europe holidays
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10 of the best places to stay in Italy for foodiesExplore Italy’s most fertile and interesting regions at these atmospheric guesthouses where you’ll feast on fantastic local food and wine
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The foodie traveller on … bouillabaisse, traditional and otherwise, in FranceInvented as a way to use up bony fish unfit for market, bouillabaisse has become a Provençal staple. Though that doesn’t stop people tinkering … -
LGBT-friendly destinations: send us your tips – and you could win a £200 hotel voucherWe’re on a hunt for the best LGBT-friendly destinations you’ve stayed, played and partied in -
Giant natural hot tub forms in Icelandic lava fieldIn a remote corner of northern Iceland, a super-sized thermal bathing pool, created in the wake of last year’s Holuhraun eruption, has become the country’s latest tourist attraction
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The foodie traveller ... on Iceland’s new way with wheyThe cheese by-product grannies kept in the fridge is having a revival, with Iceland’s brightest new restaurants now including it on their menus
winter sports holidays
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Great little ski resorts you may never have heard ofSmall resorts with superb, hassle-free skiing, traditional architecture and après frolics to suit all tastes are still out there – and usually cheaper than the big names, too
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Lesser-known ski resorts: readers’ tipsReaders recommend smaller ski resorts, where you don’t have to rob a Swiss bank to afford a lift pass or slalom through a crowd to get to the bar
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Powder on the doorstep in Grimentz, SwitzerlandHaving a small child doesn’t mean giving up on exciting off-piste skiing – if you choose the right resort
family holidays
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The great eastern European road trip part five: SlovakiaA trek to Slovakia’s Tatra mountain peaks presents tough challenges for Kevin Rushby and family
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Family fun: kids attractions here for one summer onlyIf your kids like owls, books, Harry Potter, Shaun the Sheep, Bob the Builder or Charlie and Lola, take them to one of these temporary attractions this summer
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budget holidays
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White Christmas guaranteed: festive season skiing breaksCelebrate Christmas and New Year in the snow. We round up some of the best ski deals to book now – from £98 per person
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Hitchhiking Amsterdam-style: hail a lift with a local cyclistThe new Yellow Backie scheme encourages locals to offer tourists a ride on their bike racks – and show them the city beyond the cliches
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Budget guesthouses, hostels and hotels in Iceland: readers’ travel tipsThe force of the elements is all-pervasive in Iceland, so cosiness, comfort and hospitality are high among our readers’ priorities when it comes to affordable places to stay beyond Reykjavík
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Hanging with rock stars: affordable hikes in western NorwayThe Norwegian fjords may sound like a pricey choice for hikers, but a new shuttle bus linking top trails with smart and comfortable huts makes Celia Topping’s trip affordable as well as spectacular
beach holidays
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Greek island holiday guide: the Argo-Saronic islands and KythiraThese Greek islands south of Athens make a great holiday on their own, or a relaxing extension to a city break. Andrew Bostock picks the best places to eat and stay, and things to do on and off the beach
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sport holidays
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Haute Route highs and heartbreak - what motivates cyclists on tough rides?Peter Kimpton explores cyclists’ goals and experiences on the extremes of Haute Route in the Pyrenees
restaurants
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Hazy crazy days: with dad in Amsterdam’s coffee shopsOur writer’s father has MS, and cannabis helps with the symptoms. But that’s not the only reason for the pair’s jaunt to Amsterdam: he just loves to get high
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Great beer, fine food and views – the Picardy guesthouse that has it allThe star of French thriller Witnesses made seaside bar La Filibustière in Ault a second home during filming
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Catalonia holiday guide: what to see and do, plus the best hotels and restaurantsThere’s much more to Catalonia than busy Barcelona; we pick top sights and activities – and, of course, great tapas
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The foodie traveller on … Sweden's foul-smelling herring dishSurströmming smells so awful that it can’t be opened indoors. But initial impressions can prove misleading …
The Outing: Ireland's gay matchmaking festival