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Single men 'most likely' to get a flight upgrade
A poll of airline staff has suggested that single men in their thirties have the best chance of getting a free upgrade on a flight
10 best Chic Retreats
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Copenhagen: Great Dane
Its inventive cuisine, buzzing port and design flair has made Copenhagen one of Europe's hottest city breaks
Malmo: Kitsch capital of Europe
Thomas Breathnach joins the fans descending on this year's Eurovision host city
Couple flown to wrong continent after airline error
TWO US holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes.
Country Fairs: Fun of the fair
Rediscover traditional Ireland at our most charming country fairs
Montenegro: A Balkan beauty with blue skies, beauty... and now golf
I had never before seen such an amazing shade of blue as that of the Adriatic
Prague: Czech date
Explore the cobbled streets or relax with one of Prague’s finest beers in this charming city
The 10 best bargain cities
We share the most pocket-friendly places to spend a weekend away
Country Fairs: Fun of the fair
Rediscover traditional Ireland at our most charming country fairs
Santiago: At the Camino's end
The Galician capital and pilgrim city Santiago has something to offer everyone
The 10 Best: Cultural tours
Nick Trend tracks down the best trips to give you an authentic flavour of your destination
'Bikinis and booze welcome in Egypt'
The Muslim Brotherhood-ruled Egypt is open to visitors who drink alcohol and wear bikinis, its tourism minister has declared, as the country aims to boost numbers by at least a fifth this year.
Fuerteventura: A family adventura
Sun, sea and sand are just the start of a holiday in the paradise-like island of Fuerteventura
By George! It's Orwell's Barcelona
Nigel Richardson revisits the Catalan city through the pages of the author’s great civil war book
Enjoy a delightful slice of Madeira
The volcanic island features spectacular mountain ranges and breathtaking cliffs that plunge vertically down into the Atlantic ocean
Top 10 European boltholes
We share our favourite city hotspots
Carry on glamping
Discover an altogether more luxurious way of sleeping under the stars
€40 for a Rio pizza! Can we afford to get into the World Cup?
Irish fans hoping to cheer on the boys in green at next summer's World Cup may face disappointment both on and off the pitch.
Top 10 street-food cities
Trying the local open-air fare is also a key ingredient to sampling any city's culture
Turkish delight
Foodie awards, new museums and even a visit from James Bond have put Istanbul firmly on the map
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- Malmo: Kitsch capital of Europe
- 10 Best: Chic Retreats
- Copenhagen: Great Dane
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- Country Fairs: Fun of the fair
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