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From offering ideas for your next city break, beach holiday, off-the-beaten track adventure or bucket-list travel experience, to giving you the tools to plan your perfect trip, The Independent’s travel experts are on hand to help you get inspired. Whether it’s beautiful colour features to give you a sense of place, a round-up of the best local hotels for a great-value stay, or a destination guide for all the practical information you need to book, this travel section has you covered. Read up on why you should swap Greece for Albania for a cheaper beach break this summer; find out how to eat your way around Istanbul; or plan your Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary with the ultimate guide.