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Scenic paradise has luxury down to a tee

As we peer into the darkness, the terribly friendly receptionist who has shown us to our suite says: "Don't worry, you'll get the view in the morning." Read

Golden days in a Borders hideaway

Golden autumn sun shone down and highlighted the Cringletie through a break in the cloud as we approached from the nearby village of Peebles. Read

Take a dip in the Pool

Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, The Cavern Club, when you think of Liverpool, you think of The Beatles. Read

More! That extra mile

Whilst a number of ski resorts across Europe are suffering from a lack of snow, to various degrees, Méribel is revelling in conditions perfect for World Class competitive racing. Read

Round the Emerald Isle

Ireland has always been a magnet for golfers and last year the Ryder Cup brought the Emerald Isle right back into the spotlight. Read

Some wild times in Garden of England

A giraffe strolls casually out in front of our safari truck before turning his head and sneezing on to the front seat passengers. Read

Passport

With an announcement on the sale of First Choice's short haul holiday operations expected within days, it seems likely the biggest tour operators will soon step up their special deals and offers to win more early bookings in the short-haul Summer 2007 market. Read

Designed for tip top skiing

When my ski trip destination was switched from the famous Val d'Isere to the neighbouring resort of Tignes, I have to confess I was a little disappointed. Read

Postcards from Rome

When in Rome, do as the Romans do . . . as the saying goes. Read

More! That extra mile

France is a firm holiday favourite among Britons thanks to the huge range of attractions it offers. Along with the food and the lifestyle, much of the appeal lies in France's history and architecture. Read

The perfect base

I've visited London many times, and lived there for three years in my early 20s, but I've shamefully visited few of its museums. Read

Ferry good way to spend a day

I am a great supporter of my own high street, but there are times I want my shopping to be a little more chic. This time it's shopping French-style with emphasis on the style. Read

The city that Scot the lot . . .

It was only after I'd tried on the dog nose and was reaching for the toucan's beak that I realised I was muscling in on the under-fives section of Glasgow's fantastic, free, Kelvingrove museum. Read

Oh my, do I love Paris - any time

It was that most innocent and incurable of rock romantics, Jonathan Richman, who had it right. Read

The city is your Oyster

January sales are in full swing and combined with the Chronicle-GNER cheap rail tickets deal, that means that for some the draw to London's shopping magnets will be irresistible. Read

Time to Goa with the flow

Many first-time visitors to the lovely Goa think they are going to an island, whereas it is a former Portuguese colony about four hundred miles down the west coast of India from Mumbai. Read

Holiday of the week

Amsterdam and the Best of Holland, April 26 and September 20, 2007: prices from only £169 Read

Going Dutch means fun for all the family

Mention summer holidays and the majority of us will imagine flying off to a sunny beach loc ation. The thought of taking a ferry to Holland and driving to a Center Parc near the German border had never crossed my mind before - but I'm glad it did. Read

So relaxing for all your family

I half expected to be greeted by Willy Wonka as we approached the Fun Station. With its bright purple, blue and yellow tent the children's holiday club at our campsite in France looked a great place for youngsters to jump on board for a roller coaster ride of activities. Read

That Condor moment

Who needs Disneyland? Certainly not the French, who - along with their English cousins - descend on PortAventura in huge numbers every summer, ignoring the Disney park on their doorstep. Read

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