While the pandemic is far from over, many of us are hopeful that 2022 is the year we’ll finally be able to broaden our travel horizons again. Travel publishers are releasing their annual recommendations of where to travel in the year ahead. Lonely Planet got in there at the start of November, offering up Slovenia, Oman and Mauritius, and now it’s the turn of travel chronicler National Geographic.
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Coming off a busy season of yacht racing in the Med, we were in…
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There’s no denying that the lakes and coastlines of Italy rank as some of…
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Looking for an alternative destination that offers natural beauty and makes the cool list? The Faroe Islands was doing things ‘homespun’ long before it became hip. With its curious food scene and down-home aesthetic, the rugged Danish archipelago in the far north is a new frontier of Scandi cool.
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When we think of Provence we think of villages and fields draped in colour, and sandstone monasteries surrounded by fields of lavender and waterways. It’s the quaint towns that really get to us though, they seem to come out of a novel. We’ve selected our favourites from CN Traveller’s hot list.
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There are more than 60 Spanish islands cast off the coast of the mainland, and while many of the big hitters – Ibiza, Mallorca, Lanzarote – have well-worn reputations, they are constantly reinventing themselves. In recent years, many have gained prominence for sustainability, stargazing and smart stays. These are CN Traveller’s 10 favourite Spanish isles.
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Now more than ever, Botswana beckons travellers who relish the chance to make pilgrimage into a remote, uncluttered utopia where time is on pause. Allison Foat talks of beguiling landscapes, staggering bio diversity and vast tracts of virgin wilderness, where there’s a glorious sense of having it all to yourself.
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When you think of islands in Thailand you think of white sand, rustic-chic beach shacks, and a hammock gently swaying between two palm trees as a turquoise sea laps at the shore. But each island is quite distinct from the next, with its own characteristics; and there are dozens to choose from. Nell McShane Wulfhart selects one for every occasion, whether you want to party til dawn, learn to dive, eat the best Thai food or escape from the world on a secluded, romantic break.
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Whether you’re five months or 15 years away from handing in that final notice, you’ve probably dreamt of the beachside digs where you’ll live out the best years of your life. Those who want to buck the trends might want to consider searching for real estate outside their comfort zone. These 5 beaches offer you the perfect lifestyle for less.
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With its Atlantic coast and Mediterranean climate, Portugal is scrappier than Spain and wilder than France. See 15 places in Portugal that are worth every mile travelled.
