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Guilin - located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the southeast of China - is renowned for its unique karst landscapes and bounteous opportunity for outdoor pursuits. Biju Sukumaran explores Guilin’s awe-inspiring Yangshuo County by cycle, raft and on foot in an unforgettable...
Summer is not quite over but if you didn’t get away, don’t despair. We’ve rounded up the best places to catch the sun’s rays, indulge in some culture and release your inner adventurer this September.
Twenty years after being ravaged by war, Dubrovnik has become one of the world’s most beautiful seafront cities drawing food-lovers, island-hoppers and cultural nomads, all keen to sample a taste of this Adriatic pearl. Tina Banerjee flies with Monarch Airlines to check out the destination...
Oman’s moody, jagged mountains, vast untamed desert and rugged coastline inspire adventure. From shark diving to mountain biking, Jade Bremner enjoys some of the best thrills Zighy Bay has to offer.
Immortalized in an Agatha Christie novel, the Orient-Express proudly evokes travel from a bygone age. With lavish carriages and extravagant cuisine, the train attracts rail and history buffs and fans of fine dining. US visitor Tessa ten Cate jumps aboard for a day trip through the English...
If a cruise ship doesn’t float your boat, consider a luxury river cruise offering the sophistication of a lavish floating hotel with the chance to explore some of the world’s most beguiling waterways. Whether you’re after scenery, culture or adventure, we pick the planet’...
Feeling Olympics fatigue? If you're not interested in this summer's sport-fest, check out our top August escapes. Ranging from Dubai desert safaris to chic Madrid city breaks, we have some fabulous ideas for a final summer holiday fling.
As the London 2012 Olympics are underway after a spectacular opening ceremony, read our guide to some of the top venues around the country from iconic stadiums in Scotland and Wales to beach volleyball in London's Horse Guards Parade.
The sailing event may be held in Weymouth and Portland during the London 2012 Olympic Games, but competitors had to undergo a gruelling qualification process that ended in the pretty Cornish town of Falmouth. We sent Jonny Payne to find his sea legs.
Maribor takes to the stage this year as UNESCO’s European Capital of Culture, offering a plethora of artistic activities and enlivening entertainment. Jonny Payne travelled to Slovenia’s second city to see just what all the fuss is about.
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