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Pining for your August holiday that doesn’t seem to be getting any nearer? Why wait? We’ve selected the hottest destinations this June, from mountaineering in Alaska to relaxing on the Cook Islands’ stunning beaches.

Dating back to the 18th century, Rockliffe Hall was a private home, hospital and community centre and has survived two fires, neglect and vandalism before being rescued by Middlesbrough Football Club. Now a 61-room hotel, how does it score as a luxury retreat? Tina Banerjee finds out.

Dust off your shades and dig out your sandals – we’ve rounded up the best beaches around the world, from quintessential paradise to bare-it-all glam.

Iceland is the ultimate destination for the gung-ho - it's got more than enough glaciers and geysers, mountains and caves to keep even the most daring going. But you don't have to travel far outside the capital to find adventure, as Jane Duru found on a caving and snorkelling tour to plumb the...

Shell-strewn beaches, artist enclaves and old-world charm mark Fort Myers and the surrounding islands off Florida’s Gulf Coast as a laid-back alternative to the state’s skyscrapers and theme parks, says Jonny Payne.

Thanks to its tropical climate and late night opening hours, Miami is Florida’s most renowned party town. But its Cuban influence and burgeoning art scene mean there’s plenty of culture too. A word of warning, Miami is all about excess, so make sure you stockpile a little sleep, and cash, before...

From beaches and birdwatching to hedonism and history, Europeans are falling for Senegal’s many charms, as Gavin Haines did while discovering the diverse West African nation at first hand.

If you want to soak up the glamour of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival (from 15 May) and avoid the heaving crowds, your best tactic is to check into the nearby 5-star Hotel Le Mas Candille.

Bodrum was once seen primarily as a package holiday destination, but diamond-encrusted watches are replacing all-inclusive wristbands in the Turkish resort as it grows in popularity amongst the jet set, says Jonny Payne.

Best known for his long-running role as forensic scientist Adam Ross on CSI: NY, actor AJ Buckley has long been an LA resident. He took a break from the filming of new dark comedy movie North of Hell to tell us his top tips for LA foodie hangouts, from the best fine dining to...

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