Europe and Middle East

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

This Insider Guide to Frankfurt is where a New York Skyscraper Skyline meets reassuring Germanic reliability. Germany’s fifth city is rapidly becoming an attractive weekend break.

Insider guide to Frankfurt. Discover a Fantastic weekend getaway.

Frankfurt is where a New York Skyscraper Skyline meets reassuring Germanic reliability. Germany’s fifth city is rapidly becoming an attractive weekend break.

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Rupert Parker reviews the Iron Bloom restaurant in London's trendy east end.

Iron Bloom Restaurant. Great british Tapas in Shoreditch

Wandering around a buzzing Shoreditch on a Friday night, it’s easy to miss Iron Bloom, thinking that it’s just of many identikit bars that are pumping out music

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Anthea Gerrie stays at Hotel Le Pigalle  in Paris and finds a district transformed.

Hotel Le Pigalle. Discover gorgeous art deco in Paris

Not so long ago Pigalle was considered the seedier side of Paris, a magnet for sex shops and low-rent hostelries, thanks to the topless cabarets which made it the apotheosis of city nightlife more than a century ago.  

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Tell Me More About Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin. A classy touch of French in Edinburgh.

It’s the Edinburgh Festival and we are in the best position for the fringe fun. Hotel du Vin is near Bristo Square, a peaceful distance from the hoards.

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Michael Edwards reviews the Jumeirah Hotel in Frankfurt.

Jumeirah Hotel Frankfurt. Discover fantastic arial views of the city.

Jumeirah Hotel’s buttoned-up business clientele, live life in the fast-lane. Once a working week is done weekenders discover that Jumeirah is the perfect location for exploring and unwinding.d unwinding.

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Royal Clipper with Sails

Sublime Royal Clipper Cruise. Cannes to Rome

This is the Royal Clipper, the largest five masted fully rigged sailing ship in the world on its Mediterranean cruise, from France to Italy.

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