iceland’s untamed landscapes – and a hotel that looks like a Bond lair
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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 tea plantation bungalow, surfer hostel, cottage near the beach and off-grid lodge are among our picks of great new places to stay in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka is on the brink of a tourism boom with big hotel chains rushing to open luxury resorts. But venture off the beaten track a little and you will find deserted shores, natural beauty and little-visited temples
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Immerse yourself in the outdoors but stay toasty warm at our pick of rustic stays inspired by accommodation in Finland, Lapland and even the Iranian highlands
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How can Kirsty Pope persuade her mud-averse husband to go on a forest activity break in winter? By staying in a luxury Forestry Commission cabin where you can observe the nature from your sofa
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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 round-the-world yachtsman’s fondest childhood memories are of holiday trips to a tiny islet off Jersey – and grabbing live lobsters with his bare hands
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Retired plumber Steve Etches has spent years combing the coast for ammonites and dinosaur bones. He has collected so many a £5m, world-class museum, in the village of Kimmeridge, has been built to house them all
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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
readers' tips
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Colombo, Jaffna and Galle captivate readers, as do Sri Lanka’s national parks (with leopards), beautiful B&Bs, street food (with a real kick) and tea. Lots of tea
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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 our readers have also enjoyed the cafes of Amman, dramatic nature reserves and hiking to waterfalls – along with lashings of hummus
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Whether you just crashed on the beach, or followed an itinerary crammed full of temples, food markets, cities and sights, you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com if you contribute your tip on Sri Lanka
you may have missed
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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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The global rental giant is rolling out tours and learning experiences run by ‘micro entrepreneurs’ in 12 cities worldwide. How will our writer fare on a hippy pottery course in Los Angeles?
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Charity restaurant makes money from customers by day to offer homeless people a dignified dining experience by night
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