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Festival of Lights: Crowds show up as Lyon emerges from the shadows

Thousands of people showed up for the first night of the Festival of Lights in Lyon, despite the rain and the plummeting temperatures.

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Christmas in Serbia, Eastern Europe’s most exciting winter wonderland

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With its snow-capped mountains, thermal hot springs and hearty meat stews, Serbia, the landlocked heart of the Balkans, is best experienced in the winter months.

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Miami Beach swaps out sun-seekers for the art crowd

The biggest art fair in the U.S., Art Basel Miami Beach, returns to the resort town which has seen an upswing in tourism.

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This unique cultural festival is lighting up the streets of Seoul

Photos from the 13th annual lantern festival bringing light and colour to the Korean capital.

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France bans patio heaters as part of climate change fight

As of 31 March, it is now illegal for cafes, bars and restaurants to operate heated outdoor terraces.

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Luxor`s `Sphinx Avenue` reopens after years of excavations and restorations

A ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovation work of an ancient road lined with hundreds of statues of sphinxes and rams in Luxor, southern Egypt, was held on Thursday.

Food and Drink

Cannabis pizza on the menu in Thailand, but you won't get pie high

The new pizza by one of Thailand's most popular fast food chains is one of the first products to take advantage of the country's relaxed cannabis laws.

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Mauritius – bringing you closer to nature

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Turquoise lagoons, volcanic craters, humid swathes of subtropical rainforest alive with the chatter of birds – Mauritius has a variety of landscapes the envy of countries several times its size.

Vietnam

Vietnam allows first tourists since borders were closed due to COVID

The visitors were all fully-vaccinated, tested on arrival, and then had to wait for a negative result before going sightseeing.

Art

Kew Gardens' Christmas illuminations trail is sold out until January

Preparation for the world famous festive display takes a year of planning, 100 workers, and 25 kilometres of lighting cable.

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Moscow for everyone: Here's how to enjoy the Russian capital whatever your passion

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Flanked by the imposing buildings of the Kremlin, the stepped granite blocks of Lenin’s Mausoleum and the fanciful onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow's Red Square is nothing short of legendary, but only a taste of what the Russian capital has to offer.

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Dubai Expo 2020 welcomes visitors at the largest cultural gathering in the world

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For six months, Dubai Expo 2020 will offer visitors thousands of events and exploratory experiences at the 4 square km site. The different districts such as the Sustainability Pavilion, the Mobility, and Opportunity districts promise to inspire visitors to preserve and protect the planet.

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Benicassim's cultural scene goes beyond music festivals — here's how

In partnership with Region of Valencia

We show you around the municipality's top spots.

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Theatre season in Saint Petersburg lights up autumn nights

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Late autumn in Saint Petersburg is a special time, the city is an inviting place for leisurely walks. There's also a huge choice of classic and original tourist routes and theatre season is in full swing.

Destinations

6 amazing city breaks to go on as the US opens its borders

North American borders open today on 8 November 2021, so here are the six best cities you can visit and everything you need to know.

Culture news

Live action Gunpowder Plot to launch at the Tower of London in 2022

The attraction is set to be the biggest to open in the capital since The Shard.

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"Wonder of the Seas", world's largest cruise ship, leaves port of Saint-Nazaire

Under construction for two years at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard, the "Wonder of the Seas", the largest cruise ship in the world, leaves the port of Saint-Nazaire

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Wonder of the Seas is the latest and largest cruise ship in the world

The 362 metre long vessel finally left the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in the French port of Saint Nazaire on Friday evening.

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St Petersburg offers a wealth of attractions for every type of tourism

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The World Travel Awards has yet again recognised St Petersburg in 2021, this time as both Leading Heritage Destination and Leading City Break destination for Europe, following on from awards in 2020 and 2019 as the world’s top destination for culture.

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We're changing how we decide which stories to report on Travel

Our Managing Editor brings you an announcement following a declaration announced at COP26 yesterday.