Art trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train station With Cambridge South about to welcome its first passengers, it’s an ideal time to explore some of the university city’s lesser-known treasures on foot or by public transport Flat fields of poppies and ox-eye daisies stretch out to a wide […]

The ultimate beach hike: Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail reveals the Algarve’s wild side This long-distance coastal trek takes in towering rock faces, isolated beaches and tasty pitstops The fluorescent green gaiters seemed a ridiculous suggestion, but prove a godsend as we plod across the sand. “I bet you’re glad I told you to get a pair […]

I see nothing but hills, ridges and sea: a breathtaking five-day walk around Ireland’s south-westernmost headland The creators of County Cork’s Sheep’s Head Way had to win over hundreds of landowners to complete the ambitious project, but the result is a gloriously unspoilt trail The Sheep’s Head peninsula is clearly a good place to be […]

‘Year-round sunshine practically guaranteed’: Le Mourillon is Toulon’s cool, beachy quarter Come for the sun; stay for the seafood, jazz festival, galleries and coastal walking in this laid-back village within a city South of the city centre, Le Mourillon is Toulon’s characterful and unpretentious seaside quarter. Once a fishing village, Le Mourillon is home to […]

Chic and cheerful: 15 hotels for affordable European glamour From a waterfront palace in Greece to a nonna’s house in Italy, these stylish boutique hotels offer character and comfort at a budget-friendly price Continue reading… Go to Source Author: Fiona Kerr

Salerno: the charming and affordable gateway to Italy’s Amalfi coast The vibrant port city offers a more relaxed and budget-friendly base for exploring this beautiful coastline by train and ferry The ferry from Salerno to Amalfi town was set to take about 35 minutes, and we were debating whether to risk the windswept top deck, […]

‘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, […]

Pink flamingos and shimmering lemon groves: exploring Sicily’s Vendicari nature reserve This wetland south of Syracuse was saved from developers and preserved as an unspoilt haven for migratory birds We rented Il Nido because we thought other people wouldn’t like it. Small and basic, without internet, the property was supposedly beside a beautiful national park […]

From cool Marseille to a photo-feast in Arles – an art trail through Provence The French cities of Marseille, Aix, Avignon and Arles boast a wealth of museums and festivals showing work by contemporary artists. Here’s how to make the most of a dazzling cultural summer My wife and I moved from London to Marseille […]

On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and France Can a long road trip work with children? I set out to relive a classic journey from Bilbao to Saint-Malo I did in my freewheeling 20s The moment came on about day four. A cloud-like mist was drenching our faces, hair and […]