Europe and Middle East

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

Uig Hotel

Uig Hotel, Isle of Skye

After 50 years of visiting Skye, Terry Marsh finally gets to stay at the Uig Hotel and finds it worth the wait.

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Andaz London Liverpool Street

Andy Mossack stays at Andaz London Liverpool Street just after re-opening and revels in feeling COVID safe.

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Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel, County Durham

The Lumley Castle Hotel is a four-star property at Chester-le-Street in County Durham. With a long history and cosy bedrooms, some featuring four-poster beds, this hotel is well placed for exploring the north-east of England.

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Outdoor Adventures in Bern, Switzerland.

Rupert Parker travels to Bern, the Swiss Capital, for an outdoor immersive experience.

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Scarlett Green Soho. Excellent London eatery

Andy Mossack gets a front row Soho seat as he tries out the Antipodean fare of Scarlett Green Soho, the flagship restaurant of Daisy Green Collective.

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Nausicaá, France’s National Sea Centre, Boulogne

Rupert Parker gets up close with the fish in Boulogne at Nausicaá one of Europe’s largest aquariums.

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