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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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Aerial view of JA Manafaru Maldives

Unmissable Guide To The Maldives. Discover the dazzling beauty of this stunning island.

Anna Smith offers up her own unmissable guide to the Maldives

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One of five Adaaran resorts in the Maldives, the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is a short speedboat ride from urban Malé. 

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, The Maldives

One of five Adaaran resorts in the Maldives, the Prestige Vadoo is just a short speedboat ride from urban Malé.

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