Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Michael Edwards sails on the Windstar Star Legend and discovers the joys of small-ship cruising

Windstar Star Legend cruise to Southern Spain. Discover the beauty of small ship cruising.

Michael Edwards sails on the Windstar Star Legend and discovers the joys of small-ship cruising

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Treehouse Hotel Manchester.

The Treehouse Hotel Manchester:  Discover a Woodland Sanctuary in the City Centre

Lucy Daltroff visits the Treehouse Hotel Manchester, a new property that blends woodland whimsy with Mancunian grit.

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Andy Mossack eats at the new Dim Sum Library. A far cry from dusty bookshelves, it’s a modern take on classic dim sum.

Dim Sum Library. Discover some tasty Cantonese dishes reimagined in Covent Garden.

Andy Mossack eats at the new Dim Sum Library. A far cry from dusty bookshelves, it’s a modern take on classic dim sum.

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Michael Edwards discovers Palacete Severo, an exquisite “little palace”, a soul sanctuary, in Porto.

The Palacete Severo. Uncover Porto’s luxurious little palace.

Michael Edwards discovers Palacete Severo, an exquisite “little palace”, a soul sanctuary, in Porto.

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Journey to Antiquities Cruise aboard Viking Sky. Discover how Quiet Season is excellent value.

Journey to Antiquities Cruise aboard Viking Sky. Discover how Quiet Season is excellent value.

Lynne Coates embarks on a ‘Quiet Season’ cruise onboard the Viking Sky for a Journey to Antiquities.

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Solange Berchemin offers her personal guide to Arts in Arles, southern France's magnet for artists for centuries. 

Arts In Arles. A Way Of Life Deeply Rooted In Tradition.

Solange Berchemin offers her personal guide to Arts in Arles, southern France’s magnet for artists for centuries.

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