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Long known for late night clubbing and house music, Ibiza‘s status and reputation have shifted in recent years, as indie rock music has permeated the scene on the small Spanish island.

After promoting guitar-heavy music in various clubs across the idyllic Mediterranean island, proprietor Andy McKay has built up a new hotel complex in Magaluf, Mallorca, near Palma, to attract visitors seeking more than just dance music.

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Given the nation’s history as an epicentre of art, music and learning from the Renaissance onwards, travellers today are still flocking to Florence and other major cities in Italy, where the country wears its cultural heritage proudly.

Basing his selections on an 18th century programme designed for a British gentleman’s education, Daily Mail travel writer Sebastian Lander has outlined several destinations for “Grand Tourists” choosing holidays in Italy this year.

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Travellers choosing holidays in Nice and other destinations in Southern France this year are being encouraged to expand their horizons and explore more of the picturesque French Riviera.

While city breaks in Nice are ideal for a wide range of leisure breaks, including beach holidays and upmarket shopping opportunities, those heading to the south of France for sightseeing holidays in the warm Mediterranean climate can find a wealth of opportunities when visiting the scenic perched villages around the coast.

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Also known as Fifi or Koko, the mischievous monkey known widely as Curious George has captivated children for decades with his adventures, usually causing trouble but escaping before being made to suffer through the repercussions.

But the origins of the light-hearted stories – as documented by exhibits at the Jewish Museum in New Yorkand the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Chicago – are rooted in the oppression spawned by Nazi Germany in World War II.

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With its numerous monuments dedicated to the decadence of modern architecture and engineering ingenuity, Dubai has often been cited as a destination of choice for many discriminating holidaymakers looking for luxury in the sun.

However, other art forms have been gaining prominence as a major draw to the United Arab Emirates city, thanks in part to Art Dubai, an annual event showcasing artists from around the world that retains a focus on regional work.

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British holidaymakers are increasingly taking longer flights to warmer destinations, spurred on by the recent cold snap to enjoy holidays in the Maldives and other exotic destinations.

Kent News reports that travel agents have seen bookings for long haul flights increasing for a wide range of destinations around the world, including flights to Singapore, Kenya and the Caribbean. It seems that after experiencing the coldest winter in almost 30 years, British travellers are turning away from last year’s trend of ‘staycations’ in favour of package holidays in far-flung destinations outside of the eurozone, where prices are often much cheaper.

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A new high speed rail link that will connect Orlando and Tampa is expected to make travel between the state’s tourism hotspots easier than ever for those on holidays in Florida.

WTSP.com reports that the $2.5 billion (£1.7 billion) project has already been half paid-for with stimulus money, and will connect Florida’s holiday capitals of Orlando and Tampa by 2015. The five planned stations for the first phase of the project are Downtown Tampa, Poly County, Walt Disney World, the Orange County Convention Center and Orlando International Airport.

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