Europe and Middle East

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

Christmas Markets in Baden-Württemberg. Discover some of the most popular Christmas Markets in Germany.

06/12/2024 by .
Christmas Markets in Baden-Württemberg

Lynne Coates experiences three very different Christmas Markets in the Baden-Württemberg region of south-west Germany.

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Emilia Romagna. Italy’s Fabulous Food Valley for Gourmets 

05/12/2024 by .

Carinthia’s Magical Christmas Markets in Austria’s stunning Lake District.

05/12/2024 by .
Carinthia’s Magical Christmas Markets

Andy Mossack goes hunting Christmas Markets in Carinthia but soon discovers wellness, lakes and alpine Advent fun.

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Épernay’s Habits de Lumière. Champagne’s Glorious Festive Illuminations.

25/11/2024 by .
Épernay’s Habits de Lumière

Fi Quinn visits Épernay’s Habits de Lumière, Champagne’s ultimate Christmas Light Trail

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Guide to truffle hunting in Emilia Romagna. Italy’s beautiful bread basket.

21/11/2024 by .

Insider guide to magical Muscat

19/11/2024 by .

Insider Guide To Nîmes. French Rome has never looked so impressive.

18/11/2024 by .
Insider Guide To Nîmes

In his Insider Guide to Nimes, Rupert Parker Finds Well Preserved Roman Architecture In The South Of France

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Pilates and Nordic Walking in Andalucía. Enjoy exercise and luxury living.

08/11/2024 by .

Insider Guide to Engelberg. Switzerland’s beautiful high-altitude village.

06/11/2024 by .
Insider Guide to Engelberg

Michael Cranmer tries the high mountain life in his insider guide to Engelberg, and bumps into some unexpected visitors.

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Zahara De Los Atunes. An absolute Gem On The Costa De La Luz

28/10/2024 by .
Zahara De Los Atunes

Symbolised in gifts, ornaments, T-shirts, sculptures, artworks and street paintings, they dominate restaurant menus and the town is even named after them. Zahara de los Atunes is all about tuna.

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