For those with the time and inclination to take the road less travelled, these three lesser-known gems are just a short distance from their more famous siblings.
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22 May 2013
With more than seven million people packed into 1,000sqkm, the city can feel a bit crowded. But landscapes that feel a million miles away can be reached within two hours.
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29 March 2013
Thanks to France’s high-speed trains, well-marked motorways and international airport hubs, even more charm and culinary surprises lie less than two hours from the City of Lights.
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28 March 2013
When the torrents of tourists on the crowded Cape become too much, find scenic fishing villages, beautiful wine country and dramatic desert less than three hours away.
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27 March 2013
Being in the city that never sleeps can be exhausting. For those in search of a quieter slice of life, these quick trips will take you away from the Big Apple in three hours or less.
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26 March 2013
Despite attracting more tourists than any other South American city, stunning Brazilian scenery can be found within three hours of Rio’s crowded beaches and skyscrapers.
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25 March 2013
Discover sites of Arthurian legend and Christian pilgrimage or gaze at rare wildlife and starry skies.
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08 February 2013
Desert camps, US city breaks and the mysterious Caucasus are all within reach for a short holiday.
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06 February 2013
From ale in the Lake District to pasta in Bologna to wine in Bordeaux — food and travel make perfect companions.
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06 February 2013
Delve deeper into the corners of the continent that helped inspire writers, musicians, artists and Vikings.
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05 February 2013
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