Winter sun
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From jungle lodges in Africa to paradise island-beach shacks in the Indian Ocean, we round up the best affordable winter-sun escapes
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White sand, azure sea and palm trees on your doorstep … from India to Indonesia we round up Asia’s best affordable winter-sun idylls
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Marrakech’s riads are historic, atmospheric and – if you choose wisely – provide some of the best-value places to stay in this magical city
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Author Helen Walsh set her latest novel, The Lemon Grove, in the glamorous north of Mallorca, but it’s the bucolic south of the island that keeps drawing her back, and is especially lovely at this time of year with the crowds gone
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As Jakes boutique hotel in Jamaica prepares to open the island’s first stylish hostel, we round up nine other cool hostels for budget-conscious travellers seeking autumn sun
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The world's best beach hotels and accommodation on a budget Top 10 budget beach hotels and guesthouses in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has some of Asia's loveliest, most surf-able beaches – and plenty of affordable places to stay. Here are 10 of the best hotels and guesthouses, starting at just £5 a night
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Once known only to divers, a group of islands on the edge of Komodo national park, Indonesia, feel much like Bali did back in the day – with world-class diving, says Johnny Langenheim
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Desert or seaside, family holiday park or child-free spa … we pick new places to stay in the Mediterranean, Canaries, Africa and Oman to escape the cold and the wet
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Want to find the perfect hot spot to relax? See where in the world is warm and sunny today (or at any other time of year) and get inspiration from the Guardian for a perfect holiday
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From the Las Vegas hotel where the smart gamblers go, to the ultimate beach view stay, readers share their tips for places to stay when you want to escape the winter blues
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From a Moroccan riad to affordable guesthouses in the Canaries, where's your go-to sunny place when the winter gets a little bit too much?
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From Oman to Cape Town, these 10 houses are perfect for adventure and diving holidays, as well as just relaxing on the beach
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Is there a more idyllic part of the world to relax in a beach house? From Havana to Grenada, here are six of the best
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Can't face freezing rain or the wrong type of snow? Our guide to weathering winter has 10 ways to escape – from a foodie tour of Peru to going underground in Glasgow, by Joanne O'Connor
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Start planning your 2014 travels with the help of our top 40 destination round-up
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For a winter escape, how about scuba diving in warm, blue waters before putting your feet up on an uncrowded beach? Readers share their favourite places
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As the temperature drops and swimming in the UK's icy waters takes a very determined soul, where have you been scuba diving in winter where the sea was warm and the sun shining?
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A new wave of artists is tapping into Marrakech's rich artisanal heritage, bringing a contemporary vibe to the city's most historic neighbourhood. Tara Stevens meets some of its leading lights
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Nevis, the little sister to St Kitts, is home to more monkeys than people …which leaves it wild, family-friendly, and wonderfully off the beaten track, says Harriet Green
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With Berber influences, jazz-age themes, or classic Moroccan elegance, these seven cool riads and hotels are stylish bases for exploring Marrakech, says Tara Stevens
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The world's best beach hotels and accommodation on a budget Top 10 budget beach hotels in the Dominican Republic
The 'Dom Rep' often gets a bad rap because of its association with big, soulless resorts, but most of its coastline is unspoilt, with white-sand beaches, palm trees, cliffs and – if you know where to look – characterful and affordable hotels, says Fiona Dunlop
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Malaysia's east coast, with its miles of sandy beaches and laid-back vibe, offers a relaxing contrast to the techno-buzz of Kuala Lumpur on John Brunton's road trip
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As autumn sets in, tropical destinations such as the Far East, Africa and the Caribbean look increasingly attractive. Book a holiday now and you can snap up a good deal
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If you need a proper holiday after that awfully long winter, here's our pick of short-haul getaways with (almost) guaranteed sun. Dig out your flip-flops and go
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Florida's Sanibel island may not offer much more than seashells on its white shores but that's why the US destination is so special, says Andrew Mueller
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From a partygoer's paradise to a package destination, India's smallest state has undergone great change. Kamil Tchorek discovers it still has plenty of surprises – and unspoilt beaches – to offer
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A beautiful Caribbean island virtually untouched by tourism? It does exist, says Isabel Choat. It's Barbuda, and if you don't require entertainment, or much in the way of frills, it is perfect
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Live 1-2pm, Wednesday 23 January: Our panel of travel experts answers your questions live online to help you plan your next big trip
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Beat the winter blues by planning your perfect beach holiday. Here are 20 fantastic trip ideas for starters, many of them new and offering great value for money
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Ever-popular Bali still has plenty of unspoilt corners, but there is a world of islands, volcanoes and temples elsewhere in Indonesia too. Readers reveal their favourites
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From a remote desert camp in Rajasthan to cottages right on the sand in Kerala, these five exclusive Indian pads are the perfect antidote to winter
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Corkboard Travel news roundup: Kashmir open for business, Mandela anti-apartheid museum, winter sun in the Bahamas
Tour operators prepare trips to Kashmir following a change in UK foreign office advice and South Africa honours its former leader
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Travel tips: winter sun; a cheap and chic hotel in Edinburgh; and the best deals of the week
Holiday advice on the best places to go and see right now
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If you'd prefer to chill on the beach rather than freeze in the rain, these winter hot spots should warm up your holiday plans
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Community tourism often just means gawping at impoverished locals, but in northern Thailand, Liz Boulter visits two new retreats that make a real difference to the lives of the hill tribes
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