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Still one of the world’s most glamorous hotel brands … Mandarin Oriental Singapore.

Traveller Awards: Hall of Fame – the legends of travel

We salute our icons of travel, those consistently excellent places or brands that deliver time and time again.

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Battersea Power Station
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Story on the reopening of the London icon, Battersea Power Station
By Sue Williams
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Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

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Forestis is located on Plose mountain in the Dolomites, 1800 metres above sea level.

Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate

Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.

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Hiking northern Europe’s tallest peak – the 2469-metre-high Galdhopiggen.

Ten of the world’s greatest adventure holidays to add to your bucket-list

Hands up if you’re a part-time explorer? From a polar plunge to an end-of-the-world expedition in pure comfort, we’ve got you covered.

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Malahat SkyWalk, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 
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Traveller Awards: 10 of the greatest innovations in travel

From a cutting-edge airline cabin to a trailblazing way to experience the outback, these new experiences are the ones you’ll want.

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Oslo Gardermoen Airport.

This airport has good facilities – until you’re stuffed in like herrings

Chic Scandi wood details punctuate the high ceilings, but there is frustration in the air at this Norwegian airport.

  • by Jenny Hewett
In Copenhagen, tourist passes are good value.

How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap

Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

  • by Brian Johnston
Acrtic Circle Express Train crosses Lylling Bridge

Five of the world’s best new (or revamped) train journeys

A new version of the Orient Express, an extended Australian epic and high-speed trip through South-East Asia are some of the highlights.

  • by Tim Richards
The Stegastein Viewpoint.

A spectacular railway is just the beginning of this extraordinary region

While undeniably spectacular, Flam’s famously steep railway is just one of western Norway’s many drawcards.

  • by Rob McFarland
Artist’s impression of the finished complex.

Former grain silo reimagined as one of Norway’s most exciting museums

The world’s largest private collection of Nordic art is set to become public with the May opening of an innovative cultural centre in the south of Norway.

  • by Julietta Jameson

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