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Build observation hides around Lake Pape in southwest Latvia, one of the last refuges for European bison.

Rub shoulders with royalty when you book a tropical beach holiday to Hua Hin, in southern Thailand. It's unashamedly laid-back and traditional, which is why the Thai royal family still come here each year to relax in their Klai Kang Won palace (which translates as 'Far From Worries'). The beach is the sort of white sandy stretch that delights holiday brochure designers and you can enjoy watersports, from noisy and nasty jetskis to wind-surfing and sailing. Beach touts are friendly and have a soft- sell approach, offering everything from massages to cold drinks. Fancy a late breakfast on the beach beneath your own personal 'sala' while watching the local elephants taking a bath in the sea before their afternoon polo game? Check out the Anantara Spa and Resort, which combines exotic traditional architecture with fab modern facilities. Spend a leisurely day in and out of the beautiful landscaped pools or in the fragrant flower- filled spa area. The treatments all tend toward the blissed-out with plenty of aromatherapy and relaxing options, although you can opt for a traditional Thai massage if you prefer. There's a wide choice of restaurants within the resort, such as Ba'an Thalia, where you can enjoy innovative Italian cuisine with a Thai slant (which tastes a lot better than it sounds). You'll stay in luxurious 'lagoon rooms' - huge, high-ceilinged spaces decorated with a jaw-dropping modern take on traditional local style. I loved the freestanding stone bath in the centre of my room, filled daily with floating flowers. Lazing on the spacious cushion-filled balcony watching the sun set is a tempting option, before setting off for the comparative hustle and bustle of the nearby town.