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Destination guides, packing tips and stories from our team on the road.
Our favourite small hotels this yearTwelve hotels with fewer than thirty rooms that our team stayed in and would happily book again.The best time of year to visit JapanCherry blossom draws the crowds in April. Here is why late autumn may be the better month to go.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.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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