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When is the best time to visit Dubai and what to do?

Dubai likes to do things bigger and bolder than most cities. A trip to the City of Gold can emcompass everything from fine dining eateries and desert trips to glamorous beach clubs, with the city already welcoming 13.2 million visitors between January and September 2024.The Burj Khalifa and the world’s largest shopping centre, the Dubai Mall, are often on holidaymakers’ lists when visiting the emirate, but there is so much more to discover - no matter what month you visit.The weather can very mu...
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These are the UK’s most haunted places

The UK is home to some of the most breathtaking and impressive historical buildings, towns and cities, all brimming with remnants of the past. Yet with centuries upon centuries of history, not all has settled down and got lost in time – and some gruesome and violent memories lurk in the shadows til this day.From ghost stories and eerie apparations to unexplained happenings and overwhelming feelings, the country has plenty of local legends and unnerving rumours tucked away, even in the smallest v...
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Top 10 spooky stays on Airbnb for Halloween

Spooky season is here, and those who love all things petrifying will be going all out in the lead-up to Halloween, perhaps even booking a trip away to some of the most spine-chilling destinations in the UK and beyond.Whether you’re looking for a mystical wizarding-themed trip away with the family, a hair-raising holiday with a group of friends, or even a couple’s getaway to an eerie bedchamber where the hundred-year-old portraits on the wall seem to follow your every move, Airbnb has something f...
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10 most beautiful places to visit in Dubrovnik

Colossal stone walls, limestone-paved streets and breathtaking historic buildings are just a handful of the unique qualities characteristic to one of Croatia’s most popular destinations, all perched on the edge of the glimmering Adriatic Sea. Aptly nicknamed “the Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik has long been renowned as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean and for good reason.The city’s Old Town was listed as one of Unesco’s World Heritage Sites in the late 1970s d...
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Top 10 vineyard stays on Airbnb for wine enthusiasts

One of the best times to book a trip to a vineyard is autumn when the harvesting begins, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of ripened grapes in full bloom before they are picked and turned into wine. Many vineyards celebrate this season with events, tours and tastings while the expansive rows of vines start to show their autumn hues. Planning a getaway based around a love for wine is becoming more popular year on year. New Airbnb data reveals that guest bookings in 2023 for getaways near or on vi...
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The most beautiful places to visit in Paris

Paris has long been renowned as one of the world’s prettiest cities, with grand palaces, perfectly pruned gardens, haute couture and lip-smacking cuisine. The city streets are peppered with architecture from across the history books, Instagrammable cafés that look like they were plucked straight out of a storybook and acclaimed galleries housing some of the world’s best art. Whether you’ve been inspired by the 2024 Olympic Games that took place in the French capital this summer or by the new sea...
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Top cosiest cottages on Airbnb for an autumn getaway 2024

As the temperature starts to drop, the swimsuits will be packed away and the woolly jumpers will come out of retirement ready for autumn weather.The UK is home to some of the cosiest, tranquil cottages, cabins and barns nestled in leafy surroundings, quaint villages and awe-inspiring coastal paths. New data from Airbnb has revealed that this autumn, those travelling in the UK are seeking out quintessential autumnal getaways, booking warm and inviting places while staying not too far away from hi...
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The Perfect Couple’s glamorous filming locations revealed

A new ‘whodunnit’ drama miniseries has just landed on Netflix, loaded with twists, secrets and deception as a high-flying, wealthy US family tries to untangle what happened the night before a grand wedding, after one member of the party was found dead.The Perfect Couple stars Nicole Kidman as the perfectly-groomed Greer Garson Winbury, an aloof best-selling author who is hosting the wedding of her son, Benji, at their decadent family mansion on Nantucket, the American island that, in real life,...
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Los Angeles 2028: How to have a sporty LA trip before the next Olympics

As the Olympics draws to a close, Paris will pass the torch to Los Angeles where the next Games will be held in 2028. With excellent facilities and a stellar sporting legacy – LA is home to the Dodgers and Lakers – there are high hopes for the California city as the next host. And it makes a pretty great place for an active holiday, too.From sun-drenched parks and beachside promenades to winding mountain trails and curving canyons, the city is an outdoor lover’s haven. Plus, there are plenty of...