A local’s guide to Copenhagen: 10 top tips

The best way to get a handle on the Danish capital’s alluring mix of old and modern design, and its eclectic range of bars and restaurants, is on two wheels

A local’s guide to Brussels: 10 top tips

The Belgian capital isn’t all boring Eurocrats: a cast of creative types are busy doing their arty things – often with humour and a social conscience

Where to stay in the 10 most popular US national parks

To mark the US National Park Service turning 100 this week, Mary Caperton Morton picks the best places to stay, from hotels and cabins to campsites, in the country’s favourite parks

20 great hotels, B&Bs and apartments in Germany

Vintage caravans, log cabins, a view of the Alps or the Baltic … here are affordable, alternative places to stay across cities, coast and countryside

Holiday guide to Sardinia’s best beaches, plus restaurants and hotels

Sardinia has fantastic, gorgeous beaches. Liz Boulter loses herself among them, and picks the best, and surprisingly affordable, places to eat and stay

20 of the best holiday cottages and cabins in Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark

Make the most of Scandinavia’s lakes, hills, forests and pristine nature with this pick of self-catering cottages and cabins

Bucharest city guide: what to see plus the best bars, hotels and restaurants

Though much of Romania’s capital was bulldozed by the communists, the old town survived and is abuzz with bars, cafes and restaurants

Top 10 hotels on the French Riviera

Chic accommodation amid the glamour of the Côte d’Azur doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. These 10 picks are smart, stylish and allow visitors to savour all that sparkle for less