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BRUSSELS: A tasty but tedious treat

AS a self-confessed chocoholic, I have to admit I was excited by the prospect of a weekend in Belgium for edible reasons alone.

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Travel: Escape the winter blues at Westward Look

4:23pm Monday 1st November 2010

Described as “the soul of the south-west”, this incredible retreat offers the perfect holiday.

Arizona - Tucson - A trip back in time

5:40pm Friday 29th October 2010

Glory in the natural beauty of the Senora desert or take a trip back in time to the Old Tucson Studios, writes Rhian Morgan.

Poland's new krakow

9:24am Monday 18th October 2010

With Krakow fast becoming the new Prague, the hunt is on for the new Krakow and eyes are turning towards a quiet Polish city called Wroclaw.

If you're seeking a destination which will thrill your companions as much as it excites you, look no further than Brooklands Hotel in Weybridge, Surrey Situated on the site of the legendary Brooklands racetrack and airfield – the world's first purpose built real race track - this futuristic looking, four star hotel has lots to offer the whole family, from luxury spa treats for the ladies to track experiences for the men and kids.

Mountain high

4:01pm Wednesday 13th October 2010

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the world’s largest free-standing mountain. It is located in Northern Tanzania and rises to 5,895m above sea level.

Southern Comforts: Houston - Day Fifteen and Sixteen

5:00pm Monday 4th October 2010

The duo wrap-up their trip with a weekend in Texas.

Southern Comforts: Tucson to Houston - Day Twelve to Fourteen

11:03pm Sunday 3rd October 2010

Simon and Rhian enjoy some desert delights before heading to their final big city.

Love Lille

4:58pm Thursday 30th September 2010

Only an hour and 20 minutes from London via the high-speed train Eurostar, Lille is a charming city in northern France, which often gets over looked. Alexis Thompson spent a weekend uncovering what the city had to offer.