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Our reporter is among the first to be awed by the cavernous chambers and dazzling visual effects of Les Bassins de Lumières
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Safari parks and zoos had been facing closure amid Covid-19 crisis until government lifeline
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The project includes submerged sculptures and the Coral Greenhouse, which aims to help regenerate the reef
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Tell fellow readers about a Spanish place or experience that lingers in the memory - and you are longing to revisit
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Group of 500 companies ‘has government assurances’ that travel corridors will be in place by end of June, but is demanding an official statement to save operators from going bust
Beach on a budget
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When Uncle Ted has a few drinks and starts screaming that the world is flat, have a few tactics ready to counter his bizarre rants
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The Alhambra marks the start of a drive taking in historic cities, a river valley and mountains – and ends in Almería’s spaghetti western desert
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With the annual summer dash under starter’s orders, we suggest how to turn a schlep into a road trip, staying in treehouses, chateaux and cool hotels en route
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Get beach ready with our week-long planners to 10 glorious seaside spots, covering everything from secluded coves to surf lessons, boat rides and places to stay
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Electro music fans are heading to Turin for this weekend’s Kappa Futurfestival, but this also one of the best cities in Italy for culture and affordable restaurants
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A new virtual exhibition, What the Traveller Saw, the first of its kind by the Royal Geographical Society, marks the centenary of the birth of the writer and former Observer travel editor
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As Italy opens its borders, we report from Venice where hotels and restaurants are eager to welcome back overseas visitors but some fear a return to mass tourism
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Couple have been sole occupants of Ashford Castle, which has a 350-acre estate and its own cinema
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We have been deluged with emails about refunds in the coronavirus crisis. A barrister gives his view
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Barry Lewis worked at Butlin’s during its 1960s heyday. When he returned in 1982, he captured its fading glamour
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Running out of home schooling ideas? Take the kids on a virtual voyage with these interactive learning tools, from safaris to cooking lessons with an Italian chef
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My family has been visiting this sunny Inner Hebrides isle for more than a century, but for now I can enjoy its peace and ease only in my mind
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Spring is here and it’s time to spy on fluffy newborn lambs, sleepy kids and even sunbathing piglets! It’s cuteness overload on these farm cams
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Reveal your top Italian holiday moment, whether it’s culture or hospitality, seaside, city or rolling landscape
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