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With stunning buildings springing up around the London Olympics site for 2012, travellers would be crazy to miss our top five former Olympic parks with great things to see, Laura Wain reports.
Whether it’s ice cream, gelato or dondurma – the sticky Turkish variation handled by entertaining vendors in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square – the cold and creamy treat is the first thing on the lips of many on a hot summer's day. So prepare yourself for a...
As the impressive Perseids meteor shower reaches its radiant climax in mid-August, we’ve chosen five of the best destinations, each with designated ‘dark park’ status, to catch this year’s astrological show.
The hot weather is back, and to celebrate, we've picked our favourite five spots in the world for barbecues on the beach. So grab a few friends and a slab of ribs and get cooking!
This season’s hot new trend is pop-up cinemas, they are springing up all over the place in unusual locations. And there's surely no better way to while away an hour or two than by curling up in the fresh air to watch a film under the stars. So sit back and relax with our top five outdoor...
You've probably heard of walking tours, driving tours, or even cycling tours; so get set for the next big sightseeing trend - running tours. If you're looking for a way to see a city which combines taking in the sights with getting fit, then running tours might be just what you've been waiting...
Summer is the best time to visit picturesque vineyards and taste some wonderful wines, so why not take the experience further by spending the night and avoiding the whole drink-and-drive dilemma? From 16th-century chateaux in France to Spanish colonial-style estates in Argentina, take your pick...
The final Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II premieres on 7 July, marking the end of an era for a generation of film buffs; but the magic of Hogwarts and its famous bespectacled graduate will live on at a number of locations. We’ve chosen five must-see...
As summer gets into full swing, there are few better ways to connect with the outdoors than by spending a night in a tent. But as visitors to Glastonbury Festival found out, it’s no longer just leaky canvas and foam mats, as luxury camping has taken hold. We’ve selected our top five glamping...
With the imminent arrival of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, midsummer is a great time of year to indulge your wild side, even if it doesn’t mean staying out all night. Take full advantage of the season at any of our top five mad-as-a-hatter summer festivals.
