A shore-to-shore guide of Europe’s best lakes
Refreshing dips, wild watersports and perfect picnics: Discover the best lakes in Europe for a secret splash and more.
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Europe forest holidays for couples who don’t like camping
Nothing says romance like getting lost in the woods with a loved one. Ditch the pitching and up the luxe factor by finding a secluded hotel to hideaway in.
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Architectural dreams: 10 European castles you can actually stay in
Famous architects, jaw-dropping history and lashings of glamour: these European castle stays trump your run-of-the-mill hotels anyday.
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14 tiny towns and villages in Europe for a unique holiday
From quaint French corners to medieval Ireland, head to these achingly pretty villages in Europe to soak up fairytale beauty and fresh spring air.
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In bloom: 14 unique things to do in Europe this spring
Temperatures are rising and soft sunshine is starting to filter through the blossom trees. It’s springtime – and a glorious time to be in Europe. From snoozing in an actual Sleeping Beauty castle to stomping the in-bloom Dolomites, here are our most-loved things to do in Europe during spring.
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11 fairytale venues to host your dream wedding
So you’ve said yes. Now you have to find the place to say “I do”. Here are the most spectacular European wedding venues with a chapel for those magic words.
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5 fairytale castles in Germany you can actually stay in
Castles are Germany’s crown jewels and these five are too good to leave on your bucket-list. Don’t just stop by and snap – spend a royal night inside their walls.
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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.
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Fresh travel inspiration: 11 romantic hotels join Historic Hotels of Europe
From Sleeping Beauty’s castle to blissful Venetian manors, our newest members need to be seen to be believed.
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Grape expectations: The wine-lover’s 10 best breaks
A hotel with a wine list to die for is one thing but an entire retreat based around the grape? If your idea of a dream holiday is seductive cellars and exquisite vineyards, bookmark these hotels with impressive wine connections.
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