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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Hiking Around Champéry, Switzerland

Rupert Parker spends a few days hiking in the Swiss Alps using Champéry as the base.

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Antica Torres Tornabuoni, Florence 

Lucy Daltroff stays at one of Florence’s most iconic hotels and revels in the contrast to her student days in Florence.                             

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Marathon Des Saveurs Lac du Mont dOrge

Marathon Des Saveurs, Sion, Switzerland

Rupert Parker takes part in a wine and food marathon through the Valais vineyards at the Marathon Des Saveurs

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Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany

Rupert Parker visits this royal city just outside Berlin and takes a walk across the bridge of Spies.

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The Albion Rooms, Margate, Kent

Michael Edwards enjoys the coolest B&B in Margate, The Libertines’ Albion Rooms.

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Coppa Club, Putney

Andy Mossack spends a restful Sunday parked at the Coppa Club, Putney’s latest riverside café.

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