Great B&Bs in France: readers’ travel tips
From a converted prison in the Dordogne to a family-run affair in Lille, our readers share their favourite B&Bs across France
Mallorca – send us your travel tips
From beautiful beaches to remote mountains, Mallorca is one of the Med’s most beautiful islands. Tell us about your favourite things to do there and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
UK days out with myths and legends
The British countryside is steeped in folklore and tales of mystery from down the centuries. All you need to explore the past is a map and your imagination, says Kevin Rushby
10 of Europe’s best national parks … that you’ve probably never heard of
These national parks offer extraordinary landscapes and wildlife – and far fewer tourists than the continent’s more famous beauty spots
Istanbul’s new creative hub retains Ottoman flavour – for now
The Fener-Balat quarter, once the little Greece of Istanbul, is now one of the city’s trendy design districts and regaining the international feel of its past
Travel tips: Deauville, France, and the week’s best deals
Visit a French seaside town, plus adventure in the Peak District, and living history in Brussels
The Azores holiday guide: what to see plus the best bars, restaurants and places to stay
This volcanic archipelago in the mid-Atlantic is a world unto itself. But two new direct low-cost air routes from the UK are about to bring the enchanted islands within reach
Cost of city breaks in Europe falls for UK tourists
European short breaks are more of a bargain for UK tourists this year, as prices drop in destinations across Europe, with Vilnius emerging as the cheapest city
Caminito del Rey path in Málaga reopens with beauty replacing the fear factor
The pathway once known as one of the world’s scariest hikes reopens after extensive safety improvements, and while thrill-seekers may miss the element of risk, the stunning views and dizzying heights more than compensate
Travel tips: Nicosia, Cyprus, plus this week’s deals
Take a city break to the Mediterranean; plus spend Easter chez Peppa Pig, and cycle through the Baltic states. By Joanne O’Connor
Block rockin’ feats: at Adelboden Igloo Festival, Switzerland
Building an igloo is snow joke, as Erica Buist discovered on a trip to the Swiss mountain village of Adelboden to take part in its Igloo Festival. It’s a competitive affair, though having to spend the night in what you’ve made is the biggest challenge
Top 10 budget hotels, hostels and B&Bs in Barcelona
With its art and architecture, great food and beaches, Catalonia’s ever-popular capital can be a pricey choice. We have picked 10 affordable places to stay in the city’s characterful barrios
The foodie traveller … tucks in to a free dinner in Paris
There are three bars you can go to in Paris where you can eat your fill for the price of a drink. And at one, live music is on the menu too
Chef Raymond Blanc on Besançon, France
As a child, the famous chef used to catch and sell frogs to make enough money to eat out at one of his home town’s excellent restaurants, triggering an enduring love affair with Besançon and its cuisine
Nightlife reports: clubbing in Belgrade
Belgrade’s underground nightlife scene is thriving, but as DJ Tijana Todorovic explains, you still have to “fight for your right to party”