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Four creative holidays to consider for 2025
Arta Ghanbari suggests four very different destinations that will appeal to those who want to broaden their creative horizons
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This lesser-known French island is the perfect place for a laid-back holiday
An ideal destination for flight-free travel, Ile d'Yeu, off the west coast of France, is accessible from the UK by train and ferry. And, as Lisa Johnson discovers, it offers a real sense of escape with its beautiful beaches, easy-access cycle paths and a laidback pace of life
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A sustainable sailing trip in Norfolk's wildest waterways
Nicola Moyne casts off with Coastal Exploration Company, a traditional Norfolk sailing fleet harbouring an altruistic vision for authentic, sustainable travel through the region's wildest waterways
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A sailing trip across Australia's wild western frontier
In pursuit of adventure Kendall Hill joins a cruise on Seabourn Pursuit along Western Australia's Kimberley coast, where natural wonders, ancient Aboriginal art and animal encounters make for an unforgettable trip
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Arniano's Tuscan painting retreat is coming to the New Forest this July
Easily transposed from the Tuscan Hills to the New Forest, Amber Guinness and William Roper-Curzon have created a blissful painting course centred around delicious food and good fun
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An exhilarating cycling holiday in the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey
Tim Moore discovers a dramatic landscape of otherworldly ruins and remote villages that feel blissfully removed from modern life
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Exploring the mountainous landscapes of Kyrgyzstan on a riding holiday with Alexandra Tolstoy
Sarah Siese recommends a holiday on horseback as the best way to explore the mountainous landscape of Kyrgyzstan and experience the traditions of hospitality associated with its centuries-old nomadic culture
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An enchanting slice of Africa all to yourself at Lengishu in Kenya
An exclusive-use house on a private conservancy in the Kenyan Highlands is a magical way to enjoy a safari holiday without the crowds
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Seven great walking holidays around the world for 2023
2023 is the year to get out and about, and we're on the hunt for some active, adventurous holidays. A walking holiday is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the local landscape, and these are the tours we're excited about this year
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Bootcamp all'Italiana? Why Palazzo Fiuggi is the most stylish place for a winter detox
Pamela Goodman experiences the pleasures and privations of the new Italian outpost of exclusive health, wellness and fitness retreat The Ranch Malibu at Palazzo Fiuggi near Rome
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A four-day walking holiday along the Thames Path
Pamela Goodman follows 54 miles of the Thames Path on foot, taking in the peaceful countryside of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, before finishing in Oxford.
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A meditative painting retreat in East Sussex helps our travel editor see the bigger picture
A painting retreat with Curious House allows Pamela Goodman to appreciate the bigger picture
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Yeotown is the health and wellness retreat to book in north Devon
Press reset at this health retreat by the sea
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A relaxed walking holiday on the Italian island of Salina
Will Hide gets into his stride on a walking holiday on the Aeolian island of Salina
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A guide to Scotland's wild, rugged and beautiful western isles
From adventure to foodie pursuits, these islands offer something for everyone
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A modern day pilgrimage across the English landscape
Keen to get her walking boots on again, Pamela Goodman experiences the physical and spiritual rewards of a modern pilgrimage from Great Malvern Priory to Worcester Cathedral
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Our Travel Editor embarks on a walking holiday in Yorkshire
From wild moorland to picturesque villages and an ancient castle, Pamela Goodman explores the dramatic scenery around Nidderdale on a 53-mile walk
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Explore Turkey's southern coast and island coves aboard a wooden boat
Pamela Goodman catches some late-summer sun exploring the islandsand coves of Turkey’s southern coast aboard a wooden gulet
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How to explore Romania by bicycle
Pamela Goodman finds that a bike is ideal for exploring rural Transylvania
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The raw beauty of the Jotunheimen National Park
Pamela Goodman discovers Jotunheimen National Park, where cross-country skiing, dog-sledding and hearty meals offer exhilaration and contentment