Europe and Middle East

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

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Insider Guide to Somabay, Red Sea, Egypt

Andy Mossack explores luxury at Somabay on the Egyptian Red Sea coast and discovers a real contender for the winter sun crown.

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The Square Townhouse

The Square Townhouse, Brighton, East Sussex

Rebecca Hall heads to the popular seaside resort town of Brighton on the UK’s south coast and discovers more than floral chintz at The Square Townhouse.

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Balmer Lawn Hotel

Balmer Lawn Hotel, The New Forest, Hampshire

Michael Edwards explores Balmer Lawn Hotel in a forest that is no longer new

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the Bellevue restaurant

The Bellevue Restaurant, Adelboden, Switzerland

While on his heavenly trip to Adelboden, Michael Cranmer experiences heavenly food and wine at the Bellevue Restaurant.

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The Cambrian Hotel

The Cambrian Hotel, Adelboden, Switzerland.

Michael Cranmer stays at the Cambrian Hotel in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland.

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Skiing in Adelboden

Skiing in Adelboden, Switzerland

Michael Cranmer indulges in some heavenly skiing in Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland.

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