Beautiful Mercado de San Miguel – all you need to know about tapas
Michael Edwards eats and drinks his way through tapas history
CroisiEurope’s Charming Provence
Sailing on a luxurious hotel barge, Michael Edwards cruises from Arles to Sète.
Discover Azulejo tiles and get creative in Lisbon
In Portugal’s city of art, Michael Edwards enjoys a hands-on art experience.
Passau and the three rivers
Few cities in land-locked Central Europe are almost surrounded by water. Michael Edwards finds that Germany’s Passau, with a Dachshund Museum, is different.
Beautiful Seville
A weekend away with old friends in Seville that I booked ages ago in the January British Airways sale ended up being a foodie extravaganza.
Danish Design
The Danes have a talent for design. Michael Edwards visits Copenhagen’s Absalon Hotel, Uformel Restaurant and cruises the canals to investigate.
The Algarve’s affordable wellness retreat
After a ‘wellness evaluation’, burning around 600 calories in 30 minutes and sampling some classes – Michael Edwards returns from Longevity Cegonha Country Club, feeling good and with new resolutions.
Light up Lucerne
LILU was the first Light Festival Lucerne. Michael Edwards visits one of Switzerland’s most stylish cities and predicts that LILU will grow and grow.
Domaine de Perches
Many of us dream of that epic restoration project in rural France. Michael Edwards enjoys a sumptuous boutique hotel that escaped Grand Designs’ attention
Malaga reborn
Spain’s sunny southern city on the Med has reinvented itself. Michael Edwards enjoys the chorizo, museums, tapas and wine.
Cultured Cordoba
Spain’s sunny southern city, an hour inland from the Costa del Sol, is perfect for a short break reports Michael Edwards.
Valletta: European Capital of Culture 2018
Malta’s capital has had a makeover for its big year. Even if you can’t visit in 2018, Michael Edwards predicts that there will be future benefits for Europe’s smallest capital.
Back to the future
Plan a holiday you’ll always remember. Take a holiday that’ll go down in history, with one of Eurocamp’s parcs close to Europe’s historic past.
Cruising Amsterdam on the Black Watch
From the white cliffs of Dover to the scenic Amsterdam canals, David Powell cruises with Fred.Olsen
Schladming: Austria’s summer paradise
Baking, biking, hiking, milking, sawing and zip-lining, Michael Edwards explores Thomson’s latest summer destination.
Walking in the footsteps of the Reformation
Walk back in time across the historic city of Geneva and marvel as the story of the Reformation unfolds in front of you.
Forever young in Geneva
An Easy Pass, targeting the grey market, offers astounding value as Michael Edwards discovered on a 48 hour Geneva break
The allure of Alicante
Michael Edwards flies off to the Costa Blanca and finds Alicante is just too good for a weekend break.
Captivating Crete
50connect travel editor David Powell finds excellent faciliites and a world class spa at Aldemar Knossos Royal on Crete.
Perfect places for a short break this spring
Days are getting longer and warmer. So it’s the perfect time to pack your bags and book a weekend away. Katie Cosstick of Cox & Kings has some suggestions for where to go.
Sublime Sweden is full of surprises
Diane Priestley is dazzled by Swedish culture and history and the captivating charm of Sormland.
Walking holidays in Italy, with wine too!
Jennie Carr discovers the recipe for a great holiday walking in Italy while feasting on the rich history and culinary delights.
Dunkirk – Regional capital of culture 2013
David Powell takes the short hop across the English Channel to explore Regional Capital of Culture, Dunkerque.
Short breaks in France: Driving to Lille
Some of Europe’s finest cities can be found within a few hours of the Channel ports. 50connect enjoys the Flemish influence on Lille in Northern France.
The magic of Bruges promises to beat the winter blues
The Historic Flemish city of Bruges is ideal for pre Christmas short breaks or shopping – as Diane Priestley finds out.
Nice – The Queen of the French Riviera
Nice is a near perfect holiday destination for a short city break – it’s the Queen of the Riviera.