europe holidays
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Holidays would get more expensive if we left the EU, according to many industry leaders. And there could be other complications, too
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Spain’s national parks showcase the country’s amazing diversity, from snow-capped mountains to volcanic semi-deserts and stunning archipelagos. This year marks the centenary of their founding
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Inspired by A Bigger Splash, set on the Sicilian island of Pantelleria and starring Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes, Sawday’s Nicole Franchini selects 10 gorgeous Sicilian retreats
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For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy
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Cruise refusenik Emily Mathieson puts away her prejudices and embraces the childlike joy of the good ship Disney Magic
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The streets of Paris thrum with bistros serving tourists and locals traditional and contemporary delights at a wide variety of prices. Our readers help sort the gougères from the crépes
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Majestic lakes, mountains, history and even ecotourism resorts, opt for Russia’s lesser-known cities and nature parks and there’s enough to keep you exploring for weeks. Share your Russia tips in the comments below
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From the Baltic to the Med, Joanne O’Connor suggests 10 fine sandy strands, and nearby places to stay
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Get in the groove at swingin’ jazz clubs from Berlin and Brighton to Paris and Madrid. Whether you want laid-back or out-there, you will find good vibes
winter sports holidays
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A revamp of an iconic 60s hotel in the French Alps transforms a once maligned purpose-built ski resort into an industrial-chic budget skiing base
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Winter swimming regular Sally Goble doesn’t fear the cold, though a trip to Skellefteå in northern Sweden for the World Cup – air temp -3C, water temp 0.3C – tests her nerve. Still, she gets to wear a woolly hat
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Austria’s Fieberbrunn resort has some of the Alps’ gnarliest backcountry terrain – all accessible from the lifts. But will a new link to the huge Circus ski area change its low-key feel?
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In need of an early spring refresh somewhere sunny? You can still snaffle last-minute deals in Portugal and Morocco. Or go completely overboard and take an island break in Lake Nicaragua
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A postnatal wellbeing week – with baby – proved a great way for Stuart Heritage and his wife to recuperate from the chaos of becoming new parents
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beach holidays
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Ten tips on how not to get in trouble on your travels
Will ColdwellWhether it’s burping in the streets of Vienna, bible bashing in the Maldives or gum smuggling in Singapore, here’s what you need to avoid -
activity holidays
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Google’s global mapping mission means it is now possible to scale the Alps’ famous peak in the company of some of the world’s top mountaineers
restaurants
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Three months after the November terror attacks and the French capital’s bars, hotels and restaurants are beginning to see an upturn. But, convincing visitors to return hasn’t been easy
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Waiters wear string vests, elderly men mutter in corners and fridges buzz insistently. Cafe Am Heumarkt certainly isn’t cool and edgy – but that’s what this novelist loves about it
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As the Madrid Fusión food festival begins, meet the country’s rising culinary stars and chew over a trip to their restaurants, where there are affordable menus to be enjoyed before fame strikes
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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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Harry Potter role-playing at real-life Hogwarts