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A gorgeous hotel can be a destination in itself. We pick top rural hideaways, foodie, coastal and urban stays, and eccentrically brilliant boltholes
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This revamped hotel's history, comfort and biscuits appeal strongly to our writer, but his companion proves harder to please …
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This month’s picks range from epic landscapes to city scenes
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Some of our worst fears are explored at these museums – they're bound to give you the creeps at Halloween
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Tell us about your go-to places for animal-free eating, be they cafes, pubs or restaurants
Beach on a budget
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This month’s picks range from epic landscapes to city scenes. Scroll to see the winner – chosen by Mick Ryan of fotoVUE – who receives a £200 voucher for an i-escape holiday property. The overall 2018 prize is a trip to Greenland with Wild Photography Holidays
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Eight thousand members of the Unite Here union are demanding a living wage from the company that made $3.2bn last year
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With properties in more than 60 countries, the world’s first Barter Week will allow the budget-conscious to swap goods or expertise for accommodation
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Like-for-like sales at hotel chain almost ground to a halt in six months to 30 August
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An imposing 18th-century prison brings to life an era of harsh punishments – fun for all the family, if your children like grisly tales and ghost stories
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This indoor twist on a Legoland theme park builds up the fun with its miniature city, rides and play area but crumbles when it comes to entertaining older kids
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A fun, communal ski week for families is perfect for both beginners and more experienced skiers – and offers the chance to learn a few unexpected skills, too
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From the UK’s longest indoor ski slope to the Roald Dahl Museum, Rachel Dixon picks fun days out from her new book for children
Readers' tips
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Going to the pictures is all the more special in an idiosyncratic indy. Tell us about the small independent you love
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Less-obvious locations in eastern Europe offer great-value, though our readers reveal bargains in quiet ski resorts in the Alps, too
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Go on, try to scare us with your most haunted or spooky places to visit across the UK
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