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Taj Mahal at sunrise

Travel review: India’s Golden Triangle in luxury

Touring three of India’s most alluring cities – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – in the five-star comfort of the ITC Hotels chain.

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The apartment in the Rambla del Poblenou

Travel review: the Catalan capital, Barcelona - city of Gaudi and Modernism

The bustling tree-lined pedestrianised promenade of the Rambla del Poblenou makes the perfect travel base for families and offers a chance to see a slice of the real Barcelona, away from the Plaça Catalunya tourist trap.

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The Radisson Blu is near Canary Wharf

Travel review: Radisson Blu Edwardian, London

Just a few minutes from Canary Wharf, the Radisson Blu on the edge of the Thames is a great business hotel. But don’t stop reading! Please don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s a bit vanilla. In fact, if you book a room, you just might just bump into a superstar.

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One of the five courses on the British Pullman train.

Travel review: The Golden Age of Travel on the British Pullman

When you climb aboard the British Pullman train as it rests by the platform in London Victoria, you take a step back into time to the era of steam engines, comfort and elegance.

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The beach at Portreath, a 10 minute walk from Gwel an Mor.

Travel review: Gwel an Mor, Cornwall

When you need to get away from it all, what could be better than a luxury lodge set in the rolling countryside of England, the beach just minutes away from you?

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York Minster

Travel review: York

It was founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, became the capital of the Vikings’ northern kingdom and was sacked by the Normans after mounting a failed rebellion.

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A canalside scene in Amsterdam, close to the Red Light District

Travel review: Amsterdam

Despite the brilliance of its signature 17th century canal-side architecture, Amsterdam is a city that thrives on modernity.

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Two of the recently-born lambs at The Olde House, Chapel Amble, Cornwall.

Travel review: The Olde House in Cornwall

Working in London, surrounded by high-rise buildings, constantly battling the crowds on the Underground and surrounded by noise wherever you go, can be a little exhausting.

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Bansko's pistes are carved through forests

Travel review: Winter Sports in Bansko, Bulgaria

I refuse to believe I’m the only one in this situation. Winter sports enthusiast of many years standing, who hasn’t ventured near a piste for ages due to girlfriend whose ideal holiday is more beaches than boarding.

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Our room was luxury itself

Travel review: The Cary Arms, Babbacombe Bay, Torquay

If there is a more peaceful and calming way to fall asleep than listening to the waves lap against the shore, I have yet to find it.

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The hotel is tucked away in the heart of Florence but still stands out

Hotel review: Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence

Making assumptions is a dangerous game but doesn’t the concept of a women’s prison raise the spectre of Fenner (evil prison officer Jim, of the much missed TV drama Bad Girls) rather than Florence?

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The stunning Galleria

Travel feature: Milan, Italy

»Rarely has a city been so firmly defined by one thing as Milan has by fashion.

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The beach in Overstrand, Norfolk

Travel review: Heavenly hideaway on the Norfolk coastline

During the dark and dismal days of January, there is no better time to think about booking a holiday along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines.

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Aerial view of the mansion and estate

Learn Downton Abbey style on lavish break at Luton Hoo Hotel

Luxurious weekend at stately mansion provides lessons in dinner party sophistication.

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Notre-Dame is visited by 13million people per year

Travel: Paris on a bike reveals hidden secrets

In just one day on two wheels you can take in La Louvre’s world-famous art collection, the Musee D’Orsay, the Musee Rodin and reach the Tour Eiffel for sunset

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Fresh powder on Blackcomb mountain. Picture: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane

Travel: Snowboarding at Whistler in British Columbia, Canada

The Canadian mega-resort lives up to the hype, finds Tom Marshall – just beware of the cocktails

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Swansea's waterfront makes for a peaceful walking spot

Travel review: Swansea Bay

It might lie in the shadow of its capital city neighbours Cardiff, but the Welsh seaside city of Swansea has no reason to feel inferior as a holiday destination.

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The cottage is very close to Norfolk's celebrated coastline

Travel review: Norfolk’s Kett Country Cottages perfect for staycation

It was with palpable relief that a friend and I pulled into the driveway of the large three-bedroom Norfolk holiday cottage.

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Royal Pavilion. Picture: www.visitbrighton.com

Travel feature: Christmas shopping in Brighton

Brighton is a gift hunters paradise, finds Tom Marshall

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Reception area

Travel review: The Landmark Hotel is a five-star heavenly hideaway

Seconds from Marylebone station, The Landmark counts itself among London’s most luxurious places for travellers to rest their weary heads.

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This stunning view will greet you from Steamer Lane

Travel review: Not so secret Santa Cruz

Locals in the beautiful California bay area town of Santa Cruz awaited the release of feature film Chasing Mavericks with baited breath and no little nervousness.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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