Terrorism fears see UK tourists opting for ‘safer’ holiday destinations
Travel industry reports that bookings to Spain and Portugal are on the rise as UK travellers rate security as the most important factor when booking a holiday
Climb Mont Blanc – with Google Street View
Google’s global mapping mission means it is now possible to scale the Alps’ famous peak in the company of some of the world’s top mountaineers
Cheapest holiday destinations for UK travellers revealed
Portugal’s Algarve emerges as the most affordable destination for UK tourists, according to a Post Office Travel Money report, though the strong dollar makes for more expensive US and Caribbean trips
Tourists seeking to avoid terror threat head for safety of Spain
Bumper year forecast for Spanish tourism as British and Russian holidaymakers shun Tunisia and Egypt following last year’s attacks
The Danish Girl puts Gerda Wegener’s art on view to the world
An extensive new exhibition at Arken Museum of Modern Art, near Copenhagen, is seeking to re-establish artist Gerda Wegener’s reputation – now it’s a focus of an Oscar-tipped movie
Tenerife tops searches for New Year’s Eve holidays from UK
The Spanish island of Tenerife was the number one holiday location for Britons looking to take a break over New Year’s Eve, survey finds
Refugees tell a different Berlin story
On a new tour of sites in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district, some of the city’s refugee population share their experiences with tourists
Lyon cancels Fête des Lumières in wake of Paris attacks
The city’s annual four-day festival of light celebration – which attracts 4 million visitors – has been cancelled due to France’s ongoing state of emergency
Top 10 train station restaurants in Europe
The romance and frisson of rail travel are the perfect accompaniments to these superb dining experiences in the continent’s top stations
Catalonia holiday guide: what to see and do, plus the best hotels and restaurants
There’s much more to Catalonia than busy Barcelona; we pick top sights and activities – and, of course, great tapas
Ai Weiwei the star attraction at Helsinki Art Museum reopening
Following a 14-month redevelopment, Helsinki Art Museum reopens with an exhibition by the Chinese artist – part of a wider plan to make the city a design destination
Sunvil makes plea for donations for refugees in Greece
Tour operator wants to receive donations – including warm clothing and tents – as part of aid delivery planned as part of its last charter flight of the season to Samos
Madrid’s first Open House weekend puts out the welcome mat
The Spanish capital is set to celebrate its eye-catching architecture by letting the public in to iconic buildings during the city’s first Open House event
Dancing with the past in Sweden
Generations of Vendela Vida’s family have loved Gothenburg’s Liseberg fairground. Now the novelist continues the tradition by returning to the city with her own children
The foodie traveller … finds the best saffron risotto in Milan
Chef Luca Gaggioli on the best place in Milan to try the saffron-infused version of Italy’s famous rice dish