Villa Panigai: a Weekend in the Prosecco Hills
A weekend at Villa Panigai with a pool, wine, hill towns and a Vespa route through the vineyards of Italy’s Prosecco Hills.
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Bruges in winter: canals, streets and seasonal light
Four days in Bruges during Winter Glow, with medieval streets, canals, a bicycle tour and a few useful food addresses.
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A stay near Siena: La Bagnaia and the Tuscan countryside
A stay at La Bagnaia near Siena, with its historic buildings, spa and golf course, plus ideas for visiting Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.
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Toulouse: what to see in the Pink City
A practical guide to Toulouse, from Place du Capitole and Saint-Sernin to the markets, museums, bridges and brick architecture of the Pink City.
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Staying at L’Épicerie, a small Paris boutique hotel
A stay at Paris Boutik L’Épicerie near Gare de Lyon and Bastille, with a practical guide to several distinctive places across the city.
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Venice: a historic hotel and essential places to see
A stay at Baglioni Hotel Luna and a guide to Venice’s essential sights, from St Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge to quieter canals and viewpoints.
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From Brussels to Ghent and Bruges by train
A practical route from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges, with the principal neighbourhoods, waterways and viewpoints in each city.
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A coastal stay in Estepona on the Costa del Sol
A stay at Kempinski Hotel Bahía near Estepona, with subtropical gardens, Mediterranean views and several restaurants by the sea.
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Granada: the Alhambra, historic quarters and an Andalusian hammam
A guide to Granada through the Alhambra, Albaicín, Sacromonte and a restorative visit to Hammam Al Ándalus.
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A stay on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast: Portorož and Piran
A stay at Kempinski Palace Portorož, with its historic interiors, spa and restaurants, plus a short guide to Portorož and nearby Piran.
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Hamburg in 48 hours: harbour architecture and city neighbourhoods
A two-day guide to Hamburg through Speicherstadt, the Old Elbe Tunnel, Elbphilharmonie, St Pauli and a central design hotel.
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Three days in Dresden: art, architecture and the Elbe
A three-day Dresden itinerary through the reconstructed Old Town, major museums, the Zwinger, the Semperoper and Pillnitz Palace.
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The Cotswolds from London: how to get there and what to see
A public-transport itinerary from London through Castle Combe, Bibury, Cirencester and Bath, with practical notes for planning the route.
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London beyond the landmarks: streets and neighbourhoods to explore
A guide to London through colourful streets, markets, canals, historic districts and contemporary architecture beyond the standard itinerary.
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Paris through its most distinctive streets and views
A visual guide to Paris through Montmartre, the Seine, historic gardens, bookshops and several quieter streets beyond the main monuments.
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Alsace: an itinerary through its towns and villages
A journey through Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse, Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg, following Alsace’s timber-framed streets and vineyard landscapes.
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Krk Island: a road trip through its coastal towns
A short road trip around Krk in Croatia, visiting Krk Town, Vrbnik and Baška across the island’s contrasting coasts.
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Lake Garda: a two-day road trip
A two-day itinerary around Lake Garda through Sirmione, Salò, Limone, Riva, Malcesine, Punta San Vigilio and Lazise.
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Malta: Valletta, Mdina and the island’s historic towns
A guide to Malta through Valletta, Birgu, Mdina, Marsaxlokk and Sliema, with a stay at The Palace Hotel.
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Frankfurt: old streets, modern skyline and the River Main
A guide to Frankfurt through Römerberg, riverside viewpoints, museums, gardens and a design hotel in the city’s east end.
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Marrakech: medina, gardens and a stay in a riad
A guide to Marrakech through Jemaa el-Fna, the souks, historic gardens, Moroccan food and a stay at Riad Tawargit.
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A winter weekend in Val Gardena
A winter stay in Ortisei at Adler Dolomiti, with spa time, South Tyrolean cuisine and ideas for exploring Val Gardena in the Dolomites.
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Kraków: a guide to the medieval centre
A winter visit to Kraków through Rynek Główny, Wawel, historic streets and a small aparthotel near the centre.
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A weekend in Puglia: exploring the Itria Valley
A practical guide to Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino and Ostuni, with a stay in the Itria Valley and ideas for a weekend in Puglia.
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Two days in Budapest: exploring Buda and Pest
A two-day Budapest itinerary across both sides of the Danube, with Castle Hill, the Jewish Quarter, markets, thermal baths and a central hotel stay.
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Three days in Prague through its historic districts
A three-day itinerary across Prague’s Old Town, Malá Strana, Castle district and New Town, with a central hotel stay.
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Stockholm in autumn: a two-day city guide
Two days in Stockholm in autumn, from Gamla Stan and the metro’s art stations to Skansen, Södermalm and views across the city.
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Three days in Copenhagen: bicycles, islands and canals
A three-day Copenhagen itinerary through Nyhavn, neighbourhood markets, harbour districts, museums and the city’s extensive cycle network.
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Cuba: from Havana to Trinidad and the northern coast
A journey through Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and the Yumurí Valley, combining cities, coast and inland landscapes.
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