Cyprus has committed to protecting its ecological heritage and biodiversity in the Akamas National Forest Park and the Lara Peninsula along the northwestern part of the island. The Lara-Toxeftra Marine Protected Area and Akamas Peninsula Special Protection Area are part of Natura 2000, the EU’s ecological network for the long-term safeguarding of endangered species and natural habitats.
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“The Dordogne is a hidden gem: a concentration of the very best France has to offer – castles, gardens, prehistoric treasures and world-class gastronomy – where every landscape tells a story and every meal becomes a memory.” – Christophe Gravier, Director of Dordogne Périgord Tourism
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2,000 years of history mean that Chester has the reputation of being one of Britain's most haunted cities. That’s down to deadly events in old buildings, a dark medieval history, multiple outbreaks of plague and numerous witch trials.
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Meeting people is one of the great joys of travel. Of course, you can never predict when you’re going to bump into someone in an unusual or exciting job, but when it happens it can prove a real joy. I met Babu, a snake catcher, in Bangalore, India, and persuaded him to give me a call the next time he went out on a job, so that I could watch him at work.
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The Medina is busy but is packed with character (and characters). Strolling through it is a way of getting a feel of the city’s soul and is well worth doing during a Marrakech city break.
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Chicago is a great city to visit at any time of year. In summer, the metropolis in Illinois offers much to do outdoors, from attending food and music festivals to relaxing on beaches.
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There's much in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring Gateshead to entertain art aficionados during a city break in northeast England. Highlights include The Biscuit Factory, The Hatton Gallery and the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle.
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“It's a destination that can be visited all year. We have a perfect climate. We have a diversity of offers…much more than sunny beaches and golf,” says André Gomes, President of Turismo do Algarve (the Algarve Tourism Board)
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The greatest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings is in Oak Park, Illinois. The architect established an independent practice there in 1893.
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Stuart Forster provides an overview of major art exhibitions in the Netherlands in 2026. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. During an event at the Dutch Ambassador’s residence in London on
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