6 cooling European retreats under the summer sun
From fjord-based book towns to the Welsh seaside, swap the scorching heat for something refreshing this summer with these European breaks.
Read More
Take the taste home: Summer recipes straight from the source
Sparkling fish, rainbow-coloured veg and red wine over a balmy breeze: here’s how to take Europe’s summer cuisine home with you.
Read More
My town: Dublin
First-time in Dublin? Follow our steer. Old-hand? Find completely new ideas, from the locals themselves, right here…
Read More
Hellenic Architecture: The Greek Design Pioneers
Go from the birthplace of Aristotle to the epicentre of Minoan civilisation in our time-travelling tour of ancient Greece.
Read More
Historic Hotels of Europe Awards 2018: Vote for your most beloved bolthole
The annual Historic Hotels of Europe Awards is a chance to shine the spotlight on our most unique, important and fascinating properties across the continent. From castles to palaces, manors to monasteries, each of our luxurious stays give guests that ‘something special’ – and this is our chance to celebrate them.
Read More
Not just a hotel: 3 fascinating European stays with a story to share
From a holy historic hotel in Italy to an Irish country house won in a card game, the stories behind Currarevagh House, Coopershill House and Hotel Alte Goste are worth a read.
Read More
Cultural Europe: 5 festivals you can’t miss this summer
From Zurich’s joyous Street Parade to the magical Festa del Redentore in Venice; these unmissable art, music and cultural events need to go in your diary.
Read More
From Tyrol to Tuscany: a foodie’s guide to gourmet Italy
Taste your way through the varied regional delicacies of north and central Italy – go from the spaghetti-meets-strudel region of South Tyrol to a rural olive oil hotel in Tuscany with ease, stopping only to be plied with Venetian cicchetti or Florentine foccacia in between.
Read More
Follow the legends of northern Europe
Walk in the footsteps of William Tell, marvel the handiwork of giants and hunt down mountain trolls as we unearth Europe’s most legendary spots to explore.
Read More
3 early summer hikes to do around Europe
The wildflowers and sun are out but it’s not too hot. Early summer is a perfect time to hike some of Europe’s most incredible trails.
Read More