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Perfect for sun, sea and relaxation these days, but don’t miss out on a train ride through time. Downtown Kava is set in the old railway depot, built in 1928. Perfect for a Halloween party and a glimpse into the past

White sands, turquoise waters, brilliant food – the Mexican city has it all. And with cheap direct flights and affordable all-inclusive resorts, it’s closer than you might think

Biking, kayaking and desert adventure – discover the secret saintly side of Sin City

Even by the standards of an emirate that shows all the constructional restraint of a toddler with a trunk of Lego, Dubai is in turbocharge mode. Eminent hotel groups are flooding in as superhotels spring up on man-made islands. Yet for all Dubai’s veneration of the new, decades of innovation have left a legacy of eye-catching and, in some cases, surprisingly affordable sanctuaries in which to bed down, whether you’re based in Burj Khalifa-dominated Downtown, the buzzing Marina or amid the sugary sands of Jumeirah Beach and the Palm. Throughout it all, the hospitality ecosystem seems to hum with a customer-is-king efficiency.

Indulge in lakeside strolls, boat adventures and picture-perfect views