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	BUTLINS has had to move with the times more than most holiday firms to keep pace with modern trends.

	Barbados: Chilling out Caribbean style
	There are plenty of educational holidays to choose from these days that teach you to cook, paint, play golf or even to fly. But to learn the art of relaxation, you really can't beat Barbados.

	Trekking to Everest Base Camp – 'because it’s there'
	Novice trekker Suzanne Holiday conquers the ultimate challenge of a lifetime in the Nepalese Himalayas
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	Treasures of northern France
	A closer look at some of the hidden delights bypassed by tourists heading for more glamorous destinations.

	Reykjavik: Cool world
	Head to the Icelandic capital for a special long-weekend destination.

	Italy: Find it in your art
	As holidays go, an art trail through Italy is something a little different. It's not the regular two weeks on a beach smothered in sun screen.

	Donegal: Irish secrets
	In need of some time out, Ireland seemed the perfect destination for a few days away from London. Enticed by the number of spas available in the area, LAURA JANE FILOTRANI picked a less well-travelled part of the country to spend a day out horse riding followed by a welcome spa pamper session

	Butlins Bognor: Non-stop family fun
	IT IS a commonly held stereotype that Bognor Regis is an outdated, run-down seaside town, one of a dying breed, mocked for its heritage at every opportunity.

	Black Sea cruise: Ship of dreams
	Cruise ships conjure up images of floating cities, but what if the ship was smaller, more exclusive yet with all the luxury and splendour or a regular liner. ALISON COULDRIDGE took a dream cruise around the Black Sea and found the Hebridean Spirit just to her liking

	Dubai: Hi-tech oasis
	Dubai is a rapidly expanding tourist destination as well as a new home for foreigners, lured by the dynamic enterprise, culture, year-round sunshine and tax-free salaries. To find out more about life in this hi-tech oasis, PAUL REVEL talks to comedian and resident Jim Davidson

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