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10 cities with brilliant beaches
17 December 2012
If you’re thinking about your next getaway but aren’t sure whether to take a city break or a beach holiday,...
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Where to go in winter
13 November 2012
The rewards for braving the cold are many. The Northern Hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...
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A shopper’s guide to Dubai
27 June 2012
Dubai loves to shop. The city has just about perfected the art of the mall, which is the de facto...
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Ultimate party cities
15 June 2012
Looking to bodyswerve the predictable party cities in favour of something a little more unexpected? Right this way.Belgrade, SerbiaBack in...
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Top 10 works of engineering genius
30 May 2012
Those monuments you’ve crossed the planet to see – they’re big, but are they clever? Well, yes, actually they are....
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The greatest races to watch live
19 December 2011
With the London Olympics on in 2012, we were inspired to take a tour of the world through the eyes...
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The world’s hottest cool places
10 November 2011
The rewards for braving the cold are many. The northern hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...
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Amazing indoor spaces of the world
02 November 2011
In recent years, I’ve developed a special appreciation for indoor spaces. I find them fascinating and even comforting, particularly during...
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Subway stations worth getting off the train for
19 September 2011
Sometimes a train station isn’t just a means to an end – it’s a destination in itself. These artful stops...
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Sky high: the best sights from above
16 August 2011
If you really want a memorable view of your travels, get up high for an angel’s-eye view of these breathtakers:1. ...
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A perfect day in Dubai
02 December 2010
Beneath the mantle of glitz and glamour, Dubai‘s subtle and seductive charms could easily be overlooked. But lift the cloak...
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Dubai’s first national park
22 November 2010
Oil, shopping malls and skyscrapers long ago upstaged the vast Arabian Desert from which the city of Dubai grows. Recently...
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Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula: travel books to read before you go
06 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in...
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10 best places to have a mid-life crisis
27 July 2010
Looking for a bit of reinvention? In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where to...
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Hotel rooms with a view
22 July 2010
There are certain hotels whose little luxuries are well worth charging to the expense account, and others with such stellar...
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Dubai's eclectic skyline: from wind-towers to architectural fantasies
20 July 2010
Dubai is a world unto its own, and in this world the polarity of East and West converges in an...
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From camels to cricket: Dubai's world of sport
13 July 2010
Camel Races While the traditional sport of camel racing was originally only practised at weddings and special events, these days...
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Dubai's compelling museum
13 July 2010
The Dubai museum is a must-see attraction in Dubai, not only for the ancient building in which it is housed,...
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Top 10 ways to burn cash in Dubai
12 July 2010
Multicultural, materialistic and moving forward at a pace like no other city, Dubai is the little city-state that could. From...
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Sex and the City's Abu Dhabi
31 May 2010
The biggest surprise in Sex and the City 2 isn’t that the girls are back sporting clothes you can’t afford...
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10 places that don’t exist (but should)
05 January 2010
We’ve all read a book or watched a movie and wished the places it transported us to were real. ...
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Top 10 Airports
10 December 2009
Because sometimes it’s not the journey, or the destination, that matters…1. Changi Airport, Singapore (SIN)Changi is the Meryl Streep of...
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The Dubai 'crash': what does it mean for travellers?
01 December 2009
Last week, the owners of Dubai World requested a six-month extension on paying off its debts. Hot on the heels...
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