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Diana’s Peak, St Helena ©enterprisesthelena.com AFRICAN DESTINATIONS Jan 11, 2013

Paradise in reach?

A new airport could enrich the beautiful, remote island of Saint Helena, writes Horatio Clare, but some locals are unconvinced

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A century on Gstaad gets more glitz

Tradition is taken seriously in the Swiss resort, so a new five-star hotel is causing a stir

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A week’s run in New Zealand

Jonathan Thompson takes on the new year challenge of a journey on foot – and at speed – through the scenic valleys of the South Island

Dal Lake, Kashmir ©Corbis Jan 4, 2013

New frontiers for 2013

From the islands of Chile to safaris in Uganda, travel industry leaders reveal their tips for this year’s hot destinations

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A sub-zero safari

High in the Canadian Arctic, a firm set up to assist film crews and scientists is now leading tourists on wildlife expeditions

The Yasaka shrine, Kyoto ©Alamy ASIAN AND AUSTRALIAN DESTINATIONS Dec 28, 2012

Postcard from ... Japan

Anyone who thinks the Japanese are sober and reserved - and cut off from their traditions - should come here over New Year, says Pico Iyer

A Greek Orthodox bishop entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre ©Corbis ASIAN AND AUSTRALIAN DESTINATIONS Dec 21, 2012

In the footsteps of the three wise men

Modern tensions intrude on many of Israel’s ancient holy sites - but others still offer a sense of peace

Festival goers at Portmeirion, Wales ©Danny North Dec 14, 2012

A world of travel discoveries from 2012

From sea kayaking in Ireland to curry in Cuba, FT travel writers reveal their favourite finds

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The Dutch touch

The outlandish decor of Andaz, designer Marcel Wanders’ new Amsterdam hotel, has a determinedly local flavour

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