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Walkers discover new mountain in Scotland

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Walkers discover new mountain in Scotland Ordnance Survey maps will have to be redrawn after a new mountain has been discovered in Britain. Graham Jackson, Myrddyn Phillips and John Barnard are part of a group of fellwalkers and were the ones to make the discovery. See also: Earl selling Lake District mountain for £1.75m The group found that a hill in Scotland was actually 21... continue reading

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These celebrity summer holidays will make you really jealous (video)

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These celebrity summer holidays will make you really jealous (video) Lifestyle of the rich and the famous... Yep, as the UK is set to be battered by heavy rain and gales next week , we're quite happy to admit we wish we were on one of these amazing celebrity summer holidays. See also: Nicole Scherzinger shares racy beach holiday photo See also: WIN! Two flights to Peru with British Airways First up, there was... continue reading

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How secure is a hotel safe? Expert shows they can easily be broken into

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How secure is a hotel safe? Expert shows they can easily be broken into A cyber security expert has revealed how thieves can easily break into your hotel room safe using simple tools. The YouTube demonstration was created by Jim Stickley who says it "is important for people to understand the risks of the world". See also: Win a pair British Airways flights to Peru, worth of £950 each! In the video,... continue reading

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View from the cockpit of a vintage plane (video)

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View from the cockpit of a vintage plane (video) This captivating cockpit footage was shot from the back seat of a P-51 ValHalla belonging to the Heritage Flight Museum. See also: Pilots share their top ten views from the cockpit window The pilot, Greg Anders, is joined by Major John "Taboo" Cummings in an F-22 Raptor as they cruise through the skies at the Abbotsford International... continue reading

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British Airways plane fire in Las Vegas: 'Multiple breaches' found in engine casing

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British Airways plane fire in Las Vegas: 'Multiple breaches' found in engine casing The engine of a British Airways plane which burst into flames during take-off was found to have "multiple breaches" in its casing, investigators have said. In an initial report into the fire, the US's National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found parts of the engine flew out on to the runway. See also: BA plane fire: Passengers... continue reading

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British stately homes you can stay in

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British stately homes you can stay in Photo credit: Dundas Castle If visiting a stately home is your idea of the perfect day out in Britain, you will love sleeping in one even more. Historic residences to lords, royals and aristocratic families, these provide all the grandeur, opulence and period features you expect from a quintessentially British stately home. While many, such as Chatsworth House and Burghley... continue reading

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Florida's Stiltsville: Unusual places to see before they disappear

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Florida's Stiltsville: Unusual places to see before they disappear Biscayne Bay, Florida, is an extremely diverse area which includes a large national park and an unusual set of houses perched above the water, a collection of buildings called 'Stiltsville'. These structures date back to the 1930s. The first was built as a food and gambling shack, and it was soon joined by a number of exclusive clubs for the... continue reading

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James Bond-inspired holidays in Spectre film locations

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James Bond-inspired holidays in Spectre film locations Photo credit: Press Association The latest James Bond film Spectre is out in the UK on 26 October and to mark its release, we've pulled together a selection of the best Bond-themed holidays for 007 fans. Spectre sees everyone's favourite secret agent embark on a rogue mission following a cryptic message from the past. As well as the usual fast cars, femme fatales and... continue reading

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Win! Hiking boots to celebrate the release of A Walk in the Woods

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Win! Hiking boots to celebrate the release of A Walk in the Woods Photo credit: Salomon A Walk in the Woods, based on Bill Bryson's best-selling travel memoir, comes to cinemas on September 18 and to celebrate, we're giving you the chance to win a pair of £150 waterproof leather Salomon hiking boots that will ensure you're prepared for the great outdoors this autumn. The film features an all-star cast led by Robert Redford as... continue reading

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Win! A pet-friendly holiday on the Northumberland Coast

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Win! A pet-friendly holiday on the Northumberland Coast Photo credit: Outchester and Ross Farm Cottages We've teamed up with Outchester & Ross Farm Cottages to offer you the chance to win a week-long cottage break for four people and one dog in Northumberland, worth up to £840. The winner will have a choice of two self-catering cottages - Hedgehope or Curlew Cottage. Both are located on the beautiful Northumberland Coast and sleep four... continue reading

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Where is Britain's best landmark?

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Where is Britain's best landmark? What is Britain's best landmark? Is there an icon that sums up the country for you? From the London skyline or the white cliffs of Dover, Britain has a wide variety of beautiful and iconic landmarks. But which ones are really worth a visit, and what will you find when you get there? TripAdvisor has narrowed down the list of great British... continue reading

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Ten top travel secrets from frequent travellers

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Ten top travel secrets from frequent travellers Why is it that on every flight, in every hotel, and on every cruise, you always meet someone who paid less, got better service, and suffered fewer inconveniences than anyone else? See also: Ten tricks to getting a cheaper hotel They're not just lucky: they're probably privvy to all sorts of secrets that only those who travel regularly seem to... continue reading

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Win! A cultural break for two at The Quays in Manchester

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Win! A cultural break for two at The Quays in Manchester Photo credit: The Quays We're giving culture vultures the chance to win a break for two at The Quays, Manchester's unique waterfront destination. Home to 400 pieces of art, two theatres and an array of shops, bars and restaurants, all within one square mile, there's plenty to enjoy as part of an overnight retreat. Brave enough to climb the AirShard, one of the most... continue reading

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WOW Air relaunches £99 flights from London to the USA. Hooray!

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WOW Air relaunches £99 flights from London to the USA. Hooray! Photo credit: Alamy Fancy a bit of Christmas shopping in the US but thought you couldn't afford it? Think again, because WOW Air has relaunched its £99 London to America fare. The airline made transatlantic travel an option for more people when it launched its £99 ticket earlier in the year. See also: Fly to Washington DC for £99? Yes... continue reading

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World's first sandcastle hotel opens (video)

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World's first sandcastle hotel opens (video) We've heard of ice hotels. And cave hotels. And even underwater hotels. But sandcastle hotels are a new one on us. Not one but two sand hotels have opened in the towns of Oss and Sneek in the Netherlands. Zand Hotel is comprised of two constructions from sand, built as part of the annual sculpture festivals in Friesland and Brabant. See also:... continue reading

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Whale jumps out of water and lands on kayakers (video)

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Whale jumps out of water and lands on kayakers (video) A pair of kayakers off the coast of California had quite a shock when a whale breached the water and landed on them recently. Whale watchers on a nearby ship saw the whale as it flew out of the water and landed face down back into the water right on top of the kayakers who were floating nearby. See also: Grey whale mother and calf play with... continue reading

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Surreal landscapes around the world (video)

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Surreal landscapes around the world (video) There are some places around the world that are so strangely beautiful and mesmerising that it's hard to believe they really exist. This video shows just some of the most surreal places on our planet. See also: The world's strangest places​ Grand Prismatic Springs, Yellowstone National Park Green algae is responsible for this area's magical... continue reading

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Norway's top places to watch the Northern Lights

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Norway's top places to watch the Northern Lights The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are one of the world's most popular tourist attractions - and it's not hard to see why when you witness the incredible colours and patterns that light up the sky. This unbelievable natural phenomenon, aka Nature's light show,occurs as a result of colliding atmospheric particles from the earth and sun. See... continue reading

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How to book the cheapest stay at one of the world's luxury tall hotels

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How to book the cheapest stay at one of the world's luxury tall hotels A hotel room with a spectacular view is normally reserved for the luckiest handful of people, who are willing to dig deep into their pockets. But new research has revealed that even bargain hunters can enjoy a stay in one of the world's tallest luxury hotels if they book at the right time. KAYAK.co.uk analysed its data from the world's highest... continue reading

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Holiday destinations that limit tourist numbers

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Holiday destinations that limit tourist numbers Photo credit: Getty Visiting a remote place or a picture-perfect holiday destination may be top of your travel bucket list - but not everywhere is open to crowds of tourists. A surprising number of the world's most incredible places have a limit for the number of people who can visit. Largely to protect precious environments and preserve pristine beauty spots,... continue reading

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