Europe
Norway: Bracing breaks in the north
Who needs Hawaii? Surfing rarely gets better – or colder – than off the coast of Norway.
Inside Europe
Brittany: A Celtic corner of France
Sunday, 16 January 2011
At first sight, Brittany could pass for Dorset. But look a little harder and you'll soon discover it's quite a unique destination
Step carefully as you walk on the wild side
Sunday, 16 January 2011
An active holiday amid fabulous scenery will draw even more of us to emerging Montenegro this year. Andy McSmith reports
Here's a holiday that will go to your head
Sunday, 16 January 2011
Family entertainment is on hand near Cambrils holiday park on Spain's Costa Dorada
Turku: a beacon in the Baltic
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
The Finnish city of Turku is expecting more than two million visitors during its time as European Capital of Culture for 2011. And now's the perfect time to visit this enlightened wonderland, says Jo Caird
They're ready for their close-up in the capital of Estonia
Sunday, 19 December 2010
The last time a Baltic state was put in the spotlight as European Capital of Culture, it wasn't exactly a roaring success. That's why Tallinn is determined to get it right. By Sankha Guha, Travelling man.
On the road: Festivities go off with a bang in the shadow of Vesuvius
Saturday, 18 December 2010
It's Christmas Eve in Napoli and the rush is on to get ready for the main family feast. In the shadow of brooding Vesuvius, the sacred and profane overflow in a city both blessed and cursed by nature. Fatalism and ancient superstitions run alongside Christian mores. Via San Gregorio Armeno, home of the presepe (nativity-scene) craftsmen, twinkles with rustic tableaux teeming with wise men, shepherds, hams...
Winter magic in Madeira
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
As Britain faces another big freeze, Portugal's beautiful Atlantic outpost provides a tempting escape. Emma Gregg gets set for fireworks and festivities
A historic town with 21st-century attitude
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Sarah Donnelly offers ideas for first-time and returning visitors to Gothenburg.
Venice: Italy's winter wonderland
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
How do you get the best out of Venice? Visit La Serenissima during the low season, and you'll enjoy the city's faded elegance while avoiding the crowds that descend in summer
Stay The Night: Lagacio Mountain Residence
Sunday, 5 December 2010
This hotel reveals that Italy's South Tyrol is finally breaking with the Hapsburgs, says Minty Clinch.
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