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Category Archives: Europe
20 great traditional festivals in Europe
A festival adds fun to a holiday. Our writers pick less-heralded summer events they’ve found in small-town Europe – from France and Spain to Greece and Sweden
12 of the best beach towns in southern Europe
Quiet islands, Venetian harbours, sumptuous seafood and golden sands … these seaside towns in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece and Portugal are ingrained with the spirit of summer
Swiss railways named best operator in Europe
A report finds Switzerland’s national railway offers the best overall service, with plaudits for its family-friendly focus and facilities for disabled passengers
‘Dynamic’ Dundee earns place on Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2018 hotlist
The Scottish city has a top 10 slot on this year’s list – along with Emilia-Romagna and Cantabria – as the guidebook publisher looks to reflect concerns about overtourism
20 great lake and mountain holidays in Europe
Summer holidays don’t have to mean sea and sand. We pick breaks amid mountains and by tranquil lakes to suit lovers of long hikes, high-energy activity – or just dreamy upland vistas
10 of the best under-the-radar music festivals in Europe
Festivals don’t have to be huge and commercial. We look beyond the best-known events to pick out 10 alternative parties in incredible locations from £35 for a weekend
Why I fell in love with Slovenia
Love was in the air the moment US writer Noah Charney set foot in Ljubljana. And after he met his future wife, there was a whole country to get passionate about, with dramatic landscapes, curious traditions and great food
Top 20 art exhibitions to visit on a European city break in 2018
From Grayson Perry in Helsinki to Frida Kahlo in Budapest, an exhibition makes a brilliant focal point to city break. Here are 20 of this year’s best, with arty hotels to match
Top 20 family summer holidays in Europe
Want sea, sandcastles, adventure, a city break, camping, just a pool? We pick holidays across Europe to keep everyone, from tiny tots to sulky teens, in a sunny mood
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