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(whatever your budget!)

With beehives and a garden on the roof, the countryside doesn’t seem so far away at this elegant London hotel that’s perfect for a festive stay

Bodin Hon and Dilara Kan Hon of Studio Yellowdot give us a tour of the places they treasure most – plus a hotel to stay at

The Australian city’s home-grown food scene is going from strength to strength, with in-water oyster experiences and garden bush-tucker tours on offer, plus a new-look Sydney Fish Market on the horizon

From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards