Baja California: Mexico’s playground for whales

February 4, 2012

Baja California, on the wild Pacific coast of Mexico, is the best place in the world to see whales in all their glory.

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Travel views: January 28 to February 3, 2012

February 4, 2012

The best of our readers’ feedback, including a nostalgic look at Berlin and recommendations for day-trips beyond Nice.

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TripAdvisor statement in full

February 4, 2012

The full statement from TripAdvisor, following the Advertising Standards Authority’s upholding of a complaint against them.

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Legal warning over food-poison claims

February 4, 2012

People posting unsubstantiated claims on reviews web sites such as TripAdvisor could face legal action, a hygiene specialist has said.

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Just back: in search of Ischia’s hot spring

February 4, 2012

Joseph Reaney wins our writing competition for this account of a quest to find thermal sea waters.

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Morocco: The ride of our lives on the ships of the desert

February 3, 2012

It may have been scorpion-free, but a family trip to the Sahara made for a challengingly different break .

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A sea of exotic colourful orchids at Kew Gardens’ Tropical Extravaganza 2012

February 3, 2012

A sea of exotic colourful orchids at Kew Gardens’ Tropical Extravaganza 2012.

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Charles Dickens on travel

February 3, 2012

The pick of the author’s vivid descriptions, both lyrical and caustic. People of Chelmsford, beware.

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The Village Pub, Barnsley, Gloucestershire: Hotel review

February 3, 2012

Fiona Duncan finds a very good alternative to the most sought-after hotel in Gloucestershire.

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How to save money in Greece on holiday

February 3, 2012

Greece needs its tourists more than ever. Sophie Butler looks at ways of finding the best deals.

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