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The best towns and small cities in the US: Portland, Maine
This buzzing city on the New England coast has a strong community spirit running through its art and music scene, as well as food and drink that’s big on local flavours • In this series: Eugene, Oregon | Chapel Hill,…
‘I’m Spartacus!’: gladiators galore at Nîmes’ Great Roman Games
At one of Europe’s biggest re-enactment spectaculars, this year’s show is Spartacus-themed. So, take a seat in the mighty arena alongside 12,000 spectators (togas optional) The first gladiator is down, flailing his gladius towards the emperor before being pummelled by…
Throwing in the towel: is the beach holiday over?
A new generation of holidaymakers are choosing more adventurous trips – but crowded, boring beaches can often be challenging enough Could the beach holiday be over? According to travel company Responsible Travel, bookings for more adventurous trips are up by…
A local’s guide to Chicago: 10 top tips
The city’s bars and music scene are among the most vibrant in the US. And with Lake Michigan beaches to relax on and two new budget flights from the UK, now is the time to go Traditionally overshadowed by coastal…
Could a day at Stansted cure my fear of flying – or will I always need Valium and a fizzy wine chaser?
For too many years Suzanne Moore has not been able to board a flight without a stiff drink and, preferably, tranquillisers. Could a ‘Fearless Flyer’ course at Stansted help her overcome her terror? ‘What sort of person gets leathered in…
True grit: gravel biking through Wales’ ancient Cambrian heart
A cycle route takes in misty lakes, forest tracks and quiet lanes amid a remote, magical part of Powys. The epic ride ends in a cosy pub just as rain sweeps in “You used to be able to ride through…
10 of the best design hotels in the world
Charles Eames said the role of the designer is to be a good, thoughtful host and for a design hotel to work, it should do just that. These 10 – from Bali to Budapest – are hard to beat In…
‘Life on the edge of civilisation’: hiking in Croatia’s mountains
Its Adriatic coast is so dazzling that few venture into Croatia’s mountains but a short way inland are walks amid gorges and peaks that are just as spectacular – and characters with stories to tell Motoring down the Croatian coast…
20 great lake and mountain holidays in Europe
Summer holidays don’t have to mean sea and sand. We pick breaks amid mountains and by tranquil lakes to suit lovers of long hikes, high-energy activity – or just dreamy upland vistas Stay Mountain hutsSuits Hardened runnersIt sounds easy: “Cruising…