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Set on a blissful palm-fringed beach, the Dominican Republic’s Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa is a lively all-suite property with a new-in-2021 family section including a fun pool with water slides and a lazy river, kids’ and teen clubs, and three laidback restaurants. Connecting rooms make Dreams Onyx perfect for multi-generational holidays or other family reunions, weddings and group getaways, and there are swim-up options among the offerings too.
Excursions in the area include sailboat or speedboat trips to nearby islands, with the potential for dolphin-spotting en route, and snorkelling or diving at the coral reef of Catalina Island. Adult guests also enjoy full access to the facilities at Breathless Punta Cana next door, including a further 11 dining options and five swimming pools.
An Antarctic expedition cruise is designed to take you beyond simply seeing the continent from a ship. Small inflatable Zodiac boats are used to explore bays, reach remote landing sites and get closer to the ice, wildlife and landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Most journeys are designed to get you somewhere as quickly as possible. The Blue Train does the opposite. Over three days and two nights, it travels roughly 1,600 kilometres between Pretoria and Cape Town, turning the distance between the two cities into an experience in its own right.
Europe is packed with iconic destinations, but some of its most rewarding holidays begin just beyond the well-trodden tourist trail. If you've already ticked off the big-name cities or simply fancy somewhere that feels a little different, there are plenty of places offering beautiful scenery, fascinating history, and memorable food without the queues. From medieval towns on the Adriatic coast to volcanic islands in the Atlantic, these lesser-known corners of Europe prove that sometimes the best trips are the ones you weren't expecting.
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