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Visitor numbers to London reach record levelsTourist numbers continue to grow as London welcomed a record-breaking 31.5 million international and UK tourists in 2015, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics
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Los Angeles’ new rail extension makes its way to the beachFor the first time in 60 years, Angelenos can take a break from the city’s gridlocked traffic and hop on the extended Expo Line train from Downtown all the way to Santa Monica beach -
I was confronted by ancient instruments that people still playIt’s not often you get to knock out a tune on a dead donkey’s jaw. Music producer Mala, of dubstep crew DMZ, skips the pan pipes to discover Peru’s ancient musical roots -
Travel hotspots – in picturesIranian photographer Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji has spent years capturing mesmerising pictures of Iran. The photos take us from downtown bazaars and ornate bath houses to luscious green fields and neverending deserts
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The Walking Dead 'come to life' at Universal Studios HollywoodThere’s no need to fear the walking dead at Universal Studios’ new zombie theme-park-attraction, based on the hit AMC TV show … well, maybe just a little
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Guide to Oakland: San Francisco's cool neighbourThe first direct flights from the UK to Oakland launch today. Resident Paul Laity gives the lowdown on what to see, do, eat and drink in the city that's fast becoming the most fashionable place in California
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La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux's wine wonderland has bouquets for allRaise a glass to the Guggenheim of wine, Bordeaux’s new international wine museum with its tours, tastings and tales of indulgence
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French châteaux: 10 princely stays at affordable pricesA château holiday needn’t cost a king’s ransom: these 10 sumptuous castles-turned-hotels across France won’t break the bank
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10 of the best waterside holiday cabins in EuropeRomantic hideaways, back-to-basics eco-huts, treehouses and high-spec shacks for lapping up nature by lakes, rivers and fjords
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The Bull & Swan, Stamford, LincolnshireSet in a town oozing 16th-century charm, this historic pub offers rooms with wow factor – but the food could do with a bit of an upgrade
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The Sands, Margate, KentMargate has been on the up since the opening of the Turner Contemporary five years ago – and this cool hotel on the beach fits right in with the town’s burgeoning confidence
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Five of the best websites for family camping in FranceThere are hundreds of campsites across France so how do you choose one that’s right for your family? These small chains offer fantastic locations with waterparks, on-site activities and spas
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York Dungeon is back and it's more ghoulish than everA blast with the past at the reopened attraction that offers screams and ghouls, full-blooded acting and technical wizardry
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The National Museum of Flight, ScotlandTwo huge hangars in East Lothian, east of Edinburgh, have been given a multimillion-pound refurb to bring aviation history to life. And there’s a Concorde, too
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Bewilderwood, NorfolkIn this neck of the woods, children explore mazes, zoom around on zipwires and listen to engrossing stories. For adults, there are always the trees to admire
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Family hiking fun in the Picos de EuropaA family break in northern Spain made for happy wanderers of all ages – though language skills and a cagoule may be worth packing
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Take the kids to … Puzzlewood, Forest of DeanAn enchanted, mystical wood makes for contented kids and adults on a day out where smart technology meets traditional fun
readers' tips
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Tell us about your favourite UK seaside attractionsFrom piers to Punch and Judy, fish and chips to funfairs, we want to know about your favourite seaside attractions, for the chance to win a £200 hotel voucher
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What readers love about MontrealWhat with bagels, Breton pastries, steak, chips, tacos and beer, it’s a good thing our readers’ tips to Montreal also include walks and cycle rides – plus music from classical to jazz
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Readers' best bargainsDespite rampant gentrification, the City by the Bay still has some great affordable experiences, if you know where to look. Readers share their best bargains
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May competitionOur monthly photo competitions have no theme this year: we just want your best travel shots. Enter via GuardianWitness and you could win a seven-night ‘Secret Fjords’ self-drive holiday to Iceland
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How Britain’s seaside towns bounced backFor years our coastal resorts have been in decline. But now bookings are on the rise, and over half of us will go to a British beach this year. So what has changed?
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See the Red City on a vintage motorbike tourA tour on a vintage motorbike offers a fresh view of Marrakech, the medina and beyond
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Top 10 cafes and restaurants in BelfastNorthern Ireland's capital is bursting with good, affordable food – from fish and chips and Tex-Mex to southern Indian and modern British
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