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January 29, 2012 - The Sunday Times 100

Your holiday is right here. Cruise, ski, immerse yourself in culture — or just lie back by the pool. It’s all in the definitive list of the best trips of 2012. By Stephen Bleach

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January 22, 2012 - Sun, sea, sand... and no tourists

Well, almost no tourists. These less familiar bits of European coast have everything going for them. So keep shtoom. 
By Vincent Crump.

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January 8, 2012 - 50 great weekends 

As if weekends weren’t fun enough already, we’ve lined up (nearly) a year’s worth of the biggest short breaks - Chris Haslam

 

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December 25, 2011 - Our travel highs and lows of 2011

From the thrills of Machu Picchu to bed bugs in New York, our writers pick the stand-out moments from their year in travel

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November 20, 2011 - Who needs neighbours?

Private Islands aren't just for Russion oligarchs. 10 exclusive hideaways you can have (almost) to yourself.

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May 23, 2010 - The Hot 100: the definitive list of Europe's best hotels

We are thrilled that this entire selection by The Sunday Times for the 'Hottest Hotels' (coastal Turkey) are all presented exclusively within the Exclusive Escapes portfolio!

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March 7, 2010 - Europe's 100 Sexiest Summer Villas

We are delighted to have several of our exclusive villas included in this special selection

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March 22, 2009 - Where the road runs out

Thankfully, blissfully, it's true - there are still places that tarmac can't take you. Jeremy Lazell picks the places where only feet, pedals or paddles will do. 

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March 16, 2008 - Holiday in the Turkish hills

At remote Yediburunlar (Seven Headlands), a two-hour drive from Dalaman, South African Leon and Istanbulite Semra have created their fantasy hideaway. The Lighthouse is a stone-built village home-cum-mountain lodge, precipitously sited on a 1,970ft crag with giddying views over the sea.

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Febuary 24, 2008 - Tasty cookery courses

Don't just sit there watching Nigella and her sauces. Explore with our guide to the tastiest cookery courses. Twenty years ago, the idea of cooking on holiday was absurd. Food was a fag - it was the kitchen you were running away from. Then along came all those celebrity chefs, with their "anyone can do it" ethos and exotic ideas about opening up international cuisine.

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April 30, 2006 - Ten secret islands in the Mediterranean

An uncrowded island, a beach to call your own - in the Med? In summer? It can be done, says Jeremy Lazell. There are a thousand and one ways in which you can ruin a Mediterranean holiday, but choosing an island with more tourists than tide marks is probably the most effective.

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February 26, 2006 - Barefoot pirates in Turkey - luxury gulet cruising

Secret anchorages, smooth sailing and absolutely no need for shoes whatsoever: Brian Jackman couldn’t be more relaxed on a gulet cruise of the Turquoise Coast. 

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July 10, 2005 - Turkey for the Connoisseur

With its unrivalled slew of historical sites, great scenery and underrated cuisine, not to mention an instinct for hospitality that makes rival destinations seem positively surly, Turkey has bags to offer. For that very reason, it’s been expanding fast, and some travellers have been put off by the crass overdevelopment around Oludeniz and Marmaris.

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March 20, 2005 - European Destinations That Have The Lot

The perfect holiday would give you relaxation, action, culture and nature — but only a few destinations offer the lot. Here, our experts name their all-stars of summer.

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February 6, 2005 - General information on Turkey and The Lycian Coast

You can always find a beach holiday in Turkey, but this giant of a nation is also great for rural hideaways, mountain adventures, cultural tours and lazy, luxurious escapes. Dana Facoros explores.

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July 18, 2004 - The Datça Peninsula

A pair of owls studied the arrival of our car from the branch of the carob tree opposite. They had clearly been on the perch early, and watched with rapt attention as our two girls, aged six and three, set about dragging luggage into the airy stone-built house before losing interest and running off to explore. 

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February 15, 2004 - Unspoilt Turkey

Why settle for a holiday in just one continent? Turkey is at the crossroads of two. That means buckets and spades, mountains, rock tombs and rafting. David Wickers has your complete guide into the east.

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