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Practical advice for holidays from UK airports: when to go, where to stay and how to tell a real deal from a good-looking one.
How to spot a real holiday deal
Seven checks that separate a genuinely cheap holiday from one that only looks cheap.
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Tenerife holidays from the UK: a practical guide
Where to stay, when to go and what to know before you book a holiday in Tenerife.
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Majorca: when to go and where to stay
Month-by-month advice for a Majorca (Mallorca) holiday, and a quick guide to the main resorts.
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Barcelona city break: a practical guide from the UK
When to go, which area to stay in, how to get from the airport and what to book ahead for a city break in Barcelona.
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Algarve holidays from the UK: resorts, seasons and tips
How to choose an Algarve resort, the best months to go and what to know before you book a holiday in southern Portugal.
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Lanzarote holidays from the UK: a practical guide
Where to stay, when to go and what to see on Lanzarote, the volcanic Canary Island with year-round sun.
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Dubai holidays from the UK: when to go and what to know
The best months for Dubai, where to stay, entry rules for UK visitors and local laws worth knowing before you book.
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Top 5 attractions in Barcelona
The five sights most worth your time on a Barcelona city break, which ones to book ahead and how to fit them into a short stay.
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Top 5 attractions in Rome
The five sights to put first on a Rome city break, from the Colosseum to the Vatican, with what to book ahead and what you can see for free.
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Top 5 attractions in Paris
The five sights to put first on a Paris city break, which ones to book before you travel and the best free views in the city.
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Top 5 attractions in Amsterdam
The five things to put first on an Amsterdam city break, from the canals to the Rijksmuseum, and which ones need booking weeks ahead.
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Top 5 attractions in Dubai
The five experiences to put first on a Dubai holiday, from the Burj Khalifa to a desert safari and the old souks, with what to book ahead.
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