Europe

Inside Europe

Five best waterside lodgings

Saturday, 25 April 2009

From a campsite on the coast to a romantic riverside retreat, find your place in the sun

The rich traditions of Languedoc's markets

Saturday, 25 April 2009

Sample the epicurean delights of the region's many colourful food markets

City Slicker: Bucharest

Sunday, 19 April 2009

The Soviet-era monoliths are still there, but as Romania's capital reaches its 550th birthday, Ian McCurrach finds that such words as 'hip' and 'trendy' are not out of place

Icelandic saga – stunning scenery comes at a cost

Sunday, 19 April 2009

Our personal finance editor, Julian Knight, finds that this island is no place for bargain hunters

Tail of the Unexpected: Canine Country

Saturday, 18 April 2009

Follow Bo's lead to the Algarve

Set sail and see three European countries in eight days

Sunday, 12 April 2009

You don't have to go to the Caribbean to try a cruise. Ian White took a short break around the coasts of France, Portugal and Spain

24-Hour Room Service: The Charles Munich, Germany

Saturday, 11 April 2009

Born in Italy, raised in Britain and ennobled by Margaret Thatcher, Charles Forte was one of Britain's greatest hoteliers, yet the hotel that bears his name isn't in Britain or Italy but in Munich. Lord Forte died in February 2007, at the grand old age of 98, and the Charles Hotel is his monument – an Italianate landmark in this Bavarian metropolis that's described by many Germans (and even some Italians) as Italy's most northern city. Charles Forte, who would have celebrated his centenary last November, surely would have approved.

Five French farmhouse hotels

Saturday, 11 April 2009

Rustic charm and home comforts abound in these charming rural retreats

24-Hour Room Service: Hospes Madrid, Madrid

Saturday, 11 April 2009

By Aoife O'Riordain

Show boating: Take to the water in Menorca and you'll discover a new side to the island

Saturday, 11 April 2009

After the second rudder broke, it dawned on me that maybe I was doing something wrong: perhaps attempting to turn too sharply with the thing held too deep in the water. Who knows? The guy who hired out the dinghies on the shore of Fornells, a lagoon in the north of Menorca and an idyllic watersports nursery, seemed unperturbed, resigned even. Perhaps he had seen it all before. Or maybe his equipment was just well insured.

Secret garden: Explore Valencia's Sierra de Irta

Saturday, 11 April 2009

Stretched out between two Spanish resort towns lies a rocky, undeveloped landscape. Mick Webb explores the area with no map and just a wild boar for company

The Traveller's Guide To: Spanish golfing holidays

Saturday, 11 April 2009

Tired of Britain's wet and windy golf courses? Grab your irons and head for sunnier fairways

Stay the night: Casa Luna, Tarifa, Spain

Sunday, 5 April 2009

These stylish Spanish lodgings will blow you away

Travel challenge: A summer cruise in the Mediterranean

Saturday, 4 April 2009

Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a particular holiday. Today: a Mediterranean cruise in late July/early August, based on two sharing, including meals, entertainment and port taxes.

The Complete Guide To: Montenegro

Saturday, 4 April 2009

This pocket-sized piece of the Balkans has been fought over for centuries. With its majestic mountains, historic churches and spectacular coastline, it is easy to see why.

Has the credit crunch made Iceland cheaper?

Saturday, 4 April 2009

Google may be an imperfect oracle, but before I took the plunge and bought a trip to Iceland on the grounds that it is newly cheap, I sought some numerical backing.

Five boutique Balearic B&Bs;

Saturday, 4 April 2009

Away from Ibiza's raves and Mallorca's madding crowd you'll find peace

Explore Milan: Italy's style capital

Sunday, 29 March 2009

Now that the fashionistas have left town, there's space to explore the other attractions in Italy's style capital. Rachel Spence shows you around

A city break in Kiev is all about politics

Sunday, 29 March 2009

BMI started flying to the Ukraine's capital last week. So, is it worth a visit? Mark Leftly finds out

Square roots: Bauhaus celebrates its 90th birthday

Saturday, 28 March 2009

Born from the chaos of the First World War, the ordered design of the Bauhaus school celebrates its 90th anniversary this week. William Cook explores the cities where the movement took hold

Cyprus: The implausibly sunny island is steeped in history and myth

Saturday, 28 March 2009

I don't know why it took me so long to visit Cyprus. I love the Mediterranean and I love exploring island life – especially in beautiful settings that are steeped in history and myth.

Discover everything Austria has to offer

Monday, 23 March 2009

Austria enjoys one of the most dramatic and unspoilt natural landscapes in Europe. Its jagged, sky scraping peaks, lush valleys, flower-filled pastures, Alpine forests and sparkling lakes coupled with a rich cultural heritage make it the ideal backdrop for a walking holiday. Austria is the perfect place to take some time out, breathe deeply and appreciate the inspiring panoramas around every corner.