Europe and Middle East

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

Aube's Champagne and Templars

Aube’s Champagne and Templars.

Aube, in the south of the Champagne region, the largest Cistercian monastery was founded in 1115 by an abbot, later canonised as Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Not only was he instrumental in the founding of the Knights Templars, he also brought Pinot Noir grapes from Burgundy, an essential ingredient in Champagne

Read the full story here
The Three Valleys in south east France offers up some of the best skiing in Europe. Andy Mossack explores what lies beyond it's hallowed slopes.

Winter fun in the Three Valleys. Glorious Ski heaven in the French Alps.

The Three Valleys in south east France offers up some of the best skiing in Europe. Andy Mossack explores what lies beyond it’s hallowed slopes.

Read the full story here
2 Coastline Rubha Hunish

More Secret Skye

Following on from his first Secret Sky piece, Terry Marsh opens the lid on more Secret Skye locations on the wonderful Isle of Sky.

Read the full story here
Secret Skye 1 Brothers Point and Dun Hasan e1600853245875

Secret Skye. Terry Marsh reveals hidden wonders of the Isle of Skye.

Terry Marsh, Our Scottish Island expert, reveals Secret Skye, his insider guide to the wonderful Isle of Skye. The most surprising thing about the Isle of Skye is that no matter how many times you visit, you never stop finding something you’d missed on previous visits. Here are a few off-the-beaten-track places I call secret […]

Read the full story here
XQ7A4856

Le Château de Candie. Discover this magnificent chateau in Chambery

Le Château de Candie is a perfect example of a classic French château transformed into a luxury hotel brimming with style, elegance and histoy.

Read the full story here
Terry Marsh reveals his insider guide to the Isle of Skye. An island steeped in mystery and history. 

Insider Guide to the Isle of Skye. Discover the beauty of the real Island as it’s known locally.

Whatever might be said of the Isle of Skye, it remains, and always will be, a most remarkable place: a land of passion, legend, pride and fierce loyalties.

Read the full story here