travel
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Top 10 beach stays on North IslandThese guesthouses, apartments and pitches make the most of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and beautiful beaches
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The new Bluedot festivalThe inaugural ‘intergalactic festival of music, science, art, technology and the exploration of space’ will take place at Jodrell Bank observatory in Cheshire this July -
Pumped up in the DolomitesThis season’s snowsports fad is fat biking down the slopes. Sam Hadddad tried it in the -
Skiing and shooting in the French AlpsA fear of steep slopes put Kate Carter off winter sports as a child. But skiing with a laser gun? That was another story…
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The artisans behind the best food in JapanThe secret to Japanese food is specialising in one thing and doing it perfectly. Forever. Matt Goulding profiles four masters of their trade
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Sky gazing in IndonesiaParts of Indonesia were plunged into darkness for up to four minutes last week, drawing thousands on to the streets
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The Ness, Shaldon, DevonThere is a distinct nautical feel to the decor of this attractive hotel. Unfortunately the cooking is also all at sea
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The Shankly Hotel, LiverpoolThis posh new Liverpool hotel is aimed squarely at fans of the Reds and their legendary former manager, but even a Blue concedes it’s a welcome addition to the city’s accommodation options
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The Five Alls and The Plough, the CotswoldsSister pubs with rooms in two idyllic Cotswolds villages offer a warm welcome (even to non-Tories) and excellent food
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Caro Somerset B&B, BrutonThere’s just one bedroom above this stylish design-led cafe/shop in a one-street town near the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery, but what a bedroom
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Super-friendly kids' festival in the Welsh BordersKids get the run of the Welsh Borders countryside at this small friendly festival, but there are plenty of activities, too, if they tire of all that unaccustomed freedom. Plus five more kids’ festivals
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Butlins Astonishing Family Science Weekend: reviewScience, fun and Butlins collide at this enlightening three-night family break that gets the balance between learning and laughter spot on
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Hare off to sunny climes this Easter with 10 top family tripsIn need of an early spring refresh somewhere sunny? You can still get last-minute deals in Portugal and Morocco. Or go overboard and take an island break in Lake Nicaragua
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Top 10 farmstay holidays in the UKAs well as collecting eggs and petting animals, these farmstays offer loads of indoor and outdoor facilities to keep kids – and their parents – happily occupied
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Where to experience the world of Roald DahlWith 2016 marking the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, the year ahead is filled with celebrations of his life and stories. Here’s our pick of the best
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Take the kids to … Life Science Centre, Newcastle upon TyneThis fun, hands-on science centre’s 4D motion ride, planetarium and theatre shows make for a jam-packed family day out. Just don’t call it a museum!
readers' tips
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Best places to eat and drink in Japan: readers’ travel tipsIt might not be hard to find great sushi in Tokyo, or a gem of a sake bar, but where would you go for the best okonomiyaki pancakes, takoyaki octopus balls, gold ice-cream or udon noodles?
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Share your tips on GuardianWitness or #GuardianKarooWe’re searching for the most interesting insider tips on South Africa’s vast Karoo region. The best will be published as part of an alternative guide next week
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Send us your travel tips and you could win a £200 hotel voucherFrom local bars to literary tours, tell us all about your favourite places in Dublin
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What to do in Edinburgh: readers’ tipsA castle in Edinburgh (but not the usual one), cinema nostalgia, up close with live music, and plenty of historic attractions – even beyond the well-known haunts, Auld Reekie has plenty to offer
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The Crystal Maze is back, and this time you're all invitedNo longer just the preserve of TV contestants, the Crystal Maze is returning as an interactive game, in London, for everyone to play. Though as Team Guardian discovered, a quick refresher of the rules would be useful
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Iceland’s buddy brilliant stopover schemeStopovers usually mean dull airport lounges. But in Reykjavik, Icelandair staff will show you their country for the day – for free. Carole Cadwalladr gets a dishy pilot who’s a bit of an action man
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The city of Pablo Escobar now flourishes with art and orchidsThe verdant Colombian city is a place of ‘magical realism’ for the film-maker Kate Horne, whose latest release, Gabo, is a documentary of Gabriel García Márquez
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