• England

Rutland, England: The smallest county in England

The smallest county in England is home to a quirky history.

• John Huxley

• Cruises

Majestic Princess cruise, Australia-New Zealand: A Michelin-starred chef, luxurious spa and millions of other reasons to cruise

Whether it's a soothing massage in the Lotus spa or dining on dining in fine style, you'll find your niche aboard the Majestic Princess.

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• Ocean cruises

Cruise New Zealand: See Great Barrier Island's dark sky sanctuary and Maori culture

An incomparable heavenly vista, geysers and the Hobbit's "movie habitat" await on a cruise that lets the locals tell you their stories.

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• Guatemala

Travel in Guatemala: The one rare thing worth seeing in Central America's most diverse country

We have flown 27 hours to this country to see just one thing: it's big, very rare and slightly comical.

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• Train journeys

On board The Ghan: Travelling Adelaide to Darwin on a luxury train

It's a rail trip that traverses not only the width of a nation, but a chunk of its history and culture.

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• Culture holidays

Flores, Indonesia: Sacred sites, stunning natural bounty and dragons too

The island of Flores, named by early European visitors for the abundance of flamboyant, red flowers found on local trees, offers so much more than a fascinating history.

• John Huxley

• England

Dudley Black Country Living Museum: Living England's history

The Black Country is a place like no other; a seemingly unlovable place that gained its name in the mid-19th century for its dirty industries, its coal, its grime, its smoke.

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• New Caledonia

New Caledonia: Where you can get a taste of France without leaving the Pacific

A trip that offers something different but is not too far to travel.

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The 75th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin to commemorate devastating raids

There are relics and signs everywhere in Darwin of the devastating bombings that took place during World War II. Yet many people are still unaware of the horrors that befell that city.

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• England

Southwold and the Great English Seaside: Quintessential quirkiness

Cashing in on period-piece charms, English coastal resorts are enjoying a revival.

• John Huxley