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Our blue backyard consists of 10,000 islands spread across the world’s largest ocean, so there’s no better place in the world to book a flop-and-drop.
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The new highlights of North and Central America
From the bright lights of Broadway to the northern lights, the Americas add up to epic destinations.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The new bucket list for the Pacific and Australasia
The nations of Oceania are a captivating blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage and vibrant cities that even the most hardworking traveller will never exhaust.
- by Julietta Jameson
Europe’s 25 new must-do highlights
The second-smallest continent is not just about castles, cathedrals and baroque palaces. It’s time to discover the other hidden Europe.
- by Brian Johnston
The new bucket list for Asia: 25 must-do places and experiences
From neon-lit cities to some of the oldest civilisations on Earth, from white-sand beaches to the highest mountains, no other continent can rival Asia for diversity.
- by Ute Junker
The 25 ultimate sights (and sites) in South America
So epic is this land mass, even seasoned travellers will find fresh wonders to discover in the countries of South America.
- by Ben Groundwater
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Hotel reviews
One of London’s most unusual stays is in a rejuvenated part of the city
Paddington Basin has had a remarkable 20-year rejuvenation, so it’s apt that one of the area’s accommodations is a barge – and a very swish one at that.
- by Rob McFarland
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New global bucket list, continent by continent
Our continent by continent expert update showcasing what’s hot and what’s not right across the world.
Opinion
China
Ten things travellers will never understand about China
Everyone holidays at the same time, there’s an obsession with giant, bizarre buildings, and it’s very different to how it’s portrayed in the Western media.
- by Brian Johnston
It’s not luxurious, but the Lotus Express beats flying in Vietnam
It’s named as one of the world’s top five train journeys and starts with a thrilling jaunt through a famous street.
- by Garry Maddox
The 35 greatest views in the world, as named by the experts
A photographer, an airline pilot, a ship’s captain and others reveal where you’ll find the most spectacular, intriguing and inspiring views on Earth.
- by Ute Junker
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