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Behind the scenes with our hotel inspectorsWhat our team checks on every visit, from water pressure to noise at 2 am, before a hotel joins our list.How to pack for two weeks with one bagOur travel team's tested list, from three pairs of shoes to the rolling method that leaves room for souvenirs.Travelling with kids: our tried and tested tipsShorter transfers, family rooms with a kitchenette and one slow day in every four keep the whole family happy.Ten weekend escapes within two hours of homeOld towns, lake cabins and coastal villages you can reach by train or a short flight, with our favourite hotel in each.
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