The best island in each of the world’s 10 greatest island destinations
Which islands do our experts rate the world’s best? Whether close by like Tasmania, or further afield like Sicily, here’s where to go next.
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Open Original WebsiteWe want to visit somewhere visually stunning in Japan. Where should we go?
We’re returning to Japan after three years and have four nights in Tokyo but have an additional six days to spend.
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Open Original WebsiteTravel quiz: Which Australian city is home to the Big Prawn?
Are you an expert traveller? Put your knowledge to the test with our new-look travel quiz.
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Open Original WebsiteThe train ticket rip-off fleecing travellers around the world
When I realised I’d paid far more for my trip than I should have, I felt like an idiot. But I wasn’t the only one falling for this dodgy practice.
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Open Original WebsiteI went to the mountains to learn how to ski. I found something much better
Skiing, though exciting, has never been what makes going to the snow special beyond words for me.
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Open Original WebsiteStuck between a couple on a long haul, I expected one to swap seats. They didn’t
This couple has played the spare-middle-seat lottery – booking an aisle and window in the hope that no one takes the seat between them – and lost. I’m in it. For 14 hours.
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Open Original WebsiteTourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn’t caught up
Visitor numbers have tripled, but if you’re passing through this airport expect long waits at immigration and security, and bring a book.
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Hotel cleaners wouldn’t let me throw something out. I had to resort to drastic measures
Within hours of arriving in Honolulu, I have enough flowers around my neck to open a small florist.
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Australia’s most magnificent island left me overwhelmed – and horrified
Just before leaving one of the most incredible places I’ve ever visited, I saw something that appalled me.
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Cruise passengers are taking longer trips, including epic 100-night journeys
While the average length of cruises is getting shorter, anyone looking for a magnificently long journey can satisfy their cruise cravings.
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Port guide: Dubrovnik, Croatia
This Mediterranean port city is derided as an overcrowded medieval theme park, but never mind. You’ll probably love it.
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I don’t care about views on a long flight. Here’s why I always choose aisle
I’ve been on a few long-haul flights where the person at the window hasn’t left their seat once.
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In a place where everyone travels the coast, most miss this gorgeous highlight
Just south of here, an international traffic jam of sightseers circulates around the tourist route. Only a few will explore its crowd-free neighbour.
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