The author with her mother.

My mum took one last holiday with me,just before she died. She loved it

She was physically frail,but she wanted to do everything on the program. It was an effort,but she didn’t want to miss out. “Use it or lose it is my philosophy,” she told me.

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I’ve not only changed my mind about travelling with a carry-on only,I don’t even try to avoid checked luggage any more.

I tried,but I’ve given up on travelling with only carry-on luggage

The rush to retrieve or find space for carry-on luggage has now made travelling light as stressful as checking in bags.

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Visitors queue at a patisserie in Paris featured on the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

My friend just went to Paris. He came back dispirited

It wasn’t the destination,it was the tourists. They weren’t even behaving badly – they were just boring.

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Emirates cabin crew … in this time of war and uncertainty we are asking even more of flight attendants.

My flight to Europe is cancelled. I’m nervous about accepting the replacement

In the end,I will either find an alternative route or defer my trip. But I feel for those who don’t have a choice – the flight attendants.

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Overwater bures.

If you were to imagine the ideal resort in paradise,this would be it

Likuliku was the first resort in Fiji to feature overwater bures,and it still has the only authentic bungalows on a natural lagoon.

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Colourful city:The La Boca district in Buenos Aires.

The northern hemisphere seems too much trouble. For a great holiday,look south

These days I’m certainly thinking more of travelling “across” rather than “up”.

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Guests can join Ashford Castle’s Irish wolfhounds on a woodland walk.

The unexpected highlight of a hotel can sometimes be a four-legged resident

The industry’s latest pet project means the bathrobes might not be the only fluffy thing you find the next time you’re checking in.

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Karma Kandara resort.

Want to celebrate a birthday overseas? Make sure you do it right

An invitation to a big birthday bash overseas can be a thrill – it provides a focus,something to save and plan for if there’s enough warning.

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The town of Nafplio is distinguished by its tiled rooftops,castle and fortress.

Beyond the islands,this peninsula is an underrated gem of Greece

Before this journey,I knew little about the Peloponnese – its immense beauty,diverse landscape and how much it feels like so many more popular destinations,but without the crowds.

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Moorea,French Polynesia. Paradise for some,as long as your accommodation is OK.

A tropical version of Fawlty Towers:Exactly what makes a bad hotel experience

There are a few contenders for the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. For a start,it certainly helps my appreciation of a hotel if it’s actually finished.

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