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World Travel Guide 08 May 2012
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Dear Reader,

The May bank holiday can mean only one thing - summer's almost here! But if you haven't got your next trip planned, don't worry, our latest features are packed with inspiring trip ideas to feed your wanderlust.

Our Where to go on holiday this May feature reveals the best destinations for sports enthusiasts, party people and beach bums, whilst you can follow in the footsteps of Olympic swimmer (and big kid) Rebecca Adlington who reveals her favourite places in our interview. Feeling lucky? Enter our North Face competition to win £500 to spend on the latest gear! All you've got to do is send in some photos so get snapping!

Happy travels,
WTG Editors

Lounge at the beach in Cozumel, Mexico © iStockphoto / Thinkstock

Where to go on holiday in May

If April showers are dampening your spirit, make a great escape to one of these sunny destinations. Whether you prefer lazing in sunny Corsica, eating mole in Mexico or partying until dawn in Tel Aviv, make May a memorable month for travel.

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See the Alvar Aalto exhibits at the Design Museum © Creative Commons / JForth

Design weekend in Helsinki

Design has always been part of Helsinki's DNA but this year, Helsinki's design credentials have been well and truly made official as it's been appointed World Design Capital for 2012. That, and the fact it ranked second in The New York Times list of the top 45 places to visit, establishes the city as the design destination of choice. All year long Helsinki will be celebrating its status with festivals and exhibitions to bring the capital alive so go now, for a  weekend break with a difference.

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Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington

The interview: Rebecca Adlington

Rebecca Adlington is a double Olympic gold medal freestyle swimmer but the Team GB champ admits that she avoids the pool when she goes on holiday. In our new series of profiles with leading Olympic hopefuls, Rebecca reveals her travel highs and lows to Nick McGrath.

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Handpicked Deals

This week: 3 Luxury for less options for a good ol' British getaway.

Devon: The 2-AA-rosette restaurantreceived an AA Notable Wine List Award, it's listed in the Michelin Guide 2012 and it has won a Taste of the West Gold Award. Northcote Manor is set above the Taw Valley and has 20 acres of mature grounds and woodlands to explore.

This £199 offer includes overnight accommodation in a newly refurbished suite, a 6-course tasting-menu dinner with canapés, matching wines with three courses and full English breakfast for two.

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Belfast: Combine a dine-and-stay package with a visit to one 2012's most talked-about attractions. Belfast's Titanic is the world's largest Titanic visitor experience.

This £149 offer from the Culloden Estate & Spa (just 15 minutes from Titanic) includes overnight accommodation, a 4-course à la carte dinner for two in the Mitre Restaurant, full Irish breakfast and access to the deluxe spa, plus £10 credit per room.

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North York Moors National Park: This £99 offer at the Hackness Grange throws in overnight accommodation, full Yorkshire breakfast with buck's fizz, afternoon tea and a 3-course dinner for two.

Dinner includes delights such as beef bourguignon with red wine mushrooms and shallots, served with butter, sauteed potatoes and herbed baby carrots, and sticky toffee pudding. Good job then that the North York Moors are the perfect place for a long appetite-inspiring walk.

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