Is a hotel for houseplants a good idea – or a sign of our impending doom?
Millennials have a special bond with plants, so a new facility has been set up where they’ll be looked after when their owners are on holiday
Cities by the sea: six great beach towns in Europe
Urban beach holidays offer a lively atmosphere, a choice of great restaurants and chic places to stay, as well as time to soak up the sun. Our writers pick some of the best from Greece to Belgium
Secret Europe escapes: where locals go on holiday
We get the location lowdown – in Portugal, Spain, Italy and more – from families who reveal their summer escapes, and offer tips on what to see and do
French leave: fun places to stay on four routes to the south of France
With the annual summer dash under starter’s orders, we suggest how to turn a schlep into a road trip, staying in treehouses, chateaux and cool hotels en route
Alternative city breaks: Łódź, Poland – discover its culture, food and nightlife
Once an industrial centre, the city has been reinvigorated by a focus on the arts, a diverse food scene and plenty of lively bars
Peace amid cascades: national parks in Croatia and Bosnia
Plitvice Lakes national park in Croatia is booming, but quieter areas with crystal-clear rivers to enjoy are nearby, including across the border in Bosnia-Herzegovina
10 of the best hotels, B&Bs and apartments in Brittany, France
Brittany’s rugged coastline is dotted with great places to stay, from cool contemporary hotels to the watering hole where ‘Onion Johnnies’ once knocked back cider
Z Hotel Bath: review
With rooms from £45 in the centre of a city with a reputation for expensive accommodation, this new budget hotel chain is a welcome arrival
10 of Europe’s best new seaside hotels
Looking to stay close to the beach? Check out (and maybe check in to) these stylish, recently opened hotels and apartments from Latvia to Las Palmas
10 of the best hotels for cyclists in the UK, France and Spain
Even the fittest riders need a place to relax, refuel and carry out repairs. Our expert knows the best bike-friendly hotels and B&Bs in cycling hotspots
10 of the best hostels in rural Scotland
Rucksack at the ready ... these budget stays range from a historic crofters’ village to a purpose-built bunkhouse, all in spectacular settings
10 of the best family-friendly hotels and villas in Greece
From the peaks of the Peloponnese to Greek island beaches, all these places to stay have lots of character plus fun, child-friendly features
City break in Turku – where the Finnish started
Finland’s oldest city and former capital is well worth a visit, with buzzing bars, restaurants and museums, plus 20,000 islets to explore
Tarifa holiday guide: the best activities, bars, restaurants and hotels
This beach town in the far south of Spain, only a windsurf away from Africa, mixes a surfer vibe with excellent nightlife
Highland spring: escaping to an art hotel in the Cairngorms
Taxidermy, tartan walls and modern art give the revamped Fife Arms hotel, in Aberdeenshire, a shot of wild drama