“If it’s a first trip to Abu Dhabi it’s a bit of a whammy because at this time we’re beginning to really reap the benefits in the growth of tourism to Abu Dhabi,” says Chris Card, the Group General Manager of Troon Golf, within sight of the falcon-shaped façade of Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s clubhouse.
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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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Northern Bootcamp’s residential boot camps are designed primarily to promote weight loss and fitness. They are frequently a catalyst for people to kickstart improved regimes of exercise and nutrition.
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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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