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If you're after a foodie treat, Been there readers have the answer – try chestnuts in Sorrento, a wine tour of Alsace or a meat-feast in Rio -
EasyJet has package trips to European resorts and cities for £100. Stuart Heritage tries one out -
Weekends should be about fun, fun, fun! Ian Belcher picks 10 hedonistic blowouts, from a sexy beach hotel to foodie binges and boozy benders
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18 Jun 2012:Moorish forts, free festivals, medieval dungeons, fantastic local food and wine – Been there readers recommend the best towns and villages to visit in Spain
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17 Jun 2012:
In her popular blog, Layne Mosler seeks out good, cheap eateries recommended by the city's taxi drivers. But how would she get on with Rome's notorious cabbies?
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16 Jun 2012:
A tasting trip in Bordeaux – with the kids in tow? Sandra Haurant discovers some chateaux welcome families with quizzes, iPod tours and juice tastings
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15 Jun 2012:
On a cold river in Wales, Kevin Rushby wonders whether the right tuition and 10,000 hours' practice could ever be enough to master the dark art of whitewater kayaking
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15 Jun 2012:
Emma Kennedy always suspected she had a hidden talent for archery – and then she scored a bullseye with her first arrow in Sherwood Forest
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15 Jun 2012:
Soft towels? Tick. Grohe shower? Tick. Wi-Fi? Tick – yep, this York B&B ticks all the boxes as far as upmarket amenities go – but it lacks a dash of personality, finds Tony Naylor
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15 Jun 2012:
From BMXing in Manchester to diving in Acapulco or taekwondo in Korea, Rachel Dixon has found great places to try an Olympic sport – or even get in training for 2016
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14 Jun 2012:
A rise in demand for house sitters in London means savvy visitors could stay in luxurious accommodation during the Olympics – without paying a penny
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14 Jun 2012:
It's not too late to find fabulous but affordable accommodation in London for the Olympics. These 10 picks from Airbnb range from swanky loft apartments in Shoreditch to a studio at the top of a converted water tower
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10 Jun 2012:
Design is to Helsinki as literature is to Dublin and samba is to Rio – so it's no surprise the Finnish metropolis is this year's World Design Capital. A walking tour is the best way to appreciate the craftsmanship of its buildings at close quarters. Justin McGuirk hits the streets …
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8 Jun 2012:
It worked for Barcelona, so can it work for the quiet Dorset town? With new attractions and a thriving food scene change is well under way, as Donald Strachan finds
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8 Jun 2012:
Never mind secret garden, this pint-sized cottage owned by an architect and a sculptor is tucked away on a secret beach in a corner of Scotland packed with history, writes Rhiannon Batten
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8 Jun 2012:
Working her way up from a small owl to a bald eagle, Emma Kennedy gets the hand of falconry – in fact it's one of the best things she's ever done
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8 Jun 2012:
We continue our series on great beach stays around the world with John Brunton's guide to 10 places to enjoy the stunning, but famously pricey French Riviera on a tighter budget
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7 Jun 2012:
There is so much to see in Rome that most visitors forget that it is only a short hop to the beach. But if you've had your fill of sightseeing or oppressive summer heat, then jump on a train to Santa Marinella for a day at the seaside and fantastic seafood
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