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Welcome note<br />
Holidays are a coveted chance to refresh body and mind, and<br />
there's no better way to feel a sense of relaxation wash over<br />
you than by diving into a sparkling swimming pool. Our cover<br />
story on the world's best swims (p24) will point you in th<br />
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right direction, with it's round-up of scenic<br />
places to take the plunge. From the salty allure of<br />
Jordan's Dead Sea to the rugged beauty of the<br />
Lake District and glamorous rooftop pools to dip a<br />
toe in... all you need is your best swimwear.<br />
Also in this issue, we take you glamping in<br />
Georgia (p36) and on a journey through vibrant<br />
Bahia in Brazil (p42). If Venice is on your bucketlist,<br />
why not resolve to squeeze in a long weekend<br />
there before the end of the year? Our guide to<br />
ticking off all those major sites, as well as seeking<br />
out some of the lesser-known gems (p48),<br />
provides all the know-how you need to make your<br />
trip a great one.<br />
Last but not least, this issue is jam-packed with<br />
staycation ideas (from p60), giving you plenty of<br />
reasons to make the most of the glorious weekend<br />
weather we're experiencing at the moment.<br />
Happy travels,<br />
Faye Bartle<br />
Win!<br />
A two-night stay<br />
for two at JA The<br />
Resort in sunny<br />
Dubai, p79<br />
FIVE THINGS<br />
WE LEARNED<br />
THIS ISSUE:<br />
1<br />
Snacking on a banana<br />
may help to ease jet lag,<br />
due to its high levels of<br />
potassium, p20<br />
2<br />
You can find the distinct<br />
coco de mer coconut<br />
at only two of the 115<br />
Seychellean islands:<br />
Praslin and Curieuse, p56<br />
3<br />
In the next few years,<br />
the Transcaucasian Trail,<br />
a long-distance hiking<br />
route being developed<br />
in the Caucasus, will<br />
link Svaneti to Ghebi,<br />
bringing more hikers to<br />
the stunning area, p36<br />
4<br />
The reef-fringed island of<br />
Boipeba in Bahia, Brazil,<br />
is a hidden gem that<br />
seemingly packs more<br />
free-roaming wild horses<br />
than humans, p42<br />
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5<br />
A cultural showpiece,<br />
Venetian masks shine<br />
with their glitzy designs<br />
and, at Ca'Macana,<br />
you can craft your own<br />
bespoke piece, p48<br />
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