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Share a tip on a fun, family day out that celebrates the arrival of spring in the UK – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
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From packrafting in Luxembourg to cycling in Slovenia and eclipse-spotting in Spain, here are some great ways to get the kids into the wild
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On a tight budget, we stayed in a bothy, climbed a mountain, looked for Nessie and – best of all – made memories that money can’t buy
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The Flight of the Conchords comedian shares the New Zealand capital’s best coffee, nature spots and the pastries he’ll queue out the door for
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Mountain walks, river swims and centuries-old traditions appeal to the whole family on an adventurous trip to the Balkans
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Alpine playgrounds, unforgettable train rides and white-water rafting feature in our readers’ family trips from Norway to the Netherlands
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As the Peaky Blinders film is released this week, we follow in the footsteps of the Shelbys, make a heavy metal pilgrimage and find the city’s best places to eat, drink and dance
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A guided walk through North Yorkshire woodland throws up some thrilling surprises by honing in on sound over sight
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Hitting the piste in Verbier doesn’t come cheap, but in laid-back La Tzoumaz you can access the same pistes without such a steep price tag
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Tell us about a favourite trip – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
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I swerved the tourist traps and went on a bar crawl of the city’s bruine kroegen, the cosy, dimly lit pubs that are the Netherlands’ ‘surrogate living rooms’
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This rugged promontory in north Wales is thriving thanks to community-run cafes, restaurants and inns, which can all be visited on a spectacular coastal walk
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You don’t have to travel to Japan to see a stunning floral display. Every spring, this corner of Extremadura is transformed as two million trees come into bloom
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From magical swimming spots to museums and pizza joints, our readers share their top Welsh discoveries
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The places the Puerto Rican musician should visit as he begins his Australian tour
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This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African food
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This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport
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In the last of the series, the writer returns to three passed-over places where he used to live – Harrow, Clitheroe and Princetown in Devon
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From the sun-kissed isles of the Med to the wild beauty of the Outer Hebrides, we’d love to hear about your memorable island escapes – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
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A fabled boutique hotel in the Atlas mountains makes a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpoints
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With pine-fringed beaches, crystal waters and affordable seafood restaurants, L’Étang de Thau is a hidden gem worth visiting at any time of year
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A cricket match kindled my love affair with the Greek island, inspiring both a literary festival and my new novel
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The best places to seek respite from the wintry UK weather in France, Italy and Germany
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A trail named after a brutal marcher lord passes through tranquil countryside between Shropshire and Herfordshire but is rich in reminders of the area’s turbulent past
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A cabin on a farm near Hawick, known for its whisky and woollens, offers wild seclusion – and a great base for exploring an overlooked region
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Tell us about a memorable trip where you tried something new as a family – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
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Mimosas and violets are already out in the south of France, making it the perfect time for a pre-spring road trip
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Writers from George Eliot to Goethe put this Lombardy town on the map, then it fell out of fashion. Today it makes a picture-perfect alternative to the Italian lakes
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It’s an ideal time of year for snuggling up on a countryside break. We pick accommodation from shepherds’ huts in Somerset to a chateau in Wales
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Romance is in the air on a roof terrace in Venice, rowing across Lake Bled and a fairytale garden in Stuttgart
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