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Gap year profile: 12 months at Disney World

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For some people, travel can mean going round-the-world. But for others, it can be all about staying in the one place and working. The gap year is the perennial favourite of students looking to escape after exams, while others just love the concept of a paid-for trip that takes them somewhere new.

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The best museums in the world

Mark Broadhead Lonely Planet author

What is the best museum/art gallery in the world? This was the question put to our communities on Facebook and Twitter. Unsurprisingly, the most popular tourist destinations in the world came out on top. None of the top ten museums were outside North America and Europe. Is this a chicken and egg scenario…do more people go to…

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The most beautiful lakes in the world

Mark Broadhead Lonely Planet author

The question was asked of the Lonely Planet followers on Twitter and Facebook: “What is the most beautiful lake you’ve seen?” Hundreds of answers came back. Thanks to everyone for their responses. Below is list (in no particular order) of the most popular lakes: Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Stop and admire the volcanoes from San Marcos [video].…

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