Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Where to stay, sip tea and generally jubilate in London

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Kayaking near Phuket

The islands off Phuket  are perfect for exploring by kayak

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Six soothing jet lag treatments

London's spas are on hand to revive your senses

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Shanghai's street food

The exciting food of the back alleys and night markets

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High Life People

Letter from Venice

'Venetians,' said my guidebook, in that irritating know-it-all way guidebooks can have, 'forget that the outside world exists. They talk as though Venice is the only place on earth that counts.' I didn't believe it for a minute

Notes from a traveller: Florence Welch

The Florence + the Machine singer talks persistent paparazzi and luxe flightwear

I'll be packing: James Cracknell

Olympic rower and adventurer James Cracknell reveals what’s in his suitcase

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City Secrets

Berlin

FELSENKELLER
Akazienstraße 2, Schöneberg
This bar looks as if it has been a Berlin staple forever, and you can feel the history in its walls. A favourite with actors and Berlin's alternative scene from before the war, it's a great place to eat as well as drink. Gayle Tufts, comedian

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USA: dramatic drive through Death Valley

We were only 40 miles from Death Valley but still 4,000ft high. As Death Valley is one of the lowest places on earth, we knew the way down would be steep ...

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Royal London: The Wild, the Beautiful and the Damned at Hampton Court Palace

Lucy Thackray · 15 May 2012

Think Hampton Court Palace is all vengeful Tudors and flower shows? A portrait exhibition celebrating the 17th century's most scandalous courtesans will make you think again, says Lucy Thackray

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