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Thought St Lucia was just sun, surf and sickening honeymooners? Think again. http://t.co/jnHzjd6v Wed May 30 17:14 via TweetDeck
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We reckon Gothenburg could be Europe's best-kept city break secret. And here's why. http://t.co/S0NQtIHr Mon May 28 14:33 via TweetDeck
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Morning all! Anyone discover any excellent places to lounge in the sun this weekend? Mon May 28 10:46 via TweetDeck
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Seriously, step away from your computer and GO TO THE BEACH. More specifically, THESE beaches. http://t.co/QTE6Xih2 Fri May 25 14:32 via TweetDeck
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And for those on the continent, these are the best beaches in Europe. http://t.co/CA3TyanW Fri May 25 10:53 via TweetDeck
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If you're not spending this weekend on the beach, you're wasting your life. Here's our pick of Britain's best. http://t.co/QTE6Xih2 Fri May 25 10:49 via TweetDeck
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In this week's newsletter: Summer in London, Cape Town's top restaurants PLUS! win a trip to New York http://t.co/ms3Xq0pa Thu May 24 16:11 via CheetahMail
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Hungry in Cape Town? Here's the lowdown on the city's best cafés, restaurants and bars. http://t.co/3kMOd6fG Wed May 23 12:16 via TweetDeck
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This tweet comes to you courtesy of @norwegiandotcom's in-flight wifi. Marvellous idea. Mon May 21 17:16 via Twitter for iPad
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Thinking about hitting the beach this weekend? Here's our guide to Europe's best sandy spots. http://t.co/CA3Y5KoQ Fri May 18 14:47 via TweetDeck
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In need of a little zen? Try one of these jaw-droppingly beautiful Asian yoga retreats. http://t.co/3dgwkTWn Fri May 18 14:16 via TweetDeck
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Did you know: best time to book flights is eight weeks before travelling. More money-saving wisdom this way. http://t.co/kOChCcHZ Fri May 18 12:16 via TweetDeck
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Everyone is tweeting at us about a coffee shop in Norwich, and we're not quite sure why. We were after tips for Gothenburg. Got any? Fri May 18 10:42 via TweetDeck
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Tell us now, else you've no right to moan in the comments when we fail to mention your favourite café. Thu May 17 17:28 via TweetDeck
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We're headed to Gothenburg this weekend - anything we should definitely check out for our feature? Thu May 17 17:28 via TweetDeck
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Eek. RT @clacktastic: Some jolly afternoon reading for you: a list of 'incidents' at European theme parks. http://t.co/J6wzzEas Thu May 17 17:04 via TweetDeck
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In this week's newsletter: Yoga breaks in Asia, 20 top money-saving tips PLUS! win a trip to India http://t.co/WHATQyyd Thu May 17 16:11 via CheetahMail
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This week's newsletter is imminent and it's a bona fide, 24 carat cracker. Sign up here if you haven't already. http://t.co/I6gbInvs Thu May 17 15:04 via TweetDeck
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Editor's picks
A very She & Him Christmas
Big interview
MusicZooey Deschanel and M. Ward, occasionally better known as She & Him, embrace the holiday spirit on a new Christmas album.
Power drinking downtown
Edison
This jaw-dropping space is a converted power plant, its heritage evident in enormous electrical relics and occasional period cabaret shows.
Longstanding French favourite
Bastide
RestaurantsYou'll have to make only one choice here – five courses or seven? And sommelier Pieter Verheyde's wine pairings are unerring.
Major attractions
Getty Center
ArtA remarkable complex of travertine and white metal-clad pavilions house an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. Fabulous gardens, too.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
MusicDesigned by Frank Gehry, the $274-million crown jewel of the LA Music Center has an impressive 2,265-capacity auditorium.
Disneyland
AttractionsThe longstanding Disneyland resort isn't just a set of theme parks: it's a spectacular piece of pop art that's as bright or as dark as you'd like it to be.
What's on in Los Angeles
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade -
Besides Pilot Season, Première Season, Sweeps Season, Awards Season and Allergy Season, LA finds a reason to whoop it up all year round, with unusual parades, cultural celebrations, sporting events and fun-filled fiestas.