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Russia and Qatar won bids to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup football tournaments respectively amid much controversy. World Travel Guide investigates what these largely unknown host nations have to offer.

Essex; home of birds, booze and boobs or so ITV docu-soap The Only Way Is Essex would have you believe. The series, which follows a cast of real life twenty-somethings, has prompted a spike in hotel bookings to the county. We dig deep to uncover what the real Essex has to offer.

In the country renowned for its passion for football, we explore what the 12 host cities can offer to fans planning to head to one of South America’s most thrilling destinations for the Brazil World Cup 2014 after England's nail-biting qualifying match victory against Poland.

As winter wanes, enjoy a city break in exotic Bangkok or book a ski holiday in one of France's premier ski resorts before the end of the season, with our round up to the best March holidays.

Enjoy the exuberance of New Orleans Mardi Gras culminating on 8 March with one of the world’s best street parties.

With the RBS 6 Nations currently whetting the appetite of eager fans, some are already planning a trip to the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand this September. Kristina Khoo tackles the tournament's host cities.

If winter appears to be dragging its feet, there’s nothing like a foreign fling in February to get you through to spring. From exciting city breaks to sun-bleached beaches, here’s our latest round up.

Be in the right place at the right time with our guide to the top destinations for 2011. Here are our top choices for the year ahead, from the eerie wilderness of Death Valley to DJ-fuelled parties in Santo Domingo.

Australia celebrates its annual Australia Day national holiday on 26 January, providing the perfect opportunity to look at fresh developments in the ‘land down under’.

Iran has been branded with the Axis of Evil label but is one of the friendliest countries in the world. Jini Reddy debunks the myths about this Middle Eastern pariah state.

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