travel
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Will Bath become the first UK city to charge overnight visitors?The city council is considering a charge for overnight visitors – but fears being labelled ‘the tax city’
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Send us a tip on Malaysia and win a £200 hotel voucherTell us about a river trip in Sarawak, a wildlife trek in Sabah, a hotel in George Town, or bar in Kuala Lumpur and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com -
Bold graphics and Chinese characters in dramatic Hong Kong street artWhether it be political, commercial or artistic, bold graphics and Chinese characters combine to dramatic effect on the streets of Hong Kong -
The neo-baroque Luisenbad library in BerlinMore than 100 years of history are on show in this listed, refurbished library in north Berlin – which has been a pool, a restaurant and a cinema
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Top 10 museum openings in 2017History, art and design will be celebrated in their many forms, and disciplines, at new institutions from Paris to Los Angeles and London to Cape Town
beach on a budget
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Top 10 budget beach hotels and B&Bs on Mexico’s Pacific coastEnjoy ocean views from rooftop bars or just step out and get the sand between your toes. From Mazatlán to Pochutla, here are 10 charming beachside escapes
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Top 10 budget beach hotels, guesthouses and hostels on the Yucatán peninsula, MexicoWell-known and deservedly popular for its jungle, coast and ancient ruins, the Yucatán peninsula can be a pricey place to stay – unless you pick one of these brilliant budget hotels and hostels
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Top 10 budget beach B&Bs in the SeychellesThe Seychelles islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue may be known for their luxury resorts but there is also a great selection of family-run, more affordable guesthouses just as close to the archipelago’s famous, world-class beaches
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Where to go on holiday in 2017: the hot listIndependence days and revolutions, new trails stretching across nations, capitals of culture, inaugural flights and the new Elvis hotel …
40 places to inspire your 2017 travel plans
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Instagram snapshots: street art in Hong KongWhether it be political, commercial or artistic, bold graphics and Chinese characters combine to dramatic effect on the streets of Hong Kong
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Tax, not tech, gives Airbnb advantages in UKOne third of savings offered to customers on London accommodation comes from having lower tax bill than traditional hotels
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Bumper year ahead for British tourism thanks to pound slumpOverseas visitors expected to increase in numbers and spend more, thanks to low sterling value and literary anniversaries
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No sex please, we're Japanese: love hotels clean up their act amid falling demandThe rise of young people living alone and the need to find rooms for growing numbers of tourists means the seedier attractions are starting to change
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Good Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock, London: hotel reviewThis floating hotel has river views and a communal spirit, giving work to unemployed locals and inviting guests to relax in ‘living room’ spaces
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It's Twixmas time: family events in the UK between Christmas and New YearBored between Christmas and New Year? There’s no need to be with this selection of family-focused events, performances, tours and walks
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Down to the woods … a family break in a forest cabinHow can Kirsty Pope persuade her mud-averse husband to go on a forest activity break in winter? By staying in a luxury Forestry Commission cabin where you can observe the nature from your sofa
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UK cabins and glampsites that are great in winterImmerse yourself in the outdoors but stay toasty warm at our pick of rustic stays inspired by accommodation in Finland, Lapland and even the Iranian highlands
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Take the kids to … Wonderlab at the Science Museum, LondonThis new gallery inside the (otherwise free) museum invites children to become scientists through 50 interactive displays and regular live shows
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‘Grandfather rented the rock for £1 a year…’ Why sailor Alex Thomson loves JerseyThe round-the-world yachtsman’s fondest childhood memories are of holiday trips to a tiny islet off Jersey – and grabbing live lobsters with his bare hands
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Fossil fever: exploring Dorset's Jurassic Coast with Steve EtchesRetired plumber Steve Etches has spent years combing the coast for ammonites and dinosaur bones. He has collected so many a £5m, world-class museum, in the village of Kimmeridge, has been built to house them all
readers' tips
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Send us a tip about your travels in Chile and win a £200 hotel voucherTell us about a great bar in Santiago, a hotel in Concepción, an Andes hike or a boat trip to a remote island and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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Readers' favourite travel discoveries of 2016The unexpected finds you stumble across on a holiday are often the most memorable. This week’s selection of readers’ travel tips features less heralded places from Borneo to Mexico, via Gloucestershire
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Send us a tip about a yoga or health holiday and win a £200 hotel voucherTell us about a great yoga, health or wellbeing trip you’ve been on and you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com by sharing your tip on the untrodden subcontinent
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Trips into off-the-beaten-track India: readers’ tipsGetting under the skin of India can mean trekking in the Himalayas, taking mammoth rail and bus trips to remote temples and cycling in lush mountains
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Amazing places in Chile – you've probably never heard ofAs the first direct flights from the UK launch today, our local writer picks 10 wilderness areas featuring peaks, beaches, hot springs and indigenous villages
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How to travel the world with no money – by people who have done itThree adventurers share their advice on cash-free journeys around the globe, and reveal the highs and lows of the challenge
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The winners of our 2016 readers' photo competitionDuring 2016, Guardian readers entered thousands of fantastic images to our monthly travel photo competition. Here are the best from each month – and the overall winner
A Hull of a year City guide to 2017's UK Capital of Culture