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Travel 2024: the hottest places to visit this year

Source: &Beyond Punakha River Lodge

There is no better strategy for getting through today, Blue Monday, than to immediately plot your escape — whether it be for a few days or a few weeks. But where to? This year, we are spoiled for choice. From a new 2,000-mile bike trail across the Balkans to a secret blue city in Morocco, and a first-of-its-kind luxury train journey to the Italian Riviera, consider this a guide to your next great holiday.

In the rest of our travel special you will find life-altering trips for solo travellers, a Michelin-starred expedition to the Antarctic and our fashion team pick out the most stylish pieces for you to pack. Enjoy!

Landet on the tranquil Stockholm Archipelago (Landet)

Cool-cations

Climate change is already having a stark impact on where we holiday. Booking.com reports that 42 per cent of UK travellers say this will influence their trips this year, with many thinking twice about classic Med destinations after last summer’s

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