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Inside Europe

A touch of the Riviera in Croatia

Sunday, 10 August 2008

The Croatian island of Hvar is being touted as a rival to the French Riviera. But the yachties haven't taken over completely. Author James Hopkin reveals its charms

Laid-back on the Danish coast

Sunday, 10 August 2008

The serene shores of Jutland, home to a new holiday resort, gives the Med a run for its money, says Mark Hillsdon

The Complete Guide To: The Greek Islands

Saturday, 9 August 2008

If you've seen 'Mamma Mia!' you'll know its star is Skopelos, one of Greece's many entrancing isles. From Corfu to Santorini and Mykonos, everyone has their favourite, says Simon Calder

Florence, Italy

Saturday, 9 August 2008

Europe's capital of Renaissance art is a great weekend break destination in late summer – and the fine Italian food on offer will fuel your quest for cultural nourishment

You have to be a right poseur on a holiday to Gozo

Sunday, 3 August 2008

It's mum's turn to decide where to go for the family's summer break. Get ready to make some shapes, says Lauren Booth

Itay: Walking up an appetite

Saturday, 2 August 2008

Trekking across Umbria to Assisi might sound like a pilgrimage, but for Robin Lustig, the delights of the journey, from great scenery to gastronomy, were as sensual as they were spiritual

Seven go mad in Val d'Azun

Sunday, 27 July 2008

This deserted, woodland valley in the Pyrenees provided more than ample space for Jeremy Laurance and his six friends to find their inner teenagers

Helsinki hots up with hip hotels

Sunday, 27 July 2008

Finland's capital has seen a huge expansion of chic accommodation, says Harriet O'Brien

24-Hour Room Service: Espl�ndido Hotel,Puerto de Soll�r, Mallorca

Saturday, 26 July 2008

To appreciate fully the vintage charm of the Espl�ndido hotel, pull in on the antique wooden train that has trundled through the Tramuntana mountains from Palma to Puerto de Sóller since 1912. After plunging through 13 mountain tunnels, you emerge on the island's north-west coast at Sóller's natural harbour. Here, the Espl�ndido sits pride of place at the top of the bay, gazing down upon the sea with impassive 1950s grandeur. Its unadorned white exterior divulges little of what awaits inside: a modern-styled vintage seaside idyll.

Family travel: 'We want to go camping – and get some sun'

Saturday, 26 July 2008

We are trying to arrange a last-minute camping holiday for our seven- and 11-year-old children. We'd like somewhere with reliable sunshine – so not the UK – but not too hot given that we'll be under canvas, and near water for some swimming or waterborne activities. D Wood, via e-mail

Swiss Alps: High Anxiety

Saturday, 26 July 2008

I'm French-kissing a rock face and I don't want to stop. Because stopping would mean having to put my tongue back in my mouth. And if I do that I think I might never stop screaming. To be honest, I hadn't asked the rock how it felt about the situation. When you're 850 metres above ground clinging to a slippy, muddy and - most importantly - tiny metal rung sticking out of a cliff face, you tend to forget about etiquette.