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‘Depression, headaches and mood swings — the Pill ruined my twenties’

Body-altering and debilitating, it’s a disgrace we still prescribe the same Pill that’s been around since the Sixties

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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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Kerala — how to get a taste of South India in one week

From tropical windswept beaches to charming houseboat stays on the calming Alleppey backwaters, Alice Howarth dives into God’s Own Country and sets out the perfect seven-day itinerary

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21 of the best spas in London for massages, facials and pampering

Time for some well-earned indulgence. Let us be your guide to the most luxurious sanctuaries in town

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Make the most of Florida with multi-centre holidays and road trips

Hit the road to discover some genuine Sunshine State treasures

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Enjoy the full luxury holiday experience in five-star Florida

Soak up the deluxe side of the Sunshine State with five-star hotels, superb spas and designer-name shopping

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Find one of America’s hotbeds of art and culture in Florida

From street art to Dali and Chihuly, the Sunshine State revels in a cultural melting pot

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Families love exploring Florida – whether on the beach or in the wild

From the world-famous theme parks to natural thrills, there’s much fun to be had

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Find your holiday heaven on Florida’s stunning Paradise Coast

Outstanding natural beauty meets luxury living in an endlessly enticing region

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The ultimate fly-drive journey: from Orlando to Ponte Vedra

Take a road trip back in time with Avis via British Airways along the Sunshine State’s picturesque Atlantic seaboard

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Make the most of the Sunshine State on the Florida Keys Scenic Highway

Marvel at the stunning scenery and amazing engineering feats of the road through the Florida Keys with Avis via British Airways

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‘I found my wellness holy grail at this health retreat near Shanghai’

Quantam wellness meets Chinese traditional medicine at this luxury spa in Suzhou, writes Jo Fernández

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Six Senses Shaharut — a sense of calm that only a desert can bring

A luxurious, honey-coloured, stone resort set in the silence of the Negev Desert. Mary Lussiana checks in

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Shhhh! 9 serene silent retreats to help you reset

Escape the constant buzz of the outside world at these focused programmes, in natural wilds from California to Costa Rica

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8 beautiful island villas to rent this summer

Looking for a breathtaking backdrop this summer? Chic interiors? Ultimate tranquility? Rosalyn Wikeley highlights the best island villas to bookmark for your next great escape

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