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Survival expert Bear Grylls during the shoot for the Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy webisodes which feature Grylls? top urban survival tips and will be available online at MostInterestingAcademy.com on June 18. Bear Grylls is a distinguished instructor for the Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy?s ?Survival in the Modern Era? course. (Casey Rodgers / AP Images for Dos Equis) **EXCLUSIVE****EXCLUSIVE**
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A look at what the country can offer to urbanites and adventurers alike
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view from Red Doors Farm ©Gill Desoutter FAMILY

Five-star farms

The latest trend in family holidays offers a taste of the country in luxurious settings, writes Joanne O’Connor

local crafts ASIAN AND AUSTRALIAN DESTINATIONS

Bangkok by bike

The gridlocked streets of the Thai capital might seem poorly suited to cycling but a two-wheeled tour is the ideal way to explore

The boat to Brecqhou UK DESTINATIONS

Unveiled: An island fastness

The publicity-shy Barclay brothers have opened up their secret retreat in the Channel Islands, which has been off-limits to visitors for 20 years

Boys at Mukkamukka billabong, Arnhem Land ©Alamy ASIAN AND AUSTRALIAN DESTINATIONS

Aboriginal originals

Among the caves and catacombs of Arnhem Land, in Australia’s remote far north, are a series of haunting and extraordinary ancient art galleries

Torch Ginger flower AMERICAS DESTINATIONS

Postcard from ... Grenada

The island has something special to offer gardening enthusiasts as well as those interested simply in beaches

a young would-be wicketkeeper ©Dario Sequi EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS

This sporting holiday

A travel company set up by professional sportsmen is offering family holidays with world-class coaching

Spitbank Fort UK DESTINATIONS

Hotel on the high seas

A Victorian fort, built to guard Portsmouth harbour, reopens as Britain’s most unusual luxury retreat. Tom Robbins checks in

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Footprints of Wales

An 870-mile coastal trail, officially opening on May 5, claims to be the world’s first continuous national coast path

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