Places to Go
Where to go in Europe: destinations, city guides, hidden gems and travel news.
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Africa’s hottest new safari lodges are redefining luxury travel in the wild
From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari op…
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Iran war, strikes, EES: Why the number of people flying in Europe is dropping
An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector.
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Love night trains? This new map shows all the sleeper services running across Europe in 2026
The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year.
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Travel back to the time of the great Arctic expeditions with a stay in this 19th-century style cabin
HX Expeditions is marking the 130th anniversary of its landmark expedition cruise by unveiling the 1896 Cabin.
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France unveils 33 ‘palaces’ for 2026 as six new hotels join elite list
The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club.
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This Finnish ski resort is launching a summer-long treasure hunt for a €20,000 gold bar
Visitors will have longer to search in the daylight as Levi experiences the midnight sun from late May to the end of July.
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Revealed: The most beautiful restaurants in Europe for 2026
The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five European ve…
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An almost wild camping trip: alternative family fun in the Peak District
Over one weekend, we hiked, swam, slept in a woodland cabin and camped on a hillside – while also supporting community-run project…
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Freedom Ship: Could this giant ‘floating city’ become the world's biggest cruise ship?
The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,…
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Meliá and Iberostar quit Cuba: Trump's ultimatum leaves Spanish hotel groups under pressure
Meliá has announced that it is halting operations at 15 Cuban hotels. Iberostar did so on 1 June at 12 hotels, bowing to US sancti…
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Want to live off-grid? This remote Scottish island with cabin could be yours for €405,000
The rugged private island, complete with a solar-powered cabin, is going under the hammer for less than the average UK house price…
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2026 World Cup fuels tourism boom in North America with Canada in the lead
This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic boom across th…
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From churches and castles to wonderfully weird Portmeirion: exploring Wales’s north-west coast on foot and by train
The Cambrian Line hugs the shore, offering easy access to the Wales Coast Path, the Cadfan Way pilgrimage route and glorious Cardi…
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Tripe soup and bitter coffee in the dining car: a nostalgic ride through Poland on a communist-era train
I love exploring Poland by rail. When I heard about a new back-to-the-80s service, I booked a retro seat … Trainspotters jostled o…
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Five stunning walks on the new King Charles III England coast path
The 2,700-mile route covering the entire English coastline is almost complete. We walked less trodden sections big on scenery and …
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Fabulous views, ferry rides and tucked-away beaches: readers’ favourite UK coast walks
From the wilds of Galloway and spectacular Pembrokeshire to the cockle sheds of Southend, you share your favourite seaside walks •…
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Neolithic treasures and sparkling seas on Orkney – all for £2 bus fares
A new cap on bus fares in the Highlands and islands makes exploring this stunning archipelago in Scotland a breeze The views are r…
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The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps
The reopened Train de Merveilles route takes passengers from the glamour of Nice to a grandiose alpine landscape Nine-thirty on a …
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The train is ‘my time machine’: a tour of Naples’ hidden ancient wonders
A new film about this corner of southern Italy reveals rarely visited villas, seismic landscapes and a ‘civilisation buried mid-se…
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‘An unforgettable train ride through deep gorges, canyons and mountain peaks’: readers’ favourite European rail journeys
Vintage locomotives, alpine classics and a dramatic urban ride feature in your memorable train journeys • Tell us about a favourit…
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Weird Britain: 10 glorious oddities to visit and marvel at
Eccentric public art, strange ruins, eerie landscapes, follies … Britain has a rich store of curiosities. An enthusiast selects 10…
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The Candy Shop Where You Can Taste History
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Today we’re going to talk about a ca…
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‘A landscape raw and wild’: by train to the heart of the Yorkshire Three Peaks
The Yorkshire Dales Explorer is a little-known alternative to the Settle to Carlisle rail route, and takes you deep into wonderful…
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‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips
From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries • Tell us about your favour…