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Ones to watch: up-and-coming destinations in 2019

Cheap chic: Turkish Riviera Thankfully, the sweep of exquisite Med coast between Bodrum and Antalya – where balmy turquoise waters lap white sand coves backed by thick forest through which the ancient Lycians roamed – knows nothing of geopolitics. Nor, for that matter, do hoteliers on the so-called Turkish Riviera seem to be paying all that much attention to wider goings-on (an attempted coup, Trumpian interventions) that have knocked the lira for six and made...
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9 newly cool neighbourhoods worth checking out

Grit, authenticity, good cafes and, yes, possibly more facial hair seen on the street – sure signs that these urban spots around the planet are coming out of the shadows and into the spotlight of hip. Sants, Barcelona Not much has changed of late in this largely workaday corner of one of the world's most popular tourist cities but that's precisely what has led Barcelona fans who like a dash of authenticity with their tapas...
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6 Road Trips that Should be on Everyone’s Bucket List

One of the most enchanting elements of a road trip is traveling light. With only what can fit in a vehicle, we learn what we can live without and to appreciate momentary pleasures. Road trips are also perfect for practicing autonomy. It's refreshing to set the “rules" and schedule, to move without expectation. Stunning locations around the world only heighten the sensation of being most alive. Once on the road, car windows rolled down, the breeze...
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The best cities for a pre-Christmas shopping trip

It's not quite the season for Christmas markets and shop-til-you-drop sales yet, but this only means fewer crowds and no more frantic, last-minute gift wrapping. Whether you prefer big departmental stores or quirky markets, chocolates or perfumes, here are seven cities around the world for a pre-Christmas shopping trip. 1. New York Forget Black Friday – there's much shopping to do in the Big Apple before the crowd swoops in. While many shoppers will comb...
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Why the Rush? How to Slow Travel on Your Next...

As travel becomes easier and more affordable, a larger number of people set out to visit new countries every year. However, in their eagerness to explore as many destinations as they can, one wonders whether these travelers are just ticking items off a list or actually immersing themselves in the new cultures. Slow travel is not only about adopting an unhurried pace during your trips, but it's a mindset that can transform the way you...
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Everything you need to know about snagging a business class...

If you’ve never flown Business Class on a long-haul flight, you’ve probably got some questions—and maybe a few myths that need dispelling. What’s it really like on the other side of the curtain? How is it different from First? Which airlines offer the best premium experience? And most importantly, can you get upgraded to Business Class without paying a dime? (Spoiler: Probably not.) Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more, as...
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11 of the most annoying things that people do on...

It's about the journey not the destination, they say. Clearly the author of this fuzzy maxim had never been on a red-eye Forida–Luton flight at the tail end of a school holiday. Let's try an alternative adage. Hell is other people. On a plane. At least it's a sentiment many of us apparently share if the meteoric success of the aviation-themed PassengerShaming Instagram feed, by a former flight attendant, is anything to go by. Feet, the site's...
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