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The 17 regions of Spain, ranked from worst to best
Spain as we know it is a relatively recent construct. There are officially 17 regions, but most of the boundaries were only drawn up in 1833. They were then revised in the post-Franco era, creating the country in its current form.
24-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Brazil is the winter sun destination we’ve all been missing out on
Brazil is famous for not selling itself as a tourism destination, and the police violence, deforestation and associated wildfires of the Bolsonaro years haven’t been good for the once-smiley brand. Because most flights from London go to São Paulo – a fascinating megacity but not an obvious holiday destination – there’s a perception that Brazil is way down there, near Argentina.
8-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
The ultimate weekend in Valencia, city of paella and playas
Three decades of bold development have given Spain’s third largest city some of the most striking architecture in the country, adding to the wealth of elegant Art Nouveau buildings that line the streets, as well as Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance monuments.
12-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
Why the Med in winter is cruising’s best-kept secret
Spending summer cruising the cerulean Mediterranean Sea and visiting Europe’s most famous hotspots might sound appealing on paper, but when you factor in the searing heat of southern Europe, packed tourist attractions and sometimes cruise-loathing locals, it’s not such a draw.
7-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
The finest New York beaches – for a holiday combining city with sea and sand
They’re hardly the first thing that springs to mind when you think of New York, but beaches are plentiful in and around the city. They provide an antidote to Manhattan’s vertical grey sprawl, and many can be reached easily from the tourist centre for day trips.
6-min read - BusinessThe Telegraph
The long-distance plane that could redraw the budget holiday map
A new extra long-range aircraft is set to redraw the budget holiday map, after Wizz Air announced its plans to put the Airbus A321XLR into operation by March 2025.
6-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
I found the perfect lunchtime drink in Normandy
Come lunchtime, as the sun cooks the pavements and people of Trouville, in Normandy, northern France, I’m doing the most sensible thing. I’m in Les Vapeurs, an exceptional classic brasserie, on the sheltered harbour of the town.
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