The 10 most-read spa reviews of 2008

While everybody might say they really liked the story about trekking in Ethiopa, what they most like reading is quite another matter. Browsing lists is the top travel priority, which of course allows room to agree or have a rant, which is what readers also like to do. The off-beat travel tales are also popular, as our readers' photo galleries.

So if you missed our engaging travel lists and outrageous travel funnies and features first time around, here they are again. And then you can add your opinion to the others who've already been there.

25 The best hotels in London for under £100
Tom Chesshyre tracked down the best rooms that don't break the £100 barrier ... and are a little bit special as well

24 The maddest hotel in Dubai
Dubai is good at extravagance, but this one really takes the gold-plated biscuit: a mega-resort based on the Lost City of Atlantis - 33 comments

Related feature: Dubai - it should be ugly but it isn't

23 The 40 hottest villas in Europe
Ginny McGrath found Europe's most popular villas, booked months in advance - plus 20 stunning alternatives to book

22 The horrifying cost of Britain's top attractions
Chris Haslam took his family to eight of Britain’s most popular attractions - and paid up to £332 for the day - 35 comments

21 10 classic wintersun destinations
Chris Haslam laughs in the face of the impending cold and takes a fresh look at 10 classics - 29 comments

Related features: the 20 best wintersun destinations, 6 wintersun breaks at the hottest prices

20 The 10 best destinations for 2009
Will we be right? - 13 comments

19 Europe's 20 best Christmas markets
Published only last month, this essential guide to the best on the continent for 2008 has also sparked a big debate on who's got the biggest and best - 38 comments

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