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Reviewed: Léon de Bruxelles restaurant, London
Léon's mussels, chips and house-brewed beer

As Belgian favourite Chez Léon chooses London to open its first brasserie outside Belgium and France, our resident foodie expert Coralie Modschiedler samples the chain’s famous mussels and finds out whether rival 'moules frites' eateries in the capital (especially that one...

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Alternative romantic breaks in Italy
Discover whitewashed trulli in Puglia

If the thought of an intimate Italian trip makes you shudder with the fear of being among hundreds of couples holding hands, gazing into each other's eyes over a single scoop of gelato, then panic not. Save face and score extra brownie points from your other half with our ideas for a unique...

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24 hours in: Edinburgh
Edinburgh's historic buildings belie a thoroughly modern city

Elegant Edinburgh is without doubt one of Europe’s most attractive cities: the captivating sight of the castle perched atop its craggy rock catches your eye the second you step out of Waverley station. The UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns vie for your attention, the former a tightly knit huddle...

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Where to go on holiday in February 2012
Liven up February with a trip to Lanzarote

As winter drags on, liven up February with our pick of this month’s most appealing destinations. Succumb to Valentine’s Day romance with a city break filled with diamonds and designer chocolates in Antwerp, or head off on a boundless adventure treading Myanmar’s little-trodden paths and re-...

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Interview: I’m a Celebrity… star Lorraine Chase on her travels
I'm a Celebrity... star Lorraine Chase

Fresh out of the Australian rainforest from her ordeal on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, Lorraine Chase tells us her travel experiences, from getaways in Yorkshire to wafting into paradise in Mauritius.

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Travel calendar 2012
Plan your trips for the year ahead

We’ve selected the best travel destinations for the year ahead, whether you want to follow the action or take it easy. Plan your holidays with our travel calendar 2012.

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Top 5: Cultural events not to miss in 2012
Read our guide to this year's cultural highlights

From cutting-edge exhibitions to fashion shows and film screenings, this year’s got plenty in store when it comes to cultural offerings. Whisk yourself away to Australia or head to sunny Portugal, with our guide to the top five cultural events you won’t want to miss this year.

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New York City on a budget
A trip to New York need not break the bank

Have you always wanted to go to New York City but felt it would be too expensive? Well think again. As Jan Fox finds, with a range of free attractions, special discounts and insider’s knowledge, a trip to the Big Apple needn’t take a big bite out of your bank account.

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24 hours in: Havana
Grab a cigar and mingle with the Habaneros

Buzzing, frenetic and steeped in history, Havana is one of the most bewildering and captivating cities in the Caribbean. Prepare for a culture shock and take a step back in time in a city gorged with architectural gems, 1950s cars and rum, rum and more rum. Whether you stay a day or a week,...

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Where to go on holiday in January 2012
Escape to sunny shores in January

Beat the post-Christmas blues with an exciting January getaway. Pick from our choice of January destinations to wander amid the striking winter beauty of St Petersburg in Russia, roam South Africa’s wide spaces or escape it all on one of the Dominican Republic’s secluded beaches.

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