Europe and Middle East

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

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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Christmas Markets in Baden-Württemberg. Discover some of the most popular Christmas Markets in Germany.

06/12/2024 by .
Christmas Markets in Baden-Württemberg

Lynne Coates experiences three very different Christmas Markets in the Baden-Württemberg region of south-west Germany.

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Emilia Romagna. Italy’s Fabulous Food Valley for Gourmets 

05/12/2024 by .

Carinthia’s Magical Christmas Markets in Austria’s stunning Lake District.

05/12/2024 by .
Carinthia’s Magical Christmas Markets

Andy Mossack goes hunting Christmas Markets in Carinthia but soon discovers wellness, lakes and alpine Advent fun.

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Épernay’s Habits de Lumière. Champagne’s Glorious Festive Illuminations.

25/11/2024 by .
Épernay’s Habits de Lumière

Fi Quinn visits Épernay’s Habits de Lumière, Champagne’s ultimate Christmas Light Trail

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Guide to truffle hunting in Emilia Romagna. Italy’s beautiful bread basket.

21/11/2024 by .

Insider guide to magical Muscat

19/11/2024 by .

Insider Guide To Nîmes. French Rome has never looked so impressive.

18/11/2024 by .
Insider Guide To Nîmes

In his Insider Guide to Nimes, Rupert Parker Finds Well Preserved Roman Architecture In The South Of France

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Pilates and Nordic Walking in Andalucía. Enjoy exercise and luxury living.

08/11/2024 by .