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A kayaking excursion to a floating island takes on a dreamlike tinge nearly 4km above sea level
A slick new Standard hotel and a Parador in an ancient castle could make the island capital a destination for a very different kind of weekend away
A former local finds the creative spirit alive and well on the island’s softer, smarter side
With culture, cuisine and scenery — and none of the crowds — these destinations are ideal for an end-of-year city break
In Spain and Portugal, Paul Richardson visits two organic farms offering a sophisticated update to the rural retreat
A hotel in a lighthouse, a village in a cave, volcanic vineyards and dragon trees — the small island is big on the unusual and unexpected
A revamped Ritz and an opulent new Four Seasons hope to capitalise on pent-up demand for the high life
Rancho Santana, a cattle ranch turned laidback resort, is attempting to draw visitors back to the country’s Pacific beaches
The city that once ‘lived with its back to the sea’ has been transformed — and now has a fine new place to stay
Chic habitués, gorgeous villas, an emerging art scene: the unsung Balearic island is finally coming into its own. We sample its low-key charms and get a look at its most exciting new hotel
Enticed by economic stability and a dynamic cultural scene, collectors are looking to the country to establish permanent premises
A collection of historic haciendas looks to lure travellers to the island’s lesser-known north
From avant-garde art to experimental food, the capital is enjoying a new wave of confidence and cultural vitality
With a striking new hotel and emerging arts scene, the unsung island is coming into its own
The little-visited county is a treat for walkers, birdwatchers — and fans of avant-garde architecture
App Yescapa links campers with rental caravans and motorhomes around Europe
Once known as the world’s most dangerous city, Medellín has reinvented itself with a new art museum, a thriving restaurant scene — and rising visitor numbers
The former first city of a mighty medieval kingdom, laid-back León is Spain’s 2018 Capital of Gastronomy
The Canary island has wild landscapes, winter sun — and the fascinating legacy of the artist
William Dalrymple, Jan Morris, Pico Iyer and a panel of FT travel writers look back on 2017’s highlights
The city is attempting to find ways to encourage visitors while avoiding the excesses of mass tourism
After years of decay, the Brazilian city’s charismatic barrios are finally being restored to former glories
Just two hours from the heat of the coast lie the ancient villages of Europe’s forgotten mountain range
The tiny island is stepping out of the shadow of its big, boisterous sister, Ibiza
The scenic oil-producing region has been long overlooked by tourists — until now
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