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These are best castles in the world, according to our travel team

On your next day out, our travel team urges you to swap glitzy city skyscrapers for storied castles, and giant shopping malls for expansive fortresses, as you discover the secrets and legends hidden in our favourite strongholds

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This Traitors-esque Scottish hotel is full of grandeur and style

Modern meets traditional at this five-star retreat, as Annabel Grossman checks in for a classic Scottish getaway

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These islands are the closest to paradise I’ve found

At Bawah Reserve in Indonesia's Anambas Islands, Annabel Grossman finds a hotel where guests live within nature rather than displacing it

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I skied Japan’s most and least westernised resorts – this is what I found

The Japanese ski resort of Niseko draws tourists from across the globe with its towering peaks and legendary powder snow, but far fewer foreign skiers head to lesser-known Shiga Kogen ski area in the centre of the country – Annabel Grossman straps on her skis to try both

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Virginia from mountains to coast: A slow road trip through peaks, islands and marshes

Winding her way from the heights of Shenandoah National Park down to the shores of Virginia Beach and around the trails of Chincoteague Island, Annabel Grossman ditches the direct route and takes the slow road for a laidback loop around the state

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I lived in New York for seven years and this is, without doubt, the best hotel in the city

HOTELS: At the Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca, Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman finds classic old-school New York

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Why you should swap the French Alps for the Bavarian mountains this summer

With lush meadows filled with wildflowers, crystal-clear lakes for wild swimming, and castles reachable only by forest trails, Annabel Grossman discovers an outdoor lover’s paradise in Germany’s most picturesque region

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Why you should visit – and stay in – Johannesburg’s Soweto

TRAVEL FOCUS: Travelling through South Africa, Annabel Grossman finds that Soweto – a township often associated with crime and poverty – is worth far more than just a cursory glance, with a wealth of music, culture, history and food to be discovered

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Is it worth upgrading to premium economy on Emirates?

Emirates premium economy offers quilted leather seats, increased legroom and a comfortable recline – but it is significantly more expensive than economy

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I went on holiday in Kentucky’s Trump towns – here’s why I think you should too

As detainments and deportations cause many travellers to turn away from America, Annabel Grossman journeyed deep into the heart of Trump country to discover if tourism could be an unexpected force to heal

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Bucket and spades at the ready – our travel team choose their favourite beaches in the UK

As sunshine hopefully sets the tone for the summer ahead, here are the beaches our travel desk loves right on our doorstep

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Travels through the Bluegrass state: Where to visit in Kentucky

There’s more to Kentucky than horses and bourbon (although neither of these should be missed) – Annabel Grossman shares the best spots to visit on a trip to the south

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Rethinking overtourism: Join our free travel event for holiday tips to help you dodge the crowds

VIRTUAL EVENTS SERIES: Join Justin Francis OBE, co-founder of Responsible Travel, with The Independent’s Ben Parker and Annabel Grossman for a discussion on making tourism more sustainable

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How this luxury hotel on a remote Indonesian island is using horses for wellness

Horses are the heart and soul of the Indonesian island of Sumba – and during her stay ‘on the edge of wilderness’, Annabel Grossman learns how they are used for meditation, healing and education

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I travelled to Thailand’s White Lotus hotels to discover what to expect from season three

With the new season of the hit HBO series set to arrive on our screens in February, Annabel Grossman gets a taste of what it’s like to holiday like the one per cent – and uncovers a few hints of what we can expect when the White Lotus opens its…

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How to make the most of your trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast

TravelSmart visits one of Independent Travel’s favourite destinations, Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.

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How this jewellery brand is using female-led businesses to tackle extreme poverty in Uganda

In the town of Kamuli in eastern Uganda, Annabel Grossman meets women who have set up their own businesses – and explores how a no debt entrepreneurship model can create sustainable change

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Tokyo on two wheels: Why you should experience Japan’s busiest city by bike

Away from Tokyo’s city centre crowds, Annabel Grossman slows down to discover Japan’s quiet backstreets, hipster neighbourhoods and crowd-free temples

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Why Kentucky should be your next US destination choice

Annabel Grossman and Benjamin Parker take a tour of the US state of Kentucky in this episode of Travel Smart.

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Where to eat, drink and stay in Atlanta – Georgia’s sprawling cultural hub

There’s more to Atlanta than just sports and flight connections – Annabel Grossman explores the city’s neighbourhoods to find the best places to eat, drink, shop in the unofficial capital of the South

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The many Turkish delights to discover in Türkiye

Travel Smart takes a whistle-stop tour of Türkiye, one of our favourite destinations brimming with discovery wherever you go.

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Enjoy the splendour of luxury holidays with TravelSmart

Get the ultimate guide to luxury holiday destinations around the world with Annabel Grossman and Ben Parker in this episode of TravelSmart.

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Discovering the secrets of Jordan with our TravelSmart guide

TravelSmart Weekly gives you the inside travel guide on Jordan.

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Morocco earthquake one year on: can tourism support recovery in the Atlas Mountains?

More than 12 months after towns and villages in the High Atlas region were devastated, Annabel Grossman looks at how tourists can support local communities in areas where government aid is still scarce

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Why you should visit the southern states: The US destinations you probably haven’t considered

From Kentucky’s Louisville to Bentonville in Arkansas, Annabel Grossman discovers America’s lesser-visited holiday destinations on a journey through the south

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