Europe and Middle East

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

Saxony-Anhalt,

Insider guide to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Beverley Watts uncovers her guide to Saxony-Anhalt, home to Germany’s highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a witches’ dancing ground

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Valamar Argosy Hotel

Hotel Review: Valamar Argosy Hotel, Dubrovnik 

Petra Shepherd finds the excellent Valamar Argosy Hotel is just a short drive from the busy centre of Dubrovnik.

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Radisson Blu Royal Astorija

Hotel review: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius

Anthea Gerrie visits the grande dame Radisson Blu Royal Astorija hotel boasting the best location in Vilnius

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Berlin Secret Places

Trip Review: Berlin Secret Places

Andy Mossack visits some Berlin secret places as he explores the less-travelled parts of Germany’s capital.

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Bluebell Cottage

Review: Bluebell Cottage, Carbis Bay, St. Ives

Anthea Gerrie follows Boris and Biden to Bluebell Cottage in an off-the-radar seaside hamlet which makes a perfect base for visiting arty St Ives.

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Chourangi exterior

Restaurant Review:  Chourangi, London

Anthea Gerrie samples the flavours of old Calcutta at Chourangi off London’s Oxford Street.

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