For this year's issue of our travel-themed directory we've journeyed from Bucharest to Benidorm to explore new horizons and seek out undiscovered gems. Also on the itinerary: getting a tan in Turkey, a river cruise down the Rhine and the latest edition of our Restaurant Awards. Bon voyage!

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