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UK sledging spots: readers' travel tips

When the UK gets a good dump of snow, it's time to head to the hills. Here are 10 of our readers' favourite places to hurtle downwards on a tray
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Travel news: surf and yoga in Sri Lanka, foodie fitness breaks …

Plus jumping on the Mandela bandwagon, a beach villa for a cool $30,000 a night, and vertigo over Mont Blanc
The Way I See It: Snowboarder Aimee Fuller on Belfast

The pro snowboarder on her favourite places to eat, drink and have fun in Belfast and on the Northern Irish coast
Ski on a budget in Switzerland? Yes, and here's how

Switzerland is renowned for its high-class skiing – and prices to match – but you can plan a budget trip
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The world's biggest Christmas shop

Bronner's in Michigan attracts two million shoppers a year, covers 27 acres and has so many lights it racks up a daily electricity bill of $900
- Best Christmas light displays in the UK

Where to go in England

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Explore our searchable map - including great days, beautiful beaches - and even the odd pub or two
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- Secret Britain: Kevin Rushby explores the country's unsung corners

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Find the perfect place to stay

Our interactive map makes it easier than ever to find your ideal hotel, B&B or self-catering accommodation
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UK's budget restaurants

Where to eat for under £10

Use our interactive map to find hundreds of restaurants, cafes and pubs offering great food at bargain prices

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Travel photo competition: win a trip to the Arctic

This is your last chance to enter 2013's competition and win this fantastic prize. You can enter your shot – on the theme of colour – via GuardianWitness
Win a Force Ten tent

UK winter walks Do you have a favourite frosty route? Post a tip on GuardianWitness and you could win a Force Ten tent worth £540
Moinho de Pedra, Azores, Portugal

FarawayVisions Moinho de Pedra is a windmill that has been converted into four apartments.Wake up inside a red onion. Gaze at the ocean. Hike the caldeira and finish the day with a natural hot spring in the sea
The Fountain Inn, Tintern, UK

MrSimonC There is always a warm welcome for both locals and visitors in The Fountain, a family-run 17th-century drovers inn. If you fancy a bite, it doesn't get much more local with a splendid variety of home-cooked meals
Central Park Bike tours, New York, USA

ID7270171 Our Sunday morning Harlem tour started with a meander through Central Park, on to Marcus Garvey Park and past long queues in their Sunday best for the gospel services
The Talbot, Knightwick, UK

saltspringisland Nestled between rolling wooded hills and the river Teme, The Talbot is the home of Teme Valley Brewery. The staples 'This' and 'That' and 'T'other' are complemented with rotating other brews
Thompson LES hotel, New York City

plelarge Fantastic value for money at around £100 per night. Deal included one-bedroom apartment with private terrace and stunning 360-degree view of the NY skyline. Good location for trendy bars and galleries

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Budget restaurants in central London

Eating out in London doesn't have to leave your wallet empty. Updating his last budget eats guide to central London, Tony Naylor discovers tha the capital is home to a thriving, affordable casual dining scene
Thailand's top 10 beach hotels on a budget

Good-value resorts, chosen by Andrew Spooner, for those who would rather avoid the party hotspots and enjoy some Thai relaxation
Top 10 budget hotels and B&Bs in San Francisco

You might expect San Francisco to be full of hip places to stay for a song, but its budget accommodation scene is heavy on Victorian B&Bs and small European-style hotels. Here are 10 of the best
Top 10 affordable ski chalets and hotels in Europe

Europe's best ski resorts are not only for the well-heeled. From the sunny Dolomites to Gstaad, and Norway to the Tyrol, Nicola Iseard picks the top 10 affordable places to stay on the slopes – many for under £100 a night
Top 10 hotel restaurants in the UK

Hotel restaurants are back in vogue, thanks to innovative menus from a new generation of talented chefs. Sally Shalam selects great places to stay, with food to match
10 of the best cocktail bars in Berlin

Berlin's best cocktail spots offer a blend of classic drinks and fresh, innovative tipples, says Slow Travel Berlin founder Paul Sullivan
Top 10 US movie locations: a trucker's guide

The US is full of iconic filming locations … ideal for a road trip. From Alaska to Texas here are 10 of trucker Salena Lettera's favourite movie sights