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This week The Flyer hits the beach - find everything from seafood treats to seaview accommodation and our pick of the best spots on the coast; on video Kate Rew finds wild swims in the heart of London; send your daytripping tips to Been there; plus all the latest news and comment, late deals and more ...
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
Seaside special: where to stay, eat, paddle and play; plus check out our gallery to this year's essential beach kit
Five-star style at two-star prices: short-haul hotel bargains you'll love
Video: Kate Rew escapes the city heat in three cool London freshwater outdoor pools
The latest in our Britain's best budget eats series explores the Lancashire coast
Lovely bubbly: a taste of Italy's prosecco region
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS AND COMMENT
Italy fears a boozy invasion of its exclusive beaches
Governor of Wyoming threatens to sell chunk of Grand Teton National Park
Ian Jack: Why the middle-class craze for wild swimming won't catch on up north
Frustration as French doors stay closed on Eurotunnel train
Spanish air traffic control strike: alternative travel information
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ON BEEN THERE
Top days out
The school holidays are in full swing - so where can a family go to get respite from the Nintendo and TV? There's a camera up for grabs for the best tip
Photo competition: it's all about local life this month
Have you caught one of those moments which come naturally to people who live in a place but which most tourists fail to see?
ENJOY ENGLAND MAP OF THE SUMMER
Plot a perfect summer day
Browse our interactive map of activities all over Britain - and add your own tips and ideas
TRAVEL BLOG
Where to refuel off the motorway
Does the food at service stations drive you to despair? The Guild of Food Writers has produced a downloadable list of tasty places to eat, just off the motorway
Ask Tom - your travel dilemmas answered
This week, Lonely Planet's Tom Hall on Bangkok away from the Khao San Road, a Greek Island get-away and Spain's Easter Week celebrations by train
LATE OFFERS
Seven Nights in Lanzarote from, £508pp
This is the price for a week's stay at Seaside Hotels' four-star Los Jameos Playa, located in Playa de los Pocillos. Price based on two adults sharing a twin room on a half-board basis, including return flights from London Gatwick with Monarch Airlines, departing on the 10 September 2010. monarch.co.uk, 0871 423 8410.
Seven-night ski holiday in France, from £443pp
Book a week's stay at the ski-in/ski-out Hotel Pas du Loup in in Isola 2000, France before 31 August and get free return flights departing Gatwick (saving £179pp). Price based on two sharing on an all-inclusive basis. zenithholidays.co.uk, +44 (0)1737 852 242.
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Britain's best budget eats hits the Yorkshire coast; plus greening the Los Angeles' 'low line' route
DID YOU MISS ...
Seaside special: Martin Parr, Wayne Hemingway, Jonathan Glancey and more on their favourite kitsch beach attraction; fish 'n' chips to fancy bits food guide; beach huts; where to stay; plus our guide to beaches for all occasions
GUARDIAN HOLIDAY OFFERS
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Silk Road: wild mountains, fabled towns - 16 nights from £2,295
LIFE ABROAD
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For advice on living and working in another country, as well as expert advice on foreign property markets, money matters and healthcare, visit Living Abroad on the Guardian Weekly website
