europe holidays
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These family-friendly adventure holidays answer the call of the wild – but are perfectly doable for a wide range of ages
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Catherine Nelson often struggles to find a holiday to suit both her kids, aged 10 and 14, but rural Lithuania – with its zipwires, forest cabins and indoor ski slope – is a surprising hit for all
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Our writer heads for the Brittany coast to kick back in a farmhouse B&B that combines style and a wealth of vintage finds, while still staying toddler-friendly
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Grit your teeth, it’s time to plan your next family holiday. But if you need a little inspiration, here’s Kevin Rushby with a few tips on what makes a truly great one
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Lisa Allardice is terrified her mum-and-baby yoga retreat in Ibiza will be like NCT classes with added Lycra. But great food, plus plenty of pampering and babysitting, make it the ultimate babymoon
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From a boutique guesthouse above a Bordeaux bistro to a surrealist-inspired retreat in Berlin, these 10 stylish and friendly B&Bs are perfect bases for European city breaks
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Architecture and shopping go hand in hand at these characterful arcades, which also offer a glimpse into the city’s rich past
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Follow our savvy guide and you can enjoy free gigs, art galleries and walking tours, stay in a cool hostel and refuel on cheap eats
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From a ‘hanging-doll’ island in Mexico to the English estate which inspired The Turn of the Screw, the author of A Natural History of Ghosts picks some of his favourite spooky sites
winter sports holidays
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Slovakia’s top ski resort offers stunning landscapes, easy access, powder lines, friendly locals and beer for €2 a pint
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Morzine may not have the cachet of Val d’Isère or Courchevel but at two stylish and spacious additions to its chalet collection there’s a relaxed vibe that’s easy to enjoy
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You don’t need a mountain of money to hit Europe’s glamorous ski resorts. From B&Bs to cheaper eats, we offer an affordable route to the premier pistes
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Country camping in France, fun on a farmstay in Austria, or even a ‘tropical’ stay in Germany? Readers recommend places to stay with children across Europe
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We want to hear about great child-friendly hotels, hostels, campsites and self-catering holiday homes in Europe
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beach holidays
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We’re on a hunt for the best LGBT-friendly destinations you’ve stayed, played and partied in
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activity holidays
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Sofia Helin, the actor who plays Saga Norén in the Scandi crime drama, loves this old Malmö bathing house so much she swims in its icy sea water right through the winter
restaurants
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Southern Italy’s biggest city has scrubbed up beautifully – without losing its anarchic charm – and is now a great choice for a winter city break
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The chef of Fäviken in Jämtland, central Sweden, draws his inspiration from the fantastic produce of this remote region
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The cheese by-product grannies kept in the fridge is having a revival, with Iceland’s brightest new restaurants now including it on their menus
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Inspired by our Top 10 on station dining in Europe, Guardian readers added tips for other railway station restaurants to savour. Here’s a selection of their fine dining work
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