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Family with child, Sandboarding in Dubai
Dubai

Dubai’s most daring family attractions

No matter your age or level of fearlessness, there is an attraction to suit in Dubai.

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Antarctica
Arctic and Antarctica

Earth’s last great wilderness: a voyage to Antarctica is so much more than a holiday

A surreal journey to the frozen frontier: exploring Antarctica’s fairy-tale land of ancient glaciers, crystalline bays, volcanic isles and extraordinary wildlife is the ultimate adventure, writes Edwina Hart.

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A mosque in Iran
Middle East

Journey to Iran: an ode to Persian hospitality

For Steve Madgwick, it’s not memories of the ancient mosques or spectacular landscapes, but of the open-hearted welcome he received throughout his travels in Iran that will stay with him the longest.

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Kawarau River was the world's first commercial bungee site
New Zealand

The adventure seeker’s 12-day guide to New Zealand

For pulse-quickening experiences and intrepid escapes, New Zealand’s often wild and always wonderful islands offer the ultimate in adventure travel.

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Hobbiton
New Zealand

Welcome to Middle Earth: your 9-day Tolkien itinerary

Discover New Zealand’s spectacular North Island scenery that has become a portal to Middle Earth for film lovers and Tolkien fans.

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Family fun in New Zealand
New Zealand

The best things to do as a family in New Zealand

From whale-watching and go-karting to spending the day as a sea postie and the night in a haunted castle, there’s no shortage of family fun to be found here.

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66. The best skydiving jumps in New Zealand
New Zealand

The best skydiving jumps in New Zealand

From skydiving and jet-boating to hiking and biking some of the most spectacular and dramatic landscapes in the world, New Zealand is synonymous with adventure.

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64. Learn New Zealand's history at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
New Zealand

Learn New Zealand’s history at Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Māori culture can - and should -  be experienced in all forms across the country: from the historical to the geothermal and, in some cases literally carved into the storied landscape

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Luxury Accommodation New Zealand
New Zealand

The most luxurious places to stay in New Zealand

From iconic lodges fit for the Queen to architectural masterpieces in the wildest of locations and five-star retreats with serious eco credentials, here’s how to live it up – Kiwi style.

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Revealed: Europe’s best beaches, according to travellers

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