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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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Going green: the unstoppable rise of urban foraging

As it turns out, the capital is one of the best places in the country you can pick edible plants

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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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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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Thanda Island: the eco-friendly private island of your wildest dreams

A bucketlist spot to live out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies

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The Standard Ibiza — does the party hotel live up to the hype?

It was one of the most hyped openings of 2022 and throughout last summer The Standard Ibiza played host to London’s fashion crowd as they hit the Balearic island. So, how good is it really? Alexandra Jones finds out

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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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Is Val-d’Isère the perfect ski resort?

Elliot Wagland hits the slopes and discovers a world-class ski mecca

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St Moritz — where to stay, ski and party

With snow from October to May, the swiss resort has glamour and sensational skiing in spades, says Simon Mills

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Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora, Tenerife: a five-star swimmers’ paradise

The popular Canary Islands resort features five gourmet restaurants, a Clarins spa and an exclusive Red Level service. Katie Strick checks in

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The Four Seasons, Limassol: a luxury resort with beachfront location

This elegant destination offers comfort, escapism, relaxation and easy access to Cyprus’s incredible history, culture and cuisine

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Sunrise Jade Hotel, Protaras: the grown-up side of southeast Cyprus

The shimmering beaches in this corner of the Mediterranean are justly popular, and here you have space to breathe and enjoy your own private slice of luxury

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Secluded luxury at Anassa Hotel on Cyprus’s stunning Akamas peninsula

Plan an indulgent getaway at this Mediterranean resort that is a haven of sunshine and serenity

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