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Sardinia: anyone for a luxury tennis camp?
Lousy forehand, ineffectual net play, laughable serve? Andrew Anthony takes his game to the tennis academy at Sardinia's luxurious Forte Village for some intensive therapyThere comes a time in every...
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Tuscany's chianti classico wine route: top 10 guide
Between Florence and Siena, the Chianti region is Tuscany's wine-making powerhouse. Touring the area provides a chance to visit wine-makers for free tastings, stay at gorgeous agriturismi and dine at...
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How to cool off in the UK this summer
Now the UK is finally getting a decent bit of sunshine, we round-up our best articles on summer fun – from swimming spots and seaside stays to pub gardens and ice-cream parloursDo you have any tips on...
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Visitors to the Mediterranean warned of an increase in jellyfish
Overfishing has reduced competition for food, allowing jellyfish whose stings can cause pain and nausea, to thriveHolidaymakers are being warned by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to take local...
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How to do the Italian lakes on a budget
With a reputation as a luxury haunt of Hollywood A-listers, the Italian lakes aren't usually the go-to choice for affordable holidays – but they could be if you follow our tipsThe money-saving...
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Travel tips: France on a bike, and great holiday bargains nearer to home
Cycling the Velo Scenic, last-minute British boltholes, plus deals of the weekTake me there: Velo Scenic, FranceComplete your own Tour de France this summer, without the hills and the hype, on a new...
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100 boutique hotels for under £100: Europe – France, Italy, Spain and Portugal
From a former coaching inn in Normandy to cool hideouts in sunny Sicily or Andalucía, here are 20 great budget boutique hotels in popular European holiday destinations.See hotels in the rest of Europe...
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Travel tips: stay in a Venice island's first hotel and hire a beach butler
Tour the glassworks while you stay in Murano's first hotel, order drinks for the beach and the week's best dealsTake me there: Murano, VeniceThe first hotel has opened on the Venetian island of Murano,...
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Travel news: Tuscany by vintage Fiat, Laura Ashley's first hotel, summer...
Plus cheap ferries to Brittany, Tunisia tourism on the up, win a boutique-cottage stay, and details of a 'wild Taiga' tripEscapismGuests at the Follonico B&B near Montepulciano in Tuscany can now...
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Travel tips: Italian hills, child-free holidays and the deals of the week
Stay in a stunning Renaissance villa in Padua, or venture back into kid-free CornwallTake me there: Euganean hills, ItalyA stunning Renaissance villa which was once a summer retreat for the Bishops of...
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Sardinia wine route: top 10 guide
Cannonau wine is little-known outside of Sardinia, making it a joy to discover – especially when combined with visits to friendly winemakers, homely restaurants and quiet beachesCannonau is the wine...
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A selection of the sights and landscapes that can be seen along the route of the proposed cycle path linking Turin and Venice
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Italy: food and fantasy on a road trip in Emilia-Romagna
A tour around Italy's famous food region, Emilia-Romagna, takes in gourmet treats, the best lambrusco and stays in medieval castles and towers. What's not to fall in love with?• More to enjoy in...
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Ideas for autumn activities and food-themed breaks
Fancy walking, climbing and enjoying the northern lights … or maybe tucking in to the delicacies of Mallorca, and foraging in Finland? Here's our pick of autumn breaksACTIVITY BREAKSWalking, Outer...
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Travel tips: Sicily, walking in Yorkshire and place to stay in the Forest of...
New flights to Ragusa, Sicily, walking in the Pennines and the Forest of Dean in autumnTake me there: Ragusa, SicilyWhy go?A new Ryanair flight from Stansted to Comiso has put this south-eastern corner...
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Italian Dolomites ski and snowboard safari
On a snowboard safari in the Dolomites, our writer is exhilarated on the pistes – and almost as excited by the region's cuisine. Plus, five more ski safarisAlbi the guide smiles patiently as he watches...
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Verdi the revolutionary? Let's separate fact from fiction
Perhaps Verdi's most famous tune, Va pensiero is claimed as the anthem for Italian unification, a call to arms for the oppressed everywhere. But, in fact, the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves acquired its...
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Backpackers' diaries: Venice … culture, carpaccio and cocktails
It's arrivederci from Theodora and Zac but not before the well-travelled duo get a taste of Venice's high life and high artZac and I are the only diners in Harry's Bar, Venice, who are staying on a...
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On my radar: Patsy Kensit's cultural highlights
The actor and singer on the enduring appeal of the Who, the unspoilt charm of Sicily – and why Singin' in the Rain was the happiest night out in LondonPatsy Kensit is an actor, singer and author and...
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Generator Hostel, Venice: hotel review
Venice's slick new Generator Hostel offers smart dorms, a cool vibe and killer views at decidedly un-Venetian pricesThe last time I stayed in a hostel, a steaming drunk, muscle-bound Californian...
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