Europe

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.

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.

The Danes have a talent for design. Michael Edwards visits Copenhagen’s Absalon Hotel, Uformel Restaurant and cruises the canals to investigate.

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.

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.

Many of us dream of that epic restoration project in rural France. Michael Edwards enjoys a sumptuous boutique hotel that escaped Grand Designs’ attention

Spain’s sunny southern city on the Med has reinvented itself. Michael Edwards enjoys the chorizo, museums, tapas and wine.

Spain’s sunny southern city, an hour inland from the Costa del Sol, is perfect for a short break reports Michael Edwards.

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.

From the white cliffs of Dover to the scenic Amsterdam canals, David Powell cruises with Fred.Olsen

Baking, biking, hiking, milking, sawing and zip-lining, Michael Edwards explores Thomson’s latest summer destination.

Walk back in time across the historic city of Geneva and marvel as the story of the Reformation unfolds in front of you.

An Easy Pass, targeting the grey market, offers astounding value as Michael Edwards discovered on a 48 hour Geneva break

Michael Edwards flies off to the Costa Blanca and finds Alicante is just too good for a weekend break.

50connect travel editor David Powell finds excellent faciliites and a world class spa at Aldemar Knossos Royal on Crete.

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.

Diane Priestley is dazzled by Swedish culture and history and the captivating charm of Sormland.

Jennie Carr discovers the recipe for a great holiday walking in Italy while feasting on the rich history and culinary delights.

David Powell takes the short hop across the English Channel to explore Regional Capital of Culture, Dunkerque.

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 Historic Flemish city of Bruges is ideal for pre Christmas short breaks or shopping – as Diane Priestley finds out.

Nice is a near perfect holiday destination for a short city break – it’s the Queen of the Riviera.