Europe

Warsaw steps out of the shadows

Sunday, 23 November 2008

Poland's capital has been voted a top 10 city to visit by Lonely Planet. Sankha Guha finds out why

48 Hours In: Heidelberg

Saturday, 22 November 2008

One of Germany's best Christmas markets is held in this historic city – and once you've paid a visit to Santa's house, there are plenty of other distractions, too.

Child's play: Austria's scenic slopes are a hit with families

Saturday, 22 November 2008

It may lag well behind France in terms of its popularity with British skiers, but Austria's scenic slopes will always have admirers – particularly among parents, says Stephen Wood

Discover Helsinki and let off some steam!

Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Relax and unwind in a modern European cultural city where urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature. Just as Helsinki cannot be described in one word, neither can it be experienced in just one way. Helsinki has something for everyone.

City Slicker: St Petersburg

Sunday, 16 November 2008

This Russian city is staving off winter with its vibrant White Days arts festival. Kate Simon finds out what else is on offer for new and returning visitors

Turn that booze cruise into a gourmet tour

Sunday, 16 November 2008

Simon Kane stocks up for the festive table in Pas-de-Calais

Turn that booze cruise into a gourmet tour

Sunday, 16 November 2008

Simone Kane stocks up for the festive table in Pas-de-Calais

Stay the night: Café du Vaudeville, Brussels

Sunday, 16 November 2008

Brussels' newest hotel is housed in one of its oldest buildings. The ultra-chic Galerie de la Reine, off Grand' Place, was one of the first shopping malls in the world. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels frequented the Galerie's Café du Vaudeville when it opened in 1847. Later, Victor Hugo and Auguste Rodin were regulars at both the café and 260-seat theatre.

A Christmas menu for you to source in Pas-de-Calais

Sunday, 16 November 2008

48 Hours In: Basel

Saturday, 15 November 2008

With Christmas coming, Switzerland's second city is the perfect spot to soak up the festive atmosphere, go shopping and enjoy some cultural attractions.

24-Hour Room Service: Casa Camper, Barcelona, Spain

Saturday, 15 November 2008

Ever since the 1990s, when it opened its first shoe shops outside Spain, Camper has been a byword for simple, stylish footwear – and now fans of this fashionable Spanish firm can stay in a dedicated Camper hotel. Barcelona's Casa Camper opened in 2005, and it quickly became a cult classic, with a hip, no-nonsense attitude that echoes the ethos of its shoes.

How to do the French capital in style

Saturday, 15 November 2008

He slummed it there in his teens, so when Brian Viner returned to the French capital he did so in style

Great heights: Eastern Europe's mountains set the heart racing

Saturday, 15 November 2008

The High Tatras run for just 25km along the border between Poland and Slovakia but are some of the most beautiful mountains in Europe. Mark Piesing hiked into the peaks

My holiday in Lesbos: Ben Godwin, aged 10

Saturday, 25 October 2008

The great fly past: why you should visit Malaga

Sunday, 19 October 2008

This city is our gateway to the Costa del Sol, yet few of us explore beyond its airport. We're missing out.

Get the party started in a Normandy chateau

Sunday, 19 October 2008

Got a special occasion coming up? This French manor house may be just the place to hold your celebration.

The Complete Guide To: Luxembourg

Saturday, 18 October 2008

Pretty Ardennes scenery, castles on every rocky outcrop and more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other country – Tim Skelton kneels to the Grand Duchy

Chill factor: On the brink of winter in St Petersburg

Saturday, 18 October 2008

As winter approaches and the queues subside, now is the ideal time to see the sights of St Petersburg.

Discover South Tyrol, the peak of indulgence this winter

Monday, 13 October 2008

Situated in the Italian Alps between Verona and Innsbruck, South Tyrol is home to the dramatic Dolomite mountains, and offers over 300 days of sunshine a year. With over 40 new hotels and spas in the last five years, the world’s largest ski network, stunning alpine scenery and an eclectic Mediterranean and Tyrolean cultural mix, South Tyrol is every winter sport enthusiast’s dream.

Plate With A View: Bellevue Brasserie. St Petersburg, Russia

Saturday, 11 October 2008

One of the newer restaurants in St Petersburg also has the best view, bar none. Bellevue sits on the ninth floor of the Kempinski Hotel.

Five Chic fincas in Mallorca

Saturday, 11 October 2008

Fancy a Balearic break? These fine farmhouses are the pick of the crop, says Sophie Lam

Put away the tent pegs, we're going glamping

Sunday, 5 October 2008

Do you yearn for the great outdoors but can't do without your mod cons? Try these new pine lodges in the French countryside, says Simone Kane

The hip hop guide to Tuscany's treasures

Sunday, 28 September 2008

The half-term holidays are fast approaching. But how do you keep all the family entertained?

The Complete Guide To: The new ski season

Saturday, 27 September 2008

Free tuition for beginners, improved lifts and extra flights to the Alps: there's plenty to celebrate in the coming winter

Danube Express: Awaken, not stirred

Saturday, 27 September 2008

So sleek and smooth is the new Danube Express from Berlin, even the doyen of night trains, James Bond, would be impressed. Michael Williams reports