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Posta Marcucci Tuscany hotel review
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The ultimate guide to exploring Rome
This week, TravelSmart takes you to the Eternal City—one of Europe’s most iconic destinations. The Independent’s travel team Simon Calder and Ben Parker share their expert tips on making the […]
From convents to craft breweries: how France’s ‘empty diagonal’ became cool
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UK on alert over rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections in Ukraine
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The beach holiday that doubles as Europe’s best off-season foodie break
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Why you should choose Santorini as your Valentine’s destination
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Forget St Patrick’s Day – here’s why you should head to Ireland for St Brigid’s Day
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The beach holiday that doubles as Europe’s best off-season foodie break
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The Algarve, famed for its fairways […]
The best northern lights holidays in Iceland
One of the world’s most incredible natural sights, the northern lights are a regular feature on travel bucket lists. The hunt to see the natural phenomenon takes travellers to some […]