This Caribbean island is at its most joyful in the off-season
Saint Lucia’s Carnival takes place during the rainy months which only adds to the fun, finds Natalie Wilson

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Saint Lucia’s Carnival takes place during the rainy months which only adds to the fun, finds Natalie Wilson

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Carriers were judged on design, seat pitch and headrest comfort

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Fines will be issued to tackle fly-camping, irresponsible alcohol use and unsafe barbecues

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Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Venezuela, Russia and Syria

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Here are some of the warmest places to beat the winter blues, from Madeira to Morocco

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Tove Jansson’s illustrations will span three exhibition halls in Helsinki

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Interest in some five-star spots more than doubled over the last year

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Virgin Atlantic was the most improved airline for punctuality last year

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The country recorded 32.9 million arrivals between January and December

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Around 400 people are stuck on the Unesco heritage site in the Indian Ocean

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Stays at the Grade II-listed Jacobean farmhouse start from £1,547

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Passenger demand is predicted to be five per cent higher this year, said the UK Civil Aviation Authority

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Here are some of the warmest places to beat the winter blues, from Madeira to Morocco

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Get a discount on holidays with British Airways, Jet2, lastminute.com and more

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