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Bank on Bern for a quietly captivating city break

Switzerland's clean, elegant and green capital has won over visitors ranging from Mandela and Churchill to Le Carré and Goethe. It doesn't take long for Richard Waters to fall in love either. ...read

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La Plagne family ski holidays: Rugby star Will Greenwood takes on Les Murs

Will Greenwood limbers up on the slopes under the watchful gaze of the writer, Rob Freeman

The big moment has arrived for Will Greenwood. His first black run on his beginner ski week. All he needs to do is conquer his fear, avoid patches of ice and keep his ankles bent...

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Amalfi affair: Ben Fogle discovers his love of Italy amid Positano's beauty

Ben Fogle's travels have taken him to most corners of the world. But, incredibly, he had never been to Italy. That was until his wife whisked him away to the Amalfi Coast...

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Olu Deniz on Turkey's Turquoise Coast offers more than just beaches and sunshine

Turkey's Turquoise Coast is renowned for pretty beach resorts like Olu Deniz, but it is also an area of considerable history says Henry Jones.

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Awesome Algarve: The family holiday from heaven in pristine Portugal

It is a balancing act - finding a holiday destination that suits the needs both of parents and small children. But after years of frustration, Phil Spencer finds the solution in the Algarve.

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French holidays: Family fun and lovely lemurs in cheap and chic Charente Maritime

Seeking a holiday that wouldn't break the bank, Sarah Chalmers packed her brood off to Charente Maritime on France's Atlantic Coast. Where she discovered everything from a family-friendly holiday park to delicious oysters and a particularly handsome blue-eyed lemur. ...read

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South Africa World Cup 2010 guide: How to go and see the three lions roar

Despite a few captain changes, excitement about the World Cup is building fast. But you need to plan now if you want to see the action in South Africa.

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Six things you must do in ... The Isle of Purbeck

A train pulls into Corfe Castle station, part of the Swanage Railway that has been lovingly restored by enthusiasts

This beautiful, tucked-away corner of Dorset boasts nature reserves and stunning views galore. Gareth Huw Davies visits tea rooms, eccentric pubs, a restored steam railway and a splendid castle - and finds little has changed since Enid Blyton set her Famous Five stories here.

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Sicily: New Verdura Golf & Spa Resort does 5-star island luxury fit for families

Five-star restaurants and children do not often mix, as James Taylor discovers after a chocolate ice cream incident. But children are welcomed and nothing's a problem in Sir Rocco Forte's new Italian retreat.

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Beautiful Brittany: exploring the lands where my father was buried

A visit to his father's grave inspired Ray Connolly to explore part of the stunning Cotes d'Armor in Brittany from the deserted beaches to historic towns.

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Greek island holidays: Boys will be boys in Kos... and Mum can stop nagging and chill out

Matt and Dan finally get out of bed for some kayaking

As a young family Jenny Cowley and her boys found enjoyment at Mark Warner resorts, now with two lazy teenagers on her hands, will the holiday still suit them all...? ...read

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Aruba: How One Happy Island made one Englishman very happy indeed

23/02/10 17:31

Aruba has long been a favourite holiday destination for Americans, but with direct flights starting from the UK, it's time for Britons to discover the ultra-friendly Dutch Antilles.

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Secret Europe: Rural escapes to Portugal, Norway, Croatia and Sweden

23/02/10 17:06

Whether it is discovering the home of port in Portugal, or heading north to Scandinavia for clean living and secluded hideaways, Europe boasts some great getaways.

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Brits abroad: Why nothing will keep us from foreign sun this year - Gordon Brown included

22/02/10 11:02

After the wash-out and financial worry that was 2009, nothing will keep the British from foreign shores in 2010, says Frank Barrett. Not even England and the World Cup.

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Nell McAndrew's Dubai: You'll find us at the end of the palm

22/02/10 09:24

Dubai occupies a very special place in Nell McAndrew's heart as that is where she married husband David. With son Devon in tow, she reveals exactly why.

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Antigua fever: The Caribbean favourite that's as hot as ever

21/02/10 17:37

Philip Norman finds romance, five-star glitz and mischief galore in Antigua as he goes from uptight to chilled-out within seconds of stepping off the plane.

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Spring break holiday ideas: From tempting Turkey to scintillating Cyprus

21/02/10 09:45

Treat yourself to a spring break and head off for some sunshine in the coming months. TravelMail rounds up the best deals for all kinds of travellers.

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Penguins? This time it was the pancakes that stopped play

21/02/10 09:40

Lisa Thompson's late husband Harry wrote a bestseller about the antics of the Captain Scott cricket team on tour. Here, she joins the Scotties as they take on Tobago's cricketing - and drinking - elite.

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The Rio Mardi Gras can last for three days

Party like it's Mardi Gras: the world's best places to be on Fat Tuesday

19/02/10 11:07

February 16th isn't just about flipping pancakes...some of the world's hottest destinations will host their biggest parties this week. With the NFL trophy now in New Orleans care, the Big Easy is likely to have a storming time on Bourbon street this year. Meanwhile in Rio, controversy surrounds the appointment of a 7-year-old carnival queen.

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Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Lovely Languedoc has the perfect ingredients for family holiday success

18/02/10 11:27

With modern hotels offering in-room Playstations and giant televisions, it can be hard to encourage your brood to explore the great outdoors. Emma Mahony finds a serene hideaway.

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A Peloponnese holiday in Greece impresses Michael and Sandra Howard

15/02/10 12:18

They may have had to check where the Peloponnese were on the map, but after a visit to Olympia the Howards would certainly never forget their Greek hideaway.