Welcome to the Flyer. This week:
School's out for summer - and bikes are in. Discover new cycling holidays in Europe and the UK for an active family break; follow the strange trail of Romania's Vlad the impaler in our video series; Been there tips take us to Edinburgh festival; plus all the latest news and comment, our pick of late deals and more ...
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
Casablanca writ large: author Tahir Shah is the dream host for a literary pilgrimage
Video break: Searching for the spirit of Vlad in Bucharest
Local city guides: Eat like a local in Rome and My Munich top 10 things to see and do
Summer in Weymouth: British seaside resorts enjoy their moment in the sun
Audio slideshow: Kevin Rushby gets tough on the Étape du Tour
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS AND COMMENT
New York to crack down on 'no-tels'
National Trust goes back to its roots with outdoor pursuits shop
Dearth in Venice as developer pulls plug on Grand Hôtel des Bains
Goldtrail collapse to cost £20m in compensation
Viva Benidorm! Spaniards move in to save their struggling tourist industry
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ON BEEN THERE
Where to get your fill at Edinburgh Fringe
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Summer in a shot
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Seven Nights in Lanzarote, from £519pp
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Video: Benji Lanyado pulls into Istanbul, the last stop on his big train adventure across Europe; 10 top affordable eats in Palma, Mallorca; Ask Tom Live: post your questions to Lonely Planet's Tom Hall who will be online this Wednesday between 1pm-2pm to answer them
DID YOU MISS ...
How to take on a leg of the Tour de France; UK's new coast-to-coast route; insiders' guide to Europe's coolest cycling cities; plus Sally Shalam reviews Lerags House in Oban
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