Travel FAQs: Egypt
Simon Calder: Given the present unrest, what are the options for travellers in Egypt or planning to go?
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Hyderabad: Empire state re-building
This Indian city, with its rich history and culture, deserves a higher profile with British travellers. By Sankha Guha, Travelling man.
48 Hours In: Macau
The former Portuguese colony is the Las Vegas of the East – but you can bet that's not all the territory offers. By James Palmer
The Big Six: Art deco hotels
From a 1930s jewel in New York to a vintage seaside resort in Morecambe...
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Durban: This unsung city is on a winning streak
City Slicker: Tourists will benefit from the legacy of the World Cup in Durban. Emily Dugan offers ideas for new and returning visitors.
Kitzbhel embraces new ski trends
The Austrian resort is shaking off its traditional image, says Stephen Wood
My Life In Travel: Nicholas Owen, broadcaster
'Wherever I go, I always seek a decent margarita'
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Ask the Traveller: Tunisian unrest
I booked with Thomas Cook for four of us to go to Tunisia on 27 February.
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Traveller's Guide: Airline passengers' rights
Cancelled flight? Package holiday not what you expected? Simon Calder lays down the law
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48 Hours In: Copenhagen
Chris Gibson: Banish the winter blues in Denmark's capital of cool, where the Glgg flows as freely as the culture.
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Stay the night: The feathers, Woodstock
The Feathers trades on history, but its refurbished style will suit modern tastes, says Adrian Mourby
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Iran: A journey from Tehran to Esfahan reveals a country of beauty and poetry
Christina Patterson discovers an illustrious past and a complicated present-day outlook on the world
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Enjoy a warm welcome to the inner circle
The Arctic: Scandinavians have visited the Arctic in summer for years. Could a new package tempt Brits to join them, asks Adrian Mourby
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Australia: Deals Down Under
As Australia Day dawns, you may feel that the only thing stopping you from visiting this wild and wonderful country is the punishing exchange rate. David Whitley helps you bag a bargain
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Disney cruise: Cast away with Mickey and friends
Last week, Disney launched its latest cruise ship with fireworks, flumes and a fairy godmother. Simon Usborne was dazzled by the spectacle
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Selous Game Reserve: A safari above all others
The game reserve in Tanzania is home to stunning wildlife, but it's the giraffes that really stand out – and not just for the obvious reason
Where the weird things are: The gharial - a croc with a knobbly nose
This bizarre crocodilian from northern India, is hardly the killer that Mr Dundee brags about. Granted, it looks the real deal: big tail, knobbly back, the works. But those skinny jaws are like some Toy Story nightmare – as though an evil child has replaced the head with pliers.