Europe and Middle East

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

Hyatt Place Hotel Exterior

Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Hotel, Heathrow Airport

Rupert Parker has sweet dreams at Hyatt Place Hotel before an early morning Heathrow flight.

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Touring Norway Aurlandsfjord

A Winter Adventure touring Norway

Rupert Parker dons his thermals and sets off for the Arctic touring Norway.

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Insider Guide to Somabay, Red Sea, Egypt

Andy Mossack explores luxury at Somabay on the Egyptian Red Sea coast and discovers a real contender for the winter sun crown.

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The Square Townhouse

The Square Townhouse, Brighton, East Sussex

Rebecca Hall heads to the popular seaside resort town of Brighton on the UK’s south coast and discovers more than floral chintz at The Square Townhouse.

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Balmer Lawn Hotel

Balmer Lawn Hotel, The New Forest, Hampshire

Michael Edwards explores Balmer Lawn Hotel in a forest that is no longer new.

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the Bellevue restaurant

The Bellevue Restaurant, Adelboden, Switzerland

While on his heavenly trip to Adelboden, Michael Cranmer experiences heavenly food and wine at the Bellevue Restaurant.

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