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What to do if your flight is delayed? Your options explained

Everything you need to know if you are affected by the Heathrow strikes.

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AlmaLusa Comporta: follow in Madonna’s footsteps on Portugal’s coast

The only hotel in the Portuguese village of Comporta rocks ‘feet in the sand’, boho-chic style

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No Vermeer, no problem — 9 fabulous European art escapes

Didn’t snag tickets to Amsterdam’s sold-out Vermeer exhibition? No stress — get your arty fix at other top-tier European galleries instead

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Best car-hire apps to escape the city during the Easter holidays

Renting a car is often the easiest way to get the whole family on the road

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Great British foodie escapes — the best gourmet getaways in the UK

Eat, sleep, repeat at these gorgeous British getaways, where the food is London-level good but the surrounds are serene

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ACRO Suites: an adult-only luxury wellness retreat in Crete

You will sleep to the sound of sea waves and never want to leave the infinity pool, says Radhika Aligh

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15 of the chicest family getaways in Europe

Not all family resorts involve fish fingers and sticky plastic chairs. Rosalyn Wikeley finds an elegant way to travel en famille

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Close House: luxury hotel and bracing golf in Northumberland

The Grade II-listed property, eight miles from Newcastle, offers elegant rooms, welcoming staff, excellent food and two 18-hole courses, one of which hosted the British Masters

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Gran Meliá Sancti Petri hotel, Cadiz review: a Spanish oasis of peace

Five-star seaside retreat close to one of the oldest cities in Europe offers both grandeur and relaxation – and five restaurants

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa, Cambridge: a chic riverside boutique

The popular spa hotel combines classic Cambridge details with a chic, urban feel – and an unbeatable location just a stone’s throw from some of the university’s most famous colleges. Katie Strick checks in

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Soul & Surf Sri Lanka is the perfect antidote to frenetic London life

Patient instructors teach you how to ride the waves and, away from the sea, there are walks, delicious food, yoga classes. Kate Lough logs off and tunes into the power of slowing down

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How the Chablé hotels mastered luxury in Mexico

Deserted cenotes, shamanic healing and palm-fringed white sands — Suzannah Ramsdale falls in love with Yucatan

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Coworth Park: a foodie escape less than hour from London

With chef Adam Smith’s magic touch, this 5-star hotel in Ascot has all the ingredients for a chic weekend getaway

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Europe’s best second cities — and how to make the most of them

Smaller in size, but not in appeal. These urban centres – packed with culture, art and fabulous food – give Europe’s capitals a run for their money

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Eugene Levy: ‘My new show has made me a better person’

The great comic actor on how an Apple TV+ travel documentary improved his life - and also put him through ‘one of my all-time worst experiences’

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Hotel Portrait Milano: high-end luxury with effortless style

Robbie Smith checks in and finds an intoxicating blend of Italian elegance, style and charm

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Club Med Tignes: I skied a glacier with Olympic stars — and survived

Michael Howie faces his fears at the new Club Med resort in Tignes

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Tazi Palace, Tangier: design-led stay in Morocco’s bohemian region

For a resplendent blend of Mediterranean glamour and Moroccan opulence, this palatial hotel caters to every whim

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Antigua: what to do, see and drink on sun-drenched Caribbean island

With 365 of them, Antigua isn’t short of beaches. But, as Abha Shah discovers, there’s plenty more to this Caribbean island than golden sands

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The hottest new UK hotel openings for 2023

Whether you’re bedding down in the Big Smoke or escaping to the countryside for a weekend— these top new openings need to be on your radar, says Alicia Miller

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Pine Cliffs Resort: elegant family-favourite doesn’t disappoint

Cathy Hawker indulges in the beauty of this authentically Portuguese resort

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Standard Hotel, Bangkok: the hottest new hotel in the Thai capital

You’ll find unbeatable views of the city from this Instagrammable but not-very-Bangkok hotel, writes Charlotte Lytton

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Where to find April sunshine in Europe

From villas clinging to the edge of Sicilian islets to contemporary boltholes in Mallorca’s citrus orchard-lined countryside, Rosalyn Wikeley rounds up the best (warm) Easter escapes

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The hottest new hotel openings of 2023

Add these brand new, extra-special stays to your ‘must visit’ list for next year, says Alicia Miller

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The Chedi Andermatt: first-class skiing and ultra-luxury in Swiss Alps

Swoosh! Charlotta Billstrom checks in at the luxurious The Chedi Andermatt for a five-star ski and spa experience

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The world’s best fitness and yoga retreats

Refresh body and mind at these first-rate worldwide escapes, set in spectacular surrounds — from Spain to Sri Lanka

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Chapel Down to Tillingham — the chicest vineyard stays in the UK

From luxe lodges to reimagined cottages within stumbling distance of the cellar door, Rosalyn Wikeley rounds up the best wine-soaked escapes

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Monkey Island Estate: this Berkshire bolthole delivers on decadence

Steeped in history and surrounded by nature, Monkey Island Estate is the perfect antidote to London burnout

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Penny Williamsburg: calm in heart of Brooklyn’s hottest neighbourhood

An arty hotel with a homely apartment feel, just minutes from the heart of Brooklyn’s buzz, says Claire Cohen

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Can a ski trip ever be sustainable?

Can a holiday on the slopes ever be environmentally-friendly? Anna Hughes, director of Flight Free UK, travels to Switzerland to find out

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The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife: a five-star Moroccan-style citadel

The 400-acre resort features two Michelin-star restaurants and has become a hit with well-heeled Brits looking for a luxurious dose of reliable winter sun. Katie Strick checks in

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10 affordable (and chic) romantic stays in the UK

From the undulating golden dunes of Camber Sands to cinematic scenes on the Scottish borders, Rosalyn Wikeley rounds up the UK’s best romantic escapes that won’t break the bank

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The age of the mega-hotels — and the most luxurious to book now

Does bigger mean better? A new raft of super-hotels is banking on it, says Rosalyn Wikeley

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Atlanta Trevone: a chic new hideaway for your next Cornish escape

Perched dramatically on the edge of Trevone Bay, Rosalyn Wikeley finds a cosy coastal retreat with five-star attention to detail

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10 top ski resorts with surefire snow

You’ve got to go high to find reliable amounts of snow. At these resorts, the skiing is as good as guaranteed, says Alicia Miller

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Last-minute Valentine’s Day escapes less than two hours from London

These coupley getaways let you get loved up within two hours of the big smoke

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Debrah Brown, Tel Aviv: a perfect party pad for Israel’s second city

A high-energy city needs a high-energy hotel and this is it, says Simon Kurs

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Royalton: a luxurious all-inclusive in sun-drenched Grenada

With four restaurants, a butler service and crowd-free areas to access turquoise waters, Radhika Aligh enjoys the perfect no-fuss holiday