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This surprisingly affordable Sri Lanka wellness retreat helped me completely de-stress

You could spend thousands of pounds detoxing in a European clinic, or you could head to Sri Lanka for a more gentle, deeply authentic and surprisingly great value wellness break, says Fiona McIntosh

The Independent UK

Seven underrated Greek destinations you must visit this year

TRAVEL FOCUS: As Greece feels the impact of overtourism due to rising visitor numbers, it’s still possible to find idyllic, lesser-visited spots. Olivia Campbell consults some seasoned travellers about their favourite places to escape to

The Independent UK

This Unesco-listed treasure is the best way to visit Greece this autumn

If the summer is about sailing around the islands, Fiona McIntosh says the autumn is for hiking pristine mountains and taking in the awesome view of Greece’s Zagori Landscape

The Independent UK

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How Porto became Lisbon’s cooler – and cheaper – little sister

Home to sublime cuisine, boutique shopping, city beaches and plenty of wine, Porto is the superlative city break, finds Fiona McIntosh

The Independent UK

How to have an extraordinary ski holiday in Italy on an ordinary budget

Helicopter rides, spas and five-star hotels for a song? Sign me up, says Fiona McIntosh

The Independent UK

The Thailand island you must visit now – before ‘The White Lotus’ effect hits

Koh Samui has had a major glow up ahead of filming for the hit show, with plush resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants and up-market spas. Fiona McIntosh suggests making a trip soon – while it’s still possible to find good deals

The Independent UK

This chic Paris district is becoming the trendiest spot for a city break in Europe

With its cobblestone streets and hidden courtyards, Le Marais is enjoying something of a revival, reliving its former fashionable glory, finds Fiona McIntosh

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A guide to the Mornington Peninsula: How travellers are seeking out Australia’s hot springs

The travel hotspot near Melbourne has a network of geothermal pools, as well as wineries and boutique hotels to explore, finds Fiona McIntosh

The Independent UK

Why you should book a holiday to Ningaloo, Australia’s ‘other reef’

Deserted beaches, untouched coastline and the chance to swim with ‘megafauna’: it’s well worth swapping the Great Barrier Reef for a trip to its less flashy west-coast sister, finds Fiona McIntosh

The Independent UK

Monkey Island Estate review: A quintessential English escape with a wild past

This seven-acre island boasts a spa barge, dining and drinks aboard a vintage motor yacht, and proximity to foodie hotspot Bray, finds Fiona McIntosh

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