Europe Travel

Organic wines and Cornish specialities key to Gourmet Weekend
As the UK's mass food industry negotiates storm and turmoil, guests of the Budock Vean on Cornwall's Helford River are enjoying an oasis of calm knowing the provenance of every morsel that passes their lips.

New rudechalets Splitboard Intro Week
Its gearing up to be the best snow season the Alps have seen in over a decade! So make the most of the epic backcountry powder and sign up to the rudechalets Splitboard Intro Week in Chamonix from 6th - 13th April 2013.

The Muses House Boutique Hotel, Turkey
The Muses House, a small privately owned boutique hotel tucked away in the traditional Turkish village of Kirazli is a stylish and tranquil haven within easy reach of the world famous archaeological site of Ephesus and the Aegean coast at Kusadasi.
Springtime in the New Forest
The New Forest is a genuine four-season destination but for many people spring is the most special. As winter gradually disappears from view and the temperature starts to climb, carpets of bluebells, bright yellow daffodils and many other wild flowers begin to appear, heralding the arrival of spring.

How to get the best out of a holiday to Mallorca
With beautiful countryside to explore, endless activities on offer and stunning beaches, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to visiting Mallorca.

Launch into the fresh Livigno powder! Affordable heli-skiing
Heli-skiing is the ultimate mountain buzz and now Livigno which won the World Snow Award 2012 for Best European Resort has added choppers for a limited time until 3rd March 2013.

Ragley Hall nominated for a ‘Cool Venue’ industry award
Ragley Hall, Warwickshire’s stunning stately home, has been nominated for a ‘Cool Venue’ award by Prestige Events magazine in the ‘Country House’ category.
Family-friendly British boltholes
Being a parent doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to a luxury hotel break. Pride of Britain Hotels’ consortium of 44 independently-owned luxury hotels has a number of child-friendly properties that still manage to be an indulgent treat for mums and dads.
Top budget bars and restaurants for dining in Amsterdam
Travelling is an expensive business, and millions of people every year scrimp and save just to get a week or two away from their usual 9-5.

St Patrick’s Day in Ireland’s oldest city: Waterford
Waterford: the oldest city in Ireland and the first (in 1903) to declare St Patrick’s Day a general holiday. This year, with 17 March falling on Sunday, there’s also a public holiday on 18 March: a great excuse for a long weekend in one of the prettiest corners of Ireland.

Frankfurt Apple Wine - Liquid Gold
"Apple Wine at the Romer" and the Apple Wine Festival are two particularly popular entries in this year's calendar of events.

Sleep among the treetops in Brittany
When it comes to truly unique accommodation in an idyllic setting, look no further than Keycamp's tree house accommodation in Brittany, for a fun and novel break this spring.

Liguria set to be a top cycling destination for 2013
The mountainous region of Liguria in north-west Italy is one of Europe’s best kept secrets for keen bikers, with thousands of miles of coastal and mountainous paths and biking contests throughout May and June.

Step into spring with Wales' leading walking festival
From 1st to 10th March, the Crickhowell Walking Festival celebrates its 6th successful year with a record 88 walks and an exciting programme of supporting events.

Pizza, pasta and Toblerone? A genuine Italian experience
Italian chefs prepare to give the British public a pizza their mind, as research released today by Italian Country Cottages reveals as many as a third of British holidaymakers are currently mistaking deep pan pizzas as an authentic slice of Italy.