Europe Travel
How to plan the perfect French road trip
Taking a road trip through the heart of France from the rugged rural environs of the north to the dazzling sun-soaked Cote d’Azur on the south-west coast should be the journey of a lifetime.
Follow in the footsteps of Rick Stein's German Bites
If you are inspired by top celebrity chef Rick Stein then you’ll love his next adventure which explores the cuisine of Germany.
Live life as a pirate and enjoy the Caribbean temperatures
With Caribbean temperatures across the Lake District recently, Lakes attraction, Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is offering kids the chance to become a pirate on the ‘high seas’ of Ullswater this August.
Life's a beach in Costa Barcelona
Catalonia has long been synonymous with beautiful beaches but choosing which to visit can be a tricky process.
Wildlife breaks in the Outer Hebrides the 'Islands on the Edge'
As the BBC natural history series, Hebrides, Islands on the Edge comes to an end this week, many viewers will have been inspired to put the Outer Hebrides on their must-visit list.
Hotel happenings hitting Copenhagen
The hotel scene in Copenhagen is growing with new and noteworthy hotel properties in some of the city's most vibrant areas, giving visitors coming for work or play several reasons to extend their stay.
Vienna sets new record for overnight stays
Between January and June 2013, over 5.7 million overnight stays were registered in Vienna, a 3.1% increase compared to the same period in 2012.
Gibraltar’s Cardboard Boat Race is back - as seen on TV
A highlight of Gibraltar’s social calendar since 2009, the Charity Cardboard Boat Race is back for its fifth outing on 24 August.
Got a question of sport? Check out your local museum
Since Murray took the Wimbledon title last month, tennis fever has taken over the country. Those suffering withdrawal can learn the evolution of the game from a garden party pastime to a multimillion-dollar professional sport at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
Castle Palooza, Oxegen and the Electric Picnic
Say “Irish music” and flame-haired dancers or Guinness-drinking fiddlers come to mind, but there’s a thriving festival circuit with three events well worth pitching up to in August, says Irish Ferries.
Top 10 things to do in North Jutland
North Jutland, Denmark's most northerly region, has plenty of appeal for an active holiday throughout the year.
Par & Spa in The Golf Centre of The Alps
This summer, a golfing holiday to the world-famous Kulm Hotel St. Moritz is all the more appealing thanks to the opening of the £8-million Kulm Spa St. Moritz, where golfers can indulge themselves with a personal training session designed specifically for golfers, a signature Alpine herb stamp massage to ease tired muscles after a challenging round of golf or a long soak in the outdoor hot tub with panoramic Alpine views.
Froome with a view!
If Chris Froome’s superb performance in winning the Tour de France has got you thinking about blowing the cobwebs off your bike, then why not head for the French Pyrenees to take on the very same climbs yourself on a cut price activity holiday?
The Algarve’s diverse culinary scene
The Algarve offers a diverse culinary scene for visitors to discover from speciality local dishes rich in flavour to fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Victor Hugo's Hauteville House becomes a 'Maisons des Illustres'
Hauteville House in Guernsey, which was home to Les Misérables author Victor Hugo, has officially been awarded the prestigious 'Maisons des Illustres'; a French accolade which recognises the building's cultural value and contribution to French heritage.