Aquamarine waters, delicious cuisine, white-sand beaches and a rich history: Greece has long been a dream holiday destination. As the summer months inch closer, many of us turn to social […]
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Forget Warsaw and Krakow – this is where to go for a Polish city break
Moments after arriving in Lodz, central Poland, my taxi driver asks what other Polish destinations I’ve visited. I mention Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw and Krakow, and he smiles. “Well,” he says. […]
Best boutique hotels in Paris 2024, reviewed
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Delve deeper into Izmir’s surprising and growing fine-dining scene
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Bourgeois beverages and the best coffee in town: Where to drink in Paris
Drinking in Paris is a different ball game to London. It’s more moderated; the French aren’t completely pickled at 5pm on a Tuesday. Until recently, however, Paris’s drinks scene was […]
Swap Spain’s overcrowded hot spots for these hidden gems
Spain has long been one of the most popular destinations among Brits, with tourists visiting every year looking for Iberian sun or seeking out Spanish cuisine and culture. Whether it’s […]
The best hotels in Crete for 2025, reviewed
Proper mountains, miles of beach, historic towns and a distinctive culture: you’ll find it all in captivating Crete. The Minoan civilisation put the island on the map in the Bronze […]
How this borderless city duo is celebrating its blended cultures in 2025
Some cities are metaphorically forged on political and historic fault lines; the Slovenian city of Nova Gorica actually exists right on a literal political and historic divide. It is joined […]
Why you should visit the chocolate-box Swiss town that most tourists miss
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Where to ski in the Dolomites – and the best hotels to stay in
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Having once sat in the shadow […]