Learn everything you need to know before you go to the most coveted summer holiday regions. Choose a resort, region or country to filter these guides.
We love the laid-back yet chic Mediterranean vibe of Ibiza. Just meander around the craggy coastline from cove to cove, eating fresh squid and soaking up the sun. The Best...
Tim Latimer · 10 February 2025
Rest and relaxation are taken as seriously as fiestas and flamenco in Spain, which is a fine way to go about life, we think, particularly on holiday. The country’s patchwork...
Tim Latimer · 15 December 2024
From the Museum of Reformation, tracing the life of John Calvin, to the Red Cross Museum, which celebrates the world’s first humanitarian organisation, there are lots of interesting activities to...
Tim Latimer · 14 October 2024
The marina and beach at Puerto Banus are the best places for people-watching and glamorous boutiques. For a more peaceful experience, settle down at Estrella del Mar beach, to the...
Will Davis · 14 October 2024
Portugal has plenty to tempt visitors. It seems to operate at a slower speed than most of Northern Europe, which is a good thing. As a result of its location...
Tim Latimer · 11 October 2024
Understanding Umbria; Italy’s Iconic Countryside For gourmands, Umbria is heaven. Vineyards and olive groves abound and the fresh local produce is truly world class. Altogether quieter and with much smaller...
Will Davis · 11 October 2024
What to Do in Tuscany Visit the big names of Italy in one trip. Sun it up in Florence, Pisa and Siena and enjoy a grand dollop of culture. Whether...
Tim Latimer · 11 October 2024
Understanding Sorrento, Jewel of the Italian Seaside Since it became an unmissable stop on the Grand Tour (the holiday, not the show), Sorrento has been a place people have come...
Will Davis · 11 October 2024
Understanding the Serenity of Sardinia Sardinia is more than one of Italy’s prettiest places; it’s an island paradise. With more than a thousand miles of coastline, from sandy beaches to...
Tim Latimer · 11 October 2024
Understanding the Great Italian Capital of Rome Immortalised on the silver screen, Rome is every bit as exciting, glamorous, historic and romantic as you would imagine. There are iconic monuments...
Tim Latimer · 11 October 2024
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