‘As if I was on a Greek island, but without the stifling heat’: readers’ favourite cooler European coasts From the Fanad peninsula in Ireland to the forested beaches of Finland, these are your favourite escapes without the fear of getting frazzled• Tell us about your favourite food festival – the best tip wins a £200 […]

‘The clearest seas I’ve ever swum in’: readers’ favourite holidays to Greece Beach-hopping, gorge hikes and awesome archaeological sites feature in your best memories of Greece • Tell us about a family day out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher We first noticed Milos as we travelled home from […]

Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips • Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher If you have a head for […]

‘I half expected James Bond to appear with a martini’: readers’ favourite seaside hotels in Europe From faded grandeur in Greece to designer cabins in the Norwegian dunes, these are your most glamorous coastal discoveries• Tell us about a memorable Greek holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher The Hotel Villa Garden, […]

Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel• Tell us about your favourite European hike – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Jeremy Clarkson described Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway as “one unbroken grey ribbon of motoring perfection”. The […]

Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays From boat trips on Lake Garda to zip-wiring in Wales, you share your favourite family-friendly breaks in Europe • Tell us about a glamorous seaside hotel that didn’t break the bank? The best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Lake Garda gave us one of the […]

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• Tell us about a European road trip – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher With an impressive mix of mountain and […]

‘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 favourite family summer holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher I travelled across Norway by rail on […]

‘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 favourite UK coast walk – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher “So this is where Officer Nick Angel [Simon […]

‘No reservations, no waiter, just great sea views, food and drink’: readers’ favourite beach bars in Europe You share your favourite spots for sand, seafood and sundowners from the Kent coast to the Greek islands• Tell us about your favourite railway trip in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Dungeness is […]