In Spain, everybody has a friend who has had their phone stolen in Barcelona. If you’ve spent any time in the city, you’ll probably know someone who’s been harassed walking […]
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The best events in Rome in 2025, from art to archaeology
If there’s one word that defines Rome in 2025, it’s Jubilee — or Giubileo, if you’re speaking Italian. The once-every-25-years event began on 24 December 2024, with Pope Francis opening […]
Why you should try Madeira for an adventure holiday
From 18m below sea level to 1,863m above, Madeira is one of the few places in Europe with adventurous pursuits everywhere, making it the perfect destination for hybrid athletes who […]
Where is hot in May? 8 best spring holiday destinations to visit in Europe
Spring is in the air in the UK, with blossom, bulbs and bees making their presence felt in recent weeks as the weather has warmed up. But while the temperature […]
The family-friendly beach getaway with an activity for everyone
I feel like an 80-year-old woman, clambering over slippery rocks on all-fours. I appear to have – rather embarrassingly – acquired my own personal hand-holder. George – one of the […]
Best boutique hotels in Ibiza for 2025, reviewed
If there’s one place that could redefine what you consider a ‘boutique hotel’, Ibiza is it. Small, quaint, family-owned hideaway? Cute, TikTok-worthy farm hotel with infinite corners and details to […]
Best hotels in Rome 2025, reviewed
Luxury hotels are popping up so quickly in Italy’s capital city that it’s hard to keep track of each new opening. They join an already crowded field of palatial properties, […]
The best hotels in Ibiza for 2025, reviewed
On a tiny island with nearly 40,000 hotel beds, according to Statista, anyone planning a trip to Ibiza is certainly spoilt for choice (and that’s not counting villas or Airbnbs). […]
The sleepy Austrian village to visit for a fairytale getaway
Recently, the well-heeled Viennese set have been flocking to the charming village of Schwarzenberg in the heart of Austria’s Bregenzerwald region. The attraction? The newly renovated Hotel Hirschen, a boutique […]
Best budget-friendly hotels in Ibiza for 2025, reviewed
Mention a trip to Ibiza and most people ooh and ahh, usually in anticipation of the days you’ll spend on the soft sand beaches, nights partying until dawn and all […]