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The railway revolution: 'The most profound change to British society since the arrival of the Normans, perhaps even the Romans'
The railway revolution opened up new destinations, expanded our culinary horizons and dramatically improved trade. Jonathan Self takes us on a whistle-stop tour of ‘railway mania’.
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‘Some ran for cliffs and jumped in panic. Others tried alternative routes, but these are not the paths they’ve followed for thousands of years’: Instagram is putting wildlife at risk and ruining our sense of adventure
Here is how to travel responsibly.
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What does the future hold for the exclusive Caribbean island that shuns shoes, spectacle and social media
Rosie Paterson visits Mustique, the Caribbean island that has beguiled and baffled for more than half a century.
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The return of one of Europe's most iconic hotels is just the beginning for Bucharest
The Corinthia Bucharest, formerly the Grand Hotel du Boulevard, has reopened its doors. It shows that 'Little Paris' is ready to live up to its name.
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What is everyone talking about this week: Would you move to Dubai?
Dubai has warm weather, low taxes and an entrepreneurial mindset, but is it enough to tempt Will Hosie to move?
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'The ugliness and craziness is a part of its charm': The Country Life guide to Bangkok
Where to stay, where to eat and what to do in the Thai capital.
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The Surrey hotel review: The new kid on New York's Upper East Side
Rosie Paterson checks into The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, one year on from its grand opening.
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Wildhive Callow Hall hotel review: I felt like a squirrel preparing for hibernation and I loved it
The boutique treehouses at this Derbyshire getaway are the best way to unwind in nature and explore the Peak District, writes Lotte Brundle.
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Space, seclusion and indulgence: Arranging a luxury villa experience with One&Only and Carrier
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Villas and private homes offer privacy, peace, space and top-end resort facilities when you want them — particularly if you opt for one of the choices within the One&Only collection, as curated by the experts at Carrier Luxury Holidays.
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Ardbeg House review: Concept design is a tricky business, but this Scottish whisky distillery-turned-hotel proves that it can be done to great effect
Steven King checks in to Ardbeg House, a boutique hotel from the LVMH behemoth.
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'The night smells like engine oil… and money': Singapore’s glittering night race paved the way for a new era of city-centre Grands Prix
It's the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, but it and other city-centre Grand Prix would be nothing without trailblazing Singapore. Natasha Bird explains how the city state got it so right.
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Storrs Hall: A glimpse of what a trip to Lake Windermere ought to be
Lake Windermere — the largest stretch of water in the Lake District — is a tourist mecca that can often feel crowded, but head to places like Storrs Hall and you can still find the beauty and seclusion that first drew people here. Toby Keel takes a look.
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‘For several days between Christmas and New Year, the departures lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5 becomes busier than Daylesford HQ’: A snob’s guide to winter sun
Anyone in their right mind abandons ship after Christmas for some winter sun, says Sophia Money-Coutts
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Waldorf Astoria New York review: The Midtown hotel where Frank Sinatra once partied and the salad of the same name was invented emerges from a decade-long renovation
Owen Holmes checks into the Waldorf Astoria New York hotel.
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Saltmoore hotel review: The place to stay that's woodland retreat, seaside hotel and spa sanctuary all in one
Saltmoore, on the North Yorkshire coast, has barely been open a year but is already earning recognition as one of the finest places to stay in Yorkshire. Toby Keel checked in.
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Uzbekistan's inaugural Bukhara Biennial turned traditional ways of displaying art on its head and reignited the traditions of the storied Silk Road
Every week, the news breaks of another art fair — but the Bukhara Biennial is the one to watch, says Skylar Pinchal Coysh.
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From the Caribbean with love: The other James Bond who wrote the definitive guide to tropical birds
The Caribbean plays host to a brilliant spectrum of colourful avians, says John Lewis-Stempel, as he revels in a birdwatcher’s paradise. Illustrations by Annabelle King.
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The Scottish survival experience, beloved by Sir David Beckham, Ian Wright and heavyweight CEOs, that's all about learning to appreciate the dizzying brilliance of the natural world again
Patrick Galbraith follows in the footsteps of Sir David Beckham — who marked his 50th birthday with a 'survival' experience in the Scottish Highlands.
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London has long been the private members’ club capital of the world, but New York is finally catching up. Here are five of the best
New York members clubs are all the rage, but apply wisely, says Owen Holmes.
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Ashford Castle review: The fantastic five-star hotel in Ireland that the Guinness family once used to show off their wealth and influence
You’ve seen ‘The House of Guinness’ — well here’s the castle.
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‘Activities are of the derring-do variety, and the weather is unreliable year round, so it’s useful to be a good sport’: A memorable road trip to the tidal island in Scotland where J. M. Barrie liked to holiday
The opening of three new hotels in Scotland was all it took to convince Jo Rodgers to journey northwards on a road trip with her husband and three young children in tow.
