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Rupert Parker goes touring elephant centres in Thailand and reports back on which ones are focussing on elephant welfare. Elephants World Three

Touring Elephant Centres in Thailand. Discover the best for elephant welfare.

Rupert Parker goes touring elephant centres in Thailand and reports back on which ones are focussing on elephant welfare.

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Michael Edwards stays at the Ambong Pool Villas in Langkawi 2.1 Villa Malut Sunkun Tub @ Sunrise

Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi. Experience superb tropical chic in Malaysia

Ambong Pool Villas is a favourite with honeymooners, second honeymooners and those taking a time-out from frenetic life.

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Rupert Parker enjoys thermal baths in his guide to Onsens in Kyushu

Guide to Onsens in Kyushu Japan

The seismic activity means that there are hot springs everywhere, greatly prized for their medicinal properties by the Japanese, offering treatment for diverse ailments such as anaemia, poor blood circulation, and liver trouble.

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Rupert Parker offers up his guide to exploring Hunan for first timers.  Changsha Taiping Street

Exploring Hunan: Glorious picture-book China

It’s also the birthplace of Mao Zedong and the province is proud of the link to the famous Chairman.

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Rupert Parker enjoys a stay at the Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hotel in Shanghai

Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao. Relax away from the centre.

The great joy of Shanghai is that it has not only the world’s biggest metro network but also one of the best.

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Twinpalms MontAzure Pool at Night

Twinpalms MontAzure. Enjoy sun, sand and sea in peaceful Phuket

The super king-sized beds are outfitted with 280 thread count cotton bed linen, goose down duvet and pillows.

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