Europe and Middle East

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

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Preview. 26 Years of the World’s best whisky celebration.

14/03/2025 by .
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

Andy Mossack Previews the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival to see firsthand what’s in store for festival goers.

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Guide to Styria. Turning the crunch into munch in Austria’s winter wonderland

21/02/2025 by .
Guide to Styria.

Mark Nicholls Guide to Styria may offer some of the best skiing in the Alps, but also showcases a refreshingly tasty aspect to a winter break in Austria.

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Skiing In Nendaz Gets The Best From The 4 Valleys System

20/02/2025 by .
Skiing In Nendaz Gets The Best From The 4 Valleys System

Michael Cranmer goes skiing in Nendaz And Checks Out The World’s Highest Zipline, Rides Above A Thousand-Year-Old Tree, And Tries Rando’ Miam. Read On…

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Insider Guide to Almeria.  Experience Spain’s Glorious Hollywood back lot.

12/02/2025 by .
Insider Guide to Almeria.

Lynne Coates visits Almeria and follows in the footsteps of Indiana Jones through its desert landscapes.

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Insider Guide To Ravenna. Discover some of the greatest mosaics in the world.

06/02/2025 by .
Insider Guide To Ravenna

In his guide to Ravenna, Rupert Parker Views Incredible Mosaics, Dante’s Tomb And The New Byron Museum.

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Kronplatz. A Unique Ski Resort In The Glorious Dolomites.

31/01/2025 by .
Kronplatz. A Unique Ski Resort In The Glorious Dolomites.

Michael Cranmer visits Kronplatz and Samples South Tirol Hospitality On A Pudding Shaped Mountain.

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Guide to Helsinki. Explore Finland’s wonderful Art Nouveau capital

30/01/2025 by .

Saint Gervais by high-speed train. Experience sustainable skiing in beautiful Haute Savoie Mont Blanc

30/01/2025 by .
Saint Gervais by high-speed train.

Michael Cranmer travels to the foot hills of Mont Blanc to Saint Gervais by high-speed train and discovers thermal baths yoga in the snow, and much more than  just skiing.

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The Lucerne Carnival. Experience the Swiss going Carnival Crazy.

23/01/2025 by .
The Lucerne Carnival.

Michael Cranmer witnesses the unbuttoning of Swiss inhibitions at the crazy six-day Lucerne Carnival.

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Insider Guide To Bahrain. Discover why this Island of Pearls offers the perfect alternative getaway.

20/01/2025 by .
In His Insider Guide To Bahrain, Rupert Parker Discovers Ancient Ruins, Exotic Souks And Fine Beaches.

In His Insider Guide To Bahrain, Rupert Parker Discovers Ancient Ruins, Exotic Souks And Fine Beaches.

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