Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Norton Park Hotel Spa and Manor House

The Norton Park Hotel Spa and Manor House. Impressive manor house in Hampshire.

Lucy Daltroff  gets some much needed R &R on her visit to The Norton Park Hotel Spa and Manor Estate in Hampshire

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room2 Chiswick

room2 Chiswick. The World’s first net zero Hometel.

Andy Mossack reviews room2 Chiswick and discovers the ideal short or long stay solution.

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Andy Mossack reviews Bricco e Bacco, a Sicilian restaurant that makes steak offerings you can’t refuse.

Bricco e Bacco Sicilian Steak Restaurant. Carnivores have never had it so good.

Andy Mossack reviews Bricco e Bacco, a Sicilian restaurant that makes steak offerings you can’t refuse.

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Épernay’s Habits de Lumière

Épernay’s Habits de Lumière. Champagne’s Glorious Festive Illuminations.

Fi Quinn visits Épernay’s Habits de Lumière, Champagne’s ultimate Christmas Light Trail

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Guide to truffle hunting in Emilia Romagna

Guide to truffle hunting in Emilia Romagna. Italy’s beautiful bread basket.

Michael Edwards pulls on his wellies to go truffle hunting in Emilia Romagna

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VIVA TWO Danube Panorama Cruise

VIVA TWO Danube Panorama Cruise. An all-inclusive journey of discovery.

Andy Mossack takes a VIVA TWO Danube Panorama cruise and discovers Wachau apricots, ancient castles and still has time for a Viennese waltz.

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