The UK countryside comes alive in spring and these breaks – everything from seal-spotting to cycling and even wine-tasting – make the most of it
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Spring breaks: 5 of the best cities in Europe
From fiesta-mad Seville to buzzing Montpellier and blossom-filled Berlin, spring is a blooming marvellous time for a short break
The best yoga, mindfulness and fitness breaks for 2018
Free your mind and body with this pick of inspiring yoga trips, meditation breaks and fitness holidays in the UK and around the world. Julian Worker has written a number of travel books including Travels through History : France Travels through History – The Balkans: Journeys in the former Yugoslavia Travels through History – NorthernContinue reading “The best yoga, mindfulness and fitness breaks for 2018”
Winter sun destinations: 10 top trips
Whether it’s yoga in Morocco, fine food in South Africa or getting off the beaten track in Brazil, here are 10 holidays to escape the winter blues
The best city breaks in Germany
Riesling and Romans, baroque and bratwurst … our tipsters point to alluring cities from Bavaria to the Hanseatic northern ports – but sidestepping Berlin – taking in great food, museums, spas and bars
Winter town and city breaks: readers’ travel tips
A party vibe, sunshine, snow, shopping … our tipsters look beyond the major capitals to recommend idyllic seasonal breaks from Madeira to Romania. And yes, of course there’ll be glühwein
Best overseas breaks at Christmas and new year
In search of a lantern festival, exotic wildlife and traditional markets, from Brittany to the Japanese alps
Top 10 winter city breaks in Europe
Winter is the time for exploring snowy European cities that are full of cosy cafes – such as Zagreb, Ljubljana and Tromsø – especially when they’re served by budget airlines with low-season fares
10 of the best winter city breaks in Europe
Glühwein and hot chocolate, snowy views, empty museums and comfort food …
10 of the best back-to-nature stays in England
Plant yourself in the midst of glorious English countryside in our pick of rustic accommodation, including hostels, cosy cottages and glampsites