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What to do when visiting an onsen in Japan
- Whether for health, relaxation, or cultural exploration, a visit to an onsen can be a highlight of any trip to Japan. Read on.
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- LifestyleThe Telegraph
The 11 best bars in Marrakech
Marrakech may not have a huge nightlife scene, but in recent years there's been a (small) flurry of trendy bar openings in the Medina and Gueliz. Highlights include an industrial-chic wine bar, a buzzing roof terrace with views over the medina, and a couple of slick spots for sophisticated cocktails. In the medina – the most traditional part of the city – alcohol licenses are restricted and only a handful of restaurants and riads have proper bars licensed to serve alcohol, however most riads sel
- LifestyleThe Telegraph
How to spend a colourful weekend in Marrakech
Founded almost a thousand years ago, Marrakech has always been one of the great cities of the Maghreb. Somehow this bursting-at-the-seams medina exists on the edge of the Sahara Desert, its pink pise (rammed earth) palaces framed by the snow-capped High Atlas. In its busy souks, Europe, Africa and the Middle East mingle and merge, and the past and present are hard to tell apart.
- StyleThe Telegraph
The best shopping in Marrakech
Seven days a week, no matter how early you rise in the morning, there’s already someone in the souqs ready to greet you. Marrakech is the original market town and master craftsmen have been working their wonders in the Medina (old city) for centuries. Pleasantries should always precede price enquiries, and good-natured bargaining is expected. No matter what price you’re quoted, counter with half of what you’re willing to pay and work up to an acceptable price from there. Ultimately, shopping in
- LifestyleThe Telegraph
The 19 best restaurants in Marrakech
The Moroccan table reflects the influence of the country’s multi-cultural history, blending native Amazigh traditions – the iconic tagine (clay-pot stew), couscous and khlea (a preserved meat confit) – with the flavours of Arabia, Moorish Spain, the Ottomans and France. Popular spices such as cinnamon, ginger and cumin were introduced by the Arabs when they arrived in the 7th century, while Persian influences can be seen in the extensive use of dried fruit and nuts in savoury dishes. Cooking tec
- NewsThe Telegraph
It’s time for budget beauty Sri Lanka to be embraced by tourists again
It’s unheard of for loyal supporters to wear their rival team’s colours. So, when Sri Lankan fans turned up to Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium dressed in yellow for a match against Australia in June 2022, the gesture resonated loudly around the globe.
- LifestyleThe Telegraph
The 16 best things to see and do in Marrakech
You haven't really been to Marrakech until you've got lost in the souqs, spent the night amid the storytellers of the Djemaa el-Fna and sipped mint tea while debating the merits of the Berber rug that you're contemplating purchasing. But tear yourself away from the souqs and the shopping and you'll also find some fascinating historical sites such as the long-hidden tombs of the Saadian sultans, Yves St Laurent's artful Jardin Majorelle and the decorative jewel that is the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa
- LifestyleThe Telegraph
The best family hotels in Mauritius
Mauritius is heaven for active families. This pocket-sized tropical paradise offers an incredible amount to do, from island-hopping and hikes in forested nature reserves to whale watching, electric-bike rides in the highlands and wildlife safaris in eco-parks. Overnight flights, and short travel distances, mean children can be snorkelling from a sun-soaked beach by mid-morning. Some island hotels have fabulous facilities for families, from family rooms to multi-bedroom pool villas, and perks of
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We asked a flight attendant to share her travel must-haves — they're all $25 or less
You can never be too prepared when you're away from home — take it from a professional jet-setter.
- LifestyleThe Telegraph
On board the world’s most travelled superyacht
“Humpbacks off the bow – all guests to the bridge,” a voice sang over the intercom at 7am on the first morning of our expedition. Blinking away sleep, I rushed onto the deck in my dressing gown and a brilliant-white glare filled my eyes through panoramic windows. Metres in front of our yacht, a pod of four humpback whales were feasting on krill, surrounded by giant icebergs, the Antarctic Peninsula looming on the horizon. Close encounters such as this would quickly become the norm during my week
- LifestyleThe Telegraph
The twee Cotswolds town that became a super-rich playground
We need to talk about Tetbury. Namely its morphing from the quintessential Cotswolds village into a townie playground. Full disclosure, I’m a bona fide townie, who is not impartial to a bit of “London vulgar”. I have an (I hope subtly ironic) fascination with fugly brands such as Versace and every so often become struck by an overwhelming desire to drink a smoothie containing acai. The question is, when does “London vulgar” go too far? When do people like me, with our loudly silly little foibles
