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Bar/fly: Old Course Hotel, St Andrews

With the Old Course one side and 300 whiskies on the other, Kevin Pilley is a happy man.

Cruising: All new Viking invasion

Those axe-wielding, marauding Norse ancients would be so envious of the comforts on today's ships, writes Catherine Masters.

San Diego: Into the Danger Zone

Top Gun suddenly feels real for Shandelle Battersby onboard an aircraft carrier in San Diego.

Tonga: Bed and board in the tropics

Flat seas threaten to ruin his surfing trip, but James Russell avoids breaking point thanks to some awe-inspiring oceanic phenomena.

France: Take me to the river

Cruising along the Seine from Paris to Normandy is the perfect way to travel, finds Penny Lewis.

Ten hidden Paris gems

After sampling the French capital’s traditional tourist spots, head to the hipper places to be in Paris, writes Helen Barlow.

The 10 best islands in the world

Readers of US-based Travel and Leisure magazine have voted the ten best islands in the world in its annual survey.

London: Bright lights, big city

No city does elegance - or afternoon tea - like London, discovers Patricia Greig.

Los Angeles: New attractions wow at Universal

The latest addition to Universal Studios' backlot tour makes passengers feel like they've driven onto the set of a Fast and Furious film.

Taipei: A night on the town

The capital of Taiwan shows its true colours during an evening wander for Eli Orzessek.

The world's most famous beach

Despite Waikiki beach’s fame and endless supply of tourists, it’s still a beautiful, relaxing and entertaining place to be, writes Graeme Lay.

Shanghai: Dance revolution

Tai chi? Uh-uh. Shereen Low visits a Chinese park to find that modern pensioners are all about the bass.

New York: Success in the city

Beth J. Harpaz gets acquainted with the old and new attractions of the Big Apple.

Alaska: Melting moments

Getting up close and personal to a glacier is an unforgettable experience, writes Brett Atkinson.

New Caledonia: The old and the beautiful

The Jurassic-like landscape and quirky flora and fauna of the island of New Caledonia captivates Liz Light.

New Caledonia: Loyal to Lifou

Listening to the gentle breeze in the palm trees and the lazy waves gently turning, time slows for Liz Light.

Hawaii: Where fire meets the sea

At one of the world's most active volcanoes, Paul Davies witnesses the work of Pele, the Hawaiian fire goddess up close.

Vietnam: Peacenik of the people

Pam Neville finds the spirit of Joan Baez still lingers in Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel.