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<p>Vienna is one of our favourite Christmas markets in Europe </p>

Best Christmas markets in Europe for 2024

<p>Hiking holidays aren’t just for balmy bank holidays and sweltering summer heatwaves </p>

Best winter hiking holidays in Europe

<p>The airport revealed that destinations across Turkey, the Canaries, Spain, and Portugal were the most popular </p>

London Stansted experiences busiest passenger day in airport history

<p>Set against a rugged landscape, explore hotels looking over the Aegan Sea and a stone’s throw away from ancient historical landmarks </p>

Best hotels in Rhodes 2024, reviewed

<p>Sicily is one of the most popular holiday hotspots in Italy – here’s where to stay for the best Italian hotel experience </p>

Best hotels in Sicily 2024, reviewed

<p>Beach-bound: the entrance to Varna’s ‘Sea Garden’ and the shore beyond it</p>

Sunshine, beaches, £2 pints: Inside this lesser-known Black Sea city

<p>Northbound: Simon Calder at the southernmost point in Switzerland</p>

How to travel Switzerland’s Alpine scenery by rail and bus in a day

<p>Holiday bliss: Egremni beach, Lefkada</p>

The ‘Greek Caribbean’ where you can holiday like a celeb

<p>With turquoise waters and rugged cliffs, this is a striking region of France </p>

Why you should swap the French Riviera for Marseille’s quieter shores

<p>The French captial has over 1,000 hotels to choose from, whether you are after balcony views or spa retreats </p>

Best hotels in Paris 2024, reviewed

<p>The beautiful North Korvemaa nature reserve is one of the largest in Estonia </p>

Smoke saunas then a dip: Estonia’s answer to a liberating girls’ trip

<p>With exams over, Sarah Rodrigues and her closest group of mum friends jetted off to Moliets-et-Maa near Biarritz </p>

Is Moliets-et-Maa the perfect place for a mums’ trip?

<p>Where to travel for blue waters, beaches and sunny castles this autumn </p>

Best holiday destinations for October sun in 2024

<p>Swap the Mediterranean for the Baltic Sea – such as the town of Ronne in Bornholm, Denmark</p>

The best Baltic Sea destinations for an alternative summer holiday

<p>You’ll get more for your money in Sunny Beach according to the Post Office travel money holiday report </p>

Bulgaria named best value destination for family holidays

<p>Making memories: Puglia and families go together like sunny days and an Aperol spritz</p>

Is Puglia the best place for a family holiday in Italy?

<p>City meets beach in the charming city of Cadiz</p>

Hidden Spanish holiday hotspots where you can avoid crowds

<p>Escape to the country: The pool at Masseria Torre Maizza</p>

Balancing wine and carbs with wellness on an Italian holiday

<p>There are 50 different spaces to stay inside this Paris hotel </p>

Checking in: Le Pavillon de la Reine, Paris hotel review

<p>When August rolls around, the summer is in full swing </p>

10 best holiday destinations in August for summer sun

<p>The lavender fields in Provence</p>

The ultimate France travel guide

<p>The opening game for Euro 2024 will be held in Munich</p>

Euro 2024: Where to stay in Germany this summer

<p>The skylines of Eastern Europe are filled with Gothic and Baroque architecture</p>

The best destinations in Eastern Europe for an affordable city break

<p>Travel to Tuscany solo for a week of culture, cooking and adventure </p>

7 best solo holiday destinations in Europe for single travellers

<p>Passport renewal costs are becoming increasingly expensive </p>

This is the best time to renew your passport to save money

<p>Cala Spinosa is one of the prettiest beaches in the Gallura region, northern Sardinia</p>

Best destinations for summer sun in June